Author: Olugbenga Fashina

On the 1st day of February, 2027, destiny met tradition, and history smiled on Molete, Ogbomoso.On this momentous and unforgettable day, Alhaji Dr. Mutiu Adewale Badmus was formally installed as the Otunba of Molete, Ogbomoso—a distinguished title bestowed in recognition of a life defined by service, excellence, and enduring impact.A visionary leader with an uncommon passion for people and progress, Otunba Badmus has consistently demonstrated that true leadership is rooted in character, compassion, and commitment to community development. His journey stands as a powerful testimony that greatness is not announced by words, but revealed through integrity, sacrifice, and positive influence.To…

As Ogun State celebrates its 50th anniversary, the ancient town of Ota played host to a thought-provoking Ogun @50 Interactive Dialogue, organised by the Larrybash Movement under the leadership of High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun. Held on Monday, February 2, the event—aptly themed “Ogun at 50: Setting a New Agenda for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency”—attracted political leaders, academics, professionals, youth groups, and community stakeholders determined to use the Golden Jubilee as a moment of reflection, redirection, and renewal. In his welcome address, High Chief Bashorun charged participants to look beyond festivities and interrogate the deeper questions of governance and inclusion. He stressed…

First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and margins of 17.11% and 11.0%, respectively. Similarly, net fees and…

In a historic show of unity and strategic clarity, a highly respected coalition of professionals from Ogun West Senatorial District, operating under the banner Ogun West Professionals for YAYI, has unanimously declared its support for Olamilekan Adeola Solomon (YAYI) as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The endorsement came during a widely attended YAYI Media Chat 2026, an event that brought together seasoned technocrats, policymakers, academics, and professionals from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The gathering underscored a shared conviction that Ogun West, after decades of marginal political representation, must now speak with one voice and…

As Ogun State marks its golden jubilee, the celebration transcends ceremonies to become a moment of reflection, stock-taking, and forward thinking. Fifty years on, Ogun State stands proudly as Nigeria’s Gateway State—distinguished by industry, education, commerce, and cultural strength. Yet, this milestone also presents an opportunity to confront long-standing imbalances and to chart a more inclusive path of development across all constituencies. It is within this historic context that the Larrybash Movement is set to host a Special Golden Jubilee Symposium tomorrow, Monday, 2nd February, focused on the future of the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency. The symposium, themed “Setting a New…

At fifty, Ogun State stands tall as Nigeria’s Gateway State—home to firsts, builders, thinkers, and achievers. From education to industry, culture to commerce, the state has steadily carved a proud legacy rooted in resilience and enterprise. Yet milestones invite honest reflection, and anniversaries demand courage—not just to celebrate progress, but to correct imbalances that history has allowed to linger. For five decades, Ogun State has been governed by capable sons from different zones. Still, one truth remains unmistakable: Ogun West (Yewa–Awori)—a region rich in people, culture, and productivity—has never produced a governor. Fifty years on, equity calls. Justice beckons. The…

On 1st February, 2026, history will gently but firmly carve a new chapter into the living soul of Molete. Beneath the ancient roof of the palace—where tradition breathes and destiny listen the Alayeluwa of Molete, HRM Oba Onileayo Adewale Akande”,”traditional ruler of Molete, will bestow a chieftaincy title that speaks not only to honor, but to purpose. On that day, Alhaji Dr. Adewale Mutiu Badmus,”Nigerian business leader ,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Al-Hatyq Travels and Tours, will be conferred with the revered title of Otunba —a recognition reserved for men whose lives are testimonies, whose footsteps leave pathways for…

Today marked a powerful expression of compassion, leadership, and national service as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, officially handed over three Mobile Clinic Units under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) – Love on Wheels project, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to accessible healthcare for underserved communities across Nigeria. The initiative, personally driven by the First Lady, underscores her unwavering passion for people-centred development and her long-standing advocacy for quality healthcare delivery. Two of the mobile clinics were donated to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling a promise earlier made by Senator Oluremi…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged officers and men of the Commission to consistently uphold integrity as the foundation for credibility, relevance, and effectiveness in the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede gave the charge on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during the Commission’s 2025 Recognition and Reward Ceremony, an event held to honour officers who demonstrated exemplary performance in the discharge of their duties. Reaffirming his long-standing position on integrity as the bedrock of institutional trust, the EFCC Chairman stressed that the Commission’s standing as a leading anti-corruption agency…