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The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has introduced a new Master of Science (MSc) in Agroecology, accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The programme aims to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen food security, and build ecosystem resilience across Africa. The initiative, launched under the AGRECOFARM Project, was unveiled at the Centre of Excellence in…
In a dazzling celebration of culture, color, and royal tradition, Prince Adewale Oriola Adeyemi, an Ijebu prince and lawyer, married Princess Temilade Remi Adeoye in a grand ceremony that honored centuries of Ijebuland’s noble legacy. The seven-hour event took place at the C in Oniru, Lekki, drawing royalty, business leaders, high chiefs, and dignitaries from…
A teacher at Soun High School in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has died after being attacked by his students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. Reports say Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students he caught gambling in a classroom. The students allegedly turned on him and beat him…
The lawmaker representing Ipokia/Idiroko Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Oyedele, also known as Citiside, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to lift the ban on fuel supply to communities located within 20 kilometres of Nigeria’s borders. The fuel supply restriction, introduced to stop smuggling to neighbouring countries, has caused serious…
A tailor in Sagamu, Ogun State, Mr. Saheed Oyewole, lost four sewing machines worth about N940,000 and several other items after robbers broke into his shop early Sunday morning. The robbery happened on Aina Obey Street, Ajaka, in Sagamu Local Government Area. The thieves took away the sewing machines and customers’ clothes kept in the…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, remains valid, warning that any engagements with him as a party member are null and void. The clarification was contained in an official correspondence sent to the APC National Chairman, drawing…
Chief Bode Mustapha says Senator Solomon Adeola embodies fairness, unity, and development across Ogun State The Osi of Egbaland and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Ogun State, Chief Bode Mustapha, has declared his support for the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), describing him as a performer, bridge-builder, and unifier who…
Nine of Nigeria’s leading banks reported a combined profit after tax (PAT) of N4.115 trillion for the nine months ending September 2025, marking a 1.5 per cent decline from the N4.176 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. The banks are Access Holdings, Ecobank Transnational, GT Holdings, FBN Holdings, Sterling Holdings, Stanbic IBTC Holdings,…
ABEOKUTA — The Abeokuta Club has appointed former Ogun State governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and the Baba Laje of Egbaland, Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, as Vice Patrons. Announcing the appointments, the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Tunde Oluwasola, said the honour recognises their consistent support for the club’s mission of promoting unity, friendship, service, and the cultural advancement…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to increase its stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 20 per cent. The move aims to boost Nigeria’s local refining capacity and strengthen its role in the downstream oil sector. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made this known at…
