By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited to finance. Organisations in telecommunications, healthcare, government, energy, technology and corporate registries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa have been targeted by the same wave of intrusions, underscoring the borderless nature of modern cybercrime. The data…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, for the prompt deployment of an operational police aircraft to support ongoing security operations in the state. Governor Abiodun had requested the deployment of the aircraft as part of efforts to further strengthen the state’s security architecture and sustain the fight against criminality and banditry. The request was swiftly approved by the Inspector General of Police. Receiving the aircraft and its crew on behalf of the Ogun State Government, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, expressed the Governor’s appreciation to the…
Transformation Agenda with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)Joint delegation, led by Interswitch Group CEO Mitchell Elegbe and Temenos MEA Managing DirectorSanthosh Rao, explores new frontiers of innovation in areas such as core banking modernization, financialcrime mitigation and Central Bank Digital Currency innovation. Lagos, Nigeria – Interswitch Group, Africa’s leading integrated digital payments and commerce company,together with global banking software provider Temenos, jointly paid a courtesy visit to the Central Bank ofNigeria (CBN) last week, in a continued demonstration of their strategic partnership to advance themodernization of Nigeria’s financial services sector. It would be recalled that earlier in June 2026, Interswitch…
IJEBU IGBO, Ogun State — Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and over 2,000 young residents gathered in Ijebu Igbo on Friday, July 31, 2026, for a youth engagement summit aimed at consolidating party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and addressing regional governance demands. The event, designated as the “Strategic Ijebu North Youth Retreat/Engagement,” was held at the Omo Ilu Hall. Convened by Prince Farooq Adenugba, Special Adviser to the Governor on OPIC, Housing, and Special Projects, the summit served as both an early grassroots mobilization effort for the APC’s “Project 2027” and an interactive forum for…
Kehinde Micheal Adeleye To speak of Ipara Remo is to speak of a town with a proud history. It is a community built on courage, culture, education and service. Long before modern political boundaries were created, Ipara had already become a peaceful settlement through the vision and leadership of Oguola, one of its earliest settlers. The values of unity, hard work and communal living established in those early years have continued to define the town. Over the years, Ipara has become one of the most respected communities in Remo land. Though not one of Ogun State’s populous towns, it has…
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has strongly criticized the state government for allegedly forcing public school teachers to attend a political rally.In a press statement issued on July 31, 2026, by his Media Aide, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu described the move as a “blatant politicization” and “weaponisation” of the state’s education sector and civil service.The backlash stems from a memo currently circulating within the Ogun State public school system. According to Adebutu, the directive was issued by leaders of various public school teachers’ bodies, including Alhaji Comrade…
The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State. The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve. Speaking at the summit, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking stressed that security is a shared responsibility and…
The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State. According to Aare…
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 27, 2026, officially inaugurated the Committee for its 40th Anniversary Celebration, signalling the commencement of preparations for the landmark event scheduled for January 2028. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof Olusegun Idowu, congratulated the Chairman and members of the Committee on their appointment and charged them to deliver a memorable celebration befitting the University’s remarkable achievements over the past four decades. The Vice-Chancellor particularly commended the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, for his impressive antecedents and wealth of…
ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State chapter of the BOOT Party has dismissed claims linking former Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel to its ongoing legal action against Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Chairman of the BOOT Party, Architect Abiodun Akerele, described rumors that his party was acting as a proxy for Daniel as a “blatant lie,” insisting that the lawsuit against the Ogun West lawmaker was mounted strictly on principles of transparency and accountability. The clarification follows circulating audio reports suggesting that former Governor Daniel claimed involvement in bringing Senator Yayi before…