Idowu Hamed

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Okupe’s Death: A Deep Personal Loss – Gov. Abiodun Mourns

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of Dr. Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, popularly known as Dr. Doyin Okupe, at the age of 72, as a profound personal loss. Okupe’s death came shortly after the demise of another revered figure, the …

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GICN: Group Retracts Corruption Allegation Against GTCO, Tenders Apology

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has retracted allegations of corruption and unwholesome activities made in a Private Investigation Report (PIR) against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Limited, a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc. In a statement made available in Abuja on Tuesday, …

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Dangote Group Pays N402.3b tax To Govt In 2024

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior …

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Abiodun Commiserates With Health Minister Salako On Mother’s Death

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of State for Health, Mr. Isaaq Salako, following the passing of his mother, Alhaja Fadilat Anike Salako, at the age of 95. Governor Abiodun described the late matriarch’s long life as …

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Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway Accident: Gov. Abiodun Warns Transporters Against Flammable Substances, Condole Families Of Victims

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has issued a stern warning to commercial vehicle operators within the state, urging them to refrain from transporting flammable materials in their vehicles to ensure the safety of passengers. This caution follows a tragic incident involving a commercial vehicle …

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Our Administration Has Constructed Over 1000km Of Road – Gov. Abiodun

….Commissions 3.12km Oke-Erinja-Ilobi Road, Promises To Award Sango-Ijoko-Akute Road This Week ERINJA-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, said his administration has constructed about 1000km of roads since its inception in 2019. He spoke at the commissioning of the 3.12 …

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HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY ALONG ABEOKUTA-SAGAMU EXPRESSWAY: A CALL FOR URGENT ACTION!

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It is deeply painful and tragic to witness how human lives were lost in such agony, with no immediate rescue efforts in sight. The incident occurred just 2-3 kilometers away from the Ogun State government’s seat, yet no help was provided in …

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel Over Alleged ₦700 Billion Fraud

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged ₦700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was detained at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, February …

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Oba Olugbenle Sends Royal Birthday Greetings To Oluomo of Yewaland IBD At 55

ILARO -YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA -The Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Adeboye Olugbenle, MFR, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.SC., D.LITT., FFPI, (Asade Agunloye IV), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Ibrahim Egungbogun, fondly called IBD, …

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Former Lagos Guber Candidate Jandor Dumps PDP

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this declaration during a media briefing at his Ikeja office in Lagos on Monday, March 3, 2025. ​ Jandor, who was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 …

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