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On Monday, some students from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, gathered at the school’s entrance to protest several issues, including an increase in the acceptance fee for newly admitted students. These students arrived at the campus gate as early as 7 a.m., holding placards with messages such as #No To Tuition Fee Increment,…
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has refuted the circulating allegations suggesting that the federal government might be subsidizing fuel imports to stabilize prices amidst fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. During his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Kyari maintained that market dynamics, driven…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, is presently gathering precise data pertaining to businesses that qualify to access the N200 billion relief fund set aside by the Tinubu-led administration for small and medium-sized enterprises. The agency has emphasized its commitment to updating and refining the existing data…
General Yakubu Gowon denies rumoured death, says “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry” – Adeyeye E. Ajayi mni, Personal Aide to General Yakubu Gowon Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has denied the rumors circulating about his demise. In a telephone conversation with Vanguard, the retired Army…
On Sunday, Arsenal made a significant statement of intent with a 1-0 victory over Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Gabriel Martinelli, returning from injury, scored a fortunate goal off Nathan Ake, propelling the Gunners to joint-top of the table. This triumph served as a fitting response to their 2-1 defeat to RC Lens in…
The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) strongly criticized the apprehension, confinement, and legal proceedings involving a promising actress, Olufunke Olubukola Obikoya, and other young individuals who gathered in Ijebu-Ode to participate in a tribute march for the singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Read also : Breaking: Nasarawa Tribunal sacks Gov Sule, declares PDP’s Ombugadu…
IRETI, a health-tech startup dedicated to bridging gaps and managing breast cancer in women, emerged victorious in Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 4.0. The announcement of the winner took place during the Wema Bank/ALAT Hackaholics Digital Summit and Grand Finale, themed ‘Re-imagine: Disrupting the Ecosystem for Scale,’ held in Lagos on Friday. IRETI secured the top spot,…
President Bola Tinubu has offered his condolences to the Ogunbanjo family and the entire Ijebu-Ode community following the passing of their patriarch and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo, OFR, OON, who made significant contributions as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated corporate lawyers. In a statement delivered by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expressed…
Corporate Lawyer and industry leader, Chief Christopher Oladipo Ogunbajo, has passed away at the age of 99. He was born in 1923 into the family of Reverend Canon Ajayi Ogunbanjo and Mama Christianah Towobola Ogunbanjo in Ijebu Ode and would have turned 100 in December. Chief Ogunbanjo was well-known for his efforts in advancing and…
The Nigerian Police have arraigned several youths in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, for participating in the #JusticeForMohBad rally. They were dehumanized in prison and charged outrageous amounts ranging from N500,000 to N1,000,000 for bail. Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command, have wrongfully arrested youths in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, including upcoming Nigerian…
