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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his elder sister, Princess (Mrs.) Oluwabusola Abiade Bailey, née Olugbenle, on her retirement from …

…As Ado-Odo Hosts Distinguished Gathering BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADO-ODO, ADO-ODO/OTA LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Ado-Odo in Ogun State was graced by a distinguished assembly as Ramon Nasir, Head of Media and External Relations at UBA Plc and his siblings laid their mother, Late Alhaja (Chief) …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has recently shared the reasons behind her extended hiatus from the film industry. In a post on Instagram recently, the thespian explained that she took a break to relax, reflect, and recharge. Omotola, who began her acting career at the age of …

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Aare Atunluse of Aworiland and the Chairman, Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Aare (Surveyor) Dr. Segun Osifeso, has applauded the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his approval for the  comprehensive rehabilitation of the Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway. Aare Osifeso, …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and it’s President, have been dragged before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division over alleged violations of some provisions of its constitution 2023 (as amended). The claimant who is a bonafide member of the union and who intends …

…To Introduce Price Control, Bans Levies In Markets ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. Governor Abiodun also disclosed that henceforth, all forms of market levies have been suspended, noting that …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sympathized with his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum and the people of the state over the incident of flood that recently ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor, in a statement …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Transport union leaders in Ogun State have promised to collaborate with the state government in its efforts to minimize the rise in transportation fares as a result of the recent increase in pump prices of fuel. The promise was the outcome of a meeting between …

…Sets Up Committee On Transport Fares ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned transporters in the state against exploiting members of the public as a result of the recent hike in the prices of fuel. He also announced that his administration would make …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Recent developments have brought to light the real reason behind Ajuri Ngelale’s resignation from his role as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Initially, Ngelale, who also held the role of Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, announced on September 7, 2024, that …