Abeokuta, 16, Nigeria

Abiodun names major road after Wole Soyinka

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has named the 12.5 kilometres Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin road in Abeokuta, after the Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka. Abiodun disclosed this at a reception organised by the state government to celebrate the 90th birthday of the …

2024-07-18 07:00

Abiodun hits back at critics as bad roads attract media bashing

The condition of roads in Ogun State has been a prominent public concern. BANKOLE TAIWO, in this article, notes Governor Dapo Abiodun’s efforts to address the issue, highlighted by his direct inspection of several critical roads in the past weeks One issue th…

2024-07-16 23:27

Wole Soyinka fête ses 90 ans : écrivain et militant pour la justice

La remise en question l'oppression, la défense la justice et le changement social sont les caractéristiques de la vie de Soyinka.

2024-07-16 10:38

Never knew I would live to be 90 – Soyinka

The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Monday, said he never knew he would live to be 90. Soyinka revealed this while answering questions from about 383 students who participated in the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Prog…

2024-07-15 23:05

FRSC warns against speeding on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists, especially commercial buses, to reduce their speed while approaching the toll-gate area of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, gave the advice in an intervi…

2024-07-14 23:43

Tribute to Kongi @ 90 (Memorable Quotes from my 1997 interview with Prof. Wole Soyinka in exile)

On rebeliosity WS:“It’s this way, first of all, taking on authority at every level, or at every opportunity. No, this isn’t true. I don’t believe that there is virtue in rebellion; that rebellion, in itself, can be a philosophy of life, or a guiding principle…

2024-07-13 23:08

24 killed in Ogun cult violence in six months – Investigation

No fewer than 24 people, including a traditional chief, have been killed in cult-related violence that took place in Ogun State between January and June this year. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the cult clashes were largely between members of Aiye …

2024-07-12 23:20

Customs seize 18,750 litres of petrol in Ogun within three days

The Nigeria Customs Service, Anti-bunkering Unit, reported that it seized 13,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Ogun State within three days. The Coordinator of the NCS’s Anti-bunkering Unit, Husseini Ejibunnu, who disclosed this while addressing …

2024-07-12 23:07

Wole Soyinka at 90: writer and activist for justice

Challenging oppression, advocating for justice, and inspiring social change are the hallmarks of Soyinka’s life.

2024-07-12 15:27

Customs intercept 18,750 litres of PMS worth N13.2m in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service, Anti-bunkering Unit, said it intercepted 13, 750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol in Ogun State. The Coordinator of the NCS’s Anti-bunkering Unit, Husseini Ejibunnu, who disclosed this while addressing jour…

2024-07-12 15:05