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FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a formal apology after an incident in which he assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who was delivering a package to him on Sunday. The apology, titled “A Statement of Regret and Commitment …

…Driver Narrates Ordeal FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, is now in police custody following an alleged assault on an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja. The incident reportedly …

…Says, “Policies Should Have a Human Face” LISA KINGDOM, IFO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Lisa Kingdom, Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, has called on the federal government to provide immediate alternatives to ease the economic tension caused by its policies and programmes. He made this appeal on …

…Approves Reconstruction Of Imoro-Imegun-Opopo Road, Igbeba-Eid Praying Ground To Prison Road, Others In Ogun East BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that no part of Ogun State has been left out of the developmental projects of his administration in …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The death of Mrs. Omotayo Cordellia Oyekan, née Akinwunmi, has been announced. She was the third wife of the late Adele Olu of Ilaro-Yewa, High Chief JAS Abiodun Oyekan. According to Mr. Tunde Oyekan, the final burial ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 5th Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries. The award acknowledges Governor Abiodun’s remarkable dedication to improving the welfare …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) will confer honorary doctorate degrees upon four distinguished individuals, including Otunba Wasiu Jayeola Taiwo, Chairman and CEO of Wessy Group, during its 16th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024. This recognition celebrates their outstanding …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) has provided an overview of his service to the Ogun East Senatorial District since his election on February 25, 2023, and his swearing-in on June 13, 2023. Reflecting on his legislative journey, OGD emphasized the fundamental roles of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank Plc has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by securing an approval-in-principle to establish a subsidiary in Namibia. This development marks another step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence across Africa. The recent approval from the Namibian …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 10, 2024: In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity and compassion, employees of Access Holdings PLC came together to donate 159 pints of blood as part of an initiative to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The donation drive, which saw over 200 employees participate, was executed in …