* On behalf of the Chairman of the Island Club, *Omo’ba Dr. Rotimi Olasode Martins, KCOP*, the Trustees, Management Committee, and the entire membership of the Island Club, heartfelt congratulations are extended to our distinguished member, *His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege*, Lanlege Ekun II, Olofin Apesin Olode, Arole Iganmode, the Olota of the Ancient & Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom,on his well-deserved appointment to the *Board of Trustees of Bells University of Technology, Otta, Ogun State*. This prestigious appointment is a fitting recognition of Kabiyesi’s exemplary leadership, academic accomplishments, integrity, and enduring contributions to national development. We wish His Majesty continued…
Author: Fashina Olugbenga
21st May, 2026In a development widely celebrated across academic, traditional, and leadership circles, the Olota of Ota and Paramount Ruler of Aworiland, His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, has been formally appointed into the prestigious Board of Trustees of Bells University of Technology.The official announcement was conveyed on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, when the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University, Chief Kola Jamodu, CFR, OFR, led a high-powered delegation to the royal palace of the revered monarch in Ota, Ogun State.The delegation, which included the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Jeremiah Ojediran, described the appointment…
Withdrawal from Imeko Afon Assembly Race PRESS STATEMENTWithdrawal from Imeko Afon Assembly Race Dear Leaders, Party Elders, Critical Stakeholders, and My Esteemed Supporters, I write with a deep sense of responsibility and utmost respect to formally announce my decision to step down from the race for the House of Assembly seat representing Imeko Afon Local Government. This decision was not made lightly. It follows extensive consultations and the sincere intervention of our revered party leaders, elders, parliamentary caucus, and critical stakeholders whose commitment to unity and progress remains invaluable. Let me clearly state that this decision is in strict compliance…
PRESS RELEASE Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have neutralized a kidnapping kingpin during an intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout located within the Orile Ilugun Forest axis along the Abeokuta–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with twenty rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, the sum of Two Million Naira (₦2,000,000), and two mobile phones. The operation followed the successful release of a kidnapping victim who was abducted on the 14th of May 2026 at Nufats Fuel Station along the Abeokuta–Ibadan Expressway, Odeda Area of Ogun State. The victim regained…
OGUN WEST, Nigeria — Two contestants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun West Senatorial Primary, Senator Prince Dr. Gbolahan Dada, FNIM, and Hon. Olayiwola Taiwo, have congratulated the winner and pledged their support for party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. In separate press releases monitored by our correspondent, Dada and Taiwo, who were also aspirants in the contest, commended the peaceful conduct of the primary and congratulated the consensus candidate, Hon. Jimoh Olusola Ojugbele. Senator Dada said the exercise tested the long-standing cordial relationships among party members but left them “intact and unbroken.” He noted that the…
The ancient town of Ado-Odo Yewa came alive in a grand atmosphere of culture, royalty, celebration, and unity as His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, who also serves as the Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, yesterday, 16th May 2026, graced the colourful celebration marking the second coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Idris Olushola Lamidi-Osolo, the Olofin of Ado-Odo Yewa.The remarkable occasion attracted an array of eminent personalities from across Ogun State and beyond, including the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Engr. Noimot…
As members of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun West Senatorial District prepare for the senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday, May 18, a respected leader and statesman, Senator Prince Gbolahan Dada, has passionately appealed to party faithful to embrace peace, unity and political maturity throughout the exercise. In a strongly worded appeal to party members, aspirants and supporters across the district, Senator Dada emphasized that the APC remains one united political family bound together by a common vision for progress, development and electoral victory in 2027. According to him, no ambition should be allowed to divide the party or…
Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State – 16 May 2026 – High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun, popularly known as LARRYBASH, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency for the 2027 general election. The primary election was held on Saturday, 16 May 2026 across the 16 wards that make up the federal constituency. The Returning Officer, Dr. Samuel Ibidapo Odukoya, announced that Bashorun polled 17,740 votes, the highest in the primary. He was duly declared the APC candidate at the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Secretariat. The exercise was observed and certified by officials of the…
In every generation, a leader emerges whose passion for the people transcends politics and becomes a movement of hope, service, and transformation. In Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, that growing symbol of renewed hope and opportunities is High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun, fondly known across communities as Larrybash.His emergence on the political landscape has continued to inspire confidence among the people, especially the youths, market men and women, artisans, traditional institutions, and residents who have long yearned for a more impactful and people-oriented representation. To many, Larrybash represents not just another politician, but a compassionate bridge between leadership and the grassroots.For years, the…
. High Chief Abayomi Olanrewaju Taofeeq Bashorun, popularly known across Ota and Aworiland as “Larrybash,” has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, following a keenly contested exercise held across the 16 wards of the constituency on Saturday.The Seriki of Ota defeated the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Tunji Akinosi, alongside other aspirants, to clinch the party’s ticket in what supporters and political observers have described as a major political turning point in the constituency.Larrybash’s emergence has since sparked jubilation across Ota, Sango, Igbesa, Atan, Itele, and other communities within Ado-Odo/Ota…