In a historic milestone for the ancient kingdom of Ifo, the Ogun State Government has officially ratified and approved the selection of prominent billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and real estate tycoon, Otunba Olumide Atanda Osunsina, as the new Olu of Ifo Land. Following the official government gazette, he will henceforth be traditionally revered and addressed as His Royal Majesty, Oba Olumide John Atanda Osunsina (Òsómẹkùn l) In strict compliance with age-old customs and the legal provisions guiding traditional accessions, the monarch-elect has formally relinquished all his honorary chieftaincy titles, including his prominent title as Otunba. This traditional step fulfills the ultimate…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. Abiodun disclosed this on Friday when he received a delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), led by its Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, at his office. The Governor said the state government…
ABEOKUTA — The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has commenced a five-day warning strike to protest an assault on a colleague and ongoing security challenges at the hospital.The strike, which began at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, was declared following an Emergency General Meeting held at the ARD Lounge.The association stated that the strike was directly triggered by the assault on a doctor on Wednesday, emphasizing that the incident is part of a broader pattern of aggression and insecurity directed at doctors and healthcare workers at the facility.In a communique issued at the conclusion…
Organized criminal syndicates have adopted a new strategy of posing as civil society organizations (CSOs), humanitarian workers, and orphanage representatives to gain access to children from vulnerable families, according to recent findings.The groups are reportedly persuading parents to hand over their children under false pretenses, with victims recently rescued from trafficking networks that operate across several states.The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reported that it has rescued over 180 children who were trafficked across five states by groups operating under the guise of civil society organizations.NAPTIP stated that these criminal groups have been deceiving parents…
Two more Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa, bringing the total number of Nigerians killed in a recent surge of xenophobic violence and security force actions to seven, diplomatic officials confirmed Friday.The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg identified the victims as Taiwo Fakunle and James Nwankwo. Fakunle was killed on Sept. 4 by unidentified attackers at his home in Johannesburg. Nwankwo died the following day during an operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Somerset West, Cape Town.Nwankwo is the sixth Nigerian national to die in encounters involving South African security agencies since April. Previous fatalities include…
The newly sworn-in Chairman of Federated Chapel of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Orishabuyi Oluwafemi Joshua, has pledged to run an inclusive and transparent administration focused on members’ welfare, unity and professional development. Joshua made the commitment during his swearing-in ceremony, where he described his emergence as a call to service and assured members that he would lead with humility, courage, fairness and dedication. According to the press release by the newly sworn-in Chairman, he said his administration would operate an open-door policy, ensuring that every member had an opportunity to contribute to the affairs…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fully prepared to take over government in 2027 and change the tide from hardship and suffering to prosperity. The Director-General of the Campaign Council of the PDP in Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Nurudeen Adekanbi, made the declaration during a meeting of members of the PDP Campaign Council held at the party Secretariat in Arinlese, Abeokuta, where party leaders and campaign committee members reviewed preparations for the 2027 general elections. The Campaign Council expressed confidence in the ability of the PDP to secure a landslide victory, attributing the expected success to the quality of…
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers, traders, cooperatives,…
Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Ogun State in the 2027 election, on Wednesday officially launched his campaign, promising a significant economic and social transformation for the state’s residents. Unveiling his seven-point development agenda dubbed “ITURA DE,” Adebutu vowed to address the widespread economic hardship, infrastructure deficits, and what he termed “poor governance” under the current administration. Adebutu emphasized his commitment to restoring local government autonomy, noting that granting financial and administrative independence to local councils would foster grassroots development. He drew a contrast between the current state of affairs and the period between 2003…