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Who owns this structure?
Who owns this property? That's the question on the lips of many residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
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Day Oba Bakre was coronated 9th Agura of Gbagura!
The monarch was in May 2019 presented with official instrument of office by the administration of Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
IYALODE ALABA LAWSON AS A METAPHORICAL "SIKIRINMIDIN" ...A LEAF WITH DISTINCTIVE AURA
'Sikirinmidin' is a special leaf that is reputed for its naturally endowed aura of drawing people closer to it for good and favour.
Poverty, enemy of democracy - Obasanjo
Obasanjo, spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday during a high-level consultation he organised on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
40 YEARS AFTER, HARUNA ISHOLA LIVES ON!
He will forever be remembered among the Yoruba tribe of the Southwest part of Nigeria, that he pioneered the Apala genre in the country.
Ex-Ondo Military Gov, Opaleye Dies of Heart Attack!
Opaleye, a former military governor of Ondo State (Ondo and Ekiti), reportedly died of heart attack in Abeokuta.
Daniel mourns, as Soleye Dies Four Days After 90th Birthday
Former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye, has died at age 90.
Oba Ajibola: First Owu native to become Police Inspector!
His passage was expected after doctors gave up on his undisclosed illness and asked his family members to return him home days after his admission at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta.
Dr. Soleye, My Mentor Is 90!
In my house on 1st January 2023.. You gather with us and spoke about an Accountant who turned to a Lawyer.
Overradioed: A tale of overproliferation of FM stations in Nigeria
The event was indeed colorful as it commanded the presence of General Managers of radio stations, ace broadcasters, reputable journalists, professors and veterans of the craft.
Humanitarian Minister visits flood ravaged communities in Lagos and Ogun
At least her actions since appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pointed to this direction across the country as she visited flood prone areas.
Iyalode Alaba Lawson for burial Dec. 8
The remains of the late Iyalode of Egba and Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson will be committed to the mother earth in Abeokuta, on December 8, 2023.
BELLSTECH holds 15th convocation lecture
They both spoke at the 15th Convocation Lecture of the Bells University of Technology (BELLSTECH) Ota, Ogun state at the weekend, where Prime Minister Gonsalves was the guest lecturer.
NIPR, Primus Magazine honour Oba Ogunleye
For his valuable contributions to the development of Public Relations practice, The Primus PR Magazine and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Ogun State Chapter last Tuesday
A Nation Of Idiots
And that stupid sting had stayed with us ever since. I mean ever since some stupid men imposed some stupid men on all the stupid people of this country in 1979.
Fun, thrills as 24th Odun Omo Olowu climaxed!
The grand finale of the 24th edition of the annual celebration held at the Oba Adisa Odeleye Park, Sokori, Abeokuta, the state capital was a splendour.
Iyalode Lawson: Yoruba, Nigeria has lost true warrior without gun or grenade - Achudume
Leading Pastor at the Victory Life Bible Church, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Lawrence Achudume has lamented the passage of the Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland.
Soun Of Ogbomoso Chieftaincy: How Executive Lawlessness Worked Against Ghandi
To act contrary to the provisions of the constitution will not, if properly brought to the notice of the court, be condoned but such an act will invite the proper sanctions and reliefs.
Iyalode Lawson was a no nonsense, generous person - Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, Chief Mrs Alaba Lawson MFR, as a woman who lived a worthwhile life as well as being a very generous personality.
"God's harmer is about to descend on the wicked"
This is even that he cautioned politicians who are in charge of people's commonwealth to be wary of God's impending judgement and wrath on them.
How I fell in love with Art - GM Ereke Paints
Although, Alasholoye, is General Manager of Ereke Paints, Ojodu-Abiodun, Ogun State, but her gallery of art works including inspiritional words speak volume of her love for creative things.
"I never thought my father would die so soon"
Death is usually an unwelcome visitor which usually knocks at the door of its victim at a time when it was least expected or wanted!
Oba Gbadebo: First university degree holder in Alake history!
He is not only the first university degree holder to occupy the exalted seat of his forebears, but his tenure has witnessed tremendous developments.
Obasanjo: intrigues, innuendoes of vacant Ekerin Egba chieftaincy title
However, Chief Olusegun Okikiola Obasanjo, the current Balogun Owu Kingdom has refused to take his rightful position in the scheme of things in Egba chieftaincy corridor.
Inside Sunboom's Amusement Arena in Abeokuta
A guided and guarded tour of the place gives one the rare opportunity of seeing life, both wild and domestic animals that are often watch on television as they move around in their artificial habitat.
Ogun 2023 and the "O lu'le" syndrome
The occasion was Tinubu's pally, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to seek the support of the state APC delegates for his presidential ambition during the build up to the presidential primary election of the party.
Abeokuta is headquarters of religious tolerance in Nigeria!
One of the biggest mosques in Nigeria, Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, close to our family house in Abeokuta where thousands of worshippers congregate every friday to worship is also standing tall in the rock city.
Alojee: Owu chief who crowned 14th Olowu-Abeokuta
Prominent among them was Alojee, an Owu chieftaincy title which is currently occupied by Chief Babatunde Adio Ojerinde, a septuagenarian.
Ogun @ 47: A state of Nigeria's many firsts
Ogun State is a unique state in Nigeria. Aside being a gateway to other states and countries, it has produced icons and pioneers who were firsts in their various fields of human endeavours in the country.
I was an orphan in secondary school - Ogun commissioner
‘’He was always there to all and sundry, particularly to indigent students in primary and secondary schools, seeking admissions. My father was ready to inconvenient himself to satisfy others.
Ogun Indigenes Set Abuja Agog
"Building a Strong Relationship with Our Cultural Strength, A Pathway to Greatness"
IGP Egbetokun...putting his birth place, Erinja on world map
From the slippery town of Erinja, in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria, comes the 22nd Inspector General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
How I joined Raypower - Somide
Ace broadcaster, radio and television presenter, Ambrose Olutayo Somide, , has retold how he joined the Daar Communication Plc, owner of Raypower FM, Faaji FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT) decades ago.