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SAGAMU – Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would soon enact a law that will pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state. Governor Abiodun made this known on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at a meeting with the Paramount …

IJEBU-ODE – The Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration would continue to invest in programs and initiatives that celebrate the history of the people of the state. This will come through the ptomotion of the traditional institution and cultural adversity. Prince Abiodun stated this during the historic …

Hundreds of young people gathered for a peaceful demonstration in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, demanding justice for the mysterious death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known popularly as Mohbad. Dressed uniformly in black T-shirts, the youth initiated their rally from the Panseke area, …

ABEOKUTA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized his deep respect for traditional rulers, a sentiment he has held since his time as President and continues to hold today. He addressed the controversies surrounding his recent order for monarchs to stand and then sit during the inauguration of two projects …

Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo, the wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding her husband’s statement during the commissioning of projects by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Iseyin, Oyo state, on Friday, September 15, 2023. In a statement released on Sunday, September 17, 2023, titled …

Immediate Past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, has congratulated the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba (Dr) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory letter to the Monarch personally signed by the former Vice President, and made available to StarTrend Int’l …

ABEOKUTA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described HRM Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake & Paramount Ruler of Egbaland as a leader whose virtues transcend his community while his support for arts, culture and education ensure the preservation of Yoruba heritage for generations yet unborn. Speaking at the Thanksgiving …

Oba Dele Odugbemi, the Olu of Lisa Agbado Ifo, has issued a strong statement, urging people to refrain from incorrectly labeling former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an Igbo man. Oba Odugbemi clarified, saying, “Baba Obasanjo is a genuine descendant of Owu in Abeokuta. His mother hails from Pakoto, and his …

ABEOKUTA  – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the passing of Nigeria’s pioneered Chartered Accountant, Akintola Williams, as the end of an era. Akintola was reported to have died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at his residence in Lagos at the age of 104. The governor, in a …

Opinion: BY: BALOGUN IBRAHIM The tenure of former Governor Gbenga Daniel was marked by controversy, polarizing policies, and a deeply divided Ogun State. However, even after leaving office, Daniel continues to be the centre of attention, with a political vendetta seemingly targeting him. One can not deny the significant partisan …