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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, has queried the Commanding Officer of Sappers Barracks, Ilese-Ijebu, after soldiers were deployed to provide security protection at Senator Gbenga Daniel’s political rally in Ijebu-Igbo last Saturday.  The query, routed through the Ogun State Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Godwin Nwamba, followed reports that the soldiers were procured through retired Brigadier-General Okunowo, a close associate of Daniel who trails him around and acted as the fixer during the outing. Speaking with Premium Times, Nwamba said he became aware of the incident when he received a complaint that soldiers allegedly provided security at a political gathering, a tasks meant for members of the NSCDC, and immediately queried the battalion commander, who said he never deployed soldiers for that purpose, and that the soldiers seen at the rally were on routine patrol in their areas of responsibility. He added that the military authorities were currently in...

By Tolulope Moore In the wake of rising national anxieties over banditry, terrorism and cross-border criminal infiltration, Ogun State has once again leaned on the steady hands of Governor Dapo Abiodun, who has emerged as one of the few subnational leaders demonstrating clarity, restraint and firm strategy in the face of chaos. At a time when panic spread faster than facts, and when digital manipulation threatened to distort public perception, Governor Abiodun’s response underscored why Ogun continues to enjoy a reputation for stability even in turbulent moments. Addressing journalists after a high-level security meeting in Iperu, Abiodun announced the introduction of a comprehensive security protocol, beginning with the mandatory documentation of all foreign nationals working with multinational companies in the state. This initiative, long overdue at the national level, is a testament to his administration’s commitment to anticipate and neutralize threats before they take root. In the...

Ogun State Government, on Monday, dismissed the allegation that it stopped the constituency projects being executed by Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, out of spite. It declared that Daniel's projects in some areas were stopped because they were substandard and did not meet Federal Government specifications, adding that the government has a constitutional right to ensure that projects were done appropriately and in consonance with standards. The government, which made this declaration in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon Kayode Akinmade, said the contractors doing works that do not conform to the Federal Ministry of Works' specifications were instructed to provide approved specifications and drawings for the road projects that had been awarded to them.   This, the government said, would enable the Ogun Ministry of Works to do proper monitoring of the projects, adding: " Those cont...

L-r… Dr. Alakija, Chaplain, Redeemers University; Former Vice chancellor of University of Lagos / Pro-Chancellor, Redeemer’s University,   Prof  Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on eGIS and Urban Development; Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde; ; Dr. Rotimi Fashola during the  Professor Ogundipe innovative challenge 3.0  on empowering thinkers; Science for a Sustainable Future, held at the University of Lagos...     Team SAOT, one of the competing teams from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho in Osun, has emerged winners of this year’s Prof.  Ogundipe Innovative Challenge (POIC) 3.0 held at the University of Lagos, on Thursday.   The team carted home the coveted prize money of N1.5 million for their brilliance.   The grande finale of the competition, the third in the series, is with the theme: Empowering Thinkers; Science for a Sustainable Future.   The second and third positions ...

Her Excellency Erelu Angela Adebayo is a distinguished Nigerian leader whose life and work exemplify compassion, integrity, ethical stewardship, and a profound commitment to public service, responsible corporate governance, and transformative philanthropy. Over the past four decades, she has emerged as one of Africa's most iconic tri-sector leaders, and most respected female figures, deeply admired for her humility, moral strength, and unwavering devotion to improving society. Early Life and Education Born on 23 September 1958, H.E. Erelu Angela Adebayo’s life reflects a rare combination of intellectual depth, strong values, and a deep-seated commitment to service. Her foundational education began at Queen’s College, Yaba. She later earned a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Social Sciences from the University of Ibadan in 1979. She furthered her academic pursuits, completing an MBA at the University of Lagos in 1982 and an MPhil in Land Economy at the University of Cambridge (Cantab.) in 1994. Thi...

L-R Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; Chairman, 2025 Akesan Day, Chief Solomon Onafowokan; The Akarigbo of Remoland,  Oba Babatunde Ajayi and Senator Representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at the Christ Apostolic Church Grammar school, Iperu on Saturday Culture, when properly harnessed, has the potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said. Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, the governor noted that many countries across the world have diversified their economies through culture and tourism. According to him, Nigeria stands to benefit immensely if its numerous cultural festivals are fully developed and promoted. “Festivals like this bring t...

By Ibrahim Idris When the momentous task of leading a constituted regulatory edifice like NUPRC is entrusted to a single person, the world expects two things: fidelity to statutory duty and demonstrable outcomes. In Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, it is no surprising that those expectations have been largely met, and have been exceeded on many occasions by Engineer Gbenga Komolafe. Being the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Komolafe is a living metonym for “Regulatory Excellence”, one who is meticulous in method, and relentless in his delivery. Komolafe’s regulatory excellence is a precis of performance. His ability to expressly use technological modernity to reorient the upstream governance from an era of opaque process to one that’s characterized by clearer rules, timelier approvals, and an insistence on environmental and fiscal accountability, speaks a lot about the valuable experiences he has gotten over decades of commitment. T...

An oil and gas watchdog, the Niger Delta Accountability and Resource Protection Network (NDARPN), has refuted claims by the House of Representatives Committee on the South South Development Commission alleging that Nigeria’s failure to implement key Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) funds has deprived the region of over ₦1 trillion. In a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt, the group’s president, Comrade Ebikabo West, described the committee’s assertions as “sensational, misleading and potentially damaging to the investment stabilisation the PIA has steadily cultivated”. West said the PIA’s implementation by the respective regulatory bodies, particularly in the management of host community development funds and environmental obligations, has been impactful and more transparent than any pre-PIA framework. He warned lawmakers against political statements that could “erode investor confidence or disrupt the delicate progress achieved so far”. “It is simply inaccurate to suggest that th...

The Human Rights Watchdog in Africa (HRWA) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu declare a state of emergency in the troubled northwest state, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of fueling insecurity through reckless political gamesmanship and a blatant disregard for human life. The urgent call, issued on November 28, 2025, comes in direct response to explosive reports that over 500 inmates convicted of banditry-related offences—many jailed under previous administrations—have been mysteriously released from the Gusau Correctional Facility. Insiders at the facility revealed that among the freed prisoners were 69 hardened bandits who allegedly received a secret state pardon from Governor Lawal as far back as September 2025. Further details emerged that these ex-inmates were funnelled through the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board for "religious amnesty," ostensibly to aid their reintegration into society. Compounding the outrage, sources confirmed that eight suspects remanded...

L-R: Representative of the Governor of Cross River State and Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey; representative of the Governor of Osun State and the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; representative of the Oyo State Governor and Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal; Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. Francis Nwifuru; the Vice Chairman, Southern Governors' Forum and Governor, Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo; Chairman Southern Governors' Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu; Rivers State Governor, Mr Siminalayi Fubara; Enugu State Governor, Mr. Peter Mbah; Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti; Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Mr Umo Eno; Ekiti State Governor; Dr. Biodun Oyebanji and the representative of the Edo State Governor and Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during the Southern Governors' Forum and Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council meeting held in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, o...

The Ogun State Government has advocated for temporary ban on exportation of Lead Ingot from the state with immediate effect. This assertion was made during the inspection carried out in Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state in view of a trending video in circulation over the alleged lead poisoning in the Ogijo environment. The State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya who led a team of experts from the Ministries of Environment, Health, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA in conjunction with the National Environmental Standard and Regulation Enforcement Agency, NESREA, team also announced the closure of the seven industries that are involved in Used Lead Acid Battery recycling within within the Ogijo community. While allaying the fears of residents of the state and Ogijo community in particular, the Commissioner said that the state government will conduct a Health and Process Audit of the Industries and test for the level of lead in human,soil,air and ...

Controversial businessman and former chairman of Skye Bank, Dr. Tunde Ayeni and his estranged mistress, Adaobi Alagwu, are back in the news again. This time, the man is alleging that the lady who accused him of fathering her child and shirking responsibility until things turned out differently, is saying that she’s trying to amicably iron things out with him. Which he won’t accept. Anyway, let hear the rest of the story from him:  “I am aware that recent reports have emerged regarding lawyer Adaobi Alagwu’s decision to pursue an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing dispute. I confirm that through back-door channels, Alagwu has indeed made overtures towards settling this matter outside the courtroom. This development, I must say, was unexpected given the significant public attention and embarrassment it has garnered, together with the reputational damages it has inflicted on me, my family, and my loved ones. It is evident that Alagwu’s pursuit of a settlement may have been influen...

In a bid to further build on the strength of regional cooperation and shared developmental agenda, members of the Southern Governors’  Forum are scheduled to meet in Iperu, Ogun State, today, Wednesday, to deliberate on pressing national issues. This was indicated in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum,  Prince Dapo Abiodun. The meeting which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m, will be held at the Governor’s Residence, Iperu, Ogun State. The statement added that in addition to the scheduled meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum, there will be a joint engagement with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council at 1:00 p.m today.  This session, it said, will provide an opportunity to deliberate on matters  of shared regional interest and strengthen collaboration between political and  traditional leadership. Speaking on the meeting in a post on X, Governor Abiodun said: "As we prepare to host the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting today, ...

The Ogun State Government yesterday reiterated its commitment to rehabilitating major roads in the Ota axis, assuring residents that construction work will commence soon on several critical routes.  The government restated this position during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ota Branch, who paid a visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN). Speaking on behalf of the government, Ogungbade said that six major roads—Joju, Koro Otun, Navy, Isikola, Ilo Awela, and Oju Ore—have been awarded to reputable construction firm, Craneburg, with mobilisation to site expected shortly.  He explained that additional road projects within the corridor have been segmented into four phases: the Itele–Ayobo link road to Lagos (5.3km); Ayobo Mopol–Lafenwa Junction boundary road; Koro Otun phase; and Itele–Lafenwa Junction. According to him, work on the first and second phases will begin immediately. The Attorney Gene...

CEO, Task Systems Ltd, Mrs Gozy Ijogun At a time in the history of Nigeria when its reputation seems to have been slurred, an indigenous tech firm, Task Systems Limited, was honoured in the presence of thousands of global professionals with Microsoft Best Partner Award in California, United States of America. It was a major rebranding for Nigeria as Task Systems, a member of the Zinox Group and one of the pioneers of Africa tech ecosystem, emerged one of the 42 winners out of over 4,000 corporate nominations from across 100 countries. This highly coveted Award commands respect and reassures the world that Nigeria is a promising country to do business with assured return on investment. The under-35 Chief Executive Officer of Task, Mrs Gozy Ijogun, who was in the US to receive the award at the Microsoft Ignite 2025 event, said it was an award that speaks to the trove of innovations and tech advancement by Nigerians at home in the past decade. She thanked the government of Nigeria, multin...

The Network for Peace and Development (NPD) has described the successful rescue of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, as “a divine victory and a resounding testament to decisive presidential leadership.” In a statement issued this evening and signed by its Executive Director, Rev. Moses Adamu, the group praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his immediate and firm directive that produced results in record time. “To the glory of God Almighty, our daughters are back home alive and unharmed,” Rev. Adamu declared. “This miracle did not happen by chance. It is the direct result of Mr. President’s fatherly resolve when he ordered the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State and ensure the girls were brought back alive. That single instruction changed everything.” The NPD singled out Dr. Matawalle for special commendation, describing his physical presence in the state as the turning point in ...

Ogun State Government has said that the State has recorded significant improvement in its efforts at reducing the prevalent of HIV and AIDS in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker stated this on Tuesday when she delivered a keynote address to mark the 2025 World AIDS Day Celebration with the theme, "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response", held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to the Health Commissioner, over 30,000 people are currently receiving free anti retroviral therapy in health facilities, while HIV testing and counseling services have been made available in the 20 Local Government Areas of the State this bringing care closer to our people  Dr. Coker also disclosed that 96 percent of the people tested for HIV infection in the state know their HIV status, just as there is significant expansion on prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme, resulting into more mothers giving birth ...

L – R: Executive Director -South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi; Group Executive Director, Mrs. Olugbesoye Olujimi (both of Emadeb Energy); Executive Director -Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara; and Group Executive Director, Finance/Strategy, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi; at the First Oil presentation event by Emadeb Energy at the Fidelity Bank headoffice in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos.   At the event, Emadeb Energy’s Group Managing Director a...