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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 …

…Oba Olugbenle Celebrates His “Gallant Son” …Osolo of Isolo Commends Idowu for Protecting His Community …Family Expresses Gratitude to Nigerian Army …I Have No Regrets Serving My Fatherland – Col. Idowu BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA: NOVEMBER 2, 2025 – The Chief of Staff, HQ 9 Brigade, TA Lagbaja …

… Calls For Unity, Renewal; Unveils Six-Pillar Vision For A Stronger Nigerian Community In Greater Manchester BY ABU-SATAR HAMED MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 – The Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, accountability, and unity within …

…As Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas, SGF, Governors and Other Dignitaries Celebrate Abiodun’s Mother at 90 BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – October 15, 2025: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, mother of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as a pathfinder and compassionate matriarch …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly known as IBD Dende, has joined well-wishers across the nation to felicitate Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, …

… Cleric Urges Congregation To Number Their Days BY ABU-SATAR HAMED   IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Children and grandchildren of Evangelist (Chief) Dr. Daniel Olukunmi Idowu, JP, NJP, fondly known as Eketa-Omo and former presenter of S’oda Bee at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), celebrated his 90th …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Dangote Refinery achieved a historic milestone on Friday, September 26, 2025, as it exported gasoline from Nigeria to the United States for the first time. A total of 320,000 barrels arrived at the Port of New York, marking a breakthrough that showcased Africa’s ability to meet …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO SATE, NIGERIA – The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) chapter of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), under the leadership of its chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Faleti, has paid a courtesy visit to Oloye Lekan Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of …

BY PETER OLANIYAN IBESE, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –   In a colourful and culturally significant ceremony, Chief (Mrs.) Regina Aderemi Adebiyi JP, a seasoned journalist and News Editor with Ogun State Television (OGTV), was on Saturday, September 27, 2025, officially installed as the Iyalode of Ibese-Yewaland by His …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Former Oyo State Governor and Senator, Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially crowned on Friday, September 26, 2025, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the renowned Mapo Hall, Oj’oba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The highly anticipated coronation ceremony is expected to draw some …