Opinion: BY FUNMI BRANCO LOVERS of democracy and good governance must be troubled by the crisis in Ogun State over local government allocations. When the chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area, Hon. Wale Adedayo, accused the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, of diverting local government (LG) funds, there were …

ABEOKUTA  – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the passing of Nigeria’s pioneered Chartered Accountant, Akintola Williams, as the end of an era. Akintola was reported to have died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at his residence in Lagos at the age of 104. The governor, in a …

Says, “We Won’t Tolerate Lawlessness, Violation Of Building Codes In Ogun” ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, September 11, 2023, warned that the state government will not tolerate lawlessness and the violation of the state’s building codes. The governor also denied any political motives in the …

Opinion: BY: BALOGUN IBRAHIM The tenure of former Governor Gbenga Daniel was marked by controversy, polarizing policies, and a deeply divided Ogun State. However, even after leaving office, Daniel continues to be the centre of attention, with a political vendetta seemingly targeting him. One can not deny the significant partisan …

IBADAN – Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced the imminent start of operations at the newly constructed Model Smart School in Sogunro, Akinyele, Ibadan. This development was disclosed during the official handover of the facility by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to the Oyo State Universal …

INDIA – Tony Elumelu, the Chairman and CEO of Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, along with being the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., has urged the Indian private sector to use the current opportunities presented by the Nigerian government and invest in Nigeria. This call to action came …

ABUJA – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have unequivocally rejected the recent judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), describing it as illogical and not in alignment with the constitution and Electoral Act. This National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, …

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his commitment to delivering a unified, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria, following the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. In a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu welcomes the tribunal’s …

ABEOKUTA – Chief Akeem Adigun, known as Socopao, underwent police questioning regarding an alleged murder case in Agosasa-Yewa, Ogun State, following a petition filed by aggrieved Agosasa indigenes with the office of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The investigation stems from the alleged killing of …

KANO – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has praised Yusuf Sulaiman Sumaila for his integrity in returning the salary received through his deceased father’s account to the state government. Sumaila’s father passed away in October 2022, yet the state government continued to deposit his salary until August 2023. Upon …