IJEBU-ODE – The Paramount Ruler & Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) S.K Adetona, JP, CFR, D.litt, has appointed Olor’ogun (Dr) Sonny Folorunso Kuku is the new Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland. According to a release e-signed by Engr Kayode Sote, FA Eng, and made available to the media, the Ogbeni Oja …
Read More »How I Missed Being Old Kano State Governor’s Spokesman 42 Years Ago
In 1981, 42 years ago, I was the presenter/producer of the popular NTA IBADAN weekly current affairs personality interview programme, “SPEAK OUT” I caught a big fish that year, in person of the radical first civilian Governor of the old Kano State, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar-Rimi. His party, the now-defunct Peoples …
Read More »Retired Custom Officer Installed Baale Of Alemafo-Ijebu As His Wife, Deputy Speaker Becomes Otunba Fadeseso Erunwon-Ijebu
ALEMAFO-IJEBU – The retired Custom officer, AC Olorunfemi Robert Ajayi, alongside his wife, Hon. (Chief) Mrs. Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, will be formally installed as the Baale of Alemafo-Ijebu and Otunba Fadeseso of Erunwon-Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government of Ogun …
Read More »I’m Grateful To Allah, AWIFON; And Those Instrumental In My Installation As Borokini Adinni – Alhaji (Chief) Hassan Superlord
Alhaji (Chief) Abideen Idowu Hassan, popularly known as Superlord, is a licensed Estate Agent and Valuer based in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State. Recently honoured as Borokini Adinni of AWIFON Foundation, Superlord in this interview with StarTrend Int’l magazine and online sheds light on his profession, Islamic honour, and his commitment to …
Read More »Recreation Club Ilaro Pays Tribute to Baale Bisi Akinola: Remembered As A Jovial, Welcoming Community Leader (+photos)
ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE – Mr. Kayode Salako, President of the revered club in Ogun West, Recreation Club, Ilaro-Yewa, has offered condolences to fellow club members, mourning the loss of Chief Julius Olubisi Akinola. Salako praised the late former President’s affable nature as he addressed club members who gathered early on …
Read More »Evang. Popoola Urges Reflection On Life’s Transience At Baale Bisi Akinola’s Commemoration Service (+photos)
ILARO=YEWA, OGUN STATE – Evangelist Afolabi Popoola, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the inevitability of death for all living beings, emphasizing that each person has their appointed time on earth. Speaking at the Songs of Service for the late Chief Julius Olubisi Akinola, Baale of Ijado in Yewa South …
Read More »Ogun Kicks Off GRA Regeneration Scheme, Sets To Create Modern Cities In Abeokuta, Ilaro, Ijebu-Ode, Others
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State government has unveiled a Regeneration Programme aimed at the transformation of some dilapidated structures within the state’s Government Reservation Areas (GRA). Tagged “Ogun State GRA Regeneration Programme”, the project is meant to create “Smart Cities” with the construction of modern housing units on over 100 …
Read More »Remembering Yusufu Olatunji (Baba L’egba), Doyen Of Sakara Music
BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI The 45th Remembrance Anniversary of the passage of Yusufu Olatunji, alias “Baba l’Egba” comes up on Friday, December 15, this year. May the creative and kind soul of the popular music icon continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen. Baba l’Egba, slumped during …
Read More »Oba Makinde Celebrates 3 Years on Throne, Commends Gov. Abiodun, Olu Ilaro, Urges Sons/Daughters To Remember Roots
The Oniwoye of Iwoyeland in Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State, Oba Ololade Buhari Makinde, recently commemorated his third anniversary on the ancestral throne. To mark this occasion, the youthful and charismatic monarch initiated the celebrations with a prayer session at the revered township river “Agbo Odu,” seeking blessings for …
Read More »Killings Of Oyekanmi, Adeleye Eniola; Ogun CP Assures Ipokia Youth Forum Of Transparent Investigations
ABEOKUTA – The Ipokia Local Government Youth Forum on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 engaged with Ogun State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Mustapha Alamutu, demanding justice regarding two distressing incidents: the tragic hit-and-run involving a police officer and Adeleye Eniola, a student of Mayigi Community High School, Ilase, and the …
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