Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, was deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite having a valid visa. Saudi authorities denied him entry into Medina upon arrival. Gumi attributed the deportation to his views on world politics, which apparently made the Saudi authorities uncomfortable with his presence during the…
The Obafemi Owode Local Government in Ogun State is set to commission several completed projects on Monday, June 30, 2025. The event, scheduled to take place at various locations within the Local Government Area, is expected to be attended by State Delegates, Party Leaders, Royal Fathers, and other Stakeholders. Projects to be Commissioned – Motorized…
As I write this piece, my eyes stare at the gory news of deaths and destruction caused by airstrikes, missiles and drone strikes on innocent people in Iranian, Israeli, Russian and Ukrainian cities. What have we done wrong? Where are international organisations and laws and when will these end? These are questions probably on the…
The Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, has taken swift action to address the recent land grabbing crisis in Eredo Community. The crisis, which led to scuffles and threatened to cause mayhem in the Area, prompted Ogunsola to set up a Committee of enquiry to investigate the root cause…
The Ghana Drunkards Association has given the Government a three-week ultimatum to reduce alcohol prices, warning of a massive Nationwide protest involving 16.65 million members if their demands aren’t met. The Association cites the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, which has strengthened against major International Currencies, as justification for immediate price reductions. Key Demands:…
The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Adebayo Adefesobi Oluomo, has extended warm congratulations to the Secretary of the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Joseph Talabi, on his Birthday. In a statement, Comrade Oluomo praised Mr. Talabi’s dedication and expertise, describing him as an invaluable asset to the State. He…
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State to prioritize a trip to Benue State, where he aims to address the ongoing violence and killings that have claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu’s visit…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to prosecute anyone who attacks Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), declaring that the Government will no longer tolerate assaults on its law enforcement personnel. Speaking through his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, during a conference held to mark LASTMA’s 25th Anniversary in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said…
Developments of our Area is a collective responsibility as the Local Government can not do it alone , this was contained in the opening remarks of Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government during the commissioning of a befitting Renovated Moloko Asipa Health Center, Construction of New Public Toilets and Police…
In a bid to address the rising concerns over food insecurity in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is set to hold a series of solemn prayer sessions. According to an Internal Memo, the Ministry aims to seek divine guidance and protection as it works towards achieving National Food Security. The memo,…
