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…Say, “We Dissociate Ourselves Completely From His Incendiary and Ignoble Actions” ABEOKUTA – Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State on Tuesday, said the plan by the suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo was to derail the administration …

LAGOS, Nigeria – September 2023 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2023, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦327.4billion, …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED LAGOS – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has bestowed on Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), a prestigious Award Of Excellence from journalists in Lagos State. The award recognizes the conglomerate’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and its dedication to job creation and critical …

Opinion: By Balogun Ibrahim On the evening of August 22, 2023, I received a call from my old friend, Adedunola Adele, which would lead to an intriguing discussion. Adedunola was concerned about the situation in Abeokuta, particularly regarding Nigeria’s Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. According to Adedunola, he …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Government has given further insights into local government administration and funding, demonstrating its commitment to the development of the third tier of government. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and Economic Adviser and Commissioner-designate, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, addressing a press conference held …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has flagged off the distribution of 300,000 bags of 10kg rice palliatives to citizens of the state. The event, which took place on Friday, was in line with the promise made by Prince Abiodun to ensure the immediate distribution of the palliatives. …

ABEOKUTA – Members of the Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC), in Ogun State have denied the allegation of fund diversion against the state government. They told members of the state House of Assembly that every fund approved by the Committee consisting of stakeholders passed through the accounts of the …

ABEOKUTA – In a significant development, the Federal Government has proposed a joint effort with the Ogun State government to rehabilitate the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway. This proposal was put forth by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun on August 31, 2023. The minister …

ABUJA – Amidst a diverse gathering representing various backgrounds, geographies, religions, and experiences, a powerful call for unity resonated – a call to ensure that a nation, Nigeria, experienced a true renaissance. Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transscorp Hotels, Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu, stated this in his keynote address delivered at the …

…As Ag. IGP Reacts To NASS Resolution On Eradicating Misconduct The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has taken cognizance of series of complaints related to the unprofessional conducts of certain police personnel which were also recently addressed by the National Assembly. According to a …