Author: Olugbenga Fashina

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…

Comptroller Effiong Harrison, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, handed over the leadership of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, following his retirement after 35 years of meritorious service. In his farewell remarks, Harrison expressed gratitude to officers and men of the command for their dedication and professionalism during his tenure. “I want to express my appreciation to all of you from different units and to all of the services that we have rendered to the government and ourselves as members of the Nigeria Customs Service. In our time, we had…

HomeMETRO Ogun Residents Petition Federal Ministry Of Works, Ogun Govt, Others Over Oju-Ore Gridlock, Demand Immediate Rehabilitation, Upgrading Of Alternative Routes byDelsanoy Herald-September 08, 20250 L-R: Oluwafemi Omowumi representing AFED, Alhaji Akeem Adeyinka Aremu, representing the Ado-Odo/Ota Zonal CDC; Comrade Olajumoke Odeyemi, Chairperson Ado-Odo Ota Civil Society Group on Road Infrastructure, Engr. Anyanwu Fabian, Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ota Branch; and Comrade Jaiyesimi Olajide, of the Ota Sub- road monitoring. Ado-Odo\Ota Citizen Engagement Platform conveyed a Press Conferece on Saturday 6th September 2025, at AFED Secretariat, No.29, Bolanle Awosika Street, Off Ilogbo Road, Oju-Ore, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, as…

Exemplary performances and committed empathy towards the welfare of Residents of Ogun West and the State by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi have secured him more endorsements accolades from across the State. Latest in this commitment to the Electoral victory of the highly performing Senator in 2027 is the Great Dependable Forum (GDF) of Ogun State, a Non Governmental Organization with Members across the Twenty Local Governments of Ogun State.Declaring the support of the Group during the Investiture of Hon Kayode Taiwo as the Group’s Patron, in Ota, the State Chairman, Olori Temitope Esther Solomon from Sagamu and the State…

Cherubim and Seraphim University will commence academic operations soon in a popular northcentral state. Full details are in the comments.Photo credit: @therealchurch

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says implementing the National Single Window project will significantly transform trade facilitation in Nigeria and reinforce the stabilisation of the economy. Speaking to journalists shortly after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, Edun explained that the initiative, scheduled for rollout in the first quarter of 2026, will integrate digital automation and enhance efficiency in import and export processes. “The National Single Window is a legacy project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…

The IGP has commended DCP Adejobi for his exceptional service as Force Public Relations Officer, noting his professionalism, commitment, and remarkable contributions to strengthening the image and communication strategies of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP expressed confidence that he will bring the same level of dedication and excellence to his new assignment in Delta State. Meanwhile, arrangements are being concluded for the announcement of a new Force Public Relations Officer. DCP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,FORCE HEADQUARTERS,ABUJA3RD SEPTEMBER, 2025.

ALL THESE HABITS YOU MUST STOP, IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONG If you are going to understand the habits you need to stop to improve your health, you must first and foremost understand what health is. “Doesn’t health just mean being physically fit?” you might say. Unfortunately, that perception of health cannot be any farther from the truth. What then is health? Well, the World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. So, when we talk the habits you need to curb to…

‎PRESS RELEASE‎‎As IGP Egbetokun Pays Condolence Visit to Family‎‎The Nigeria Police Force is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and immediate Past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, FCIA (Rtd.), who died in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. The news of the passing of IGP Arase was officially communicated to IGP Kayode Egbetokun, through his first son, Mr Solomon Osabohien Arase jnr on Sunday.‎‎IGP Solomon Arase, born on the…