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… Leads Yewa People Development Council AGM BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Leeds, UK) ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The month of December 2024 was eventful for HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of notable businesswoman and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, describing her death a significant loss to both the state and Nigeria as a whole. Popularly called ‘Cash Madam,’ Chief Edionseri died on …

Opinion:# BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE At last, we survived the Year 2024! For that, we give thanks to God! Not unexpectedly, the Year 2024 was marked by complexities and contradictions. On the one hand, social movements and activism gained momentum, shedding light on the shape and size of pressing issues like …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, at his Banana Island residence in Lagos. The visit was an opportunity for the governor to express gratitude to the renowned industrialist for …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Governor and the people of Ondo State over the passing of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi reportedly died on Saturday at a hospital …

 …Advancing Welfare Of Nigerians In Greater Manchester BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, representing a population of over 250,000 Nigerian citizens residing in Greater Manchester, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a …

BY LANRE OGUNDIPE For 37 years, Bala Suya was a formidable presence in the suya business in Ibadan, carving out a distinct identity that set him apart from the Hausa community in Sabo, who traditionally dominated the trade. Bala’s journey began at the tender age of 17 when he was …

…Ex-Boxing Champion To Light Torch Of National Sports Festival In May ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring as part of his administration’s efforts to promote sports development in the state. The Governor also …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED (reporting from Manchester, UK) MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Imam Abdul Gaffar Balogun, a revered cleric and prayer leader at the Nasirulahi Wali Fathu Islamic Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom, has said delivered an impassioned message of unity and devotion during a recent gathering of worshippers at the Mosque. …

…A Moment To Reflect On Achievements BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, of Ogun State, on Friday, December 27, 2024, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, where the President is spending the festive season. The meeting offered a chance for the Governor to celebrate …