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From the Publisher’s Notebook: By ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The serene town of Ebute-Igbooro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State was transformed into a gathering place for dignitaries and well-wishers on Saturday, September 28, 2024, as Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola will, on Friday, October 11, 2024, lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The port, located at the Dry Port City in Soderu Village, Itori, along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of …

…Says, His Current Policies Seem Disconnected From Everyday Struggles Of Nigerians IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Nigeria’s former ambassador to The Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has expressed disappointment in the ideological shift of President Bola Tinubu, comparing his current policies with his earlier advocacy for a restructured Nigeria. Farounbi, who …

…Urges Senator Salis to Support Similar Efforts in the Senate As Speaker Referred Bill To Ecological Fund, Other LISA TOWN, IFO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Lisa Kingdom, Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, has praised Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka for sponsoring a crucial bill aimed at addressing the …

KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – In a concerted effort to combat Nigeria’s persistent malnutrition challenge, stakeholders in Kano State have emphasized the critical role of fortified brown rice in addressing the scourge. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Alhaji Kubra Imam, made the submission during a multi-stakeholders roundtable …

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairmen of Epe Local Government, Ms. Surah Animashaun has said that the upgrade of Epe General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre is a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of Epe division and would attract infrastructure development and create employment for the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has warned farmers and others residing in its forest reserves, especially Omo Forest Reserve in the state to desist from planting cocoa seedlings, saying it is illegal and unlawful. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji stated this in …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19). My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the …

…Declares Monday Work-Free Day For Teachers ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The @OGSG_Official has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents. It will be recalled that Governor @DapoAbiodunCON had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government …