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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Imam (Sheik) Alhaji Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi, has reminded Muslims that the conclusion of Ramadan should not be seen as an opportunity to revert to prohibited actions they had forsaken during the fasting period. Delivering his sermon …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr, acknowledging the spiritual enrichment that the Ramadan period has brought to the country. In a statement signed by his Chief Press …

BY PETER OLANIYAN  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna (Wadoye), alongside his gracious wife, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Memunat Haruna, have shared heartfelt Eid-el-Fitr wishes with Muslim faithful around the world in celebration of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a statement e-signed and made available to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and that of the people of Ogun State to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In his message, Governor Abiodun described President Tinubu as a thought leader of inestimable value, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Plans are in top gear as the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) prepares to honor the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien, with the prestigious Commander of Peace (COP) Award. UNIPGC-AFRICA operates as an integral part of the International Peace and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABIGI, IJEBU WATERSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Muslim faithful and all lovers of God have been urged to support the Abigi Muslim community in renovating the Ese-Ebute Central Mosque, a historic place of worship in urgent need of repair, located in Abigi, Ijebu Waterside Local …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, decorated the newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Gyogon Augustine Grimah, psc, FCAI, alongside other senior officers on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to a …

…Ogun State Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Combat Land Grabbing LISA TOWN, IFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has reiterated its call for traditional rulers to actively support the fight against land grabbing. The government emphasized the need for proper measures and mechanisms to curb …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Veteran journalist, Chief Lekan Alabi, has called for greater recognition of the late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu, who passed away 67 years ago. Speaking in Ibadan on Monday, March 24, 2025, Alabi emphasized that Adelabu deserved to be honoured in a more significant way, including the …

…Observes Jumat Service At Ilaro Central Mosque, Empowers Worshippers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, marked his 58th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, by bringing joy to his constituents at a grand ceremony. The …