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Abiodun meets Tinubu, commends President for honouring Awujale with GCON

Abiodun meets Tinubu, commends President for honouring Awujale with GCON

The governor, also spoke on the commitment of his administration to the 'Renewed Hope' vision of the Tinubu-led administration to ensure a better Nigeria.

Olori is now Fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers!

Olori is now Fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers!

With this professional honour, Engr. Olori can now use the professional appellation, FNSE after his name.

Isola celebrates Awujale at 90

Isola celebrates Awujale at 90

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola was among eminent Nigerians that graced the coronation and 90th birthday of Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

Awujale @ 90: Tinubu confers GCON on Oba Adetona

Awujale @ 90: Tinubu confers GCON on Oba Adetona

We are here today to celebrate and rejoice with an outstanding and extraordinary monarch on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary.

NIPRW ends in Abeokuta, Neliaku tasks inductees on professionalism

NIPRW ends in Abeokuta, Neliaku tasks inductees on professionalism

The national president spoke shortly after the induction and oath administration on new members of the institute.

I'm proud to be Nigerian from Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State - Chess Master

I'm proud to be Nigerian from Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State - Chess Master

The Chess Master, Mr. Tunde Onakoya has delightly said that he felt proud to be a Nigerian from Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

"Redouble your efforts to be governor in 2027"

"Redouble your efforts to be governor in 2027"

Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West, has charged leaders of the district not to relent in their struggle to become governor in 2027.

NIPR Week to boost economic, reputation revitalization

NIPR Week to boost economic, reputation revitalization

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is set to boost Nigeria’s economic and reputation Renaissance at its inaugural Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 2024).

OGUN INEC MUSLIM COMMUNITY HOSTS 9TH RAMADAN LECTURE

OGUN INEC MUSLIM COMMUNITY HOSTS 9TH RAMADAN LECTURE

The holy month of Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, is the most celebrated in the months of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Abeokuta Foundation holds AGM, disburses 50 Million Naira Non-Interest Loan

Abeokuta Foundation holds AGM, disburses 50 Million Naira Non-Interest Loan

For the records, AYRF was founded by Oba (Dr.) Sultan M.A. Ola Yusuf about four years ago.

I was a disco jockey mixer, welder and goldsmith -Prophet (Dr.) 'Bunmi Obadimu, JP @ 60

I was a disco jockey mixer, welder and goldsmith -Prophet (Dr.) 'Bunmi Obadimu, JP @ 60

The man of God who reminiscenced on his humble beginning, thank God for taking him this far in life.

DUROSINMI ASSUMES OFFICE AS AIG ZONE 2

DUROSINMI ASSUMES OFFICE AS AIG ZONE 2

He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Course 16 in the year 1990.

How Osun governor's security aides attacked me - Ogun NUJ Secretary

How Osun governor's security aides attacked me - Ogun NUJ Secretary

I covered the 66th Birthday and conferment of chieftaincy title on the governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke by Oba Adeyemi Adekeye, AbepaJoga Orile as the Baba Oba.

Snakes On The Loose As Heatwaves Worsen; 8 Tips To Stay Safe

Snakes On The Loose As Heatwaves Worsen; 8 Tips To Stay Safe

High temperature presently in Nigeria is forcing reptiles, including poisonous snakes out of holes in search of a cool place. They do not care if it is your home or office.

Ayefele: Presenters who left Fresh FM did so without bitterness

Ayefele: Presenters who left Fresh FM did so without bitterness

The board and management consider this, a natural reality any organization could go through

Day Oko Opo Foundation was launched!

Day Oko Opo Foundation was launched!

The bus stop was the Pelican Valley Estate, Laderin Area of the gateway city.

How I met my husband - Mrs. Akeredolu

How I met my husband - Mrs. Akeredolu

That was how we met and it was love at first sight. I think people frown at love at first sight but it worked for us.

Why I set up Oko Opo Foundation - Adeyemo

Why I set up Oko Opo Foundation - Adeyemo

We are already leading by example because apart from distributing some materials

Isola: The return of an uncommon gateway ambassador!

Isola: The return of an uncommon gateway ambassador!

The traditional institution was also in attendance with the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV leading them.

Ogunbanjo buried on his centenary birthday!

Ogunbanjo buried on his centenary birthday!

But for the cold hands of death which snatched him away on October 7, 2023, the elder statesman would have been 100 years old on the day of his funerals.

Day Oba Bakre was coronated 9th Agura of Gbagura!

Day Oba Bakre was coronated 9th Agura of Gbagura!

The monarch was in May 2019 presented with official instrument of office by the administration of Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

Poverty, enemy of democracy - Obasanjo

Poverty, enemy of democracy - Obasanjo

Obasanjo, spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday during a high-level consultation he organised on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa

40 YEARS AFTER, HARUNA ISHOLA LIVES ON!

40 YEARS AFTER, HARUNA ISHOLA LIVES ON!

He will forever be remembered among the Yoruba tribe of the Southwest part of Nigeria, that he pioneered the Apala genre in the country.

Ex-Ondo Military Gov, Opaleye Dies of Heart Attack!

Ex-Ondo Military Gov, Opaleye Dies of Heart Attack!

Opaleye, a former military governor of Ondo State (Ondo and Ekiti), reportedly died of heart attack in Abeokuta.

Daniel mourns,  as Soleye Dies Four Days After 90th Birthday

Daniel mourns, as Soleye Dies Four Days After 90th Birthday

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye, has died at age 90.

Humanitarian Minister visits flood ravaged communities in Lagos and Ogun

Humanitarian Minister visits flood ravaged communities in Lagos and Ogun

At least her actions since appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pointed to this direction across the country as she visited flood prone areas.

Iyalode Alaba Lawson for burial Dec. 8

Iyalode Alaba Lawson for burial Dec. 8

The remains of the late Iyalode of Egba and Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson will be committed to the mother earth in Abeokuta, on December 8, 2023.

BELLSTECH holds 15th convocation lecture

BELLSTECH holds 15th convocation lecture

They both spoke at the 15th Convocation Lecture of the Bells University of Technology (BELLSTECH) Ota, Ogun state at the weekend, where Prime Minister Gonsalves was the guest lecturer.

NIPR, Primus Magazine honour Oba Ogunleye

NIPR, Primus Magazine honour Oba Ogunleye

For his valuable contributions to the development of Public Relations practice, The Primus PR Magazine and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Ogun State Chapter last Tuesday

Fun, thrills as 24th Odun Omo Olowu climaxed!

Fun, thrills as 24th Odun Omo Olowu climaxed!

The grand finale of the 24th edition of the annual celebration held at the Oba Adisa Odeleye Park, Sokori, Abeokuta, the state capital was a splendour.

Iyalode Lawson: Yoruba, Nigeria has lost true warrior without gun or grenade - Achudume

Iyalode Lawson: Yoruba, Nigeria has lost true warrior without gun or grenade - Achudume

Leading Pastor at the Victory Life Bible Church, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Lawrence Achudume has lamented the passage of the Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland.

Iyalode Lawson was a no nonsense, generous person - Obasanjo

Iyalode Lawson was a no nonsense, generous person - Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, Chief Mrs Alaba Lawson MFR, as a woman who lived a worthwhile life as well as being a very generous personality.

"God's harmer is about to descend on the wicked"

"God's harmer is about to descend on the wicked"

This is even that he cautioned politicians who are in charge of people's commonwealth to be wary of God's impending judgement and wrath on them.

Ogun Indigenes Set Abuja Agog

Ogun Indigenes Set Abuja Agog

"Building a Strong Relationship with Our Cultural Strength, A Pathway to Greatness"

73 Year-Old Retiree, Ex-NTA GM Bag Master's Degrees at Crescent University

73 Year-Old Retiree, Ex-NTA GM Bag Master's Degrees at Crescent University

The vice chancellor Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila proudly announced at the just concluded 15th Convocation of the institution, stressing that "you are our ambassadors".

2023 Ago-Iwoye Day Celebration Ends Amid Splendour

2023 Ago-Iwoye Day Celebration Ends Amid Splendour

The ceremony, which held at the Imososi Primary School playground, Ago-Iwoye was a colourful event that paraded the rich cultural heritage of the people.

"O MU YES": Radio programme that mends broken relationships and homes

"O MU YES": Radio programme that mends broken relationships and homes

"O Mu Yes", a chit-chat phone-in programme on Fresh 107.9 FM Abeokuta, has become a household name, since the radio channel began transmission in Abeokuta, the capital city of the gateway state in 2018.

How farmer single-handedly constructed a N13 million bridge in Abeokuta

How farmer single-handedly constructed a N13 million bridge in Abeokuta

Kazeem Dosumu, a farmer in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Southwest, Nigeria, has single-handedly constructed a link bridge worth millions of Naira.

Ogunbanjo, great son of Africa, foremost Nigerian corporate lawyer, says Obasanjo

Ogunbanjo, great son of Africa, foremost Nigerian corporate lawyer, says Obasanjo

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Chief Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo as an exceptional legal luminary whose vacuum would be difficult to fill in the country.

Why God design multi-culturalism for mankind - Obasanjo

Why God design multi-culturalism for mankind - Obasanjo

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why multiculturalism was designed for mankind by God, as such, it must be cherished, jealously guarded and sustained by us.

Excitement galore as Yewa People celebrate Egbetokun, Adeola, others

Excitement galore as Yewa People celebrate Egbetokun, Adeola, others

It was a show-biz of sorts for Yewaland and its people as they celebrate their distinguished sons and daughters

Abiodun immortalises late son with scholarship award !

Abiodun immortalises late son with scholarship award !

The scholarships cover pupils in primary, secondary schools as well as those in vocational and tertiary institutions.

I started Lawson School with three pupils - Iyalode Egba

I started Lawson School with three pupils - Iyalode Egba

The Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland listed the pioneer pupils to include Toyin Ariyibi, Remi Ilo and another pupils she could not immediately remember during the programme.

Be good ambassadors, Lemo tells Peter Akinola Youth Centre graduands

Be good ambassadors, Lemo tells Peter Akinola Youth Centre graduands

Former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, has urged 94 graduating students of the Peter Akinola Foundation(PAF) Youth Centre for Industrial Training, Abeokuta to ...