Joy and celebration filled the air on Monday as Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo recorded its first-ever commercial flight, signaling a major milestone in the State’s quest to become an aviation and economic hub in the South-West. The historic flight, operated by ValueJet, took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and…
The scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has worsened across Lagos and Ogun states, pushing retail prices to between ₦1,800 and ₦3,500 per kilogramme, despite recent Government data suggesting a price drop. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder fell from…
Tragedy struck on Sunday afternoon at the Soka Area of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway when a 40-foot container-laden truck overturned and crushed a commercial Nissan Micra taxi, killing its driver instantly. The fatal crash, which occurred around 2 p.m., involved a trailer loaded with bales of imported clothing reportedly heading towards Ibadan, and a Micra taxi…
Zamfara State is battling one of its worst public health emergencies in recent years, as a deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 179 lives and left 12,052 people infected, according to figures released by the State’s Ministry of Health. The outbreak, which has spread across several Local Government Areas, has been linked to poor sanitation, contaminated…
It was a night of cheers and emotions as Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, emerged winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, themed “10/10.” The grand finale, held on Sunday night and hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, ended weeks of drama, strategy, and suspense as Imisi beat five other finalists to claim the top spot….
The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Columbus Cathedral, Columbus, Ohio, USA, is set to host a Grand Celebration as it marks its 10th Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at its Cathedral located at 2481 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Established as the first CCC Parrish in the State of Ohio, the…
A leading Chinese power company, CCETC, has announced plans to establish a power generation plant and an industrial park in Ogun State, in what is expected to be a major boost to the State’s industrial and economic landscape. The company’s Chairman, Mr. Guo Xianda, made the disclosure during a meeting with Governor, His Excellency, Prince…
By Adenike Olowe The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned the spotlight on Excellence, Culture, and Community Service at its grand event tagged “Asale Asa — Journaliganza Nite.” The colourful ceremony, which marked the Grand Finale of the 2025 NUJ Press Week, brought together Journalists, Government Officials, Media Executives, and…
The family of Deaconess Susana Akpan-Udok Fayomi, fondly called Iya Olopa, has paid glowing tribute to her memory, five years after she peacefully departed this world. Deaconess Fayomi, who slept in the Lord on October 3, 2020, and was laid to rest on October 4, 2020, is remembered by her children, grandchildren, and loved ones…
A major fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of Friday, 3rd October, 2025, following the crash of a 30,000-litre fuel-laden tanker on the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange stretch of the PMB Expressway. The incident, which happened around 1:00 a.m., was attributed to excessive speed and loss of control by the tanker driver. The fallen vehicle spilled…
