POLITICS

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade has said that inter-state rail system is strategic for the development of the South West region. Akinmade made this known on Saturday, June 30, 2024, when speaking on the topic ‘Regional …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide has called on necessary government agencies to ensure a holistic implementation of the State Anti-open Grazing Law, with a view to controlling the movement of herds across the State.  Elemide made the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the Local Government Councils in the State to complement the State Government by embarking on the rehabiltation and upgrade of more primary health facilities at the grassroot level.  The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, threw the challenge …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In the realm of Nigerian politics, the name Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has become synonymous with dedication, service, and tangible results. Representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Senator Adeola has embarked on a transformative journey to bring real change and development to his constituency. As he …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday, June 24, 2024 emerged as the Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum by consensus among the sixteen Governors present at the meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. It would be recalled that the …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai recently visited immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, fueling speculations about potential political maneuvers ahead of the 2027 general elections. This visit follows a recent meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Buhari, which occurred shortly after Atiku’s discussions with …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Olusegun Elemide, has emphasized the ongoing efforts to restore the sanctity of the legislative arm. Rt. Hon. Elemide who stated this in his address at the Special Plenary commemorating the first …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA -The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) acknowledges the necessity for a new minimum wage and expresses sympathy towards labor unions advocating for higher wages. However, the NGF stressed the importance of considering the broader implications of minimum wage negotiations, which include consequential adjustments for all employment levels, including …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has lined up activities to mark this year’s Democracy Day on Wednesday, June 12. A statement by the Secretary to the State Governnment (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi said that a special memorial prayer will hold at the family house of the …

Nigerians have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to reinstate the old national anthem – “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” emphasizing that the country faces more pressing issues like inflation and security. The reintroduction of the old anthem has sparked significant outrage on social media, with many arguing that the government should …