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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 …

…Claims of Betrayal and Political Intrigues IWO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has revealed how he played a crucial role in ensuring that Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi became the Ooni of Ife despite his initial concerns over lingering litigation. Oba Akanbi made this revelation in …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Construction work on the Akute-Ajuwon Road in Ifo II State Constituency has reached an advanced stage as engineers have commenced asphalt paving. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of the road, which serves as a major link for residents and businesses in …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Southern Governors Forum has condoled the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Dikko Umaru Radda, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, on Sunday, March 22, 2025. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, …

…Urges Indigenes To Facilitate Community Projects BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has encouraged the people of Ilaro and Yewaland to leverage their positions to facilitate infrastructural projects that will positively impact their community. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the newly sworn in Olu of Oke-Eri, Oba Babatunde Oredipe, to facilitate more developmental projects in Oke-Eri and its environs to facilitate more dividends of democracy to the grassroot. Speaking during the Installation and Presentation of …

… A Decade Of Legal Excellence, Championing Justice Against All Odds BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Justice doesn’t always prevail when confronted by power, bias, or bureaucracy. Yet, Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi has emerged as a powerful advocate for the unheard, consistently standing up for those marginalized by the system. With ten …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his government will make Olumo Rock the best tourism destination in the country. He also stated that his administration will now shift its focus to tourism as a deliberate policy to benefit from the potential inherent …

PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed mounting political tensions with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, during the commissioning of the newly completed Bori Zonal Hospital on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Fubara used the occasion to emphasize his dedication to governance despite institutional challenges. Governor Fubara …