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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, …

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 …

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. …

…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 …

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, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has debunked circulating reports alleging a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes over the Awujale selection process, describing the claims as false and misleading. According to official sources, the Governor held a respectful and consultative meeting …

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Hon. Dare Alebiosun, has directed the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the Awujale kingmakers to suspend the ongoing process for the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The directive followed the receipt of petitions, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oxygen X Finance Company, a subsidiary of Access Holdings and a leader in Africa’s digital lending landscape, has announced it has achieved two globally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management. These dual certifications capture Oxygen X’s ongoing …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has dismissed as blackmail and reckless defamation allegations by a Labour Party chieftain, Mr. Arabambi Abayomi, that the administration of Dapo Abiodun is selling government-owned housing assets, including the Ibara Government Reserved Area (GRA). The government described Abayomi as an attention-seeking …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has disclosed that its aquaculture support programme under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) has generated an estimated ₦9.17 billion in revenue for fish farmers across the state, following sustained investments in feed subsidies, infrastructure development and capacity building. The …