Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Breaki, He Had Issues with His Fellow Lawmakers and They Replaced Him with Meranda – GAC Chairman Olusi The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Tajudeen Olusi, has clarified that the council had no role in the removal of Mr. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He stated that Obasa’s impeachment was solely the decision of the lawmakers, who opted to replace him with Deputy Speaker Mrs. Mojisola Meranda. Speaking in an interview with newsmen at his residence in Lagos on Friday, Olusi revealed that the lawmakers neither consulted the All…

His name was Olu Onagoruwa, SAN. A versatile Activist, Human Rights Activist who later became Abacha’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General. His best friend, Gani Fawehinmi warned him publicly not to take the appointment but he he thought otherwise, afterall, they were both SANs. But one day, Abacha introduced some heinous decrees against human rights, freedom of speech and freedom of association, this he did without the Ministry of Justice. This angered Onagoruwa and he did a World Press Conference to attack Abacha…..in the Conference, he described the decree as “Obnoxious laws which has taken away our liberty”. And…

The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS), Yewa/Awori Axis, on February 25, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to HRM Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas. The delegation, led by Mrs. Jokotola Hammond, formally extended an invitation to the Paramount Ruler to grace their Biennial State Congress, scheduled for December 2025 and to be hosted in Yewaland. They expressed confidence that his esteemed presence would add prestige and significance to the event. In his response, His Royal Majesty expressed delight at the…

Right Honourable Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq who’s currently representing Yewa South/ Ipokia federal constituency and Chairman House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Research Institute is a well-known politician in Ogun West and Ogun State with his impactful long-term legacy projects. His enduring initiative aims to leave a lasting, positive impact on individuals, communities, and society. His legacy projects cut across the other part of the state viz-a-viz Ogun Central and Ogun East. His positive contributions to the growth and development of Ogun West and Ogun State can never be wished away. His great contributions to the development of Ogun West in…

ABACHA was the tiger nurtured by IBB to torment Nigeria. Chief Abraham Adesanya was nicknamed ‘Apamaku’ (one who refused to die). This is because he was shot 40 times while he was returning from the office in 1997. None of the bullets touched him or his driver even though his car was riddled with bullets. He was 74 years old then. Before the attack, Adesanya became the ‘Asiwaju of Yorubaland’ after the demise of Obafemi Awolowo. He was a part of the Afenifere and deputy leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a pro-democracy movement formed in 1994 to tackle…

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, 1992/1993 academic session. Trendy Professor Adebayo Williams strolled into the class and gave us a term paper to write: “Chaka is a Man sinned against than sinning. Discuss.” Our teacher strolled off. Professor Williams is a lecturer of delight. He taught my set Literary Criticism in our final year at the university. One of the classics we read for the course is Thomas Mofolo’s “Chaka.” The term paper is about Mofolo’s protagonist, Chaka, a pure-A-heroic character in pure oral characterisation. As Professor Williams strolled off, he left behind a group of rascals shouting, ‘Baba Aro’!…

A noticeable absence of key founding members and former political officeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja has fueled speculation over internal rifts within the ruling party. Among those absent were former President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as well as former governors such as Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti). Others missing included former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, former Speaker and current Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and several other heavyweight party members. As statutory members of the…

6th The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, came alive as it hosted its 6th Convocation Ceremony, marking another milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence and technological advancement. Under the leadership of the Rector, Dr. Abiodun Babatunde Oluseye, the event attracted eminent personalities from various sectors, including revered monarchs, government officials, academics, and industry leaders. His Majesty, ProfessorAdeyemi Obalanlege, Ph.D., MCIPR, MPRII, FHEA (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode), Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Ottaland, graced the occasion alongside other distinguished royal fathers and dignitaries to celebrate the institution’s achievements. His Majesty commended the management, particularly the Rector,…

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Dr. Ojo Oluwatosin Ademola, a renowned Medical Practitioner, businessman and a philanthropist, has written a petition to the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Chairman Police Service Commission, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Attorney General of Lagos State against some land grabbers (whose names are mentioned in the petition), posing as representatives of a purported Finance Company Limited and in the company of some Police Officers forcefully gained entrance into his property once again. The petition reported that and in the process, the invaders engaged in wanton stealing of his properties, issuing life threatening words, harassing his…

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Dr. Ojo Oluwatosin Ademola, a renowned Medical Practitioner, businessman and a philanthropist, has written a petition to the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Chairman Police Service Commission, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Attorney General of Lagos State against some land grabbers (whose names are mentioned in the petition), posing as representatives of a purported Finance Company Limited and in the company of some Police Officers forcefully gained entrance into his property once again. The petition reported that and in the process, the invaders engaged in wanton stealing of his properties, issuing life threatening words, harassing his…