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Walking the Bible: Ogun’s Transformative Journey  Across Jordan and Israel                   By Damola Falaju By its very nature, pilgrimage is more than travel. It is a journey of the soul mapped onto geography; a physical movement toward places where heaven once seemed to touch the earth. For millions of Jews and Christians around the world, they are sacred landscapes where Scripture unfolded, prophets walked, and faith took tangible form. To go on pilgrimage to these lands is to step into a living story that has shaped civilizations and continues to transform lives. The Holy Land of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan occupy a unique place in the spiritual imagination of the world. In Israel, pilgrims encounter the City of David, the site of Solomon’s Temple and, for Christians, the place of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. The Sea of Galilee, where Jesus taught and performed miracles, and His birthplace, draw v...

We'll Continue To Strengthen Epe Security, LG Boss The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has reiterated that her administration will continue to strengthen the security architecture of the council to secure the lives and properties of residents. Princess Animashaun stated this at a courtesy visit by the Lagos state Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service at her office, Ita-Marun, Epe, Lagos state. She said that it was imperative for a responsive leadership and government to make security of lives and property of its people a priority, noting that she would leaves no stones unturned until security of Epe residents is guaranteed. Princess Animashaun reaffirmed her administration’s readiness to support the service of NIS through the provision logistical assistance, office space, and community-based sensitisation programme aimed at promoting peace and public safety. "Indeed, no organisms can survive w...

OGUN TARGETS POST-HARVEST LOSSES WITH STRATEGIC USE OF AGRO INFRASTRUCTURE    The Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture has intensified its drive to drastically reduce post-harvest losses by calling on farmers and stakeholders to fully utilise the agricultural infrastructure established by the present administration.    Speaking at the “Ogun Agricultural Infrastructure Sustainability” forum in Ibara, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, described the engagement as a decisive step toward maximising government investments and strengthening the state’s agricultural value chain.    He noted that Ogun’s agricultural transformation journey gained momentum under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP),which has successfully registered over 160,000 farmers through the State Farmers Information Management System (OGFIMS),a pioneering initiative providing structured financial access, improved farm m...

TESCOM TO HOLD A 2-DAY WORKSHOP FOR PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS          The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has scheduled a 2-day workshop for selected Principals, Vice Principals and teachers in Public Secondary Schools across the State. A release signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Commission, Mr. Akintomiwa Osibodu stated that the workshop comes up on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February, 2026  The release indicated that the event would hold at June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, with the theme, ‘One Vision, One Team: Driving Excellence Through Unified Leadership and Management. The release enjoined participants to be seated by 8:00am.

I HAVE NEVER INFLUENCED GOV. ABIODUN'S APPOINTMENT... CHIEF OSOBA  The former governor of Ogun state, Chief Olusegun Osoba has described his relationship with Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state as very cordial and mutual, saying that he has never influenced any appointments since his inception  Osoba who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with journalists in Abeokuta, the State capital said the reason the issue of God- fatherism has not been an issue in the State was because of mutual harmony that exists between both of them.  He stressed that since the inception of the present administration in the State, under Prince Dapo Abiodun, he has refused to interfere with his government in any way, adding that he has never suggested anybody to him to be placed in any particular office.  Akinrogun of Egbaland further stressed that he has never put pressure on him to nominate anybody for any office in the State since Gov. Dapo Abiodun assumed office in 2019....

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Epe Council Chair Member Of Renewed Hope Ambassadors The Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Council Area Of Lagos state, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun has been officially appointed as Epe Local Government Coordinator for Renewed Hope Ambassadors. Her appointment was announced at the inauguration of Renewed Hope Ambassadors ceremony held in Ikeja, Lagos, organised by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, where twenty (20) coordinators were formally unveiled across the state. Gov. Sanwo-Olu underscores the state government’s strategic focus on strengthening grassroots structures, improving policy coordination, and ensuring that federal and state initiatives translate into measurable community impact. "Indeed, the initiative is designed to deepen citizen engagement, strengthen accountability frameworks, and accelerate progress in key focus areas including poverty reduction, inclusive governance, and sustainable developme...