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…Ogun State Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Combat Land Grabbing LISA TOWN, IFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has reiterated its call for traditional rulers to actively support the fight against land grabbing. The government emphasized the need for proper measures and mechanisms to curb …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.266trilion, …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Ayo Aluko-Olokun, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of the 1975/1980 set, Aluko-Olokun, formerly known as Ayodele Aluko in his secondary school days, took over from …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold move to drive industrial growth and enhance food security, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ambar Energia, a leading Brazilian energy company. As part of the collaboration, Ambar Energia will establish power plants across the state. …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has outlined reasons for what he described as the failure of democracy across Africa. According to him, African leaders often govern with a small clique, wielding enormous powers with little or no resistance, leading to widespread illegalities and abuse of office. Speaking …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Veteran journalist, Chief Lekan Alabi, has called for greater recognition of the late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu, who passed away 67 years ago. Speaking in Ibadan on Monday, March 24, 2025, Alabi emphasized that Adelabu deserved to be honoured in a more significant way, including the …

…Observes Jumat Service At Ilaro Central Mosque, Empowers Worshippers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, marked his 58th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, by bringing joy to his constituents at a grand ceremony. The …

…Claims of Betrayal and Political Intrigues IWO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has revealed how he played a crucial role in ensuring that Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi became the Ooni of Ife despite his initial concerns over lingering litigation. Oba Akanbi made this revelation in …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – A group under the aegis of Team New Nigeria (TNN) has applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be registered as a political party. The group stated that if registered, it would serve as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was …

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Seven Chinese nationals were convicted in late February in South Africa on nearly 160 charges related to human trafficking, kidnapping, debt bondage, labor law violations, and breaches of occupational health and safety regulations. The sentencing is scheduled for late April. Authorities arrested the individuals in 2019 …