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Transition: Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Olaniyan Joins Ancestors at 55
The Ogun state traditional institution has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Onipokia of Ipokia kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, Orijajoogun I, who joined his ancestors at the age of 55. The monarch died on Saturday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas in the United States, following…
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Washington Framework: U.S. Brokers Israel-Lebanon Framework Aimed at De-escalation with Hezbollah
The United States has facilitated the signing of a new framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, presenting it as an initial move toward peace after months of cross-border fighting involving Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing ceremony in Washington. The agreement was signed by Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s Ambassador to the…
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NUJ Ogun Secretary Celebrates Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Prof. Lai Labode, on Historic First Anniversary
The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, has congratulated the Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, on the occasion of his first anniversary on the traditional throne, describing the milestone as a celebration of visionary leadership, community development and renewed hope for the ancient town. In…
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Security: 7 Suspected Terror Commanders Detained at Katsina Airport After Hajj Return
Security operatives have arrested seven alleged senior commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province [ISWAP] at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed the development on Friday at the State House in Abuja, moments after President Bola Tinubu assented to the National Identity…
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Mass Communication Students Celebrate Colleague Kunle Sodipo as He Launches Nation-Building Book @43
Students, academics, journalists and media stakeholders gathered at the historic Iwe-Iroyin Hall, Abeokuta, to celebrate Mass Communication student, Comrade Kunle Sodipo, who marked his 43rd birthday with the launch of his new book, My Take, a publication that advocates responsible citizenship and offers practical ideas for addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges. The event attracted members…
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Ogun PDP Suffers Setback as PDP Chieftain Olaseni Salako Support Groups Join APC, Unite Behind Yayi
A major political realignment has emerged in Ogun West following the defection of the Apagun Olaseni Salako Support Groups from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), with members declaring total support for Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and all APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development was announced…
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NYSC: Ogun Opens 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation, Charges 4,083 Corps Members on Security, Patriotism, Entrepreneurship
The Ogun State Government has officially declared open the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch “B” Stream I Orientation Course, charging the 4,083 corps members deployed to the state to uphold patriotism, discipline, professionalism and security consciousness throughout their service year. Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, who was represented at the formal opening and swearing-in…
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APC Reps Candidate Taiwo Holds Thanksgiving, Hails Abiodun, Rallies Support for Yayi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo Emmanuel, has expressed profound appreciation to God, Governor Dapo Abiodun and party faithful following his emergence as the party’s flagbearer in the recently concluded primary elections. Dr. Taiwo spoke during a special thanksgiving service held on Tuesday at the Ogun State…
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Ogun 2027: APC Ward 16 Unveils 280 Polling Booth Ambassadors to Drive Yayi Campaign
APC Ward 16 Launches ‘Yayi Polling Booth Ambassadors’ Initiative Ahead of 2027 Elections Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 16, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have unveiled a new grassroots mobilisation structure known as “Yayi Polling Booth Ambassadors” as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s support base ahead of the…
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Omo-Owo Donates ₦10m for Egba Central Mosque Expansion, Strengthens Grassroots Appeal
Alhaji Abdul-Hammed Femi Omotayo, popularly known as OmoOwo and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial aspirant in Ogun State, has further strengthened his grassroots profile following a ₦10 million donation towards the expansion of the Egba Central Mosque in Abeokuta. The donation was announced during the annual Ariya Odun programme of the mosque, held at…
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