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Why Am Vying For Awujale Stool: Chartered Arbitrator

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Why Am Vying For Awujale Stool: Chartered Arbitrator A Chartered Arbitrator and Legal Practitioner Prince Adebowale Olufeko reiterates his readiness for the Awujale Stool when he submitted his form to vie for the stool to the Olori Ebi.The Mediator,promising a unity, growth and cultural renewal. Owolabi made this known in a letter written to the FASENGBUWA RULING HOUSE of Ijebu-Ode, and made available to newsmen, describing himself as bonafide candidate of the Ruling House. Olufeko, a descendant of Bubiade Family of Fusengbuwa House, said he is vying for the throne based on duty, antecedent, loyalty, experience and commitment to Ijebuland. He said that as an attorney, mediation of advocate, and Chartered Fellow Arbitrator, he is ready to strengthen the socio-economic development and fabric of Ijebuland as well as elevate the Ojude Oba Festival into a greater cultural and economic global carnival. He said his ambition could be tracked or traced to the service to humanity. ...

No Election In Ogun State

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No Election In Ogun State  There was a mild drama at Iwe-Irohin, the Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council when members of the Union registered their grievances and displeasure over the non-compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and Electoral Guidelines. The Election, which was scheduled by the Abiodun Taiwo-led Credentials Committee to hold between the hours of 7am and 10am on Thursday, 11th December, 2025, was not held within the scheduled time. Meanwhile, the List of Voters posted revealed gross irregularities as members were deliberately omitted and many of those listed as either Associate Members or people who are not known to the NUJ Constitution. It will recalled that the outgoing Chairman who is reconnecting ought to have been disqualified, having failed to fulfil Article 6, Section 7f, While nominators were Associate members and non-qualified member of NUJ.  This also affects other members of outgoing Execut...

Ogun NUJ election: Cultists, thugs invade iwe iroyin

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Ogun NUJ election: Cultists, thugs invade iwe iroyin As the election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun state council to elect the new officers that will pilot the affairs of the union in the state holds today, their is an alleged invasion of the union secretariat by thugs and cultists to cause chaos.  According to investigation, the thugs and the cultists have been laying siege around iwe iroyin house to prevent some targeted members from coming inside to exercise their electoral franchise.  Just yesterday night, the electoral committee headed by non member of the union, Abiodun Taiwo released the names of "eligible" voters where majority members in that list contain non members of the union and also fixed the election period from 7am to 10am this morning.  Another twist in the electoral time table of the election is the usual manifesto nite among the candidates, which normally holds a day before the election and the business session on  the elect...

Epe Modern Market, Council Boss Hails Lawmaker

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Epe Modern Market, Council Boss Hails Lawmaker The Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has joined eminent personalities to commend the House Of Representatives, representing Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Wale Raji for the commissioning of Ayetoro Modern Market. The project, according to the Chairperson, was facilitated by the lawmaker, describing the project as a symbol of unity, visionary leadership, and collective commitment to progress of the Epe division. "In fact, this another milestone for the entire Epe division, as well as fast-growing development trajectory for the council and its environs, so, it is my pleasure to join eminent personalities for the grand commissioning of this modern market facilitated by our amiable lawmaker, Hon. Wale Raji," Princess Animashaun said. In her remarks, Princess Animashaun described the occasion as “a triumph for grassroots development,” noting that the modern ma...

Ogun PHC Board Commends HPV Champions for Boosting Vaccine Uptake

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Ogun PHC Board Commends HPV Champions for Boosting Vaccine Uptake The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OGPHCDEB), Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, has lauded the efforts of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Champions for their remarkable contributions to improving HPV vaccine uptake across the state. The HPV Champions comprised of notable traditional rulers, religious leaders, community influencers and healthcare professionals engaged in sensitisation drive for HPV vaccination. Dr. Ogunsola gave the commendation in Abeokuta at a review meeting sponsored by Pathfinder International in collaboration with the Family Health Initiative Ogun (FAHIO).  He appreciated the commitment of the champions in creating awareness, ensuring effective mobilization and demand creation toward increasing HPV coverage in the State.  “Involvement of the champions on sensitisation using their influence within communities have significantly boosted our achieveme...

2026 Budget: Epe LG Council Holds Stakeholders' Meeting

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2026 Budget: Epe LG Council Holds Stakeholders' Meeting The Epe Local Government has held its 2026 Budget Stakeholders’ Meeting, with the Executive Chairman, Princess Surah Animashaun, presented an inspiring account of her stewardship while engaging residents in an iinclusive budget aimed at shaping the year’s fiscal direction. The well-attended meeting, held at the council Secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, drew traditional rulers, community leaders, market executives, youth representatives, women leaders, religious bodies, artisans, civil society groups and residents from various communities in Epe. In her address, Princess Animashaun reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to a government built on collaboration, transparency, and accountability, emphasised that community participation remains central to the planning and execution of sustainable development initiatives. She highlighted key achievements recorded under her leadership, including infrastructural development,...

OGUN TARGETS HIV-FREE STATE BY 2030, DEVELOPS 5 KEY PILLARS

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OGUN TARGETS HIV-FREE STATE BY 2030, DEVELOPS 5 KEY PILLARS            The Ogun State Commissioner for Health Dr. Tomi Coker has said that the State Government is pulling all medical and clinical strings to ensure HIV/AIDS is vigorously controlled, targeting a free HIV/AIDS status for the State in 2030.         Coker, who spoke at a Press Briefing organised by the Ogun State Agency for the Control of Aids (OGSACA) in commemoration of the year 2025 World AIDS Day, with the theme," Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” in Abeokuta, emphasised the need to focus on preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and ensuring that children living with HIV have access to care and treatments.            The Commissioner assured of a plan to intensify efforts at eradicating the spread of HIV/AIDS, particularly among the vulnerables through adequate public awareness, as well as cooperati...