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The second edition of the Tobi Amusan/Abiola Onakoya Ijebu Sprint and Relays Meet will see young athletes from various parts of Ogun State gathering at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode. Tobi Amusan, fresh from winning a Diamond League trophy in the 100m hurdles, is set to return to Nigeria in November to organize…
The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo, has publicly sought forgiveness from the Oyo Obas (traditional rulers) and the entire Yoruba race for her husband’s recent actions, which led to the public humiliation of the traditional rulers. During a recent event where he was a special guest at the commissioning of projects…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on the reason behind his directive for traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and then sit during an incident that has drawn widespread criticism. Mr. Obasanjo was criticized for his actions during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State, where he was the special guest…
Former President’s Remarks Disrespectful and Insulting, Says Fani-Kayode In a recent statement, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Nigerian Aviation Minister and politician, voiced his deep dismay and strong disapproval of the actions and comments made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding traditional rulers in Oyo State. Fani-Kayode did not hold back in expressing his disappointment, stating…
The Ogun State government has responded to the demolition of DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former governor Gbenga Daniel. According to the state government, DATKEM Plaza was an illegal structure with an approved plan that contravened the state’s physical planning laws and building codes. The government also cited numerous defects in…
Former Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has strongly criticized the demolition of his wife’s property in Ijebu Ode by the Ogun state government, labeling it as an act of executive recklessness, lawlessness, and irresponsibility. Daniel made these remarks in response to the demolition of DATKEM Plaza, a building owned by his wife, Olufunke Daniel, located on…
On Sunday morning, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration initiated the demolition of a five-story building known as DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former governor Gbenga Daniel. The demolition took place in Ogun State, and parts of the building had already been dismantled by the time reporters visited the site. Neighbors reported…
Tribunal Affirms Yayi As Elected Senator For Ogun West. Said two witnesses presented by the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence to support their allegations. The National Assembly Election Petition sitting in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, affirmed the victory of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the duly elected Senator for Ogun West Senatorial…
The Chairman of the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in the state, responded to allegations of a N10.8 billion diversion of LG funds, as claimed by Adedayo. He vehemently denied any such wrongdoing, emphasizing that Governor Abiodun had consistently allowed…
The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area in Ogun State, Alhaji. Babatunde Emilola-Gazal, has been issued a 48-hour ultimatum to provide an account of the federal allocations received by the council area over the past two years. Failure to do so would lead to protests against his administration. The ultimatum notice was posted on…
