Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the family of former lawmaker, Sen. Ayodeji Otegbola, over his demise, describing him as a cerebral politician and a selfless community leader. Otegbola, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District at the Red Chamber during the aborted Third Republic, reportedly died on…
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The former Chairmanship Aspirant in the just concluded local Government election in Ogun Waterside,Obipehin Kayode has emphasised the need to encourage children especially primary school students to have interest in sporting activities as it plays pivotal role in human development with lots of health benefits and financial upliftment if chosen…
In a remarkable display of generosity and commitment to education, the Personal Assistant on Youth and Community Development to the Special Adviser on SDGs and Water Resources to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr. Kayode Obipehin, popularly known as Kaymoni, has once again extended his support to his community as he sponsored…
The Ogun State Government said it cannot be blamed for the death of a resident of Wole Soyinka-Kemta-Idi-Aba-Somorin road, Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, caused by a reckless hit-and-run driver. The government noted that it is unfair and mischievous for anyone to blame it for the death of the professor. The government,…
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, as a profound loss to Nigeria, yet a glorious conclusion of a monumental chapter in Nigerian history. Abiodun, who described the former Federal Commissioner for…
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, and elder statesman,Edwin Clark, is dead. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died at 97 on Monday night, according to a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town,…
Ogun State Police Command has formally declared a singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties at his Odogwu Bar in Ota. The incident which the police said happened on Wednesday February 5,2025 had saw…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that an Independent Power Plant that would provide 24-hour of uninterrupted electricity to most parts of Abeokuta, the state capital, would be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks. Governor Abiodun stated this after inspecting the 30 Megawatts power plant located…
The case of Saheed Adekunle Adenuga, a well-known LGBTQ+ rights advocate, has once again brought to light the rampant blackmail, extortion, and persecution faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria. Adenuga, who has dedicated years to fighting for the rights of marginalized groups in his local community, recently fled the country…
By Editor A major player in the nation’s real estate sector, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has appealed to members of the National Assembly to ensure that the Peace Corps Bill which has resurfaced before the 10th Assembly to give it an accelerated hearing and speedy passage into law. Adeyemo also…