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- Tope OYEKAN The death has been announced of the Matriarch of the WOMILOJU Family of Ogere Remo, Mrs. Caroline Ebunoluwa WOMILOJU. Mrs. WOMILOJU's glorious transition occurred on Thursday, 11th January, 2024, after an illness. Born on December, 1944 at Itapa Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, into the family of Bishop and Mrs. Michael Ajayi JAWOLUSI, the late educationist and community leader, was married to the LATE AROLE KANKANBIINA ROYAL FAMILY OF OGERE-REMO Very Rev (Sir) Frederick Oyenuga WOMILOJU (KCW) an Ogere Remo-born renowned educationist and Methodist clergy. A holder of the Modern School Certificate, and Grade II Teachers Certificate, the late WOMILOJU also obtained the Associate Certificate in Education from the University of Lagos. Her teaching career took her to various towns in Oyo and Ogun States, before she retired as a Headmistress I in year 2000. A devout Christian, Mrs. WOMILOJU was during her lifetime, a Lay Preacher of the Methodist Church, Nigeria; an...

Riding a motorcycle requires a heightened sense of awareness, physical & physiological strength and self coordination.  Therefore, it is important to obey traffic lights, signs, speed limits, and lane markings. Ride with the flow of traffic and leave plenty of room between your bike and other vehicles. Always check behind you and signal before you change lanes. Remember to ride defensively, responsibly and safely.  Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (Danku) Public Relations Officer Ogun Amoran

By: Tope OYEKAN A sensitization talk on education is scheduled to hold at Iperu Remo on Wednesday, 24th January, 2024. The event organised by the Iperu Remo Education Trust Scheme Management Board, shall hold at the Akesan Iperu Club 1954 Hall, Iperu, commencing from 11am. The sensitization talk, which has as its theme: "Education is a Key to Success", is the second in the series, organised by the board to reawaken the minds of all stakeholders in Iperu, on the challenges confronting education in our society. Keynote Speaker is Mr. Tutu BURAIMO, FCA, former Managing Director, CarnaudMetal Box Toyo Glass PLC., while Guest Speaker is Professor Abayomi ARIGBABU, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State. Royal Father of the Day is the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC. Also expected at the event is the Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Olusegun OGUNLEYE, Executive ...

 The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association (AMORAN) has joined the litany of well wishers to celebrate the deputy governor of Ogun state; Engr. Noimot Salako - Oyedele on the occasion of her birth anniversary.   The union, in a statement through its publicity secretary, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, described the celebrant as the 'Gateway Amazon'.   'On behalf of the entire members of our union in Ogun state, I humbly convey warmth wishes to our amiable deputy governor; Engr. Noimot Salako as she turns yet another year.   The gateway state is blessed to have an 'amazon' as the deputy governor and little can we wonder why the state continues to flourish in all endeavours. She has indeed been a partner in success to our remarkable Governor.   As she celebrates today, it is our prayer that the Almighty Allah grants her long life and prosperity.  Congratulations Ma".

2024 OJUDE OBA IPERU COMMITTEE CHAIR, OYEBANJO, COMMENDS MEMBERS COOPERATION AND SUPPORT, APPEALS FOR MORE IN THE NEW YEAR The Chairman, 2024 Ojude-Oba Iperu Planning Committee, Alhaji Taiwo OYEBANJO, has commended members of the committee for their overwhelming cooperation and support in the year 2023. OYEBANJO gave this commendation in his New Year Message to the committee members. In the message, he congratulated the members for a joyful crossover to the year 2024, as he wished them a blessed new year. "No doubt, we have closed the year 2023 on a very high note, and expectantly, our hopes and aspirations for the year 2024 as a group is tall and ambitious. May the Lord grant our desires both individually and as a group", said the Chairman. He appreciated all members greatly, describing them as wonderful people. He said, "we have used our coming together to prove that Iperu can co-exist happily, and that we are more prepared to use our individual and collect...

- Tope OYEKAN The Iperu Remo Education Trust Scheme Management Board has presented its account of stewardship covering its five weeks of existence, following its inauguration on the 24th of November, 2023, by the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness , Alayeluwa, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V). This account of stewardship was released on 1st January, 2024, by the Chairman of the board, Mofopefoluwa JOSEPH, FRM. In the document tagged - "2023 Annual Management Reports and Accounts", the Chairman highlighted the board's statement of income and expenditure for the period, ending 31st December, 2023. He also released a five year projected estimates of income and expenditure for the years 2024-2028. He listed some of the achievements recorded by the board during the period, which includes the maiden Sensitization Talk on Education, and the Induction Training held for the Schools Liaison Teams. He appreciated the tremendous support received f...

The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has urged Nigerians to have positive attitude towards the new year, saying every available indices indicates that the country and indeed, Ogun state is on the brink of greatness.  In a statement by its spokesperson, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku), the union said the prospect of a better nation will be realised if the people cooperate and work together for its betterment.   "On behalf of the entire executives of our great Union in Ogun state, I welcome us all to the new year 2024. I am strongly convinced that 2024 would be a year of great significance for us as a people. While celebrating the rare grace and privilege of witnessing the new year, I want to once again pay tribute to the commercial motorcycle riders who lost their lives in the previous year due to accidents.  "This is to further appeal to our members in Ogun state to always ride saf...