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The people of Igbogila, a community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have said they no longer recognise five people who were earlier removed as chiefs and members of the Igbogila Council of Chiefs. In a disclaimer signed by the Otunba of Igbogila, Chief Semiu Akinlolu, and other chiefs, the community said…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the killing of one of its officers during an ambush by suspected smugglers in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, barely 48 hours after another attack in which two customs officers were shot and injured in a similar ambush in…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from parts of Ondo State as misleading and capable of sparking avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Honourable Donald Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo State, after…
Political tension is mounting in Ogun State as the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, exchange sharp words over who should succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027. Bamidele, speaking at a political forum organised by Ogun State Professionals for Senator Solomon Olamilekan in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, called on…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who said the holiday would allow…
The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded, with American rapper Kendrick Lamar emerging as the night’s biggest winner after taking home five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA. While Kendrick Lamar dominated the overall tally, the major categories were spread across several artistes. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year,…
South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. She claimed the honour with her song Push 2 Start, defeating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well…
I would describe my time at OAU as an experience. I enjoyed it at first because everything was new and different. But it became difficult when my main goal there wasn’t going well. From my first semester, I carried over about three courses, which were heavy (3–4 units), and I failed most of my other…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has urged Nigerians to comply with the law by filing their annual tax returns, stressing that tax compliance is compulsory for both employers and individual taxpayers. Oyedele made the call during a webinar organised in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board for…
The hope of people from Ijebu-Ode to have a new Awujale anytime soon is fading after the Ogun State Government ordered that the selection process should stop until further notice. Before the suspension, there were several accusations and counter-accusations. Some people alleged that one of the aspirants was giving out large sums of money and…
