Author: Olugbenga Fashina

It was a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewed hope as members of the Ogun West Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) gathered on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for a colourful end-of-year celebration and thanksgiving programme to usher in the New Year.The well-attended event, held at the serene Nice I Guest House, Ota,Ogun State, brought together journalists from diverse media platforms—print, broadcast and online within the region. United by a common purpose and professional bond, they converged not just to mark the end of 2025, but to celebrate resilience, survival and shared victories in a challenging year.The atmosphere…

A HISTORIC COALITION HAS SPRUNG UP IN OTA, OGUN STATE, AHEAD OF THE 2027 ELECTION. OTTA, OGUN STATE. The people of Ota-Awori Kingdom are speaking in unprecedented numbers, tone and unity of purpose ahead of 2027. The traditional youth chiefs of Ota Awori land and the youth statutory heads of the Ota community, in a symbolic coalition at least for the first time in history, spoke in one voice in their call and demand for the seat of the Federal House of Representatives to move to the Ota state constituency in 2027. The coalition said the Ota state constituency is…

OTTA, OGUN STATE. The people of Ota-Awori Kingdom are speaking in unprecedented numbers, tone and unity of purpose ahead of 2027. The traditional youth chiefs of Ota Awori land and the youth statutory heads of the Ota community, in a symbolic coalition at least for the first time in history, spoke in one voice in their call and demand for the seat of the Federal House of Representatives to move to the Ota state constituency in 2027. The coalition said the Ota state constituency is not in shortage of a credible candidate for the position, and they unanimously showed the…

The Ota–Awori Youth Movement, a coalition of traditional and non-traditional youth groups, has demanded an immediate return to equity and fairness in the political representation of the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, insisting that the House of Representatives seat must rotate to the Ota axis in 2027. The group raised the demand at a press conference held at the Ancient Ota Community Town Hall, Ijamido, citing years of exclusion and imbalance that have left Ota politically marginalised despite its demographic and electoral dominance.Describing Ado-Odo/Ota as one of Ogun State’s most strategic constituencies—defined by its industrial strength, cosmopolitan population, and rich Awori heritage—the…

The Ota–Awori Youth Movement, a coalition of traditional and non-traditional youth groups, has demanded an immediate return to equity and fairness in the political representation of the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, insisting that the House of Representatives seat must rotate to the Ota axis in 2027. The group raised the demand at a press conference held at the Ancient Ota Community Town Hall, Ijamido, citing years of exclusion and imbalance that have left Ota politically marginalised despite its demographic and electoral dominance.Describing Ado-Odo/Ota as one of Ogun State’s most strategic constituencies—defined by its industrial strength, cosmopolitan population, and rich Awori heritage—the…

Abuja, FCT | Saturday, January 3, 2026 — The House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Nigerians for public record, verification, and reference. Speaker Abbas, in concert with the Senate President, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, directed the immediate release of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the Acts, including the endorsement and assent pages signed by the President, following public concerns…

The Ogun State Government has enhanced traffic management and enforcement across the state with the deployment of modern operational equipment to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE).On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Olusegun Olaotan, officially presented dashboard cameras and breathalyzers to TRACE on behalf of the Road Safety Advisory Council. The initiative is aimed at boosting traffic law enforcement, improving evidence collection, and strengthening the prosecution of road traffic cases statewide.According to the Ministry, the dashboard cameras are designed to provide real-time audio and visual recordings from both the…

Lagos, 2 January 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic landscape over the past year, provide an outlook for 2026, and…

The December 2025 Umrah pilgrimage organized by AL-HATYQ Travels and Tours has been recorded as a smooth and spiritually fulfilling exercise, reflecting careful planning, strong leadership, and reliance on Almighty Allah.The pilgrimage is being conducted under the leadership of Alhaji Dr. Mutiu Adewale Badmus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AL-HATYQ Travels and Tours, whose commitment to integrity, professionalism, and religious responsibility has continued to earn the agency public trust. Observers note that his leadership approach emphasizes that Umrah is both a physical journey and a profound spiritual experience.Reports from the Holy Land confirm that all pilgrims arrived safely in…

The Umrah pilgrimage of December 2025, organized by AL-HATYQ Travels and Tours, stands as a remarkable testimony to faith, careful planning, and total reliance on Almighty Allah. This sacred journey, guided by sincerity and devotion, continues to unfold in the Holy Land under exemplary leadership and divine protection.This successful pilgrimage is being carried out under the visionary guidance of Alhaji Dr. Mutiu Adewale Badmus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AL-HATYQ Travels and Tours, whose passion for service, integrity, and spiritual responsibility has continued to distinguish the agency. His leadership reflects a deep understanding that Umrah is not just a…