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Abeokuta, Ogun State – Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, has lauded Mr. Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Imagbon, for being named among the Top 50 Teachers Worldwide in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. In a heartfelt congratulatory statement titled “Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and a former governor, now Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, have expressed sadness over the death of Mrs. Adewunmi Onanuga. She was a member of the House of Representatives for Remo Federal Constituency. Both described her death as a huge loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. Onanuga,…
Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British professional boxer, recently encouraged Nigerians living abroad to visit their home country, Nigeria. In a viral video following his visit during the Yuletide season, the two-time heavyweight champion emphasized the importance of staying connected to one’s roots. In the video, Joshua urged Nigerians abroad to reconnect with their families, friends, and…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Mrs. Adebisi Edionseri, describing her passing as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, shared this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta. According to…
A popular Nigerian socialite, Bisi Edionseri, also known as Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. One of her sons, Adebayo Adebowale, announced in a family statement that she died on Sunday after a brief illness. Cash Madam was a well-known figure in Nigeria’s social circles for decades, admired for her fashion…
University of Ibadan Establishes Wole Soyinka Institute to Honour The Nobel Laureate As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has launched the Wole Soyinka Institute, honouring one of its most distinguished alumni, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 19, by UI Vice-Chancellor Professor…
Bolaji Titilola Onafowokan, an 85-year-old retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army, is one of the first PhD degree students produced by the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. Prof. Oluwole Banjo, the Vice Chancellor, announced this at the weekend while updating the press on events marking the university’s 16th convocation…
Nigerian icon singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is…
The Nigerian government has announced the appointment of Farooq Oreagba as global ambassador of arts and culture. The Director General of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), Obi Asika, made the announcement in an Instagram post. While displaying the certificate of recognition award, Obi Asika stated, “MD/CEO Designate of NG Clearing Limited, Mr.…
A controversial popular Nigerian singer, Portable, who resides in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State, has criticised the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, over the deplorable condition of roads in Sango Ota and other parts of the gateway state. “In America, cars don’t get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but…
