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  The Spokesman to Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar 2019 PDP  Presidential Campaign, Segun Showunmi has joined other distinguished Nigerians to express his deepest condolence over the demise of Dr Emmanuel Abiodun, the father of Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Segun Showunmi in his letter of condolence to Gov Dapo Abiodun, described Pa Emmanuel Abiodun who died on Monday at 89 as a beloved father and one of the fortunate parents who have had the rare privilege of watching their son become the executive Governor of Ogun State in their lifetime. He said that the late educationist must have died a fulfilled and happy man having sat beside the governor when taking the oath of office over two years ago The PDP chieftain declared that having been around Ogun State for a very long time, watching and observing the activities of Gov Abiodun's last three predecessors, and seeing the level of tolerance, forbearance and calmness with which the governor (Abiodun) had especially managed to treat all ...

Ogun PDP no going back on tomorrow's Local Government Elections- Leke Shittu The court backed Leke Shittu leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ogun State has said that the party is set to participate in tomorrow's local government elections. Hon Leke Shittu in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists at the state capital said that the clarification became imperative due to the confusion generated by the statement credited to one Hon Sikirulai Ogundele saying that the PDP had pulled out of tomorrow's local government elections. Hon Shittu disclosed that " this is to inform the general public and good people of Ogun State that the party has and will never pull out of tomorrow's local government elections. We have done all that we are supposed to do under the law and we will surely participate in tomorrow's local government elections.  "We hereby use this medium to urge the good people of Ogun State to disregard the statement...

 Ogun LG polls: Obafemi/Owode screening committee defends report. The Obafemi/Owode local government screening committee for the Chairmanship aspirants in the July 24 local government elections in Ogun State has rejected plans by some individuals to drag the committee's reports in the mud. The committee in a statement signed by its Secretary, Mr Clement Adeniyi and made available to our Correspondent said it however in the face of spurious reports, particularly one written by faceless Comr Samson Adekunle from Asipa village, remained undaunted to present a befitting Chairmanship candidate for the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government. The committee said it has noted with dismay the bundles of lies as allegedly written by the faceless Comr Samson Adekunle and posted on several social media platforms wherein the Chief Kola Sorinola led APC Screening Committee for the local government was solely maligned for the purpose of rubbishing the committee'...

 Pastor Adeboye's Aide Hosts Service Unusual Tagged Show Your Jersey Sunday    One of the Aides to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God who is also the Provincial Pastor of the Ogun Province 16, Pastor John Ayodele has told his members the symbolic meaning of show your jersey Sunday which took place on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Peculiar Peoples Parish Ibara, G.R.A, Abeokuta. The programme tagged "Show Your Jersey" was the third edition which gave members the opportunity to adorn themselves in their club jerseys. Pastor Ayodele who led the Jesus Club told the church that there are at least three categories of people at the football stadium; the players, the officials and the spectators. Pastor Ayodele said that spectators are not guided by any rules or regulations, they are free to do whatever they like, except during COVID-19 when they are to adhere to certain hygienic rules like washing of hands, using nose mas...

 Former Nigeria's Ambassador to Zambia and Malawi and a former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare during Otunba Gbenga Daniel led administration in Ogun state, Mrs Folake Marcus Bello has said that the recent breakdown of laws and orders in the country was as a result of the ineffective local government administration in the country. Mrs. Marcus Bello decried that the government is too far from the people, the people can no longer feel the presence of the government they elected to represent them,this is reason for high rate in kidnapping, terrorism and other social menace. The prominent motivational speaker, who is also a legal practitioner, posited that government at all levels have not been able to curb crimes because the judicial system is too slow to discourage Nigerians from perpetrating criminal acts. She made these points known while featuring as a guest on Ogun state television weekly programme titled "Focus", where she analyzed the topic of discus...

 The Area Pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Peculiar People Parish, Pastor A. E Kajola has assured Christians all over the world that the death of Christ was for the benefit of man and assurance of hope that brought salvation to all and sundry. The man of God made this known yesterday while speaking on a topic "Why was Jesus raised for us' from the book of Matthew Chapter 16 verse 21. The Clergy man raised the following questions while explaining why Christ made himself a sacrificial lamp for the people; was Christ raised for us that we should not die”, “was Christ raised for us so that we would not pass through tribulations and troubles”, was Christ raised for our salvation alone”, “why was Christ raised for you and I”, was he raised that we may become believers”, “was it that we may live a better life”, Did He die so that we may not experience hindrances on the journey of life”. Providing answers to these questions raised, Pastor Kajola said Christ wa...

 Dr. Ololade Kehinde,  a senior special assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Health has commended the Ogun state civil service workers for their dedication to work, which is a major contributor to the economic growth and stability being witnessed in the state.  He made this remark yesterday in a release issued to celebrate with the civil servants on this year workers day anniversary in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Dr. Ololade noted that the cordial relationship that exist between the executives and Ogun state workers is the major panacea to the progress, growth and speedy development being recorded by the present administration.   He said that the state Government is not only committed to improving the welfare of the workforce through regular payment of salary, the Governor has also prioritized the regular promotions of the workforce.  The Special Assistant on Health applauded the Heath workers for their relentless efforts in combating the second waves of the dea...