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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 …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Governor and the people of Ondo State over the passing of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi reportedly died on Saturday at a hospital …

 …Advancing Welfare Of Nigerians In Greater Manchester BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, representing a population of over 250,000 Nigerian citizens residing in Greater Manchester, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a …

…A Moment To Reflect On Achievements BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, of Ogun State, on Friday, December 27, 2024, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, where the President is spending the festive season. The meeting offered a chance for the Governor to celebrate …