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BY IDOWU HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ansar-Ud-Deen Ladies Association of Nigeria (ADLAN), Ilaro Branch, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, brought its annual Ramadan Family Prayer to the residence of Elhadj (Otunba) AbuSatar Idowu Hamed, the Otun Baaroyin of Ilaro-Yewa, and Chief Sebil Hamed, Chairman of the Ansar-Ud-Deen …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA LGA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a renewed and symbolic demonstration of unity, foresight, and collective resolve toward the realisation of Ogun West’s long-standing political aspiration, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has introduced an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) as part of measures to address concerns raised by stakeholders following the full implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The initiative, approved by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, was …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a two-bedroom bungalow. The governor also presented him with the keys to a brand-new car donated by the Federal Government …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED “O kàjú ẹ̀, o kàjú ẹ̀, báwo kó kàjú ìlú yíyà lọ́nyà – Yayi, kàjú ẹ̀ – for real!” The foregoing refrain aptly captures and vividly reflected the rare political sagacity and astute acumen of the Senator representing Ogun West in the Upper Chamber of the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, clarifying that its recent advisory on the misuse of criminal justice mechanisms was directed at members of the public and not the Police. In a statement issued in Abeokuta …

In 2013, the story of a teenage boy who hid inside the wheel well of a commercial aircraft departing Benin City for Lagos stunned Nigerians and made international headlines. That boy was Daniel Ohikhena. More than a decade later, now 26, the Edo-born first son speaks candidly about the hardship, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In continuation of his sustained educational support initiatives and in keeping with his established tradition of empowering young scholars, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi (APC, Ogun West) has successfully sponsored and registered 4,000 indigent students for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, has commended the Inspector General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, for promptly rewarding diligence and outstanding performance among officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers across Lagos, the real work was just beginning. Major highways had been closed to facilitate the event. …