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Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
In the often chaotic landscape of Nigeria’s border security and revenue collection, one individual has emerged as a transformative leader: Comptroller Kola Oladeji, the immediate past Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A. Over the course of his 12-month tenure, Oladeji has not only revolutionized Customs operations within that region but has also set a new standard for effective, compassionate, and intelligent border protection in 21st-century Africa. His strategic interventions and leadership approach have created a model that may pose a significant challenge for his successor to fill the substantial gaps left by his redeployment. Comptroller Oladeji attributes…
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The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joyfully marked the 50th birthday of their National President, Alhassan Yahyah, celebrating a life dedicated to the advancement of journalism in Nigeria. This milestone signifies both a personal achievement for Alhassan Yahyah and a reflection of his remarkable contributions to the journalism profession. His visionary leadership has been pivotal in championing journalists’ rights, enhancing professionalism, and fostering unity within the union. During his tenure, the NUJ has recorded significant progress in addressing the challenges facing media practitioners and improving welfare standards for its members across the nation. In…
Bayo Adegboyega As Ogun State prepares to host the much-anticipated National Sports Festival (NSF) from May 16 to 30, the excitement is building with enthusiasm. What lies ahead is not just a showcase of athletic excellence, but a celebration of vision, development, and economic transformation across the state. Thanks to the proactive leadership of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the state has undergone a remarkable transformation in anticipation of this national event. Sporting facilities in the state have received significant upgrades – stadiums revamped, tracks relaid, modern equipment installed, and support structures elevated to national standards. This facelift…
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, has emphasized the crucial role of sports writers in ensuring the success of the 22nd National Sports Festival. He made this assertion during a strategic meeting with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Hon. Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). Held at the Ministry of Sports Development conference room in Abeokuta, the meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between the NSC, LOC, and sports writers. Hon. Olopade described sports writers as vital partners in…
Newcastle United’s rise has become one of the Premier League’s most intriguing stories. From relegation, promotion, mid-table obscurity to serious contenders, the Magpies are now the most in-form side in the league, with six consecutive wins, including wins over top teams. Their turnaround can be traced back to the appointment of Eddie Howe and the 2021 takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Backed by a financial powerhouse with long-term ambition, the club has steadily built a competitive squad, a smart recruitment system, and a solid management structure. Similar to Manchester City’s transformation under Sheikh Mansour, Newcastle’s growth has…
In a major move to boost Nigeria’s steel industry, Chart & Capstone Integrated Ltd and China’s Sinomach-HE have signed a financial and technical cooperation agreement for the development of a Steel Production Plant in Nigeria operating in Kogi and Delta States valued at $ 2.5 billion The signing ceremony took place on April 14 at Sinomach’s headquarters in Deyang, Sichuan Province, China. Chief Immanuel Abel Edijala, Chairman/CEO of Chart & Capstone, and Lou Xiangdong, Chief of Sinomach-HE’s Chengdu Representative Office, signed the agreement. The event was witnessed by the Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, and Dr.…
Nigerian financial institution, Access Bank recorded a loss of N1. 69 Billion to fraud in 2024. This was disclosed in the institution’s full year 2024 financial report released on Wednesday, 16th of April, 2025 and made available to this publication. The lender’s earnings report shows that 11,410 incidents involving N3.5 billion were successful, compared to 6,634 cases involving N8.61 billion in the previous year. A total of 1,846 failed attempts involving N149.3 million were recorded, down from 6,405 cases involving N1.69 billion in 2023.In comparison to 2023, the bank was able to reduce losses to fraud and forgery incidents from…
Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed the National Chairman of ACOMORAN , Prince Adebayo Apelogun and thirteen others as welfare board ad-hoc committee members, to facilitate this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land from the state. According to a statement on Friday, Apelogun is the Amirul Hajj, while Shaekh Ishaq Olorungbebe will serve as the chairman. Sheik Lawal Iskeel (Sugar), Sheikh Shile Rufai, Imam Sabeeq Aladi Ibrahim, Sheik Wasiu Raheem Balogun, Imam Abdul-Lateef Ismail Afolabi, TPL. Ogunfowora Kamoru Olayiwola, Alhaji (Imam) Hassan Tijani, Alhaji Hussein Oredipe Mustapha, Alhaji(Imam) Uthman Akewukanwo are members of the committee. Others are: Alhaja Alarise…