Author: Fashina Olugbenga

In a remarkable display of royal generosity and commitment to educational advancement, His Royal Majesty, Oba Itu Olasunkanmi Yusuf (Ilemobade), the Onigboko of Igboko Kingdom, has pledged to donate a state-of-the-art tennis court to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa. The revered monarch made this announcement on Friday, 20th February 2026, during an official visit to the institution, where he personally inspected the designated project site. The initiative, according to Oba Yusuf, is driven by his passion to see the Polytechnic flourish not only academically but also in sports and social development—creating a balanced and enriching campus environment…

What was meant to be a routine and peaceful visit by leaders of the party in the Ado Odo -Ota local government turned chaotic on arrival at the Local Government Secretariat, as violence reportedly broke out in shocking circumstances.According to eyewitness accounts, a delegation of party leadership figures — including Hon. Segun Ojuko, Party Local Government Chairman JJ Akeran, Hon. Sherif Ibeman, Hon. Muse, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun (popularly known as LarryBash), alongside several supporters had gathered to formally seek audience with the Local Government Chairman on issues arising from the recently conducted congress.Sources present at the scene said the…

What was meant to be a routine and peaceful visit by leaders of the party in the local government turned chaotic on arrival at the Local Government Secretariat, as violence reportedly broke out in shocking circumstances. According to eyewitness accounts, a delegation of party leadership figures; Hon. Segun Ojolowo Ojuko, Party Local Government Chairman JJ Akeran, Hon. Sherif Ibeman, Hon. Muse, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun (popularly known as LarryBash), alongside several supporters had gathered to formally seek audience with the Local Government Chairman on issues arising from the recently conducted congress. Sources present at the scene said the group arrived…

Tension Erupts At Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Secretariat As Party Leaders Allegedly Attacked By Hoodlums What was meant to be a routine and peaceful visit by leaders of the party in the local government turned chaotic on arrival at the Local Government Secretariat, as violence reportedly broke out in shocking circumstances. According to eyewitness accounts, a delegation of party leadership figures; Hon. Segun Ojolowo Ojuko, Party Local Government Chairman JJ Akeran, Hon. Sherif Ibeman, Hon. Muse, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun (popularly known as LarryBash), alongside several supporters had gathered to formally seek audience with the Local Government Chairman on issues arising…

As government intensifies efforts on the construction of the Otta–Idiroko Expressway and the ongoing rehabilitation of the Lagos–Otta–Abeokuta Expressway, traders who are yet to vacate road corridors have been strongly advised to relocate in order to ensure free vehicular movement and allow construction activities to proceed without obstruction. Today, His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode), Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom, alongside the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adewale Lawal, FCA, heads of security agencies within Ota and environs, key stakeholders, youth leaders, and other officials…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday praised the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold decisions that rescued Nigeria from economic collapse and set the nation on the path of sustainable growth. Abiodun spoke at the Expanded Stakeholders Strategic Meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Abeokuta, where party leaders across the state unanimously endorsed President Tinubu for another term in office. Commending the president’s leadership, the governor said Tinubu demonstrated courage and clarity by confronting long-standing economic distortions, particularly the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies. “At a time…

A Today, we proudly celebrate a woman whose elegance speaks before her words, whose leadership inspires confidence, and whose life reflects purpose and impact — Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola. She stands as a shining symbol of dignity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to humanity. Her poise, wisdom, and strength have made her not just a respected personality, but a beacon of inspiration to women, families, and communities. Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola represents the rare blend of grace and influence — a woman whose presence commands honor, yet whose heart remains humble and generous. Through her support for progressive ideals and her…

Opinion: BY KAYODE ODUNARO Over the weekend, precisely on Saturday, February 7, the race towards the governorship seat of Ogun State in 2027 got a push with a radio declaration to contest for the position of governor by no less a figure than Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, the first daughter/child of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Not a few were surprised by the announcement coming shortly after her expression of the opposite sentiment to a news channel in Remo, Ogun State. The denial then, followed some bill board advertising suggestive she is back from a seeming self-imposed political sabbatical. In the…

History often turns quietly—behind palace doors, away from microphones, and in moments when custodians of tradition choose to speak frankly about the future. Such was the weight and symbolism of the meeting held on Sunday, 8th February 2026, when Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, received Oba Prof Abdulkadir Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota of Ota, in a private and deeply strategic engagement. This was not a courtesy visit. It was a deliberate convergence of history, grievance, hope, and political calculation—anchored on what has now become…

Fifty years is not just a milestone; it is a mirror. As Ogun State marks her golden jubilee, the Gateway State must reflect not only on achievements recorded, but on justice dispensed—and justice delayed.Ogun State, the land of firsts, has contributed immensely to Nigeria’s intellectual, industrial, and political evolution. Yet, even in celebration, truth must be spoken with courage. In fifty years of statehood, Ogun West Senatorial District has never produced a governor. Not once. For half a century, an entire district—rich in people, culture, and productivity—has watched leadership rotate everywhere else while its own aspiration stood outside the gate…