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… A Turning Point In Davido’s Career LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shed light on the story behind his first official music contract. The revelation came after Entertainment Talent Manager Tosin Ashafa shared details about the early stages of Davido’s music career. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole over the death of his mother, Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Bankole. The deceased reportedly died on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a brief illness at …

Legendary American actor Clint Eastwood, now 95, recently shared a profound and heartfelt reflection on aging and the fleeting nature of fame. Eastwood began, his words resonating with wisdom born of experience – “Growing old can be pretty scary, right? You find yourself witnessing everything around you. Your bones don’t …

BY LUKEMON OWOLABI Twice, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey got it wrong but correcting his mistake became unnecessary as it gave a new meaning to exploits of the quintessential woman of all times. ‘Board Members’ was one of Ebenezer Obey’s classic albums, it was released in 1972 when the Lagos social …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Members of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) are set to converge in Idanre, Ondo State, in February to pay their final respects at the burial of High Chief Moses Ade Akinmade, the Obamoluwa of Idanre Kingdom. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, has emphasized that marriage is an institution that requires not only love, but also a deep understanding between partners.  Oba Olugbenle made this statement …

…Remembering Her Legacy, A Life Of Fulfillment BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Leeds, UK) ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Yewa Metropolitan Club (YMC), Ilaro-Yewa, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Elegbede and Edionseri families on the passing of their matriarch, Alhaja (Princess) Khadjat Kubrat Abike Adebisi Elegbede-Edinosere, fondly known …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Leeds, UK) ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo, Oba Olusola Lamidi Osolo, has been formally admitted as a member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Yewa People Development Council (YPDC). This appointment fills the vacancy left by the transition of the …

… Leads Yewa People Development Council AGM BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Leeds, UK) ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The month of December 2024 was eventful for HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of notable businesswoman and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, describing her death a significant loss to both the state and Nigeria as a whole. Popularly called ‘Cash Madam,’ Chief Edionseri died on …