…calls for Ifa Oracle to Guide Selection As the process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland gathers momentum, a curator and former legislator, Professor Bankole Okuwa, has urged the Ogun State Government to prevent undue external influence and ensure that only candidates from the authorised royal lineage are considered. Okuwa, a former member of…
By Adeolu Sobowale The Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (BOA), has marked his one year in office with a grand celebration, rolling out an impressive catalogue of people-focused achievements that have earned him widespread commendation across the Council Area. At a well-attended ceremony held at the Abeokuta South Local Government…
…Pushes New Agenda for Grassroots Development By Adenike Olowe The Association of Retired Heads of Local Government Administration (ARHOLGA), Ogun State Chapter, on Thursday, 20th November 2025, held its maiden Public Lecture at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, an event described by stakeholders as a historic step toward repositioning Local Governments for greater developmental impact….
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 4 in Sagamu, Ogun State, has explained that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, followed his refusal to honour invitations to defend himself against allegations of anti-party activities. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ward Secretariat in Sabo, Sagamu,…
For the families of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, the release of their daughters’ names has brought a mixture of relief, hope, and lingering fear. Since the attack, communities in Maga and surrounding towns have been gripped by anxiety, as parents waited for any news of their…
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday flagged off a two-day workshop on Industrial Waste Management in Abeokuta, with a renewed call for stronger collaboration, stricter compliance, and innovative solutions to environmental challenges confronting the State. Representing the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, delivered…
Panic and uncertainty gave way to relief on Wednesday evening as 246 passengers aboard the Queen Jenuvia 2 ferry were safely rescued after the vessel ran aground on a reef off South Korea’s south-east coast. The 26,000-tonne ferry, en route from Jeju Island to the port city of Mokpo, struck rocks near the uninhabited Jogdo…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested seven suspected cross-dressers following a late-night raid on a popular entertainment spot along Zoo Road, in the heart of Kano metropolis. The operation, which officials described as intelligence-driven, was carried out after reports of alleged immoral activities within the facility. Deputy Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh…
Hope returned to parts of Kebbi State on Tuesday after one of the 25 schoolgirls abducted by armed men from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, escaped from captivity and found her way home. The school had come under a brutal attack in the early hours of Monday when gunmen stormed the hostels around…
In a historic recognition of leadership and International Military collaboration, the United States Army War College has posthumously inducted Nigeria’s late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, into its prestigious International Hall of Fame. The announcement came on Monday during the opening of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual…
