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…Commends Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Giant Strides In Ogun State  … Acknowledges Oba Olugbenle’s For Sustaining and Growing Oronna Ilaro Festival  …Assures Constituents of More People-Oriented Projects  … Describes Himself As A Strong Enthusiast of Cultural Heritage in All Its Diverse Forms BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed 15 percent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. In a statement, OGUNCCIMA warned that the suspension …

… Ogun Government Reaffirms Support for Culture …Senator Yayi Highlights Achievements, Promises More BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The vibrant 2025 Oronna Ilaro Festival came to a colourful close on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as sons and daughters of Ilaro-Yewa, along with residents and dignitaries from across …

BY PETER OLANIYAN ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Igbogila Council of Chiefs has debunked reports alleging that they were suspended by the late Oba Ebenezer Olanloye, describing such claims as baseless and lacking valid documentation. The group stated this during a press conference held at the Ogun State Council …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  Power, in its truest form, is not served à la carte – selectively offered to a privileged few at the expense of others. It is a sacred trust, a shared responsibility built on justice, equity, and brotherhood. In this spirit, it is time – indeed, long …

IGBOGILA, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Member representing Yewa North I (Isokan) Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adegoke Awoso, has refuted allegations of imposition and interference in the ongoing Igbogila Obaship tussle, describing them as politically motivated attempts to tarnish his reputation and …

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 expressed profound appreciation to members of the Oronna Ilaro Festival Central Planning Committee, led by Otunba (Pharm.) Lekan Asunni, for their steadfast commitment …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), has called on journalists and media professionals in Ogun State and across Nigeria to ensure that their reportage serves the noble purpose of disseminating balanced information that fosters peace, unity, and national …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called on the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle – who also serves as the Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas – to spearhead a …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN AGA-OLOWO, EWEKORO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA -The traditional ruler of Aga-Olowo, HRM Oba Kayode Adio Kusoro, Olowosokedile I, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, has revealed that Aga-Olowo was founded by hunters, a group that holds deep cultural significance in Yoruba history. …