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By: Tope OYEKAN The remains of the late Honourable Solomon Olusanya ODUBONA, a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ikenne State Constituency, and former Minority Leader of the house will be laid to rest on Friday, 23rd August, 2024. This was contained in a funeral arrangements released by the family and signed by the eldest son of the deceased, Aare Olajide Anthony ODUBONA. According to the funeral plans, the late lawmaker and the former Agbaakin of Iperu, and the Otun Balogun of Idena, would be interred at his residence, Mogunsen Court, Sewolu Quarters, Iperu Remo, after a burial/thanksgiving service that will be held at the St. James' Anglican Church, Sewolu Street, Iperu Remo, while guests will be entertained at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School Hall, Iperu Remo. Today, Wednesday, 21st August, 2024, a Service of Songs will be held in his honour at his residence by the Men's Fellowship, St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu...

Ogun State has joined the league of rice-producing states in the country with the flagging off of the harvest of 200 hectares of farmland at Magboro Rice Farm in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. The farm is the brainchild of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, supported by the World Bank  and aimed at driving economic growth and development in the state. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Abiodun said that with the flag-off, Ogun State is not only joining states like Lagos, Kebbi, and Bayelsa in producing locally grown rice for the consumption of the people, but also fostering economic development, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods within the communities. He said: "This is a 200-hectare rice farm. The farmers are mainly women and youths from all parts of the country and not just from Ogun State alone. "Each farmer was allocated one hectare of farmland; this means that we have 200 farmers in th...

For Dr Razaq Shotayo, human race always throws up different categories of people; the highly and the lowly placed; the accomplished and the not so accomplished people and above all, the exemplary achievers whose lives are exciting chapters for the upcoming generations. One unique thing about Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak who doubles as National President of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), is not only contained in his personal life's achievement, which is in itself a factor, but by the way he has been able to touch other people's lives positively through his various offices he occupied. Shotayo is also widely acknowledged for his countless humanitarian services and far-reaching philanthropic gestures. He is one man whose outstanding achievements are sources of inspiration to the present and future generations. Service Board, this particularly made him stand out among his contemporaries within the transport unions in the country; a leader with passion who...

...says Olokola Deep Sea Port, LNG Project Coming Soon Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday said the location of the proposed Zonal Office and Training School of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport would serve as an avenue to improve the status of the state as the industrial hub of the nation. The project, he added, would  also help the proposed Kajola Inland Dry Port and the Olokola Seaport, which he said would soon come on stream, just as the federal government is planning the resuscitation of a Liquefied Natural Gas Project in the area. Governor Abiodun disclosed this when he and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, visited the site of the Nigeria Customs Service's proposed Zonal Office/Training School in Ilisan, Ikenne Local Government Area. He said the Deep Sea Port and the Dry Port being planned by the state would open up the state f...

The state chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has asserted that members of the union are responsible and peace-loving individuals, countering common misconceptions about their conduct. Sokoya made this statement during a live appearance on the radio program "OJU ABE" on Splash 106.7FM, yesterday, 14th of August, 2024. During the interview, Sokoya emphasized that AMORAN regularly organizes orientation seminars for its members to educate them on the union’s ethics and norms. "I am saying with all confidence that our members are peace-loving, well-oriented, and responsible. Many people out there believe that union activities are managed by touts or rogues, but this is far from the truth," Sokoya declared. He added, "Among our members, we have lots of graduates. These individuals are well-read, discerning, and will never engage in any behavior that could tarnish the union'...

As the world came together to celebrate International Youth Day, Nigeria witnessed a significant event that underscored the importance of youth empowerment in shaping the future of our nation. The Nigeria Police Force Youth Summit, a dynamic and inspiring gathering, brought together young minds from across the country to engage in dialogue, learning, and collaboration. This summit not only commemorated International Youth Day but also provided a platform for the youth to contribute to the national discourse on security, leadership, and community development. The theme of this year’s summit, "Empowering Youth for a Safer Nigeria," resonated deeply with the challenges and opportunities facing our nation today. The summit was a call to action, urging the youth to take an active role in fostering peace, security, and development within their communities. It was an opportunity for the young leaders of tomorrow to voice their concerns, share inno...

The Iperu Mini Stadium Project Committee has appointed Chairmen of Sub-committees. Those appointed are Otunba Owolabi OGUNJIMI who heads the Building Sub-committee, and Mr. Afolabi SOYEGE, who shall oversee the affairs of the Fund-raising Sub-committee. Their appointment was contained in a statement issued by Muhy'dn OYEFUSI, the Personal Assistant to Otunba Denny Ibrahim  OLADIPUPO, Chairman of the Iperu Mini Stadium Project Committee, shortly after an inaugural meeting of volunteers held last weekend. The Chairmen are expected to use their wealth of experience, social networks, and wide contacts to excel on these new assignments. Other members of the Sub-committees who shall work alongside the Chairmen, as well as executive members of the Iperu Mini Stadium Project Committee, shall be named after a general meeting of the committee holding this week. The committee commended Arc. Olusegun Paul Adetokunbo LADEGA, who has been assisting the committee, offering his profess...