POLITICS

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A leading socioeconomic and civic organisation, BudgIT Research, has adjudged Ogun State higher on the State of States Performance on Index A. Among the 36 States of the federation, Rivers State tops the list with 0.82, followed by Lagos State, 0.84 as Ogun State came …

SAMOA, CARIBBEAN – King Charles has expressed his support for UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to reject calls for financial reparations for slavery, despite demands from some Commonwealth leaders, especially from the Caribbean. In a statement that has drawn international attention, King Charles emphasized the importance of addressing …

…Approves Reconstruction Of Imoro-Imegun-Opopo Road, Igbeba-Eid Praying Ground To Prison Road, Others In Ogun East BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that no part of Ogun State has been left out of the developmental projects of his administration in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) has provided an overview of his service to the Ogun East Senatorial District since his election on February 25, 2023, and his swearing-in on June 13, 2023. Reflecting on his legislative journey, OGD emphasized the fundamental roles of …

… Express Collective Dissatisfaction ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In preparation for the upcoming Owerri, Imo Triennial Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the undersigned aspirants have jointly passed a vote of no confidence in the Ikeogwu-led Credentials Committee. The aspirants accuse the committee of incompetence, favoritism, and a …

AGBARA-LUSADA-ATAN ROAD, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The asphalt pavement works are steadily advancing on the Agbara-Lusada-Atan Road, with significant progress observed from Chainage 15 + 575 to Chainage 15 + 955, approaching the Atan-Idi-Iroko Junction. This development marks a key phase in the construction, aimed at improving the road’s durability …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Credentials Committee for the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference has been thrown into disarray following the resignation of one of its members on Friday, October 18, 2024. The member reportedly stepped down in protest over what he perceived as excessive interference …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. The decision was revealed after a meeting between Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State …

…It’s Beginning Of A New Era Of Economic Growth And Job Creation – Abiodun EWEKORO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, October 11, 2024 performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port with a promise to make …