AWUJALE STOOL: PROTESTERS ENDORSE SUSPENSION, DEMAND STIFF PENALTIES FOR BRIBE GIVERS, TAKERS

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Following the suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland by the Ogun State Government, a group of concerned residents on Monday, January 26, 2026, staged a peaceful protest in parts of Ijebu-Ode, throwing their weight behind the government’s action. Operating under …

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2027: “No Shaking,” Hon. Oladele Reassures Ogun Westerners

…Says, Adeola Yayi’s Political Structure, Electoral Strength, and Wide Grassroots Presence Across Ogun State Place Him in a Strong Position Within APC BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, NIGERIA – A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Oladele, has reassured stakeholders in Ogun West Senatorial …

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FCA IBADAN PROVOST ASSURES STUDENTS OF DEDICATED SUPPORT, ANNOUNCES FULL SCHOLARSHIP AT PART-TIME MATRICULATION (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan Atungwu, has assured students that the institution is staffed with competent and dedicated personnel who are readily available to support them throughout their academic journey. According to a …

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Oyetola, Oyebamiji and the Osun Guber Equation

Opinion: By Abiodun Komolafe Make no mistake: the Osun State governorship election, slated for August 8, this year, is far from a done deal. We are looking at a scrappy, bruising, super three-horse race. The current clout of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun simply does not mirror its …

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ILARO CENTRAL MOSQUE ANNOUNCES TURBANNING OF NEW RELIGIOUS TITLE HOLDERS

BY IDOWU HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Imam (Sheik) Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi, has announced the forthcoming turbanning ceremony of distinguished personalities appointed to key religious positions within the mosque. Those to be turbaned include Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed as Otun Baba Adinni …

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OGUN MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS, IJEBU-ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEBUNK FALSE REPORT ON ALLEGED SUSPENSION OF IJEBU TRADITIONAL CHIEFS

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with the Ijebu Ode Local Government, has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging the suspension of the Kakanfo of Ijebuland, Chief Abimbola Okenla, the Lapoekun of Ijebuland, …

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“EMULATE PROPHET MUHAMMED” – ILARO CHIEF IMAM ADEWUNMI CHARGES MUSLIMS ON GOOD DEEDS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Muslim faithful have been urged to consistently do good deeds and live responsible lives so that they will be remembered positively even after they depart this world. This call was made by the Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun …

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Abiodun Sets Up Committee for State Burial of Former Ogun First Lady, Lucia Onabanjo

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the constitution of a committee to organise a befitting burial for the former First Lady of the state, Chief Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. …

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Tinubu Approves Oil Drilling At Tongeji Island, Okays Olokola Deep Seaport Take Off – Abiodun (+photos)

…New Seaport to Be Known as Blue Marine Economic Zone ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State’s long-standing aspiration to become an oil-producing state is set to materialise following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Eba, on the Tongeji Island of …

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FG TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING HUBS

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to deepen the nation’s industrial capacity with plans to establish local building materials manufacturing hubs across the country. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, …

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