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Years of Giving Hope: How Gbenga Daniel’s Gateway Front Foundation continues to touch  lives By Dr. John Adenekan There are many ways to measure the legacy of a leader; through physical infrastructure,  economic policies, or legislative achievements. Yet, the most enduring measure remains the  human dimension: the number of lives meaningfully improved through intentional compassion. For Otunba Gbenga Daniel, this commitment has been embodied for over two decades by the  Gateway Front Foundation (GFF). Established around the turn of the millennium, GFF has  provided succour to the vulnerable, created opportunities for the disadvantaged, and empowered  ordinary citizens toward self-reliance. As GFF prepares to partner with Sharing Hope Medical Mission (USA), Sharing Hope and Care  Foundation, and Redeemer's Health Village for a 14-Day Free Medical Outreach and Training/ Surgical Mission (October 9–24, 2026, at RCCG Camp, Mowe, Ogun State), th...

1. Unwritten Peace and Unity Codes should become written in the heart of all reasonable stake holders in Nigeria. 2. Presidential Candidacy should  be structured in a manner that North and South Rotational Presidency should be adopted by lovers if peace and unity.I heard El Rufai and many others spoke firmly on this in 2022 to support the South to take over from Buhari.The analysis of rotation was what Tinubu summarised as EMILOKAN in Abeokuta in 2022 before APC primary (which means, it is my turn because it is the turn of the south.) 3. We might then begin to do INTERNAL rotation within the 3 Geo Political Zones in the North and 3 Geopolitical Zones in the South. 4. In other  words, whenever it is the turn of the North, Northern Candidates should  emerge  from any among the three which are ;North Central, North East or North West. 5. The same principle must apply to South. That is,  when it is the turn of the south, it should come from South West, S...

It was a high level intellectual discussions at the General Meeting of Egba Economic Summit meeting presided over by the President; Dr.Gbenga Adeoye today 18th April, 2026. The meeting was held at Global Peace Apartment mini Hall at No 70, First Avenue, Ibara GRA in Abeokuta. The members that attended the meeting are  1. Dr.Gbenga Adeoye. 2. Builder Abiodun Karunwi 3. Dr.Kehinde Sogunle. 4. Dr.Lanre Biobaku. 5. Mrs  Bunmi Lawson. 6. Mr Femi Fadahunsi. 7. Mr Lateef Surakatu. Apology was received from  Captain Temilola Okesanjo Engr.Ola Sobande, Chief Francis Meshioye, Barr.Taiwo Adeoluwa  and Chief Tunji Sunmonu. Chief Shina Luwoye has earlier taken permission to attend his Palace installation as Maiyegun of Egbaland wher all members moved to after the general meeting . Chief Tunji Sunmonu being a member of.Chieftancy Committee was unable to attend the EES General Meeting as he was busy at Ake Palace. In attendance was Mrs Lolade Oseni who is t...

Political realignments ahead of Ogun State’s 2027 governorship election intensified on Friday as the Convener of the Alternative Movement, Chief Oluwasegun Showunmi, formally declared his intention to run for governor,  said that Ogun People will decide the next Governor not few individuals. Showunmi, who made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) secretariat in Abeokuta, called on opposition parties and political groups to build a grassroots-based coalition to challenge what he described as the “fumbling” of dominant political parties. The former spokesperson to ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar also challenged all governorship aspirants, including any endorsed or consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to an open public debate to test their political depth and readiness to govern. “As we proceed towards the 2027 cycle, the critical question is this: will Ogun State subject itself to a coronation, or will ...

The Chairman of the University of Lagos (Unilag) Alumni Association, UK Branch, has called for stronger engagement between alumni in the diaspora and Nigeria, stressing that sustained collaboration is critical to preserving the institution’s legacy and addressing pressing national challenges, particularly in healthcare and education. Speaking in an interview after donating a printer worth over #1m on behalf of Unilag Alumni UK Branch to his alma mata, the medical doctor and alumni leader said their commitments to alumni activities was driven not by personal ambition but by a sense of collective responsibility to their alma mater, the University of Lagos. “The motivation isn’t personal; it is communal. At Unilag, we are taught that we are part of a lineage of excellence. When you look at the Akoka experience, you realise you owe a debt of gratitude,” he said. He explained that the UK alumni body is focused on strengthening ties between graduates abroad and the institution at...

In 2026, it will be around 296 years that Lisabi died by what appeared like suicide after he was disappointed that the people he served selflessly rose against him because they fear that he has become so powerful and may rise as king over them. What is wrong in such a man becoming the king after liberating the Egba People from the hands of Oyo Empire.? As  Lawyers, we were taught to write in numbered paragraphs to ease reading and so, I have opted to write 18  numbered paragraphs first,  to lay the foundation before going to the the 7 lessons from the life of Lisabi. 1. The Legendary warrior , Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala died in 1730 at the forest of Lisabi which is on the way to Oba after the current location of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. 2. In Egbaland, the celebration  of his role began during the reign of  HRM Oba Oyebade Lipede in 1987.  3. It is exactly 39 years ago in 2026. 4. It is important to ask a very important question that has no immedi...