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Awujale joins ancestors, hours after Buhari's death
The late Awujale, who ascended the throne in 1960, was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential and longest-serving traditional rulers.
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How Oba Adetona became Awujale of Ijebuland
The autobiography of Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagha II, is an interesting book and a must read.

2025 UTME: Ogun Student Emerges Fourth Highest-Scoring Candidate
He scored 372 out of 400 along side two others.

Olubadan: Ladoja's date with destiny!
While the Obaship system and ascension to the coveted throne of Olubadan is unique and predictable, getting to the top of the ladder means a gift of long life ...

Abiodun presents staff of office to Oba Adediran as new Towulade of Akinale
While eferencing the Ogun State Anti-Land Grabbing Law, Abiodun warned against illegal land dealings

A conqueror has gone home!
Ibadan has lost a giant, but heaven has gained a conqueror. Our Kabiyesi, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige-Olakulehin I, has completed his race and fulfilled his destiny.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Isola Illuminate Abiodun's 65th Birthday with Words of Wisdom
Traditional rulers also echoed the chorus of commendation.

Sobayo hits diamond, retires from OGIRS!
The large turn out of IRS officials, both junior and senior speaks volumes about existing love among members of staff of the service and the characters of Sobayo.

Nothing Wrong If An Actor Wants Sex From An Actress for Movie Roles So Far He Doesn't Force Her - Yoruba Actor Dele Odule
Odule emphasized that it only becomes a legal or moral issue when force is applied, noting that coercion or exploitation is punishable under the law.

Ibadan traffic shooting: A father's recklessness and policeman's lethal excess
Meanwhile, the policeman must be prosecuted for murder or at least manslaughter. A gun is not a toy; it is a last-resort weapon, not a tool for traffic enforcement.

JAMB: Oloyede deserves commendation not condemnation - Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN
Ali described him as an embodiment of integrity and accountability in public service, despite the recent controversy surrounding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Ogun and economic values of National Sports Festival
The much-anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival is now at our doorsteps and excitement is reaching crescendo

This trial of brother Oloyede
This is not doubting deliberate sabotage as may have happened in the case of JAMB

Tribute to teacher as Asiwaju Kemta-Egba
Gbedu is not just any drum—it is the drum against which all others are measured, the drum by which drums themselves are defined

BABA NEWS @ 72!
Shout out to Mr. Tokunbo Oloruntola affectionately called "Baba News" for his abiding love for news gathering, reporting and dissemination.

AYINLA OMOWURA; CELEBRATION, RISING FAME OF LATE APALA MAESTRO
Thirty-eight years after, Ayinla Omowura, (a.k.a. Alhaji Costly and Egunmagaji ) lives on

UTME 2025: 1.5 million candidates scored less than 200
The breakdown shows a full picture of the performances by the candidates in the examination conducted all over the country.

Adebanjo buried amidst glowing tributes!
Adebanjo, the lawyer-turned politician died at the age of 96 on February 14, 2025

Ayo Adebanjo: A life of uncompromising principles
As Nigeria prepares to lay to rest one of its most illustrious sons, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on May 3, 2025, the nation mourns not just a man but an institution

JAMB Controversy: Reflection on Nigeria’s Culture of Misinformation, Selective Outrage
A recent viral video sparked outrage across Nigeria, with a woman accusing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of scheduling an examination for 6:30am

Seye Kehinde @ 60
His birthday was yesterday, but today he steps into a new chapter — a fresh year filled with grace and purpose.

What you may not know about "Aderupoko"
Aderupoko is a household name in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital

WHEN THE PEN STOPS MOVING!
He didn’t just issue statements. He carved opinions. He defined responses. He stood where many would have swayed.

Passage of 'Tunde Oladunjoye
Announcement of the Passing of Alhaji Abdulraheem Olatunde Ayinde Oladunjoye It is with deep sorrow and total submission to the divine will of Almighty Allah ...

CATO: HOW NOT TO SAY GOODBYE
On the 24th of February, 2025, you informed me that you had been on admission for five days at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Illishan, Ogun State

CATO, Good Night!
The following day, rumour filtered in that you have passed away. A senior colleague ringed me on phone, trying to confirm the authenticity of the spreading story

TASUED Takeover: A Rescue or a Missed Opportunity for Ogun State?
The recent takeover of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) by the Federal Government has sparked mixed reactions

Mr. & Mrs. Akin Alade, happy wedding anniversary!
Mr. & Mrs. Akin Alade, happy wedding anniversary!

"Gateway Games" begin May 16, '25
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abioldun and the All Progressives Congress leader, Aremo Olusegun Osoba led National Assembly members among others from the state to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Who suceeds Alaba Lawson as 5th Iyalode Egba?
This is a big question begging for an answer since the remains of the late Egba amazon, Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief Alaba Lawson were committed to mother earth on Friday, December 8, 2023

Segun Adeleye: A friend gone without a hint!
The death, on Wednesday 12th, March 2025, at 58, of Segun Alani Adeleye, has robbed members of my generation of a professional, fine journalist, a prolific writer and a kindhearted fellow

Goodnight Segun Adeleye!
Your death has 'Reset My Brain' For Good

Sefiu Alao Adekunle's daughter, who ls a PhD holder
...Has three Master's Degrees