Day: August 8, 2025

Celebrating Grassroots Excellence: Ogun News Express Hosts Maiden 2025 Political Leadership Awards

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Ogun News Express, a reputable media platform and a division of Yemoja Integrated Ventures, is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 Ogun Political Leadership Awards. This prestigious event is set to honor outstanding political office holders across local governments in Ogun State. It is packaged to recognise awardees dedication and significant contributions to grassroots development under the distinguished leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun. The award ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the iconic Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The awards aim…

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ValueJet Pilot details her altercation with K1 De Ultimate at Abuja Airport

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The suspended captain of ValueJet Airline, Oluranti Ogoyi, has given a detailed account of the incident involving Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Captain Ogoyi, along with her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, was suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for breaching safety protocols. The NCAA has also barred K1 from flying in Nigeria for six months. In a written statement, Capt. Ogoyi said boarding for the Abuja–Lagos flight commenced on schedule at 8:10 a.m.,…

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Sterling Bank: First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund Listed

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Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in the Bank’s commitment to long-term, inclusive national development through strategic investment in human capital. At its core, the Beyond Education program is built not just to provide scholarships, but to create real-world pathways to employment and socio-economic mobility. Launched in June 2025,…

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No-Fly List: NCAA Blacklists K1 De Ultimate, Seeks Criminal Prosecution

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has placed Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, on its no-fly list and petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to initiate criminal proceedings over an alleged breach of aviation safety protocols. In letters to both offices, the NCAA requested a comprehensive investigation and possible prosecution under the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 and other applicable laws. According to NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, the incident occurred aboard ValueJet flight VK201, where Ayinde allegedly engaged…

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