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Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has received widespread commendation for his steadfast dedication to the progress of the state throughout his six-year tenure. Members of the Ogun State Executive Council gathered to mark both the sixth anniversary of …

For the record: … Delegation Led By Ogun Deputy Governor BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 20 members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the 22nd …

… Ceremony Held in Line with Ogun State Obas Law 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, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, presided over the formal installation rites for newly upgraded Baales …

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM – Diezani Alison-Madueke, the embattled former Minister of Petroleum under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for leniency, revealing that she is battling stage two cancer and wishes to return to Nigeria. Diezani, who fled to the United Kingdom to evade …

AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA – The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Olu Falae, traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo in Akure North, Ondo State and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), as the new Chairman of its National Executive Committee. Oba Falae’s appointment was announced during Afenifere’s …

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Aare Atunluse of Awori Kingdom and the Chairman of Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Aare (Surveyor) Dr. Segun Osifeso has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a N758 billion pension bond for settling long – standing pension liabilities Aare Osifeso, who made these remarks …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, on his 65th birthday and the 6th anniversary of his administration on May 29, 2025. According to a tribute e-signed and mde available …

… Media Icon Remembered and Eulogized BY PETER OLANIYAN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – A delegation comprising Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, the Otun Baarorin of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State; Chief (Engr.) Segun Azeez, the Fiwajoye of Oluyole Ibadanland and Chief (Engr.) Kunle Badmus, the Mayegun of Oluyole Ibadanland, paid a …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Dr. Temidayo Oniosun, founder, builder, visionary Africa’s tech future stands at the forefront of Africa’s growing presence in the global space and technology ecosystem. A space scientist, serial entrepreneur, and investor, he is widely regarded as one of the continent’s most influential voices in frontier innovation. Dr. …