Idowu Hamed

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June 12 Election: IBB Reflects On Annulment As His Toughest Decision, Acknowledges MKO Abiola’s Victory

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), has openly revisited his decision to annul the June 12, 1993 presidential election, acknowledging for the first time that the late Chief MKO Abiola was the rightful winner of the poll. In a candid admission, Babangida described the annulment …

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Abiodun Condoles Otegbola’s Family Over Death Of Ex-Lawmaker

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of former lawmaker, Sen. Ayodeji Otegbola, following his death. Abiodun described Otegbola as a visionary politician and a dedicated community leader. Otegbola, who served as the representative of Ogun West Senatorial …

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Access Bank Restates Commitment to Community, Sustainability at 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (+photos)

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 18, 2025: Access Bank Plc proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathonlast Saturday, February 15, 2025, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcasing African excellence on the global stage. Since its inception in 2016, the …

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Ogun Governor Mourns Ayo Adebanjo, Calls His Death End Of A Glorious Era

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing his exit as the end of a glorious era. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday, February 14, 2025, …

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Oba Olugbenle Extends Royal Birthday Greetings To Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, Hon. Tunji Akinosi

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.SC, D.LITT, FFPI (Asade Agunloye IV), the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended royal greetings and heartfelt felicitations …

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Ogun To Enjoy Uninterrupted Electricity As Abiodun Commissions Power Plant In Eight Weeks (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that an Independent Power Plant (IPP) capable of providing 24-hour uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the state – particularly Abeokuta, the state capital – will be commissioned in the next eight weeks. Speaking after inspecting the …

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Clark’s Exit Marks Glorious Conclusion Of A Monumental Chapter – SGF Chair, Dapo Abiodun

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, as a profound loss to Nigeria. He noted that Clark’s exit signifies the glorious conclusion of a monumental chapter in the …

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: A Day Of Tribute To Wigwe’s Legacy As Kenya’s Edwin Kibet Wins Again

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Edwin Koech, a Kenyan athlete, has clinched the victory in the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon competition. Koech completed the 42km race in a record 2 hours and 14 minutes, securing the $50,000 prize – marking his second consecutive …

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Oba Olugbenle Hosts Immigration Chief, Strengthens Security Collaboration, Attends Yewa Unity Cup Match (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED   ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Comptroller of Immigration Service, Comptroller A.M. Akadri, recently paid a familiarization visit to HRM Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas. This …

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Portable Surrenders To Ogun Police Headquarters Over Allegations Of Assault On Government Officials

… Alleges Portable Political Witch-Hunt ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, turned himself in at the Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was invited for questioning over an alleged attack on officials from the Ogun State Town …

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