Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI

The MacGregor Family of Ilawo Royal House has issued a strongly worded disclaimer, distancing itself from a recent publication described as “fictitious” and “provocative.” In a statement released and signed by Alhaji Najeem Adesina MacGregor, on behalf of the entire GB MacGregor Family both home and abroad, the royal household categorically denied any involvement in the report. > “The entire MacGregor Family of Ilawo Royal House hereby categorically denies the statements, claims, quotations, and allegations contained in the one fictitious publication. No member of the Ilawo Royal Family, principal or extended, authorised, made, or endorsed any of the comments attributed…

Lagos, Nigeria — Businessman Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has issued a strongly worded rejoinder to allegations made by Elvis Emecheta over the disputed Lekki waterfront property, currently under court seal. In his press statement, Mr. Orabuchi declared: “The attention of Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has been drawn to a reckless, defamatory and misleading publication credited to Mr. Elvis Emecheta, in which he attempted, unsuccessfully, to divert public attention from the serious legal, regulatory and criminal issues surrounding the disputed Lekki waterfront property currently under court seal.” He added: “Mr. Orabuchi categorically states that Mr. Emecheta’s publication is not only false and…

The Niger State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, has thrown her full weight behind the planned visit and award presentation to the Immediate Past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Osun State APC governorship candidate, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, by the Coalition of Maritime Journalists. Kuta, who previously served as the Commissioner for Transportation in Niger State, described the honour as well-deserved and patriotic, noting that Oyebamiji’s contributions to the development of inland waterways and support for the media deserve recognition from stakeholders in the maritime sector. She recalled her experience working with a…

There are moments in history when silence becomes a decision and neutrality becomes betrayal. Oyo North is living inside such a moment and for the youths of Oke-Ogun, this is not another election cycle to observe from the sidelines with folded arms and folded hopes. This is a defining test of political maturity, collective intelligence, and generational courage. Politics does not fear young people because of their numbers. It fears them when they are united. Disunity is the oldest trick in the book, divide the youths, scatter their interests, exhaust them with sentiment, then inherit their future cheaply. That script…

This was revealed by the General Manager, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello while speaking to newsmen after the enforcement exercise. The Ogepa boss said that, in response, officials of OGEPA visited the facility to conduct an environmental assessment and following the inspection, the agency sealed the warehouse, due to non-compliance with environmental safety and air quality regulations, pending further investigation and corrective measures. Hon. Bello, reiterated his agency’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws across Ogun state and warned that industries and facilities operating without proper environmental safeguards would face sanctions, while he also encouraged residents to…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has expressed profound appreciation to Adron customers across Nigeria and in the diaspora for their unwavering trust, patronage, and continued recommendations of the company’s products throughout 2025. In his New Year goodwill message, Emmanuelking acknowledged that the loyalty and confidence of Adron customers have remained the backbone of the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and expanding footprint across the country. “On behalf of the Board, Management, and the entire Adron Group family, I sincerely thank our esteemed customers within Nigeria and outside the country for believing in our vision…

A Coalition of Maritime Journalists has announced plans to pay a courtesy visit to the immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, by the third week of January 2026. The disclosure was made to hybridnewsng in an official press release signed by Joshua Yousouph, ANIPR, spokesperson of the Coalition. According to the Coalition, the visit is aimed at formally appreciating Mr. Oyebamiji for his remarkable support to the maritime media during his tenure as NIWA Managing Director, as well as to congratulate and…

Chief Toyin Amuzu (TA), a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and house representatives candidate for Abeokuta South Federal constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu has extended warm congratulations to Alhaji Semiu Sodipo on his emergence as the new Secretary of the PDP in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chief Amuzu described Sodipo’s appointment as “well-deserved” and praised his long-standing commitment to the party. “I, Chief Toyin Amuzu (TA), heartily congratulate Alhaji Semiu Sodipo on his well-deserved emergence as the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun State,” the statement read. Highlighting Sodipo’s…

By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora In 2023, when His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, ascended to the governorship of Zamfara State against considerable odds, he brought with him a wealth of experience as a seasoned banker in the financial and banking sector. His emergence as governor proved timely, as his mandate was to revitalize a state that had fallen into a state of extreme stagnation and disrepair. Previous administrations had rendered Zamfara nearly ungovernable, with widespread poverty and a lack of meaningful development. Governor Lawal, however, entered into the political arena with a clear vision; to inject life back into the state…

The Councilor, representing ward 8, Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Seyi Sodiya, popularly known as Solution has distinguished himself from other councillors in Ogun State. The Councilor apart from being the true representative of his people has also shown to be a great philanthropist to the core where he has puts smiles on the faces of his people at the grassroots. Solution, a two term Councilor in Abeokuta South Local Government since his assumption into office has been complementing the efforts of Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun at the grassroots, supporting the “ISEYA Agenda” The Councilor has empowered many…