Author: Fashina Olugbenga
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…
As Ogun State celebrates its 50th anniversary, the ancient town of Ota played host to a thought-provoking Ogun @50 Interactive Dialogue, organised by the Larrybash Movement under the leadership of High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun. Held on Monday, February 2, the event—aptly themed “Ogun at 50: Setting a New Agenda for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency”—attracted political leaders, academics, professionals, youth groups, and community stakeholders determined to use the Golden Jubilee as a moment of reflection, redirection, and renewal. In his welcome address, High Chief Bashorun charged participants to look beyond festivities and interrogate the deeper questions of governance and inclusion. He stressed…
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The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state in commemoration of its 50th anniversary of creation.The declaration was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, who explained that the holiday is intended to allow residents to fully participate in activities lined up for the Golden Jubilee celebration.According to the statement, the anniversary marks five decades of Ogun State’s political existence, steady growth, and remarkable contributions to national development.The government urged citizens to celebrate the historic milestone in an atmosphere…
First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and margins of 17.11% and 11.0%, respectively. Similarly, net fees and…
History was deliberately made as Ogun West’s finest minds gathered under the banner Ogun West Professionals for YAYI to send a clear, confident, and thunderous message across Ogun State: the time for Ogun West is now. At the colourful and well-attended YAYI Media Chat 2026, professionals drawn from governance, academia, medicine, law, media, and the private sector unanimously adopted Olamilekan Adeola Solomon (YAYI) as their preferred and consensus candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The event was not just another political gathering; it was a declaration of readiness, unity, and purpose by a zone long known for its…
As Ogun State marks its golden jubilee, the celebration transcends ceremonies to become a moment of reflection, stock-taking, and forward thinking. Fifty years on, Ogun State stands proudly as Nigeria’s Gateway State—distinguished by industry, education, commerce, and cultural strength. Yet, this milestone also presents an opportunity to confront long-standing imbalances and to chart a more inclusive path of development across all constituencies. It is within this historic context that the Larrybash Movement is set to host a Special Golden Jubilee Symposium tomorrow, Monday, 2nd February, focused on the future of the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency. The symposium, themed “Setting a New…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged officers and men of the Commission to consistently uphold integrity as the foundation for credibility, relevance, and effectiveness in the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede gave the charge on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during the Commission’s 2025 Recognition and Reward Ceremony, an event held to honour officers who demonstrated exemplary performance in the discharge of their duties. Reaffirming his long-standing position on integrity as the bedrock of institutional trust, the EFCC Chairman stressed that the Commission’s standing as a leading anti-corruption agency…
At the dawn of a new year, amid songs of praise, heartfelt prayers, and an outpouring of love, High Chief Taofeek Abayomi Olanrewaju Bashorun—the inimitable LARRYBASH—celebrated another milestone in a life devoted to service, integrity, and the advancement of humanity, tradition, and his cherished Ado-Odo/Ota community. This was more than a birthday; it was a celebration of a life that inspires, uplifts, and transforms. From the earliest hours, the people of Ado-Odo/Ota rose in unison to honor their leader. Voices joined in gratitude, celebrating his generosity, humility, and unwavering commitment to the growth and prosperity of the land. To them,…
It was a day of joy, gratitude, and renewed hope on Saturday January 24, 2026, as the ancient and peace-loving community of Odan Otun Itele gathered in large numbers to celebrate a historic milestone—the 100 days in office of the Baale of Odan Otun Itele, High Chief Babajide Abiola Durojaye—marked by the unveiling and commissioning of people-oriented developmental projects.The colourful ceremony, held at the Palace of the Baale of Odan Otun Itele, drew royal fathers, traditional chiefs, community leaders, youth and women groups, traders, and invited guests from far and near, all united in celebration of a reign already defined…