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The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola has empowered over three thousand farmers across the twenty local government areas of the state as part of efforts to reduce poverty and tackle hunger in the country.Senator Adeola stated this during the farmers’ empowerment and donation of farm equipment and inputs to over three thousand farmers drawn from the 20 local government areas of the State.The senator representing Ogun West senatorial district noted that the empowerment programme was targeted at the addressing some of the challenges affecting farmers in line with the renewed hope agenda on food security of President…

The Dada Osisi family of Ikangba has firmly asserted their rightful ownership of the Ikangba land in Odogbolu Local Government Area, debunking claims made by the Fibiwoga family and Obatop Properties.” Adekunle Adefowokan, a representative of the Dada Osisi family, has called out the Fibiwoga family for fraudulent actions involving a fake survey plan, which was used in an attempt to lay claim to the land “.In a statement issued to the press, Adefowokan explained that ” the Fibiwoga family came forward with a court verdict on May 10, 2022, falsely claiming ownership of the land. They caused significant damage…

Verve, Africa’s largest domestic payment card and token brand, has continued to strengthen its position as a leader in digital payments through a series of strategic partnerships and technological advancements. The brand remains committed to providing seamless and secure transactions across a growing network of acceptance points. As part of its global expansion, Verve has recently partnered with leading international and regional payment platforms, including Temu, AliExpress, PalmPay, and FortisPay. These integrations enhance Verve cardholders’ access to global e-commerce marketplaces and digital payment solutions, reinforcing the brand’s mission to facilitating easy transactions across borders. Building on this momentum, Verve has…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has shown beyond a reasonable doubt that his prophecies are not speculations or results of already established situations but purely divine revelations not to glorify himself but to provide directions to those involved, serving as a lamp in darkness.Many times, Prophets who speak about politics get active when it’s time for big elections like presidential and gubernatorial elections, but Primate Ayodele starts prophesying about issues right from the very foundation. In the case of elections, this unique prophet doesn’t wait till candidates have been selected or when it’s close to…

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world.Abiodun, who expressed the Southern Governors Forum’s condolences with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and the government and people of Oyo State in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, described Olunloyo as a titan who left legacies that every Nigerian should be proud of.Abiodun, who described the…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo as the dropping of one the finest stars from Nigeria’s sky. Olunloyo’s death was announced by the family early Sunday morning.Adedeji, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Dare Adekanmbi, said that the deceased was a genius of a rare breed, adding that he marvelled at Olunloyo’s intellectual depth and native intelligence. “Papa Olunloyo could rightly be described as Nigeria’s Albert Einstein. He graduated with First Class Honours and proceeded to bag…

Former staff of Wema Bank Plc are organizing their second reunion to celebrate 80th anniversary of the financial institution.The former employees under the aegis of Wema Ex-Colleagues Group have lined up a series of activities to commemorate the milestone achievement of the Bank.The reunion tagged “Oluyole 2025” with the theme: “Wema @80: Navigating the intersection of past, present and future- A stakeholder centric approach to sustainability and growth” will hold on Saturday, 26th April, 2025 at Jogor Event Centre, Ibadan.Mr. Demola Adebise, former Group Managing Director of Wema Bank, will speak on the theme as the guest speaker, and will…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the Ogun All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, as a terrible loss.Abiodun, who said he received news of the demise of the erudite spokesman and chief consultant to the Ogun State Government with disbelief and shock, expressed deep sorrow that the dynamic, loyal and committed politician died in the prime of youth.He described the deceased as a forthright, down to earth, consummate politician who always stood gallantly and unwaveringly by any cause believe in, adding that he was a stabilizing factor both in Ogun APC and in government…

The Ondo State Police Command has appointed Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). He has officially resumed duty and will serve as the Command’s spokesperson, managing public communications and enhancing the force’s image.This was made known in a statement signed by CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, the outgoing PPRO, on behalf of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police.Ayanlade holds a degree in Sociology from the Nigeria Police Academy (Regular Course 2) and a Master’s in Criminology and Security Studies. Over the years, he has served in various roles, including as a Divisional Traffic Officer and Divisional Crime…

Dassault Aviation, a prominent name in aerospace innovation, has expressed its intention to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport located in Ilishan Remo, Ogun State. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing aviation services and infrastructure in Nigeria.The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by two senior executives from Dassault Aviation, Florent Venturini, the Sales Director, and Isabelle Villet, the Sales Manager with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun.The meeting focused on the strategic plans for the MRO facility, which aims to bolster the airport’s operational capabilities and…