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It was all glamour in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North Local government area of Ogun state on Saturday, 28th of October, 2023 as the Sopen Lukale of Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf,FAAC installed new chiefs.  The installations, according to the Sopen Lukale, is a reward for their outstanding and notable contributions to the overall development of Oke Sopen.   Witnessing the installation ceremony were; Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, HRM,Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo (Ojuromi VI), Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye; HRH, Oba Abdulrasaq Adesina Adenugba, former senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Sen. Olalekan Mustapha, Olokinne of Ojowo, Kegbo of Atikori, Bejeroku of Oke Agbo, Abijaparako of Japara and several other high-profile dignitaries. The newly installed Chiefs are; Chief (Mrs) Bolanle Aderonke Akinsanya Opanuga (Yeye Bobagbimo of Oke Sopen), Alhaja Kuburat Iyabode Azeez (Yeye Mesho of Oke Sopen), Amb. Chief Sherifat Olusola Musa (Yeye Bewaj

...sayss Iyalode was a selfless woman Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by the state government to set up a committee that will work out a befitting burial for the late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson. Iyalode Lawson died on Saturday at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Prince Abiodun, while paying a condolence visit to the family of the late educationist, philanthropist, business woman and women rights advocate in Abeokuta on Friday, also described the deceased as a passionate and selfless woman who was also a great advocate of women's rights. The governor said he was saddened by the suddeness of her death, adding that the committee to be set up by the state government will liase with the Lawson family to begin the process of giving her a befitting burial. "We will be with you throughout this very trying period. We are setting up a committee of the state to interface with the family s

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the ruling by the Supreme Court, which dismissed the petitions of the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party against the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a watershed and a moment of joy for all Nigerians. Governor Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday described the judgement as rooted in law, even as he praised the judiciary for standing by the truth at all times. The governor said the victory is for all Nigerians, moreso as it came when President Tinubu's policies aimed at lifting Nigeria out of her current malaise were beginning to take shape. He siad: "In confirmation of his victory as a true reflection of the wishes of the majority of Nigerians who trooped out to exercise their franchise on February 25 this year, the Supreme Court, today, threw out the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Pa

By Bankole Taiwo The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Security, Sola Subair, has said that no fewer than 120 cultists have been arrested in the last three months, out of which 100 have been remanded across the state. Subair, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, said the state government would give no breathing space to troublemakers, adding that war against cultism was total. He spoke on Friday during a security meeting with the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi. Also in attendance were members of the state security team including the consultant to the governor on Security, Awolowo Ajogun, a retired commissioner of police; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Biyi Odubote; Divisional Police Officers in Sagamu and some traditional rulers and chiefs. Subair said the essence of the meeting was to brief the monarch of the security situation in Remoland, especially Sagamu, which recently served as rival cult group

President Bola Tinubu on Friday told Southwest Muslim leaders that Nigeria needs leadership that would make tough decisions in the present for an enviable future. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, captured the high points of the discussions in a statement he signed late Friday, titled, ‘President Tinubu to S/West Islamic leaders: Sacrifice is required to achieve Nigeria’s restoration.’ Addressing the delegation led by the president of the Ummah, Rasaki Oladejo, at the State House, Abuja, the president said the current challenges facing the nation are only temporary, assuring Nigerians that better days are in the offing. “We have to believe in one country; we have to believe in Nigeria. We will do our best, and our economy will get better for the benefit of Nigerians. “I am very sure of that, and we are putting in the work to ensure that,” the president said. Tinubu noted that the policies and programmes of his administration are aimed at

Stakeholders in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday debunked claims in a viral online video that a 10kg bag of rice was given to be shared as palliative in Sokeye Community. At a meeting called by the leadership of the council to explain how the palliatives meant to alleviate the pains occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy were distributed, stakeholders said the formula used to share the bags of rice is the best they've ever seen in the state. Speaking at the event, Bishop Ezekiel Olukunle, who represented CAN on the committee that shared and monitored the palliatives, described the video as a hatchet job and urged the public to disregard it.  "CAN was given 1000 bags of rice for our members who are vulnerable. We shared these diligently and Sokeye, like every communities, got its own share. How then can he say only one bag was to be shared by all households in the estate? He is definitely up to something bad and

AVOID DISTRACTED RIDING OF MOTORCYCLES" Every commercial motorcycle riders, must ensure that safety and safe riding is a top priority whenever they are on the road. Most times, distracted riding is the cause of many fatal accidents or crashes recorded. It involves any activity that takes a rider’s attention away from the road and this is particularly prevalent among young commercial-motorcycle riders. There are three main types of distraction riding; *visual, manual, and cognitive*. Visual distractions take your eyes off the road, manual distractions take your hands off the wheel, and cognitive distractions take your mind off driving. Okada riders should avoid distractions while riding.This includes not using their phones, eating, smoking, drinking or engaging in any other activity that takes their attention away from the road.   Dear Okada Riders, always be visible while riding and observe all safety rules and regulations.  *RIDE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY* Powered by the

Ogun State government on Sunday raised the alarm over the ongoing attempt by opposition politicians to rubbish efforts by the state and the federal governments to provide relief to the vulnerable people to cushion the effects of the recent subsidy removal. The state government warned Nigerians to be wary of the antics of such politicians who have been going about to rubbish the palliative programmes put on place meant to cater for the poorest of the poor. Reacting to recent online videos in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Lekan Adeniran, the Ogun State government said some agents of the opposition have resorted to media blackmail to discredit the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. Describing the perpetrators of the media blackmail as fifth columnists, the statement noted that the federal government was unambiguous in saying the palliative is not meant for everybody but for the most vulnerable people in the society. The statement

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a joint cultural festival between Ogun and Osun states as part of measures to revive culture and tourism in the two states. Abiodun who spoke when he received his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday night, said both states share many things in common, hence the need to explore their rich cultural affinity for the benefit of their people.  He noted that such a festival if planned together, would help in deepening the relationship between both states. "I am happy that you suggested that we should collaborate in the area of culture and tourism. We may have an adire festival in your state this year and then come back to Ogun the following year and I am sure this will deepen our culture. "As a matter of fact, we are planning a Cultural Festival in collaboration with people from the Caribbean and Brazil and I think this is something we can do together. We

Last August, the Federal Government announced a N5 billion palliative for each state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, to cushion the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy. It is instructive to note that the federal government was specific in saying that the palliative is not meant for everybody but for the most vulnerable people in various communities across the country. The term, 'poorest of the poor' was used in some instances to categorize those who should benefit. The government of Prince Dapo Abiodun in Ogun state has been severally lauded at home and abroad for its way of sharing the state's share of the federal government palliatives. For one, Governor Abiodun made it clear to everybody involved in sharing the palliatives that it must get to the intended beneficiaries. But in spite of the painstaking effort of the government in Ogun state to ensure that the palliatives get to the right beneficiaries

Ogun Amoran Celebrates OGHA's Speaker, describes him as an Icon of  democratic & meaningful representation The State Executive Council of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria [ AMORAN ] Ogun State, under the able  leadership of Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, has sent a congratulatory message and best wishes, on behalf of the entire leaders and members of the union,  to the Honourable Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA) and one of founding fathers of Ogun Amoran, Rt., Hon. Kunle Oluomo, on the occasion of his 60th birthday celebration. This was contained in a congratulatory message signed by the chairman, on behalf of the BOTs and executives of the union and which was released by the office of the publicity secretary of Ogun AMORAN.  The Ogun Amoran boss described the Speaker as a political icon and legend, whose symbolic contributions and achievements cannot be forgotten.  He recalled how Rt. Hon Oluomo, used his position

The Chairman, Riders and Owners of Motorcycles Organisation (ROMO) in Ogun state, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak has appealed to passengers to report any form of reckless driving by Okada riders to the appropriate authorities in the state. Sotayo also warned riders to desist from reckless driving and fake ticketing, which he described as against the principles and conducts of transport unions.  The Chairman, while speaking at the Organisation's excos meeting  in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, lamented that several lives have been lost and many had some parts of their bodies amputated as a result of reckless driving. Solebo as fondly called stressed that passengers should promptly report any rider exhibiting certain characters such as; smoking, drinking, over speeding amongst others to the offices transport unions in the state for their own safety. He said the leadership of ROMO is more concerned about about the safety of riders and passengers. His words "ROMO frown at

For some years now, there have been agitations on land grabbing activities by the Villagers within Makun area of Sagamu local government which received the massive support of His Royal Highness, Oba Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya, Ewusi of Makun Kingdom. To this extent, there was a press briefing earlier today, held at the Palace of His Royal Highness (Oba) Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya, Ewusi of Makun, Sagamu, on the report of the recent court ruling against Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken of Iraniken’s acquired court judgment. (Attached are the copies of the Court Judgment). In his address, the Convener, Hon. Tiamiyu Fasasi, who spoke on behalf of the Villagers at the press briefing tagged “JUSTICE AT LAST”, noted and explained in details the issue of land grabbing activities which has ravaged some villages within Makun area. It was reported that Oba Adewale Adeniji, the Oniraniken of Iraniken, was said to have allegedly sponsored some people who have laid siege in some villages w

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has instituted a Scholarship Award scheme for 550 indigent students in Remo Federal Constituency of the state in honour of his late son, Gbemiga Abiodun, who died six years ago. The scholarships cover pupils in primary and secondary schools as well as those in vocational and tertiary institutions.  The scholarship was spread across all schools in its coverage area. Speaking at the launch of the Gbemiga Abiodun Education Scholarship Award held at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, Prince Abiodun said the scheme will ensure that brilliant students and those whose parents could not afford to educate them, have access to quality education. According to him, the number of beneficiaries will increase to 1000 in the next 12 months, which will be the minimum at any given time. He also promised that the scholarship would be extended to the other federal constituencies in the state for maximum spread. He s