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The Ogun State Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning has honoured Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, with an award of recognition for promoting sustainable real estate development, adherence to approved planning standards and consistent support for World Habit Day celebration in the state. Presenting the award to him at his office within The Podium, Pelican Valley Estate Laderin during the week, the permanent secretary of the ministry, represented by town planner Olugbenga Ashiru., commended Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited for operating her Estates with government-approved layouts which integrates critical infrastructure and amenities, describing…

The Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has made a passionate appeal to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, seeking his urgent intervention on the Masa bypass road, a critical Abeokuta township link road in the Kobape corridor of Ogun State. Adeyemo spoke shortly after a high-level meeting held Friday at the Pelican Ecostay Apartments, Kobape between the Management of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited and representatives of CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, a Chinese gas-powered electricity firm, regarding a proposal to deliver uninterrupted electricity to the estate and environs. The Pelican…

A proposed round-the-clock power supply partnership and ongoing discussions with MTN Nigeria to deploy fibre-optic infrastructure and 5G connectivity within the estates as well as the recent commissioning of the Gateway International Airport at Ilishan are set to significantly boost property values further across Pelican Valley estates in Kobape, Ogun State, positioning the development as a fast-rising luxury real estate destination. At a high-level meeting held Friday at Pelican Ecostay Apartments, Kobape, representatives of CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, a Chinese gas-powered electricity firm, presented a proposal to deliver uninterrupted electricity to the estate—an initiative seen as a game-changer for investors…

The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF), Ota Branch, is set to host an international webinar in collaboration with the Houston Place of Arbitration, Texas, United States of America. The webinar, themed “Breaking into International Arbitration: Global Pathways for Nigerian Lawyers,” is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 9th April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (WAT). The session will be delivered by Dr. Darya Shirokova, a triple-qualified lawyer (Russia, France, and the United States – California), and Founder of the Houston Place of Arbitration, with extensive experience in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. The collaboration underscores the commitment of the…

… Obasanjo, Akpabio says it’s catalyst for development Property values across Pelican Valley developments are poised for a significant upswing following the inauguration of the Gateway International Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—a landmark project expected to transform Ogun State into a major logistics and economic hub. Real estate analysts say the airport’s commissioning is already triggering heightened investor interest in nearby residential schemes, particularly within the Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited portfolio. The estates’ strategic crow flies proximity to the new cargo airport positions them as prime assets for both residential living and commercial opportunities. Pelican Brief Estate, Kobape, stands…

The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has joined its counterparts across the federation to commence a grassroots sensitisation programme on the recently validated National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025. The exercise, which took place on Wednesday at the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, was held in strict compliance with directives from the Service Headquarters to ensure all officers are abreast of evolving migration dynamics. The session kicked off with a keynote address from the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), followed by opening remarks delivered on behalf of the Ogun State Comptroller. The programme underscored the critical need for…

BY YINKA KAREEM With the 39th Lisabi Festival concluded, focus shifts to one of its most captivating highlights: the Egbaliganza. The term “liganza” in Egbaliganza is derived from eleganza, itself from the Latin elegantia, meaning “choice” or “refinement.” (Copilot) The graceful and stylish outfits displayed during the festival embodied this sense of “liganza,” echoing the sentiment expressed by the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation that; Ẹ̀gbáliganza began as a cultural call to memory, a bold move to reposition Ẹ̀gbá heritage at the forefront of contemporary expression. What started as a vision to showcase the elegance of Egba fashion has evolved into…

…Prays for Peace, Prosperity Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a frontline player in Nigeria’s real estate sector, has extended warm Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Friday, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, on behalf of the management of the company, prayed for a blessed Eid, enduring rewards for the good deeds observed during the Ramadan period, and greater blessings from Allah in the days ahead. The company also extended its goodwill to clients and investors in its high-value, driven…

The Agbaakin of Ikija Kingdom, Dr. Oluwaseun Ogunsanya, is set to take part as one of the distinguished horse riders at the forthcoming Lisabi Festival 2026, in what organisers describe as a symbolic display of honour, heritage and leadership within Egba land. The 39th edition of the festival, scheduled for March 28, 2026, will feature the traditional horse procession, one of its most revered highlights, bringing together title holders, cultural figures and community leaders across Oke Ona Egba and beyond. Ogunsanya’s participation comes months after he was conferred with the prestigious Agbaakin chieftaincy title by the Ikija Kingdom, in recognition…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has discharged Oba Adedayo Shyllon Sogbulu, the Alagbado of Agbado, in a cybercrime case that lasted nearly eight months, as the man alleged to have fabricated and circulated the threatening online post that triggered the matter has now been charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Abiodun J. Adeyemi of the Abeokuta Judicial Division struck out charge number FHC/AB/79C/2025 on March 3, 2026, after the prosecution failed to arraign the monarch across five separate court appearances. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” the judge ruled. “The court cannot continue to…