Dapo Abiodun Appoints 1,200 Political Assistants to Strengthen Grassroots Democracy

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In fulfillment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the …

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2027: Former Southern Legislators Endorse Tinubu At Abeokuta Summit

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former legislators, held on Saturday at the June …

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Why Ogun Govt Bars Extravagant Graduation Parties, Restricts Textbook Changes

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Ogun State Government has placed a ban on extravagant graduation ceremonies across schools in the state, restricting such celebrations to only pupils completing Primary Six, JSS3, and SS3. Announcing the directive, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the move …

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Oba Olugbenle Highlights Need For Continuous Collaboration In Promoting Justice, Social Order Within Society (+photos)

  …Attends Isheri High Court Building Handover, 24th African Real Estate Society Conference BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland on Friday, September 13, 2025 highlighted the need for continuous collaboration in promoting …

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Ogun Govt To Begin Statewide Road Maintenance

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has announced plans to embark on comprehensive road maintenance works across the state, assuring that every local government will benefit from the programme. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Works, Engr. Babatunde Adesina, disclosed this during an inspection tour …

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Port Harcourt in Shock as Doctor Arrested for Killing Pregnant Woman, Selling Baby, Victim Disappeared After Visiting Clinic

PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Residents of Port Harcourt were left horrified after police confirmed the arrest of a medical doctor accused of killing a 20-year-old pregnant woman and selling her newborn. The heartbreaking case has sparked outrage and fear, with many questioning how someone entrusted with saving lives …

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Oba Olugbenle Describes Judiciary, Cornerstone Of Democracy, Defender Of Citizens’ Rights (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, has reaffirmed that the judiciary remains a cornerstone of democracy, entrusted with the sacred duty of dispensing justice without fear or favour. The monarch made …

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Tony Elumelu Mourns Loss of Several Staff Members In Afriland Towers Fire Disaster

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has expressed profound grief over the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resulting in the loss of several staff members. In a deeply emotional message to employees, Elumelu described the incident …

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How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic | Prestige News 

Opinion: BY BOLAJI ISRAEL Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents – and of …

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Court Of Appeal Berths In Abeokuta As Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Abiodun made the revelation at a special church thanksgiving to mark the 2025/2026 legal year, held at the …

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