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BY PETER OLANIYAN IBESE, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –   In a colourful and culturally significant ceremony, Chief (Mrs.) Regina Aderemi Adebiyi JP, a seasoned journalist and News Editor with Ogun State Television (OGTV), was on Saturday, September 27, 2025, officially installed as the Iyalode of Ibese-Yewaland by His …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified reports surrounding its ongoing reorganisation, stressing that the exercise is driven by the need to protect the facility, ensure safety, and sustain operational efficiency. In a statement, the management explained: “This exercise is not arbitrary. It has become …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, of his administration’s commitment to completing ongoing projects and executing new ones in Ogun West, Ogun State, and across Nigeria. This assurance was …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Former Oyo State Governor and Senator, Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially crowned on Friday, September 26, 2025, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the renowned Mapo Hall, Oj’oba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The highly anticipated coronation ceremony is expected to draw some …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Air Peace airline, Chief Allen Onyema, has accused Ndigbo of being resistant to development of their territory, in the south east. Onyema’s allegation came after an allegation by certain Igbo people that he (Onyema) left the South East to situate a multi million dollars …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended heartfelt congratulations to two distinguished indigenes of Yewaland on their recent national appointments. The monarch …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has expressed profound grief over the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resulting in the loss of several staff members. In a deeply emotional message to employees, Elumelu described the incident …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Renowned business mogul and Chairman of First Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, gave heartfelt advice to his daughter, former Miss Temi Otedola, during her wedding to Tosin. The glamorous event celebrated love, unity, and family bonds. Speaking directly to his daughter, Otedola expressed admiration for her choice …

For the record: … Commended President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun, Senator Solomon Adeola, Others For Various Developmental Projects In Ilaro, Yewaland BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has called on the people of …

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Recently, the usually bustling halls of a London hospital grew uncharacteristically quiet as Sir Paul McCartney arrived, carrying with him the same old guitar that had been his companion through decades of music and memory. On the fifth floor, Phil Collins lay frail and pale after …