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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON has approved the appointment of Alhaji (Prince) Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, the Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In the same vein, the Governor also approved the appointment of Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for Year 2026 Hajj operation to oversee administrative and operational activities of the Board. These appointments are part of the State Government’s strategic preparations to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated and successful Hajj exercise for pilgrims from Ogun State. The Governor charged the Amirul Hajj and the Chairman to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity and a high level of commitment, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership, coordination and collaboration in ensuring the comfort, safety, and spiritual fulfillment of all pilgrims. The Ogun State Govern...

Nigeria’s engineering community, led by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), has paid glowing tribute to former Ogun State Governor and Senator, Gbenga Daniel, as he marks his 70th birthday, describing him as a rare blend of technical mastery and political authority. In a statement signed by NIMechE’s National Chairman, Dr. Babagana Modu Tela, the institution highlighted Daniel’s enduring legacy, positioning him as one of Nigeria’s most influential engineer-politicians. The message underscored Daniel’s career as a masterclass in leadership, noting how he seamlessly translated engineering precision into effective governance, from infrastructure development to national service. “Your journey exemplifies the immense value engineers bring to nation-building,” the statement read, emphasizing Daniel’s ability to convert professional competence into tangible governance results. NIMechE described him as a benchmark for younger professionals aspiring to navigate both tech...

A prominent traditional chief and medical luminary, Dr. Sonny Folorunso Kuku, has paid glowing tribute to former Ogun State governor and senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, describing him as a “born leader” whose life embodies excellence across engineering, politics, and business. In a detailed tribute marking Daniel’s 70th birthday, Kuku highlighted OGD’s lifelong commitment to discipline, mentorship, and service, noting that his rise to prominence was shaped by guidance from notable figures such as Obafemi Awolowo and business mogul Otunba Subomi Balogun. He traced Daniel’s journey from engineering excellence where he became a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering to political relevance, including his role in the pro-democracy struggle alongside Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Kuku emphasized that Daniel’s political tutelage translated into tangible achievements, including serving two terms as Governor of Ogun State and his current role as a dis...

L-R: Master Kanye Tagbo-Okeke; his father, Mr Tagbo Okeke and the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during the presentation of a N20m cheque to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu team at the Governor's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Tuesday... The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of ₦20 million to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu initiative in support of its campaign to raise awareness about autism across the country. The governor, who received the team at his office in Oke-Mosan on Tuesday, noted that autism is not a disease but a special condition that requires understanding and dedicated care. Master Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 16-year-old Nigerian painter and autism awareness advocate, holds the 2025 Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas created in Abuja. Diagnosed with non-verbal autism, he communicates through vibrant abstract art. Describing children with autism as special, Governor Abiodun said it takes patience an...

In the spirit of ongoing security fortification championed by the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, arresting a suspected gang member and recovering two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition after foiling an abduction attempt in Port Harcourt. The operation followed a distress call received in the early hours of March 20 from a 35-year-old resident, Fadi Nasser, who reported that a group of armed men invaded his residence along Orogbum Crescent, Woji Road, in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the state capital. According to police sources, the attackers attempted to abduct the victim and opened fire during the incident. Despite the intensity of the attack, the victim managed to escape, a development described by security officials as both fortunate and critical in triggering a swift police response. Investigations took a decisive turn after a mob...

By Dr. Olusola John Ojo, PhD As Nigeria gradually marches toward the 2027 general elections, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alliances, and calculated rhetoric. Yet, beneath the noise of emerging coalitions and hurried political realignments lies a fundamental truth: no amount of orchestrated gang-up by opposition figures can easily derail the growing momentum of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since assuming office, President Tinubu has demonstrated a rare blend of courage and pragmatism in confronting some of Nigeria’s most deeply rooted structural challenges. His administration has not taken the easy road. Instead, it has embraced bold reforms decisions many before him avoided due to their political sensitivity. From the removal of fuel subsidy to the unification of the foreign exchange system, these policies, though initially painful, are laying the foundation for long-term economic stability and national renewal. Understandably, critics particularly those now rally...