Author: Fashina Olugbenga

The political atmosphere across Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government was charged with excitement and renewed hope as Hon. Abayomi Omoroga emerged victorious in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly primary election for Ado-Odo/Ota Constituency I, securing a resounding mandate from party faithful across the wards.The keenly contested primary election, held under a peaceful and transparent atmosphere, witnessed enthusiastic participation from delegates and party members who turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic rights. At the end of the exercise, Hon. Omoroga polled an impressive 3,847 votes across the local government, reaffirming his popularity, political strength, and deep-rooted connection…

Ogun State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Nike Osoba for appointment as Commissioner in the State Executive Council following her screening at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Presiding over the plenary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, alongside other lawmakers, charged the nominee to justify the confidence reposed in her by contributing meaningfully to the continued growth and development of Ogun State through quality service delivery and dedication to duty. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee of the Whole House chaired by the Speaker, where lawmakers expressed satisfaction with…

Primaries were not conducted in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun, as these eight states have off-cycle election schedules.

May 21, 2026Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary election.Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, polled an overwhelming 304,055 votes to defeat his co-contender, Abayomi Hunye, who recorded no vote in the exercise conducted across the state.The Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee for Ogun State, Mr. Wale Ohu, officially declared the result at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Thursday following the collation of votes from the 20 local…

The Holy City of Mecca was filled with an atmosphere of faith, hope, and spiritual devotion as YAYI Hajj pilgrims, under the coordination of Al-Hatyq Travel and Tours Limited, organised a special prayer session for Solomon Olamilekan Adeola ahead of tomorrow’s party primaries.The prayer gathering, led by the management of the renowned travel agency under the leadership of Adewale Mutiu Badmus, brought together devoted Muslim pilgrims who offered heartfelt supplications for divine guidance, wisdom, strength, success, and peaceful victory for the distinguished Senator as he continues his political journey towards the Ogun 2027 governorship ambition.The spiritually uplifting session reflected the…

* 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…

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…