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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADO-ODO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The final burial ceremonies for Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Musiliat Amoke Falade, Iya Oba of Imasayi-Yewa Kingdom, Ogun State, and mother of Mr. Ramon Nasir, UBA Head of Media & External Relations, take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Mr. Ramon Nasir, one …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Olu Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief (Mrs) Akintade Omolara Adenike (JP) on her 65th birthday. Chief (Mrs) Akintade, the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, …

ISIWO, ODOGBOLU LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Committee of Isiwo and Area Development Association (ISADA), in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for redeeming the promises of his predecessors by constructing the collapsed Aloro Bridge which had been abandoned for decades. This …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, District 9111, has installed Rtn. Abiodun Ogundaini as the 23rd Rotary President at the installation ceremony, held at The Event Tower, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Speaking at his installation ceremony, Ogundaini stated that the board and members of …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Trade Unions as the bedrock for sustainable economic growth, saying, “any government that under-estimates the role of artisans and trade unions, do so at his own peril”. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has felicitated the new Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by …

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed concern over the recent increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport in Nigeria, which now exceeds the national minimum wage.  In a statement jointly e-signed by Dr. Stephen Nwala, President of FOSAD, and Dr. Uzor Ngoladi, Secretary General of …

LUXEMBOURG, GERMANY – Luxembourg is currently recognized as the richest country in the world based on its GDP per capita (PPP) of $143,742, according to the 2024 IMF report. Trailing behind Luxembourg are Ireland, Singapore, and Qatar, with GDP per capita figures of $133,895, $133,737, and $112,282, respectively. Contrary to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is advancing its development projects in Festac Town, Lagos. The ongoing road rehabilitation on 1st Avenue is set to extend to 11th Road as part of the initial phase of the project. In addition to roadwork, the FHA has begun installing solar-powered …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and some community leaders of the town have alleged the Chairman, Governing Council of Mapoly, Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun of conniving with the institution’s Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Elewedalu to install new micro finance Managing Director, Mr. Ayodeji Adeolu Jibodun. They …