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Honourable Olateju Olasunkanmi Oluwatosin has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, describing the decision as historic, visionary and a major economic turning point for the people of Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency. In a press statement issued on Friday, Hon. Olateju, who is seeking to represent the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in 2027, said the President’s approval demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive national development and the economic empowerment of previously marginalised coastal communities. According to him, the development, which coincides with the approval for the immediate take-off of the Olokola Deep Seaport project, places Ogun State—and particularly Yewa land—on a strategic economic map that will unlock jobs, boost local content participation and stimulate sustainable growth across the co...

THE PROMISES! As a concerned and passionate citizen of Obalaja Community, I wish to use this medium to sincerely appreciate the political leaders in Ipokia Local Government, Ogun West, and beyond for their resilience and commitment toward the development of Ipokia Local Government. This epistle is specifically about Obalaja Community—a community with a population of over 3,000 residents, located in Tube Ward, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. For decades, Obalaja Community has suffered neglect in terms of developmental projects from relevant authorities, particularly politicians.  Historically, the community only receives visits during election periods, after which little or nothing is heard or seen in terms of development. However, this narrative began to change in 2025 when the Right Honourable Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade, Member representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, facilitated the construction of a Primary Health Centre in Obalaja, which is curre...

On January 3rd, 2025, the National Vice President, South West Zone of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Kehinde Damilola Olorunjubelo, attended an Education Summit organized by the NYCN Imeko/Afon Local Government Branch. During the event, Comrade Kehinde Damilola Olorunjubelo commended the Branch Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Elijah, his Executive Members, and the Directorate of Education for organizing such a timely, impactful, and well-coordinated summit. He called on relevant stakeholders across the Local Governments to collaborate with the Local Branch in reviving the educational system. According to him, it is not too late to rebuild a great nation where quality education is affordable and accessible to all. He further encouraged young people across the Southwest to acquire sellable and marketable skills to remain relevant in today’s competitive world. The Guest Speaker, Mr. Emmanuel Epueme, alongside panelists Mr. Agboola Opeyemi, Miss...

In what may signal a turning point in youth engagement within the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, the All Progressives Congress Youth League on Monday raised concerns over marginalisation and lack of empowerment during a meeting initiated by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka. The meeting, held on January 5, 2026, at the commissioner’s office, provided a platform for APCYL leaders to openly express frustrations over years of neglect, while pressing for greater youth inclusion in governance and party structures. Opening the discussion, the APCYL State Coordinator, Comrade Fayomi Yunus Gateway, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the role of young people in the party, stressing that youths remained the driving force behind mobilisation and electoral success. “We are here to discuss youth inclusion, growth and participation in governance and party activities,” Fayomi said, as he commended the commissioner for granting the audience and for...