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Gateway Air Ready to Airlift Hajj Pilgrims — Abiodun

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. Abiodun disclosed this on Friday when he received a delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), led by its Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, at his office. Governor Abiodun with the delegation. The Governor said the state government had taken note of the new regulations governing private-sector participation in Hajj operations, while commending NAHCON for its support towards ensuring the successful and safe airlift of Ogun pilgrims from the Gateway International Airport to Saudi Arabia...
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu fulfils ₦10m Pledge to 12-Year-Old Ogun Artist

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented to Joshua through the Ogun State Government, is to support his education through the tertiary level. The First Lady had announced the pledge on August 18 after spotting Joshua displaying a portrait he had painted of her at the launch of the South-West Zonal National Food Bank Programme at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Impressed by the quality of his work, Senator Tinubu invited the young artist to the podium and immediately pledged ₦10 million towards his future education. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the First Lady, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, described the fulfilment of the pledge as a demonstration that “a promise made is a promise kept.” Abiodun said th...
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Ogun state releases N6.75bn for Gratuity, Additional Pension Benefits

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s continued efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve the welfare of retired workers. According to him, N2.751 billion was released to pay gratuity to 432 beneficiaries, while another N4 billion was released for the payment of Additional Pension Benefits to eligible retirees from July 2025 to date. Saka said the government remained committed to ensuring that workers who had served the state meritoriously received their retirement benefits despite competing demands on the state’s resources. Explaining the Additional Pension Benefit, Saka said it was introduced to cushion the difference between the pension benefits retirees would have received under the old Defined Benefit Schem...
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NRC: Fire incident at Idu station does not affect smooth running of Abuja- Kaduna train services.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the  minor fire incident that occurred due to  low-voltage at  electrical room of  Idu Train Station, Abuja, on Wednesday does not affect the smooth running of the Abuja- Kaduna train services. A statement by Callistus Unyimadu Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC says t he incident, noticed at about 8:30 p.m., was promptly brought under control by the  maintenance personnel as preliminary inspection showed that some electrical supply cables connected to the control panels were damaged.  The Corporation confirms that the solar power system was not affected. Power has also been temporarily restored to the lifts and escalators, with all currently operational except Lift 1. Importantly, "the incident has no effect on Abuja–Kaduna Train Service operations, and scheduled train services will continue as normal." "The technical team is conducting further assessment to determine the cause...
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LASWA honours two retirees after 35years in service.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in its characteristic manner has  honoured two retirees whom it discribed as exceptional professionals and whose careers have left an indelible mark on water transportation in Lagos State. Both  Prince Gbadamosi Hakeem and Captain Shakirudeen Lamidi,  bowed out of active service after attaining the statutory 35 years of meritorious service in the Lagos State Civil Service. "Prince Gbadamosi Hakeem's retirement marks the end of an era in marine operations management. Widely regarded as one of the finest Marine Operations Supervisors LASWA has ever produced, he dedicated his career to ensuring the efficient maintenance, deployment, and operational readiness of LASWA's fleet of boats, which is why he is affectionately known as "Number 1" amongst his team members." LASWA said from overseeing daily fleet operations to supervising LASWA captains and deckhands across the state's waterways, Prince...
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Ogun APC Fully Ready for 2027 — Abiodun

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party supporters and members of Caucus 7202 converged on the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The rally, which drew supporters from the 20 local government areas of the state, underscored the growing mobilisation of the APC ahead of the elections and provided a major platform for the party and its support groups to reaffirm their commitment to victory in 2027. Addressing the gathering, Abiodun said the massive turnout was a clear demonstration of the APC’s strength, unity and readiness for the elections, noting that the party had built a formidable grassroots structure across the state. He said the achievements of his administration over the past seven years had provided a...
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Pensioners accuse Governor Sanwoolu of working against the interests of President Bola Tinubu.'

By Afolabi Oyekunle  Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has been accused of working   at cross purposes to the aim and aspirations of President Bola Tinubu who wants a better living for all Pensioners in the country. The accusation was made by NUPCPS Lagos Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande in a letter to CPS Pensioners in which he said Governor Sanwoolu is trying to undercut the payment expected to be paid to them.  Comrade Michael Omisande/  Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. "A situation where a governor said he will pay below  the model of his Principal is not acceptable, it is barbaric, it is insulting, it is suicidal and against the lay down laws."  Comrade Omisande said the Union has  appealed to the State House of Assembly for intervention and for members to use their Legistilative power to restraint the governor from setting peaceful Lagos ablaze.  These are the people who laid the Golden eggs and their efforts must not be paid w...
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