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The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga congratulated the Royal Majesty on his 25th coronation anniversary saying that, his reign has been marked with remarkable peace not only in Remoland but throughout the annals of Ogun state. The coronation anniversary ceremony was kick-started with an inter-denominational Christian thanksgiving service conducted…
Vice President Yemi Osibajo, on Friday pay Sallah homage to President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa. He was joined by other well meaning Nigerians including some Christian clerics, to pay homage to the President. Muslim faithful started gathering at the residence immediately after the Eid prayers and Vice President Yemi Osibajo led them into…
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has made new appointments into his cabinet. The appointees include two new permanent secretaries and some advisers among whom are two Yoruba men Mr. Jimi Lawal and Muyiwa Fakeye. Jimi lawal is a native of Ijebu Ode. Below is the full list of the new appointees: Aishatu…
In accordance with the June 12 (Declaration As M.K.O. Abiola Day) Law of Ogun State, the Ogun State Government has declared Today June 12, 2015 Friday a work-free day. In a press release by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Taiwo Adeoluwa, the government enjoined residents of the state to spend the day…
That member of the House of Representatives, Gbajabiamila will become the new Head of the House of Representative is now a done deal. His party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) is in control of the House. Yesterday Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who was the immediate past minority leader of the lower legislative chamber, representing Surulere Federal Constituency…
Prince Bode Osinusi, Ijebu Ode-born popular Ogun/Lagos socialite is dead. Osinusi who is from one of the ruling houses in Ijebu Ode, Fidipote Royal family, celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend and died Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was until his death the Chairman, Royal Travels Agency, located in Yaba, Lagos. It was…
The former minister of Agriculture whose campaign focused on inclusive growth and regional integration will succeed incumbent Kaberuka after claiming 60% of votes. Mr Akinwumi Adesina is a native of Ogun State. Adesina came through six rounds of voting to land the role, defeating seven rivals from across the continent after claiming roughly 60% of…
