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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has strongly criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy of the party’s secretariat. George condemned Wike’s action, stating that although he considers him a …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has reaffirmed his dedication to youth development and unity in Yewaland. As part of his commitment, the monarch has handed over trophies and football jerseys to the …

AKUTE, IFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has commissioned a newly constructed storey building with eight classrooms at Akute Community High School, and has completely refurbished, all existing buildings at Zumratul Islamiyya Primary School, Akute, in Ifo Local Government Area, of the state. This initiative …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has dismissed allegations by political opponents that her recent visit to her hometown was a political gathering. Clarifying the purpose of her trip on April 1, 2025, the senator stated that it was solely to celebrate Sallah with …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, exercising his authority under Section 59, subsection 2 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. As part of the changes, Chief Pius Akinyelure, the Chairman, and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has once again praised the peaceful coexistence of different religious groups in Ilaro and Yewaland. Oba Olugbenle, who also served as the Chairman of the Ogun State Council …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has extended his royal birthday greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday anniversary, which took place on Sunday, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Imam (Sheik) Alhaji Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi, has reminded Muslims that the conclusion of Ramadan should not be seen as an opportunity to revert to prohibited actions they had forsaken during the fasting period. Delivering his sermon …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr, acknowledging the spiritual enrichment that the Ramadan period has brought to the country. In a statement signed by his Chief Press …

BY PETER OLANIYAN  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna (Wadoye), alongside his gracious wife, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Memunat Haruna, have shared heartfelt Eid-el-Fitr wishes with Muslim faithful around the world in celebration of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a statement e-signed and made available to …