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SECURITY ALERT !!! *Simawa-Sagamu Is Under Fire* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ......Please Save Our Soul We are using this medium to call the urgent attention of the general public to the activities of that can create a breach public peace in Simawa town in Sagamu Local Government.  Yesterday, some hoodlums led by one dreaded and wanted cultist from Sagamu town called Aaliyah, who led a team of other cult boys and in company of some criminal land grabbers like Deji Gisanrin, Sunday Ogunpein, Yinka Ogunpein, Halelluyah Pasaka and Olalekan Sadiq, invaded  Simawa with guns and dangerous weapons.  But for quick response from the officers of Simawa police station, who were able to curtail their criminal activities and excesses. In the process, guns, cartridges and injurious weapons were recovered from them. In addition two motorcycles called Okada, was also recovered and one of the notorious cultist was arrested.  Unfortunately, the most annoying thing was tha...

Tope OYEKAN The Rev. Peter Adewole, a priest in the Remo Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), will tomorrow, 18th November, 2023, tie the nuptial knot with his beautiful bride, Mojisola. The solemnisation of the holy matrimony which holds at St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu Remo, will be performed by the Bishop, Remo Diocese, and Archbishop of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Olusina FAPE. This will be preceded by a traditional engagement ceremony between the families of OGUNYEMI and ADEWOLE at the Multipurpose Hall of the Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu. ADEWOLE, a native of Edo State, was the immediate-past Assistant Priest of St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu, and Vicar of the newly-established Anglican Church, Alafia Quarters, Iperu. He holds a Diploma in Religious Studies from the Ambrose Alli University, Edo State; and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the Ajayi Crowther University,...

Ogun State Governor and Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State as the affirmation of the confidence Nigerians have in the ability of the ruling party to extricate Nigeria from the current economic woes. The APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo emerged winner of the Kogi governorship election with 446,237 votes to beat Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who polled 259,052 votes to come second. The win followed the earlier one in Imo State, where Governor Hope Uzodinma, also of the APC was declared the winner of Saturday's election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prince Abiodun, who is also he Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council For Kogi Governorship Election, said Ododo's victory was the culmination of the successes recorded by the APC in the last eight years and the confidenc...

The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has conveyed congratulatory message to the State Chairman of the Riders & Owners of Motorcycle Organization in Ogun state; Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak on his emergence as the President-elect of Motorcycle Operators Union of Operators of Nigeria (MOUN).   In a message signed by its publicity secretary, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, the union described Solebo's emergence as 'well deserved', citing his enviable leadership qualities and antecedents as enough credentials.   "On behalf of the entire members of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), I wish to convey heartfelt congratulatory message to a distinctive leader and Ogun state Chairman of ROMO, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak (a.k.a Solebo) on his well deserved emergence as the President-elect of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN).   Based on his...

The state executive council of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), has conveyed warmth wishes to the number one member of the union in Ogun State - Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle on the occasion of his birth anniversary.   In a statement issued by the publicity secretart of the union, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, described Alowomle as an articulate, dynamic and selfless leader.  'On behalf of the entire State executive members of our great union, I congratulate our very amiable, articulate and result-oriented chairman, Otunba Nurudeen Alowonle as he adds yet another year.  "There is no doubt that the union is richly blessed to have such a personality like his, as its chairman and the progress made thus far is a reflection of his perfect coordination. In addition to this,  you have initiated several giant strides which is in tandem with the bringing our future together agenda of the State gov...

Alhaji Rasak Shotayo, popularly known as Sholebo has been elected as the National President of Motorcycles Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN). Sholebo emerged the National President of MOUN after the national congress of union, held in Abuja and attended by all the 36 States and zonal Chairmen of MOUN. Sholebo, until his new appointment is the Ogun State Chairman of Ogun State Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organization (ROMO). Addressing journalists shortly after his election, Sholebo thanked the national body of the union for finding him worthy to elect him as their new national leader. Sholebo also appreciated members of ROMO in the State for the support given to him and his exco over the years. Sholebo said, with his over 20 years experience in the motorcycle business, he is determined to change the fortunes of the union for the better. According to him, his performance and track record in the industry in SouthWest had positioned him for his new leadership r...

Tope Oyekan, a retired Deputy Director of Information in the Ogun State Local Government Service, and erstwhile Head, Information, Education, and Sports, Ikenne Local Government, has felicitated Barr. Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo, and Dr. Adeolu Oluseun Olufowobi, Chairman and Permanent Secretary, respectively, of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, as the commission celebrates the maiden edition of the Ogun Local Government Service Week. Oyekan in a press release, rejoiced with the leadership of the commission for the novel idea aimed at  bringing together the council employees across the state in social interaction, showcasing the potentials of the LGAs, and its employees, roll out the commission's achievements and challenges, as well as rewarding excellence among its personnel. He commended the Chairman for providing the effective leadership which in turn has produced the desired result leading to an improved and a reinvigorated local government servic...

Old note and new naira The Central Bank of Nigeria has instructed all its branches nationwide to continue issuing various denominations of both old and redesigned banknotes in ample quantities to deposit money banks. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, and posted on its X handle today. This comes in response to reports of cash shortages in major cities, despite earlier assurances from the CBN about sufficient cash availability nationwide. Part of the statement reads, “For the avoidance of doubt, while reiterating that there are sufficient banknotes across the country for all normal economic activity, we wish to state unambiguously that every banknote issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria remains legal tender and should not be rejected by anyone, as stipulated in Section 20(5) of the CBN Act, 2007. “Accordingly, branches of the CBN across the country have been directed to continue to issue different de...

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, on Monday, granted  singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry bail in the sum of N20m with three responsible duties. Naira Marley, Sam Larry and two others were on October 6 arraigned and remanded over their alleged involvement in circumstances surrounding the death of a musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun told the defendants to submit their  passports and ordered that they are to report weekly to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti. “As part of the bail conditions, the defendants are to surrender their  passports and make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department,” Olatunbosun ruled.   She also warned that no one should contact her directly on the case. “Any attempts to contact me directly would be recorded and potentially disclosed in open cour...

Families, friends, business associates and indeed, the entire lovers of the Adewunmi family defied the heavy rain and unfriendly atmosphere on Saturday, 28th of October, 2023 to grace the final Burial ceremony of the matriarch of the family; Late. Mrs. Sussanah Adewunmi.   Mama had earlier in the year, passed away at a ripe age of 71.  Having interred her remains immediately after her death earlier in the year, the family picked 28th of October, 2023 for the final outing ceremony.   While speaking to instantnewstv at the event, one of the sons of the deceased, Mr. Adegoke Adenrele Adewunmi described the death of his mother as monumental, saying that a great void has been left behind as Mama was a phenomenal personality who cared for everyone around her and beyond, especially family members.  "I am heartbroken but I take solace in the fact that my mother loved a great life which epitomised the kind of life mothers should lead.  ...