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 …
Read More »BCOS RATTAWU Pays Courtesy Visit to Baba Oloye Lekan Alabi, Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland Designate, Ahead Of 75th Birthday
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 …
Read More »Veteran Journalist Regina Aderemi Adebiyi Installed As Iyalode Of Ibese-Yewaland
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 …
Read More »Tinubu, Atiku, Others To Headline Ladoja’s Coronation As 44th Olubadan
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 …
Read More »Day Femi Otedola Advises Daughter Temi At Wedding Ceremony, Says, “Succumb To Your Husband” (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Renowned business mogul and Chairman of First Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, gave heartfelt advice to his daughter, former Miss Temi Otedola, during her wedding to Tosin. The glamorous event celebrated love, unity, and family bonds. Speaking directly to his daughter, Otedola expressed admiration for her choice …
Read More »Oba Olugbenle Advises Ilaro-Yewa Diasporians To Remember Their Roots, Speaks At 80th Birthday Of Pa Billy Ogundipe (+photos)
For the record: … Commended President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun, Senator Solomon Adeola, Others For Various Developmental Projects In Ilaro, Yewaland BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has called on the people of …
Read More »Olu Of Ilaro Congratulates Onipokia On 5th Anniversary, 65th Birthday (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAME IPOKIA,-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, has congratulated Oba (Dr.) Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, the Onipokia of Ipokia-Yewa, on the double celebration of his 5th …
Read More »Day Friends, Family Felicitate Chief Ayo Dawotola On His Birthday, Describe Him As Seasoned Administrator, Bridge Builder (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Members of the Recreation Club, Ilaro (RCI), together with friends and family of Chief Ayo Dawotola, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, gathered at the club’s premises to celebrate the Otun Aguro of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. …
Read More »Zenith Bank Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Awards For Pioneer Customers, Long-Serving Staff In Grand Style
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, August 15, 2025. In recognition of …
Read More »IBD Foundation Bags Prestigious Honour From Brampton Mayor For Impactful Service To Humanity
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED BRAMPTON, CANADA – The City of Brampton has recognised Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun for his remarkable contributions to a transformative initiative designed to empower women through essential skill-building for independence and self-reliance. This formal acknowledgment took place on August 15, 2025, in Mayor Patrick Brown’s office during …
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