SO-CHEERS

….Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the Bank has, for the third time in five years, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, took time out of his demanding schedule to attend the traditional wedding ceremony of Mr. Adeboye Adebiyi Adewale, son of the late Omooba Adedeji Adesanya Adewale. The groom exchanged …

IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that culture, when properly harnessed, has the potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria. Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at the Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School playing ground, Iperu-Remo, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Kayode Oladele, Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has extended warm congratulations to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), the senator representing Ogun West, on his conferment with the prestigious Fellowship Award (FYCT) by the Senate and Management of Yaba College …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, on the joyous occasion of his 20th Coronation Anniversary. Oba Gbadebo, a revered custodian of Egba heritage and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In his characteristic display of respect for elders and constituted traditional authority, the distinguished senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola – popularly known as Yayi, joined hundreds of sons and daughters of Ogun State, alongside friends …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Wessy Group, Otunba (Dr.) Wasiu Jaiyeola Taiwo, popularly known as Wessy Creations, has described the annual Oronna Ilaro Festival as more than a socio-cultural celebration, noting that it significantly boosts the economic fortunes of Ilaro and its environs. Speaking …

…Commends Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Giant Strides In Ogun State  … Acknowledges Oba Olugbenle’s For Sustaining and Growing Oronna Ilaro Festival  …Assures Constituents of More People-Oriented Projects  … Describes Himself As A Strong Enthusiast of Cultural Heritage in All Its Diverse Forms BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The …

… Ogun Government Reaffirms Support for Culture …Senator Yayi Highlights Achievements, Promises More BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The vibrant 2025 Oronna Ilaro Festival came to a colourful close on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as sons and daughters of Ilaro-Yewa, along with residents and dignitaries from across …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Two distinguished staff members of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), now Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), have bagged Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees from Lead University, Ibadan, Oyo State. The recipients are Dr. Moruf Akinola Biodun, FCA, FCTI, the Bursar of …