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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. The decision was revealed after a meeting between Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Chairman and Chief Executive of Wadoye Express Ltd., Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, and his wife, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Memunat Haruna, have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Lateef Adebayo Salami, the former Chairman of Yewa South Local Government in Ogun State. They described the …

…Says, Press Freedom Under Threat The DELE ATUNBI 2024 NUJ Presidential Aspirant Consultation Team has issued a strong condemnation of the arrest and ongoing detention of Comrade Seun Odunlami, a journalist based in Ogun State. The team emphasized that the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) clearly defines the allowable duration …

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Tragedy struck in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, on the evening of Saturday, October 12, 2024, with the news of the death of Alhaji (Hon.) Lateef Adebayo Salami, affectionately known as LAS, who served as the immediate past chairman of the Yewa South local government. Reports indicated that …

…Frowns On Rising Educational Costs, Advocates For Religious Tolerance BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Sheik Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi has urged Nigerians to treat people with disabilities with care and support. This call came during a visit from individuals with disabilities in …

…It’s Beginning Of A New Era Of Economic Growth And Job Creation – Abiodun EWEKORO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, October 11, 2024 performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port with a promise to make …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has emphasized the importance of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a pivotal investment for industrialization and manufacturing in developing countries. He believes that such investments are crucial for fostering industrial growth. During his visit …

… Says Governors Will Replicate Initiative At State Level  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that needs to be addressed before it gets out of control. Abiodun stated this on Thursday, …

ABEOKUTA, The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka assured …