TEXAS, USA – Paul Alexander, the man who spent over seven decades living in an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78. His death was confirmed by a fundraiser for his healthcare, though further details were not provided. Christopher Ulmer, the organizer and disability-rights activist, shared the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It was excitement and praise galore as the Ogun State Government on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 flagged off the payment of N10,000 cash award to 100,000 primary and secondary school learners in the over 2, 000 public schools across the four divisions of the state. …

AGOSASA, IPOKIA LG, OGUN STATE – An urgent Save Our Soul (SOS) message has been dispatched to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun concerning the purported involvement of Alhaji (Chief) Akeem Adigun, the Apagunpote of Yewaland, and Governor Dapo Abiodun’s political appointee, Hon. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management and Board of Access Holdings Plc (referred to as ‘the HoldCo’) have announced the appointment of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, as its Non-Executive Chairman. Aig-Imoukhuede steps into this role, succeeding Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the HoldCo, who transitions to …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of 16 personnel of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. AANI has demanded justice for the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that leniency should not be shown to …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has leveled accusations against those benefiting from petrol subsidies and smugglers for pushing back against his initiatives. Speaking during a meeting with APC state Chairmen, Tinubu pledged to overcome the “agents of destabilization” who are allegedly undermining efforts to revitalize the economy. In …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA -In a bid to foster self-sufficiency among indigenous populations, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement Ibese plant, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, has emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering and upholding values crucial for the overall growth and development of local communities. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the exploration of available partnership options between Germany and Ogun State in the area of food production. He said Ogun State is looking at ways of contributing to the food security agenda of President Bola Ahmed …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government on Thursday debunked an online recruitment advert purported to have emanated from the state Civil Service Commission. In a statement in Abeokuta, the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Roseline Oluwatoyin Jacobs advised members of the public to disregard the recruitment …

AWOWO, EWEKORO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, has said that engaging youths in economic growth and development through agriculture and nutrition security, is crucial to eliminating poverty and creating employment opportunities. Owotomo stated this at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting …