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Tribute: BY AJURI NGELALE His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, was my first boss in public service. Blessed with grace and unvarnished dignity, he was a man who – without exceptions – always did what he believed was right in every situation. He was an honest man of consistent …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the demise of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the highly respected Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement personally signed and released to the media, Governor Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the monarch’s …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a solemn and historic announcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued and electronically signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Buhari died …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Management of Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA), has lauded the outstanding support of Ologere of Ogere, Oba Obafemi Saliu, and the Onipara of Ipara, Oba Taiwo Taiwo towards the successful establish and operation of the agency in Remo North. Acting General …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE\ The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, with wars and skirmishes erupting over issues like land, borders and rights. Over the decades, the region has become a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles, with global powers like the United States, …

In an official release electronically signed by Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, and made available to the media, the Attorney-General addressed viral publications circulating online concerning Ogbojionu’s release. Ogungbade emphasized that the Office of the Attorney-General has been monitoring the situation and is aware of the renewed public attention surrounding Ogbojionu’s case. …

…Allegations of Economic Sabotage and Violation of Renewed Hope Agenda, Call for Presidential Intervention and Regulatory Action BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Nigerian telecommunication service subscribers have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what they describe as persistent and worsening exploitation by telecom providers, especially MTN Nigeria. According to them, these …

Tribute: …Dedicated Service To Ilaro-Yewa and National Development … Champion of Culture and Intellectual Excellence BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The statement “True is the remembrance of the faithful” is aptly credited to the late Dr. (Chief) Adeoye Akinwunmi Adeniji, the Fiwagboye of Ilaro-Yewa, and former Programme …

… Child Diagnosed With Life-Threatening Congenital Condition BY PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Radio and Television Callers Association, Ogun West Chapter, Ilaro, is appealing on behalf of a widow, Mrs. Shadiat Adigun, for urgent financial assistance for her 3-year-old son, Master Adigun Jamal, who is currently undergoing …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep condolences to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, who passed away early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. In a statement released by his Special …