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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Today (Monday, March 3, 2025), we raise our voices in praise, For a man whose deeds illuminate many people’s days. Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, IBD, A beacon of hope, a light for all to see. Fifty-five years of grace untold, A journey of honour, rich and …

Birthday Tribute BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In the grand tapestry of time, there are individuals whose impact transcends the ordinary, leaving footprints on the sands of history. Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, fondly known as IBD, is one such remarkable figure. As he marks his 55th birthday anniversary today, Monday, March …

… Committed To Fair Pricing, Consumer Protection BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the advertised rates from its key distribution partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. …

…Sends Heartfelt Condolence To Oyagbola Family BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna (Wadoye), has extended his deepest condolences to the family of Chief (Mrs.) Ebun Akinola Oyagbola, the Iyalode of Yewaland and former Minister of National Planning. Alhaji Waidi Haruna, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful in Yewaland, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting. In a statement …

ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, on behalf of the Yewa Traditional Council, the Council of Yewa Titled Chiefs, and the people of Yewaland, has announced the death of the Iyalode of Yewaland and former Minister …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGEIA – Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun,  has mourned the demise of Chief (Mrs.) Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first Female Minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria.  Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday, February 28, 2025. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has taken a major step toward improving education by equipping 238 Senior Secondary Schools with smart classroom facilities. These include solar power systems, smart televisions, and laptops, among other modern learning tools. This initiative aims to provide students with access to …

…Says, “Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Bold But Necessary Reform” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has declared that every governor in Nigeria can attest to a significant increase in state allocations following the removal of fuel subsidies. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting at the …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never …