Ijebu
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Why Ijebu Needs Remo, and Remo Needs Ijebu, to Build a Viable State
The renewed campaign for the creation of Ijebu State has once again placed an old aspiration at the centre of public conversation. For generations, political leaders, traditional institutions and community stakeholders across Ijebuland have argued that the region possesses the history, identity, population and economic potential required to stand as a state within the Nigerian […]
Masa Isonyin Marathon 2026 Offers ₦15 Million as Registration Continues
Runners from across Nigeria are preparing to converge on Isonyin for the Masa Isonyin Marathon 2026, a 21-kilometre road race scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Isonyin, Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Themed “Running for Elevation,” the marathon is expected to attract elite athletes, amateur runners, local competitors and sports […]
Ogun State Director of Sports, Mr. Oluseyi Sonde, Commends Ijebu Premier League’s Growth
Ogun State Director of Sports, Mr. Oluseyi Sonde, has praised the Ijebu Premier League for its improved organization, talent development, and player documentation during Week 6 of the competition.
Emmanuel Ben’s Hat-Trick Sinks Dominion Pacers as Kiraa FA Claims Statement Victory
Emmanuel Ben starred with a sensational hat-trick and earned the Man of the Match award as Kiraa FA secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Dominion Pacers in one of the Ijebu Premier League’s best matches of the season.
Ijebu Ode Legislative Council Moves to Establish Scholarship Board for Indigent Students
The Ijebu Ode Local Government Legislative Council has commenced the legislative process to establish an Ijebu Ode Local Government Scholarship Board, a move aimed at expanding access to education and supporting indigent students across the local government. The proposed Byelaw was introduced during Thursday’s plenary session by the Councilor representing Ward 8, Hon. Salami Quadri, […]
YESIR Foundation Rewards Ogun East’s Top Four Public School Students with ₦2 Million for Outstanding 2026 UTME Performance
Four exceptional public school students from Ogun East Senatorial District have been rewarded with a total of ₦2 million by the YESIR Foundation in recognition of their outstanding performances in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The presentation, held in July 2026 as part of the Foundation’s 3rd Academic Excellence Award for Exceptional Talents, […]
One Year Without Awujale: Remembering Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the End of a Defining Era in Ijebuland
One year ago today, Ijebuland stood still. The ancient kingdom bid farewell to one of its most influential monarchs as His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was laid to rest in Ijebu Ode. His passing marked the end of an extraordinary reign that shaped not only […]
FoodJidex Foods Opens Production Facility in Ijebu Ode, Expands Local Snack Manufacturing
The food manufacturing sector in Ijebu Ode has welcomed a new player with the official opening of Jidex Foods Nigeria Limited, a locally owned food processing company focused on producing packaged snacks for consumers within and beyond Ogun State. Located in Ijebu Ode, the newly established company has commenced operations with a range of products […]
From Small Classroom Pageants to the Biggest Campus Crown: How Adigun Favour Became TASFUED Most Beautiful 2026
IJAGUN, OGUN STATE — When Adigun Favour was crowned TASFUED Most Beautiful 2026 on June 5, it was more than the announcement of a new campus queen. For many students who had watched her journey over the years, the moment represented the reward for persistence, growth, and an unwavering commitment to becoming better. Her victory […]
Kuku Hamidah: Youngest Female Horse Rider at Ojude Oba 2025
At just 11 years old, Kuku Hamidah Anjolaoluwa rode her way into the hearts of thousands at Ojude Oba 2025, earning recognition as the youngest female horse rider in this year’s grand cultural parade. Representing the prestigious Kuku Royal Family, Hamidah made a stunning return for her second official appearance at the annual celebration — […]
The Bob Party Set to Rock Ijebu Ode with a Fusion of Reggae and Afrobeats
Get ready for an unforgettable night in Ijebu Ode as the much-anticipated The Bob Party takes centre stage! This classic party promises to blend reggae and afro beats perfectly, creating a unique vibe that celebrates music, culture, and togetherness. Set to be the best of its kind, the event will feature vibrant colours inspired by […]
Suspected Cultist Arrested in Connection to Brutal Ijebu Ode Killing
Suspected Cultist – In the early hours of August 17, 2024, police in Ogun State apprehended Adekunle Adebajo, alias Kunle Polly, a suspected member of the Eiye confraternity, in connection with the recent murder of an individual known as “Mosquito” in ljebu Ode. The arrest followed a violent clash between rival cult groups in the […]