… Addresses Marginalization in Yewaland, A Call For Unity Across Ogun State BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, recently hosted representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria …

  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Government has said that the 2025 budget of N1.05trn is aimed at executing projects that would set the State in the path of development and prosperity. The Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo stated this during the highlights …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has organised a bi-monthly digital training for all Education Officers and staffers of the ministry on how to sustain its technological innovation to revitalise the state’s educational system. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday said his administration has completed the formalities of allocating about 100 hectares of land at Ode-Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state for the purpose of citing a Naval Base and Dockyard for the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The former French Minister of Transport, Mr. Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, has hinted at the desire of investors from his country to invest in the transport sector of Ogun State, especially the agro-cargo airport. Other areas of interest for the investors, according to Mr. Jean-Baptiste, are the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED   LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in collaboration with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, has brought joy to its host communities by awarding scholarships to 473 students across 10 secondary schools and 7 tertiary institutions in Ibeju-Lekki of Lagos State. As part of …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Family Health Initiative Ogun (FAHIO), an advocacy working group, has ramped up efforts to educate the public on the importance and benefits of vaccinating girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer in women. This renewed commitment was highlighted during a stakeholders’ …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Environment has intensified efforts to eliminate street trading and the unauthorized display of wares on setbacks across the state. The enforcement operation targeted several areas within the state capital, including Panseke, Under Bridge, Omida, Sapon markets, and Iyana-Motuary Junction. The …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE# Nigeria’s self-proclaimed status as the ‘Giant of Africa’ is being questioned once again, and a recent example from Ghana highlights this reality. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana conceded defeat even before the polls closed, showcasing a level of democratic maturity. This incident serves …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has initiated a significant road rehabilitation project in Ibadan, the state capital, aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and enhancing mobility for residents and visitors. In a statement e-signed by Hon. Busoye Ogunlade, Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), …