POLITICS

… Public Calls For Investigation Intensify LAGOS, NIGERIA – Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, January 13, 2025, voted to impeach Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, citing multiple statutory and financial infractions. Following Obasa’s removal, his Deputy Speaker, Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, was appointed as the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, has responded to the inquisitions of some citizens on the modalities to own a Dapo Abiodun Electric Bikes (D. A. E-Bikes) and efforts towards making the distribution more seamless in the state. According to a release …

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The UK government has announced a significant overhaul of its Skilled Worker visa programme, increasing salary thresholds from January 1, 2025. This policy shift aims to attract highly skilled professionals while aligning with the country’s economic priorities, though it also raises barriers for applicants and employers. …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, at his Banana Island residence in Lagos. The visit was an opportunity for the governor to express gratitude to the renowned industrialist for …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially signed the 2025 State Appropriation Bill, valued at N1.054 trillion, into law. The signing ceremony was held at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the presence of key stakeholders, including the Speaker of the House of …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to the governor. The Chief of Staff’s letter of appointment was handed over to him by Governor …

Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE  Leadership isn’t about power; it’s about influencing and inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility to guide a team towards a shared goal; true leaders empower their people rather than exerting control through authority – Laura Weakley. Why is it that Nigeria is regarded as a …

ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC) in Ogun State have described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a compassionate leader who has the interest of workers at heart. In separate letters of gratitude to the governor for approving the Christmas bonus for …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of four distinguished members of the Community Development Association (CDA) to the Governing Board of the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps. The appointees represent the Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba divisions, …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. From the bustling streets of Ado-Ekiti to the quaint towns of Ikere-Ekiti, Ikole-Ekiti and Oke Ako-Ekiti, Oyebanji’s transformative initiatives have …