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…As Opposition Lawmakers Visit Suspended BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Senator Seriake Dickson has stated that he was unaware of the emergency sitting of the Senate Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, as he was attending a three-day workshop on the Tax Reform Bill from Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of State for Health, Mr. Isaaq Salako, following the passing of his mother, Alhaja Fadilat Anike Salako, at the age of 95. Governor Abiodun described the late matriarch’s long life as …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It is deeply painful and tragic to witness how human lives were lost in such agony, with no immediate rescue efforts in sight. The incident occurred just 2-3 kilometers away from the Ogun State government’s seat, yet no help was provided in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Today (Monday, March 3, 2025), we raise our voices in praise, For a man whose deeds illuminate many people’s days. Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, IBD, A beacon of hope, a light for all to see. Fifty-five years of grace untold, A journey of honour, rich and …

Birthday Tribute BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In the grand tapestry of time, there are individuals whose impact transcends the ordinary, leaving footprints on the sands of history. Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, fondly known as IBD, is one such remarkable figure. As he marks his 55th birthday anniversary today, Monday, March …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful in Yewaland, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting. In a statement …

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, on behalf of the Yewa Traditional Council, the Council of Yewa Titled Chiefs, and the people of Yewaland, has announced the death of the Iyalode of Yewaland and former Minister …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGEIA – Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun,  has mourned the demise of Chief (Mrs.) Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first Female Minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria.  Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday, February 28, 2025. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of tolling operations on the Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway, starting from Monday, March 24, 2025, for the purpose of sustainable road maintenance, efficient operations, as well as enhanced road safety. It should be recalled that the 14.7km road had been …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Odogbolu in the Ogun East Senatorial District over the passing of their revered monarch, Oba Adedeji Onagoruwa, the Alaye of Odogbolu. The esteemed monarch died on Monday, February 24, 2025, …