Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Odunbaku Bacculala In the unfolding story of Nigeria’s infrastructural rebirth, certain names are destined to be written in steel, not ink. One of such names is Hon. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the dynamic Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), whose leadership is redefining what public service means in a time of great national need. The Nigerian railway system, once dismissed as a relic of colonial history, is today undergoing a remarkable transformation. At the center of this quiet revolution stands Kayode Opeifa, a man whose life work reflects consistency, courage, and commitment to national progress. From his pioneering reforms in…

Comptroller Hassan Succeeds ACG Abe at Kaduna Command, Vows to Sustain Revenue Growth Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan has assumed leadership of the Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, following the handover by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Ahmed Tijjani Abe, on Friday, 12 September 2025. This was announced in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf. According to the statement, ACG Abe retired after a successful tenure characterised by strong revenue growth. Between January and August 2025, the Command collected ₦30,090,207,200.36 a 61.89% increase compared with the ₦18,586,458,498.36 realised during the same…

We are pleased to announce that the Federal Government has formally approved the establishment of the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, a milestone that we proudly championed to bring justice closer to our people. This development will ensure quicker dispensation of justice, ease the heavy caseload on the Ibadan Division, and further strengthen the foundation of fairness in our dear state. As a government, we recognize that justice is the bedrock of every prosperous society. We will continue to support our judiciary with the necessary resources, prioritize the welfare of judicial officers, and make adequate provisions to enhance their efficiency.…

15th September, 2025 The Ogun State Judiciary today commenced the 2025/2026 Legal Year with a special thanksgiving service held at Kobiti Mosque, Abeokuta, the State Capital. His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode), Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Otta, Aworiland, congratulates the Ogun State Judiciary under the leadership of the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice M.A. Dipeolu, FICMC, FHNR, on the successful thanksgiving service marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year. This ceremony provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacred responsibility of the judiciary in preserving justice, promoting peace, and safeguarding the…

The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), to serve as its College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital. Briefing journalists after the Council meeting, presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, explained that the move follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for FUTA to establish a College of Medicine and a Teaching Hospital. He said the Akure hospital complex will now be ceded to the Federal Government…

“ Tosin Ojo, the wife of Super Eagles goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, has alleged that her husband and his mistress threatened her life and that of her children. Olorunleke, who plays for Al-Merrikh Sporting Club, a Sudanese professional team based in Omdurman, married Tosin on 11 November 2016 in Lokoja, Kogi State. The couple who met on Facebook have two sons. In a Facebook post on Monday, Tosin, a former Team Manager cum Secretary and Media Officer of Kogi Confluence Queens football club, claimed she had endured a great deal in her marriage to the 30-year-old goalkeeper. She further alleged that…

Otun-Ekiti, Nigeria, Long before the intrusion of colonial borders, two of Africa’s greatest civilizations, the Oyo Empire of the Yoruba and the Benin Empire of the Edo stood side by side as protectors of Southern Nigeria. Their frontier met at Otun-Ekiti, a historic town that became a melting pot of trade, culture, and diplomacy. Far from being rivals locked in endless conflict, the Oyo and Benin Empires demonstrated a remarkable balance of power and mutual respect. The Ogun and Osse Rivers served as vital arteries for commerce, while Otun-Ekiti thrived as a frontier town where people lived in peace, prosperity,…

I Famous Yoruba musician Musiliu Babatunde Haruna Ishola, spoken up about a traumatic event that changed his life and his profession. During an interview, the Apala artist recounted the story of how a private event invitation turned into a humiliating incident when he was publicly smacked by the host’s wife. An invitation to a performance from one of our dads was one of the most heartbreaking things that happened to me. I would rather not bring up his name. He was married twice when he contacted us. All of this became clear to me following the show. His spouse counted…