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… Call For Proper Utilization Of Boreholes BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A call has been made to the sons and daughters of Ilaro and the Yewa area of Ogun State to always remember their birthplace, no matter where they may be, by supporting the government in …

  IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, the Alaperu of Iperu, as a dependable, reliable, and quintessential monarch. Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the palace of the Alaperu on the night of …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 10, 2025 – Eminent Nigerians and global leaders gathered on Sunday, February 9, 2025, to honor the life and legacy of Herbert Wigwe, the renowned banking icon. The evening was filled with heartfelt tributes, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the financial sector and society.The event …

…Father-in-Law Denies Daughter’s Involvement TOWSON, MARYLAND, USA – Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a young Nigerian cardiologist who tragically died in the United States after allegedly taking his own life, has been described as a respected cardiologist based in Towson, Maryland, USA. The incident reportedly occured following a prolonged divorce battle that …

Opinion: Unlike the former which is legal…in nature…the later is traditional- Both tussles, however, arose from conflict  of interests, personality clash, and individual principle. Life is very complex, and culture/traditions are more complex, but human beings are the most complex in understanding the application of true dynamism, and wealth of …

…Says, “Unlawful, Unfair, and Unreasonable” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The increase affects: Call Rates: From ₦11 to ₦16.5 per minute. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – An Abeokuta High Court has declared the Olu of Orile-Ilawo stool vacant, nullifying the selection process of Chief Alexander Macgregor. The ruling was delivered by Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In her ruling, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi instructed Chief Alexander Macgregor to immediately …

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has shared why he initially rejected pleas from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bishop Matthew Kukah over the defamation case involving human rights activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi. After appeals from the Ooni of Ife, Oba …

… Addresses Marginalization in Yewaland, A Call For Unity Across Ogun State BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, recently hosted representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The former French Minister of Transport, Mr. Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, has hinted at the desire of investors from his country to invest in the transport sector of Ogun State, especially the agro-cargo airport. Other areas of interest for the investors, according to Mr. Jean-Baptiste, are the …