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​Awo Family Hails Gbenga Daniel As ‘Steadfast Ally’ At 70

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​Ahead of his platinum jubilee on April 6, former Ogun State Governor and current Senator for Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has received a glowing commendation from the family of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. ​In a tribute signed by Ambassador Dr. O. Awolowo Dosumu, the family lauded Daniel’s “constancy of conviction,” highlighting a relationship built on mutual respect and a shared dedication to the legacy of Nigeria’s “Sage.” ​The ‘Gentle Charade’ ​Ambassador Dosumu recounted a charming historical anecdote involving her mother, the late Mama H.I.D. Awolowo. She revealed that Mama had once “co-opted” the then-Governor Daniel into a covert mission to persuade the Ambassador to return to Nigeria from the United Kingdom. ​”True to form, he embraced the assignment with characteristic dedication,” Dosumu wrote, describing how Daniel visited her family in the UK and later hosted them on an official visit to Ogun State—all while keeping his “true purpose” hidden to please Mama Awolowo. ...
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Ojokoro LCDA Chairman, Barr. Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike, Felicitates Muslims On Eid-El-Fitr Celebration

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The Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Hon. (Barr.) Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike has congratulated Muslim faithful as they celebrated the 2026 Eid-El-Fitr.   In a statement she personally signed, Hon. Rosiji Adenike stated that that Eid is a season that reminds everyone of the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, compassion and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah.   The Chairman added that it is a time of gratitude, renewed hope and strengthened unity within the communities.   The state full statement reads;   "On the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, I heartily felicitate with all Muslim faithful and the entire good people of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area.   "Eid is a season that reminds us of the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, compassion, and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah. It is a time of gratitude, renewed hope, and strengthened unity within our communities.   "As we celebrate the successful completion of the h...
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Ayekire Local Government Chairman, Adeyemo Davis Drums Support For Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's Re-Election Bid

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The Chairman, Ayekire Local Government, Hon. Adeyemo Davis, has thrown his weight behind Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's re-election bid for a second term as the Governor of Ekiti State. In a statement, Chairman Hon Adeyemo Davis highlighted Governor Oyebanji's achievements in Ayekire Local Government, including significant improvements in road infrastructure, electricity supply, education, and agriculture. "We've seen notable projects transform our communities. The construction and rehabilitation of roads have enhanced trade and commerce. Our schools are better equipped, and teachers are more motivated, thanks to Governor Oyebanji's policies," he said. Adeyemo Davis commended the governor's initiatives, saying they've brought development and prosperity to Ekiti State. He assured Oyebanji of the people's unwavering support and pledged that they'll turn out in large numbers to vote for him. "We're confident Governor Oyebanji will con...
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Ogun Govt Appoints New DG For Bureau Of Public Procurement

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The Ogun State Government has appointed Mrs. Feyisara Bolarinwa-Adebowale as the new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement. She takes over from the late Dr. Adesina Olanloye. According to a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the appointment of the new Director-General is in line with the extant Procurement Law (as amended). The HoS noted that Mrs. Bolarinwa-Adebowale emerged through a competitive and merit-based process, which involved the shortlisting and interviewing of suitably qualified candidates who had successfully completed the Executive Training Validation and Development Programme (ETVDP) within the management cadre of the Ogun State Civil/Public Service. The new DG also met the prescribed competencies, skills, and knowledge required for the position of Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement. Bolarinwa-Adebowale, a seasoned lawyer, was born on 22 May 1978 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She joined the Civil Service as a Sta...
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₦13.2bn Development Plan: Ado-Odo/Ota Chairman Unveils Bold 2026 Budget to Transform Communities

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Ado-Odo/Ota LG Chairman Lawal Wasiu presents ₦13.2bn 2026 budget focused on infrastructure, amenities restoration, and improved living standards... The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, has set the tone for an ambitious new fiscal year, unveiling a ₦13.2 billion 2026 budget proposal that he described as a decisive roadmap for growth, infrastructure renewal, and improved quality of life for residents. Presented before the Legislative Council at the council’s chambers, the proposal—aptly titled “Budget of Amenities Restoration and Improvement”—is being positioned as more than a financial document, but a strategic blueprint aimed at reshaping the socio-economic landscape of one of Ogun State’s most commercially vibrant corridors. Speaking during the presentation, Wasiu struck an optimistic note, framing the budget as a reflection of both government resolve and the collective aspirations of the people. “This budget reflects not just figures, but ...
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Why Dapo Abiodun's Senate Ambition Could Torch APC's Chances In Ogun State Come 2027

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By Olayinka Olufowobi from Odogbolu Imagine it, It is 2027, the stakes are sky-high for President Tinubu's legacy, every Senate seat is a battlefield, and the APC in Ogun East is suddenly bleeding votes like a wounded lion. The reason? They handed the ticket to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the same man whose own backyard voters have already turned their backs on him twice in the most humiliating ways possible. This isn't speculation; it's a political horror story written in election results, a governor whose popularity is evaporating faster than morning dew under the Ogun sun. Buckle up, because if APC ignores the red flags screaming from Abiodun's record, 2027 could turn Ogun State into the party's graveyard. Let’s rip the band-aid off with the brutal truth everyone in Ijebu-Ode and Sagamu whispers, but few say out loud. In 2015, Abiodun ran for Ogun East Senate and got demolished by Buruji Kashamu. No close shave, no excuses, just a clear, stinging defeat. Fast-forward ...
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"I found Peace in Islam" - Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubarkr Dokubo-Asari on His Conversion, Conviction and Life of Discipline

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By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo  On the final day of Ramadan, inside the quiet elegance of the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, I sat across from Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubarkr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of the oil rich, Elem Kalabari,(The Source,) Torusarama Piri, Dabaye Amakiri 1, a man many know for his strong voice, controversial positions, and unmistakable presence in Nigeria’s public space. But beyond the politics, beyond the agitation, beyond the titles, there is a deeper force that defines him — faith. What emerged in that conversation was not the rhetoric of a public figure, but the conviction of a man whose life is firmly anchored in Islam — not casually, not symbolically, but completely. A Journey That Became Identity For him, Islam was not an accident of birth.  It was a journey — one that began with curiosity but matured into total submission. He spoke of a defining moment — a point where belief stopped being intellectual and became personal, consuming, and irreversibl...
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