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Tribute: …Dedicated Service To Ilaro-Yewa and National Development … Champion of Culture and Intellectual Excellence BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The statement “True is the remembrance of the faithful” is aptly credited to the late Dr. (Chief) Adeoye Akinwunmi Adeniji, the Fiwagboye of Ilaro-Yewa, and former Programme …

… Child Diagnosed With Life-Threatening Congenital Condition BY PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Radio and Television Callers Association, Ogun West Chapter, Ilaro, is appealing on behalf of a widow, Mrs. Shadiat Adigun, for urgent financial assistance for her 3-year-old son, Master Adigun Jamal, who is currently undergoing …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep condolences to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, who passed away early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. In a statement released by his Special …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, says his passion for awareness on cervical cancer prevention is to secure healthy living and safe motherhood for teenage girls. The monarch revealed this in his palace at Oke Ago-Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, during a capacity …

… Royal Presence Highlights Traditional Interest in Reform Process BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has reiterated the importance of traditional institutions in Nigeria and renewed his advocacy for their formal inclusion in the constitutionally defined structure …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian-born broadcaster, author, actor, and musician, Prince Okes Masima has made headlines again – this time with the release of a spiritually inspired song titled “Lion of Africa,” a tribute to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The Delta State-born prince, who has …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, in Ogun State, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, popularly known as Wadoye, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Kayode Oladele on his recent appointment as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement personally signed and made …

IRESADU, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Iresaadu, near Ogbomoso, has firmly rejected a proposed town hall meeting planned by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. In a statement issued by a Prince of Iresaadu, Adeyanju Adebayo, the community disclosed that Oba Olaoye scheduled the town hall …

… Aluko Expresses Gratitude to Royal Fathers and Community BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a well-attended and emotional event, the Committee of Friends of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro came together on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honour Architect Olusegun Olanrewaju Aluko, PhD – the immediate past …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 1, 2025:  Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially …