Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
In a strongly worded statement, Satguru Maharaj Ji has criticized former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo over remarks linking Europe’s rise to prosperity with the Christian gospel. “Yemi Osinbajo narrated that the Christian gospel is the backbone and was the driving-force of the rise of Europe to prosperity and global power; that narration to say the least, is colossal falsehood!” Maharaj Ji declared. He questioned Osinbajo’s own record in office, stating, “Yemi Osinbajo ought to tell the world how he used Christianity to drive Nigeria out of poverty and chaos in his tenure as Vice President.” Maharaj Ji further challenged…
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Africa’s leading Pan–African real estate company, joins millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, the company’s Group Managing Director, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, lauded the resilience, unity, and indomitable spirit of Nigerians, which have continued to sustain the country through six and a half decades of challenges and triumphs. “As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, we salute the courage of our founding fathers and the collective will of Nigerians who have kept the dream of a united, prosperous,…
Lagos, October 1, 2025 – Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria joins millions of citizens and well-wishers in celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. At JTI, we are proud to be part of this great nation, contributing to its growth and development. On this milestone occasion, we reflect on Nigeria’s remarkable journey over the past 65 years and look forward with optimism to the future, underpinned by our continued commitment to support the country’s aspirations. For more than 17 years, JTI has invested in Nigeria, creating employment opportunities and building an inclusive workplace that reflects the country’s diversity. Speaking on the significance of the…
The Ogun State Government has suspended the principals of both the junior and senior sections of Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta, following the death of a student. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, who announced the suspension at a press briefing in Abeokuta said the measure would remain in force pending the outcome of a full investigation. He explained that preliminary findings showed that the junior school principal, Mrs. Alaba Olukoga, was involved in illegal fee collection, which reportedly sparked a protest by students. He added that while local security operatives were invited to disperse the…
The Global Africa Business Initiative’s flagship event Unstoppable Africa 2025 will bring together Heads of State and industry to chart Africa’s path to shape the markets
History and tradition converged in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, as the Otun Asiwaju of Remoland and Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, paid a courtesy visit to Bashorun Oluwole Ogunbayo, the Odemo-elect of Isara, who was recently chosen as the 38th Odemo, and is presently undergoing the customary rites ahead of his coronation. The visit was both a gesture of honour and an opportunity for Aare Adetola Emmanuelking to extend his heartfelt felicitations to the monarch-in-waiting and his close friend on his historic emergence. He described Bashorun Ogunbayo’s selection as a testimony of destiny fulfilled and the dawn…
Anambra State-born, Lagos-based insurance broker, Mr. Eugene Ofobuike, has decried mudslinging and name-calling in the Anambra political space following the forthcoming gubernatorial election in his home state. Ofobuike said that while he, like many observers, were trying to come to terms with the 4–minute video trending online as released by the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Uche Ekwunife, which was a purported follow up to Gov Soludo’s comments days, another round of disturbing thought was thrown up by a leaked phone conversation said to have been between the Deputy Governorship Candidate and a WhatsApp user. According…
In a compelling press conference, held on Wednesday September 10, 2025, Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General & CEO of the United Nations Global Compact, delivered a powerful narrative about Africa’s economic potential and the upcoming Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Addressing a global media audience, Ojiambo emphasized the strategic importance of the September 21-22 summit, positioning it as more than just a conference, but a critical platform for reshaping global economic narratives. “We see Unstoppable Africa in September as the kickoff for a series of events in the year,” Ojiambo explained. “Our primary goal is to center Africa’s possibilities, resources, people, and…
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Abeokuta, Ogun State — September 6, 2025 The Ogun State chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called for the immediate removal and prosecution of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ogundele Olorunwa, Area Commander of Zone 2, Abeokuta, over allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and systemic misconduct within the Nigeria Police Force. In a press statement signed by Comrade Fumbi Onifade, Chairman, and Comrade Ali Adesina, Secretary, CDHR Ogun State, the organization accused ACP Olorunwa of openly admitting that petitions submitted to his office are only approved when money is paid. The group described…