POLITICS

… Leaders, Traders, Citizens Grace Commissioning Ceremony BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO, OGUN STATE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – It was a day of celebration and gratitude in Yewa South as the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, commissioned a series …

… Commends Hon. Ajayi For Exemplary Performance BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO, OGUN STATE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – Former Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Engr. Ayo Olubori, has dismissed rumours of any rift between Governor Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), …

… Apologises To Cameroonians, Calls For Change YAOUNDE, CAMEROON – Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving president Paul Biya, has openly urged citizens not to vote for him in the October 2025 presidential election. Speaking during a live TikTok session and in a video posted on her social media platforms, …

…Says, “Debt Relief Harder Than Third Term” ACCRA, GHANA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has firmly denied ever pursuing a third term in office. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, he stated that no Nigerian, dead or alive, could truthfully claim he …

…Says, Leaders Who Fail Should Be Voted Out BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ACCRA, GHANA – Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that unless stakeholders work together to reform Africa’s electoral systems, democracy across the continent risks collapse. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the creative industry is no longer a side attraction, but a global economic powerhouse. This, he said, informed the commitment of his administration to build an enabling environment where talent is nurtured. Governor stated this while …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former legislators, held on Saturday at the June …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Cletus Obun, has expressed concern over the growing financial hardship facing grassroots leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent interview on Arise TV, Obun revealed that many local party leaders are barely surviving, despite …

…Showcases Ogun Investment Opportunities ALGIERS, ALGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has told the international community that Ogun State is actively breaking trade barriers through bold initiatives designed to attract investment and deepen trade. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this while participating in a high-level panel session titled “Investment …

…We’ve Never Seen Such A Governor – Olu Of Itori ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As construction work continues on the Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Ota-Lagos expressway, motorists and commuters have expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far on the ever-busy road. It will be recalled that the state …