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Abeokuta, Ogun State — A technical delegation from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has carried out an inspection of the Eba oil well in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, as the state edges closer to launching commercial drilling operations. The visit comes on the heels of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for commercial exploration. It forms part of the Federal Government’s broader initiative to mobilize technical expertise and infrastructure for oil production. NNPCL officials were joined by representatives of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and national security agencies to assess the site’s readiness for drilling. The…
In a bold demonstration of its people-first corporate culture, Adron Homes and Properties has rewarded 15 exceptional staff members with an all-expenses-paid vacation and luxury shopping experience in Qatar. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to appreciating employees whose dedication, innovation, and consistent performance continue to drive the organisation’s growth and success. The staff, drawn from various departments across the company, embarked on the exclusive trip as a token of recognition for their outstanding contributions toward strengthening Adron Homes’ operational excellence and customer satisfaction culture. The experience combines relaxation, cultural exploration, and premium retail opportunities offering beneficiaries…
In a significant move to boost its regional structure and foster greater coordination, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday inaugurated its Southwest Zonal Working Committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kakanfo Inn, Off Ring Road, Ibadan. The event brought together key party figures, state chairmen, and additional stakeholders from across the six Southwest states, highlighting the party’s commitment to inclusive representation and grassroots engagement. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by prominent party leaders, including the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. State chairmen from Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo presented comprehensive reports on the party’s…
The Premier League schedule intensifies this week with a full midweek programme ahead of the FA Cup weekend, as clubs across the table battle for points and momentum. SuperSport will broadcast all the key fixtures live on DStv and GOtv. Chelsea open the midweek action on Tuesday at 8:30 PM. Chelsea are in sharp form and sit just one point outside the Champions League places after a dominant win at Wolves, highlighted by Cole Palmer’s rapid hat-trick. Leeds arrive buoyed by a crucial win over Forest but face a stern test given their struggles away from home. This match airs…
Umuahia, Abia State – February 10, 2026 – Interswitch, leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, through its health-tech subsidiary, Interswitch eClat, has taken a major step in advancing Nigeria’s public-sector health digitisation agenda following the conclusion of a high-level stakeholders’ engagement with the Abia State Government. The engagement took place ahead of the phased deployment of eClinic, Interswitch eClat’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platform, across public health facilities in the state. The engagement, convened by the Abia State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Interswitch, and held at the State’s Ministry of Health in…
The Odumena Igimisoje-Anoko family of Orile-Ofin in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has strongly disputed claims by the Sagamu Local Government that a large expanse of land near the Sagamu–Ikenne Road belongs to the state government, insisting that the property remains ancestral land belonging to their forefathers. The family’s reaction follows a public warning issued by the Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Olasile Odulate, cautioning residents against purchasing or occupying portions of what he described as a “state-owned rubber plantation” located beside the Ogun State Low-Cost Housing Estate near the NYSC Orientation Camp. In the statement,…
Nigeria has taken a deliberate step to strengthen international partnerships critical to its security, health, humanitarian and economic priorities, as Dr. Betta Edu hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, in Abuja. The high-level engagement, Adams’ first international visit since leaving office, focused on how renewed and better-coordinated United States–Nigeria collaboration can deliver tangible value to Nigeria particularly in addressing insecurity, closing humanitarian and health funding gaps and attracting sustainable investment. The meeting comes at a pivotal time, amid growing global concerns about security challenges in Nigeria and the impact of recent reductions in international aid to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of former Head of Service and Secretary to the State Government, Prince Babatunde Osokoya, as a painful and significant loss to the state. Osokoya, an elder statesman from Omu-Ijebu, passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness at a private hospital in Abeokuta. Until his death, he remained actively involved in public affairs and recently participated in events marking Ogun State’s 50th anniversary. Governor Abiodun said the news of his passing left him deeply shaken, noting that the late administrator was full of life during the golden…
Following the passing of the Oniko of Ikolaje-Idiroko, Oba John Olakunle Ojo, in August 2025, succession proceedings have intensified as three prominent contenders from the Odunfa Ruling House step forward for the revered stool. The Ipokia Local Government Council now faces the task of overseeing a keenly contested selection process. Among the aspirants is Prince Olagorioye Jonah Ariori, whose nomination has been formally endorsed by the Odunfa Ruling House. His candidacy was seconded by Princes Adelu Fatai and Gbemisola Olagorioye, with the certificate of nomination signed by the family head, Prince Kumuyi Omolade, alongside six other distinguished princes. In a…
By Tolu Bankole In many parts of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, many small businesses have traditionally operated at the margins of the formal economy, unregistered, under-capitalised and vulnerable to daily economic shocks. For years, traders and micro-entrepreneurs relied largely on informal structures, limiting their access to financial services, expansion opportunities and long-term stability. About a year ago, the Toyin Amuzu Foundation (TAF) set out to alter that reality. Through a structured empowerment programme, the foundation registered 100 small businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), providing beneficiaries with formal business identities and complementary support aimed at…