By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote: “I want to use this opportunity to thank God, my worthy parents, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who acted as a father-figure, as well as former governors of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN; Akinwunmi Ambode and current Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state – all who I have worked with, for shaping my views on pro-people governance” Idowu Ajanaku, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ondo state “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction,” is a famous proverb by the journalist, author, and television personality Germany Kent. It indeed,…
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The Ogun State Government has attributed the recent wash-off of a section of the Car Wash–Moore Junction Road in Abeokuta to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage channels by residents, warning that such practices pose serious threats to public infrastructure and community safety. The government said preliminary findings revealed that waste materials dumped into drains obstructed the free flow of stormwater during a recent heavy rainfall, leading to a buildup of water pressure that eventually undermined the affected section of the road. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode…
The Ondo State Government has called on residents to desist from spreading unverified information capable of creating fear, panic, and undermining the peaceful atmosphere currently prevailing across the state, reports thegazellenews.comThe appeal follows the recent circulation of false reports on social media and other messaging platforms alleging incidents of kidnapping in schools and the presence of bandits within Akure metropolis. “The Government wishes to reiterate that such reports are entirely false and have been categorically debunked by both the Ondo State Government and the Ondo State Police Command following comprehensive security assessments and intelligence gathering,” a statement by the state…
By Steve Omolale American author of many Christian fiction novels and serial award winner Lynn Austin once said, “Bitterness is like a weed. Remember how hard it always was to pull out thistles once they rooted? Remember how deep those roots grow, and how if you just snapped off the end of it, the plant would grow right back? You have to dig down deep inside. Let God search your heart. Let Him show you what’s there and help you root out all that bitterness. Then you can pray for forgiveness.” Bitterness is a very dangerous disease. If not quickly…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commended parents and caregivers across Nigeria and the world for their sacrifices, dedication and commitment to raising future generations. Tinubu made the commendation on Monday, 1 June, 2026 in a message marking the 2026 Global Day of Parents, where she highlighted the critical role of parents in shaping society and called for stronger support systems for families. She noted that this year’s theme, “Together for Parents,” underscores the need for collective action in supporting parents as they nurture and guide children. “On this Global Day of Parents 2026, I celebrate…
Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, HON KAYODE AKINMADE writes on how strategic investments, fiscal reforms, industrial expansion and bold infrastructure projects propelled Ogun State to become Nigeria’s second best-performing state and one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies By Kayode Akinmade When the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), released by Phillips Consulting, ranked Ogun State second only to Lagos among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, it validated what years of strategic investments in infrastructure, industrialisation, logistics, and fiscal reforms had already signposted. Since assuming office on May 29, 2019, Governor Dapo Abiodun has…
By Ademola Oshodi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have had to make harder choices around food, transport, rent, school fees and energy costs, while traders and small businesses have had to rework their margins under the combined pressure of exchange-rate changes, credit costs and rising inputs. Any account of the administration’s early returns must begin with that reality, because reform loses public trust when government speaks above the experience of the people it serves. The fair question is whether…
A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, May 31, 2026, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The delegation conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s deep concern over the incident and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims. As part of immediate measures to strengthen security in the area, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State in collaboration with the state government.…
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Umbrage, diatribes and polemics. The season is here again – the season of character assassination for political purposes. There seems to be no other reason for the opinion article written by Mobolaji Sanusi, the one who was fired at The Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) for alleged incompetence. He seems to have rediscovered his old vocation of stringing together words without respecting rules of semantics and grammar. He has attempted to project speculative political alignments, reframe historical governance narratives, and introduce unfounded insinuations regarding the working relationship within the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu administration in Lagos…
By Mohammed Idris Today marks the third anniversary of the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and an opportunity to reflect on the very concrete achievements of the Renewed Hope agenda – a comprehensive eight-point vision designed to touch the lives of every Nigerian and reposition our country. The agenda – spanning energy and natural resources, agriculture, national security, macroeconomic reform, infrastructure, human capital, economic diversification, and improved governance and public service delivery – is both strategic and comprehensive, ensuring that no one is left out. On this third anniversary we are very proud to affirm that President Tinubu has…