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Feyisayo Ogunbiyi The Ogun Tech Community,has initiated a collaborative effort with the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in a strategic move to propel technological advancement and innovation in Ogun State. This pivotal engagement unfolded during the inauguration ceremony of the Library, Administrative Block, and Community ICT Centre at the New Abeokuta City Hall Complex. The event marked a significant milestone in Ogun State’s technology ecosystem, underscoring OTC’s commitment to harnessing digital transformation for economic prosperity. President of OTC, Adekunle Durosinmi, commended Dr. Tijani for his visionary leadership and impactful initiatives, notably the 3 Million…

The Orunda of Olorunda, Oba Joshua Olusegun Phillips-Ogunsola, has condemned the recent call by the Omala of Imala, Oba Moses Adegboyega Adelani Olabode, for the Ogun State Government to revoke his installation, describing it as baseless and disrespectful. In a strongly worded statement issued by his Personal Secretary, Mr. Tajudeen Tinubu, the monarch, expressed dismay over Obama’s remarks in a March 25, 2025, press release. He accused the Omala of Imala of deliberate misinformation regarding the historical ownership and settlement of Olorunda township. “The assertion that His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, was misled in his decision to install the…

Feyisara Ogunbiyi The Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Professor Oluwole Banjo, has moved to allay fears and uncertainties following the institution’s transition under federal government adoption. In a recent interview on a prominent radio station, Professor Banjo assured stakeholders that ongoing academic and administrative activities at TASUED will remain uninterrupted despite the new arrangement. Addressing concerns surrounding the federal government’s adoption of the university, Professor Banjo acknowledged the mixed reactions among stakeholders but expressed optimism about TASUED’s future. “I want to believe that the future is bright. The university will continue to grow from strength to…

Oríkì Sango! A bí lumo bí òwú Ọkọ̀ mi asọ̀ǹbọ̀-sọnbọ idà Ebiti káwọ́ sẹ́yìn soro bíi agbọ́n Ẹ̀bìtì ká ọwọ́ ìjà lérí Èyí tí yó ṣẹ ní àá ń wòye Sango! Sangiri làgiri Ò làgiri kàkà fìgbà ẹdùn bọ̀ A wọ̀lú tìlù tariwo Ṣàngó oooooo Ka-bi-ye-si Alase! Ekeji orisa! Iku baba yeye, Alaafin oro mo jo gbo ti gbogbo Oyo mbo. Oranmiyan, Alaafin, oruntolu. Iba! f’ori ade, Iba, eji gba orun ileke, k’ade pelori Oba. Fulfilling Alaafin Siyanbola Onikepe Ladigbolu dream and wishes, (the great grand father of the new Oba) who wanted his blood brother Aremo Aderounmi Owoade to…

An emotionally distressed woman, Mrs. Chigozie Akamnonu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, over the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Reverend Pastor Eric Akamnonu. The cleric, a native of Ndiakunwata-Uno, Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, was declared missing on Monday, February 24, 2025, after failing to return to his base in Aba, Abia State, following a visit to his hometown. According to Mrs. Akamnonu, her husband had traveled to Arondizuogu on Sunday, February 23, to inspect a piece of land on behalf of his…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a total of 117 million registrations for the National Identity Number (NIN) as of February 28, 2025, highlighting a significant milestone in Nigeria’s identity management system. According to the latest enrolment statistics from the NIMC dashboard, male registrants account for 66,281,803 (56.5%) of the total figure, while female registrants stand at 51,079,521 (43.5%). Lagos State emerged as the leader in cumulative enrolment, with 12,612,334 registrations. Kano State followed closely with 10,246,055 registrants, reflecting strong participation from the two most populous states in the country. “NIMC’s enrollment figures as of February 28, 2025,…

Daud Olatunji The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians secured personal loans totaling N470 billion from banks in the last three months of 2024, reflecting a growing dependence on credit facilities amid economic challenges. The figures were revealed in the Fourth Quarter 2024 Economic Report released by the apex bank. According to the report, consumer credit outstanding rose by 11.06% to N4.72 trillion at the end of December 2024 from N4.25 trillion recorded at the end of September 2024. A significant portion of this growth was attributed to the surge in personal loans, which increased by 21.27%…

In a bold move to celebrate the legacy of former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja, Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled plans to name the ambitious Ibadan Circular Road Project after the esteemed statesman. This announcement underscores Makinde’s commitment to recognizing and advancing Ladoja’s visionary infrastructure initiatives. The project, spanning 110 kilometers, was initially conceived during Ladoja’s tenure from 2003 to 2007. Governor Makinde, speaking passionately during a site visit with Ladoja, highlighted the project’s transformative potential for Oyo State. The tour focused on the advanced progress of the 32.2-kilometer East Wing, linking the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Badeku Village along the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 118 deaths and 645 cases of Lassa fever across 33 states between January and March 2025, with Ogun, Ondo, and six other states among the worst affected. The outbreak has led to a total of 3,465 suspected cases across 91 local government areas, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.3 per cent, according to a statement issued by the NCDC on Sunday. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, revealed that 20 healthcare workers have been infected, highlighting the dangers faced by frontline responders. The affected states…

A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused the senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, of allegedly diverting funds meant for a government project to a different initiative. Amosun, in a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, raised concerns over a library project facilitated by Adeola in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He claimed that the project board erected at the library site bore the inscription ‘Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State,’ a project originally initiated and self-funded by Amosun. The former governor argued that the labeling of the library project…