News

Paramount FM Targets Greater Heights in 2026

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By Adebola Àjàyí

Members of staff of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, Ogun State, have been reminded of the need to be more committed and dedicated to duty, towards taking the station to an enviable height among its contemporaries in the State.

The General Manager of Paramount FM, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro gave the charge during the maiden edition of staff forum in 2026, which also featured special prayers for the staff and station, as well as the distribution of promotion letters to some members.

Mrs Olugbenro who appreciated the members of staff for their support and contributions to the development of Paramount FM Abeokuta, last year, called on them to improve on their drive for the Internally Generated Revenue of the station in the New Year, for the betterment of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, in general.

She implored the staffs to maintain love and harmonious relationship with one another to promote efficient service delivery of informing, educating and entertaining the teeming listeners of the station, promising that the management would prioritise their welfare and ensure conducive work environment.

Responding on behalf of the promoted staff, Mr Bukola Olagunju of the Administrative Department, thanked the management of the FRCN, for finding them worthy of the elevation, and promised to reciprocate the kind gesture with hard work and dedication to duty.

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Lifestyle

Tributes Flow for Late FRSC Officer Okpe

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

A solemn mood filled the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command in Abeokuta during the service of songs and commendation held in honour of the late Chief Route Commander, Mrs Florence Nkenu Okpe.

Family members, friends, colleagues and heads of government agencies gathered to pay tribute to her life and service.

Preaching on “Living a Life of Positive Impact,” Reverend Emmanuel Ajayi of Grace Baptist Church, Asero, urged attendees to live purposefully in ways that honour God and uplift others.

He reminded them of the inevitability of death and stressed the need to live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, noting that everyone would account for their stewardship on the day of reckoning.

Tributes from the FRSC Ogun Sector Commander, Mr Akinwunmi Fasakin; WAEC Ogun Branch Controller, Dr Ayobami Suberu; and TRACE PRO, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, portrayed the late officer as dedicated, resourceful and deeply committed to duty.

The General Manager of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro, also described her as a selfless officer who contributed significantly to the Corps’ image and touched many lives with her kindness.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Crime

Human Traffickers Now Use Social Media to Lure Victims – NAPTIP

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, is raising the alarm over a dangerous new trend: traffickers are using social media and online job platforms to recruit Nigerians for exploitation.

Speaking on Radio Nigeria’s Paramount FM 94.5, NAPTIP’s Ogun State Commander, Mrs Bosede Jimoh, stated that these digital tactics are used to lure victims into forced labour, sexual exploitation, and organ harvesting.

In response, she explained that the agency has intensified its fight.

 “We have launched aggressive awareness campaigns in schools and communities,” Jimoh said.

The goal is to equip young people and parents with the knowledge to identify and resist suspicious online offers.

The Commander highlighted a major success: the Schools Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP).

This initiative, which is funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development in partnership with NAPTIP, has already sensitised over 21,000 students across 10 schools in Ogun State, with plans to reach 40 more.

Mrs Jimoh credited the federal government and inter-agency collaboration with the Police, NSCDC, DSS, and Immigration for enabling swift responses to trafficking cases.

She also confirmed that NAPTIP provides rescued victims with counselling, empowerment, and educational support, with some survivors even joining the agency’s workforce.

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Communication

Media Expert Calls for Facility Upgrade in FG Establishments

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By Adebola Ajayi

Federal government has been urged to intensify efforts in upgrading and providing the necessary equipment and working tools for its Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to enhance efficient service delivery to the people.

The Chairman, Board of Editorial, Penpushing Media, Mrs Olufunke Fadugba made the plea when she led a delegation of members of the Board, on a courtesy visit to the Management of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta.

Mrs Fadugba who described the condition of many federal government offices as worrisome, said the situation was hampering the skills and knowledge of workers to contribute meaningfully to nation building.

The Chairman of Editorial Board of Penpushing media, while congratulating Mrs Olugbenro on her appointment General Manager of Paramount FM Abeokuta, advised her to embrace humility, hardwork and team spirit in the discharge of the new task, encouraging the members of staff to provide the necessary support in the quest to take the station to an enviable height.

Responding, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro appreciated the members of the Board for the visit, describing the Penpushing Media as a reservoir of information and entertainment, comprising thorough-bred professionals.

Mrs Olugbenro noted that the  mission of the organisation aligned with that of the Federal Road Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, which aimed at providing impartial, credible, proactive and creative broadcasting for National development, hence the need for mutual working relationship.

She however commended the management and staff of the station for their moral support since her assumption of office and appealed for them to sustain the tempo.

Highpoint of the courtesy visit was the tour of the station by the delegation of the members of Board of the Penpushing Media, which included the founder, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, and the former Chairman of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Elder Eddie Aina.

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FRCN Ibadan ZD Urges Staff to Prioritize Corporate Interest

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By Olatunji Idowu

The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan wants the staff to shun greed and subsume their interest under the corporate interest and overall growth of the establishment.

Mr Mokikan made the call while addressing the members of staff of Paramount FM, Abeokuta during his official visit to the station. 

The Zonal Director assured the staff of the Corporation’s readiness to provide a conducive environment to enable the workers to strive and thrive.

He said the Director-General of FRCN, Dr Muhammed Bulama had embarked on familiarisation visits to Zonal and FM stations to assess and identify the operational challenges to address the issues. 

Earlier, the Deputy Director of Administration, FRCN Ibadan, Mr Adebayo Eso had said that the essence of the meeting was to appraise the station’s performance so far and set the pace for enhanced service delivery in the remaining quarters of the year. 

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Paramount FM Workers Hold Annual Thanksgiving

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By Franscisca Irekpita

Staff of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, Ogun State, have been urged to always give thanks to God in all situations.

The Assistant Director, Programmes of the Station, Mr Oladapo Oyekanmi said this during a thanksgiving session to mark the the New Year.

Mr. Oyekanmi, said offering appreciation to God glorifies him and qualifies man for more blessings.

The General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola in a remark advised the staff to uphold thanksgiving as a way of life.

Mr. Akintola also encouraged the staff to have a positive attitude to work by discharging their responsibilities .

The meeting also featured prayer sessions for staff, families, the state and the country in general.

Labour

Paramount FM’s NUJ Executives Inaugurated

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By Olusegun Folarin

The new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Paramount FM Chapel has been inaugurated with a call on the executive members to remain focused and sustain professionalism in the discharge of their duties. 

The Chairman, Ogun State Council of the Union, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju made the call at the inauguration of the new executive members of Paramount FM Chapel held at the conference hall of the Broadcasting House, Paramount Hill, Kobape Road, Abeokuta.

Comrade Olanrewaju who assured the new executives of the council’s support encouraged them to raise the bar in their performance for the next three years.

Addressing the gathering with two former chairmen, Mrs Kikelomo Badejo and Mr Olatunji Idowu in attendance, the General Manager of Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola encouraged the new executive members of the Chapel to work with the leaders and come up with activities that would make the chapel vibrant for the benefit of members. 

Mr Akintola also reminded them of the need to be good ambassadors of the station and Corporation in their dealings.

In her acceptance speech, the new NUJ Chairman, Paramount FM Chapel, Mrs Bolanle Adesida promised to introduce more programmes to boost the capacity development of members. 

Mrs Adesida also promised the union’s readiness to collaborate with the management of the station for improved welfare plan for the members of staff.

She solicited the assistance and cooperation of everyone towards the realisation of the agenda of ensuring better life for members. 

Others inaugurated as part of the new executive team were Mrs Francisca Irekpita as Secretary, Mrs Funke Odunsi, Treasurer, Mr Abdquadri Oyinlola as Financial Secretary and Miss Omolara Adasofunjo as the Auditor.

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Human Angle

Orphanage Solicits Support to Enhance Welfare of Vulnerable

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By Adebola Ajayi 

Adequate support from government and well-meaning Nigerians will go a long way in enhancing the welfare of the vulnerable and less-privileged in orphanages.

The Manager, Janet Bankole Children’s Home and Orphanage, Kemta/Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Mr Olamide Oladipo made the plea while receiving the management of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, on a visit, as part of activities marking the twentieth anniversary of the station.

Mr Oladipo, who disclosed that the main objective of the Children’s Home was to care, stabilise and re- integrate less privileged children back into their family, pointed out that nothing was too small to offer to the home as assistance from well-meaning individuals.

He expressed joy over the gift items which included foods, drinks and toiletries, donated by Paramount FM, stating that it would go a long way in taking care of all the categories of children including orphans, abandoned, abused, neglected and indigent, accommodated in the Home.

In a remark, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola commended the management of Janet Bankole Children’s Home and Orphanage for the social services rendering to the less privileged children, and promised the readiness of the Station to collaborate with them in making life more comfortable for the children.

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Culture

Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Visits Olowu of Owu-Elect

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The Olowu of Owu-Elect, Professor Saka Matẹmilọla wants professionals in the media industry to sustain the standard practice in the bid to generate revenue while meeting the information need of the populace.

Professor Matẹmilọla gave the advice when the management team of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, led by the General Manager, Mr Akinyinka Akintola paid a visit to the Oke-Agọ Owu Compound where the king-elect was observing the seclusion ahead of his coronation. 

The Olowu of Owu-Elect, who spoke through the Akọgun Owu, Chief Iṣọla Akinṣipo, noted that all professionals in the media were prospective marketers and urged the employers in the industry to motivate the workers for enhanced productivity.

He maintained that prompt payment of sales commission remained an effective way to encourage better performance and emphasized the need for content providers to devote more time to planning ahead of their production, noting that anyone in search of success must be ready to lose sleep.

Professor Matẹmilọla acknowledged that Radio Nigeria had been making impacts on Ogun State, long before the establishment of its FM station, Paramount FM on the hills of Owu Dekudu (mimido) and applauded the station’s readiness to be actively involved in his coronation programme.

Earlier, the General Manager of Paramount FM, Mr Akintola had informed the Olowu of Owu-Elect and the council of kingmakers that the visit was aimed at paying homage and consolidating on the existing cordial relationship between Radio Nigeria and the people of Owu.

Oluremi Olugbenro 

Politics

INEC Takes Voter Registration to Residents

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will work with residents of Ogun State to ensure the successful conduct of credible and all inclusive 2023 general elections in the state. 

In the bid to make the election participatory by capturing all eligible voters, the Commission has also announced measures to take the registration process to the door steps of residents. 

INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr Niyi Ijalaye, made this known in Abeokuta, when the Management Team of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, led by the General Manager, Mr Akinyinka Akintola paid him a courtesy visit.

Mr Ijalaye who stated that over 650 thousand permanent voter’s cards were yet to be collected by people of the state appealed to the residents to visit designated locations across the 20 local government areas of the state for collection. 

The Resident Electoral Commissioner who acknowledged the existing relationship between Radio Nigeria and the INEC said the timely dissemination of the programmes and activities of commission to the people had greatly enhanced voter education and mobilization. 

Earlier, The General Manager of Paramount FM, Mr Akintola had emphasized the need for all hands to be on deck to bridge the information gap between the electoral body and the people ahead of the 2023 general elections. 

Mr Akinyinka who promised that Radio Nigeria would provide the needed opportunities for all participants in the elections to make their voices heard noted that the successful conduct of the elections would ensure good governance and better life for the people. 

Toyin Adegoke

Health

Nigerian Experts Seek Collaboration for African Cancer Treatment

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Experts from Nigeria are working with the international community on global research towards developing new treatments to specifically tackle breast cancer across the continent.

A Professor of Surgery who is the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu made this known when the management team of Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM, Abeokuta, led by the General Manager, Mr Akinyinka Akintola paid him a visit.

Correspondent, Modupeola Sobukola has the details.

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Modupeola Sobukola

News

“There Will Be Better Service Delivery” : Odusile Assures Ogun Residents

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People of Ogun State have been assured of better service delivery and the provision of evenly distributed development projects through the collaborative efforts of the government and relevant organizations. 
The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile gave the assurance when the management team of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, led by the General Manager, Mr Akinyinka Akintola paid a courtesy visit to his Oke Mosan, Abeokuta office. 

Alhaji Odusile who noted that Radio remained a major medium of communication in the state encouraged media professionals, especially 

journalists to avoid destructive criticisms and support the government to promote overall development of the state.

Alhaji Odusile who received the delegation in the company of the Ministry’s Coordinating Director, Mr Lanre Ogunyinka and the Director ICT and social media ,Alhaja Kemi Ewedairo – Yusuf said it was imperative for the media to work with the government to ensure sustainable peace and security across the state. 

The General Manager of Paramount FM 94.5 Abeokuta,  Mr Akinyinka Akintola who also paid a visit to the office of the Ogun State Head of Service, Dr Nofiu Aigoro had restated the station’s readiness to package political education programmes towards mobilizing the people ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Mr Akintola who explained that Radio Nigeria would always give priority to the provision of quality content for the betterment of the society, solicited the continued support of the state government for the station.

In a remark, the State Head of Service, Dr Nofiu Aigoro, acknowledged the cordial working relationship between the state government and federal establishments in the state, particularly Paramount FM and gave the assurance that the state government would continue to partner the station.

Dr Aigoro also said the state Civil service was committed to upholding standard practices in the efforts to move the state forward. 

Bolanle Adesida

Lifestyle

New FRCN Ibadan ZD’s Visit to Paramount FM

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The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph has charged members of staff to be dedicated to duty and continue to work towards increasing the internally generated revenue for the smooth running of the Organization.

Mrs Joseph stated this while addressing staff of Paramount FM Abeokuta during the familiarization visit and presentation of promotion letters to the staff held at the Broadcasting House, kobape Road, Abeokuta.

The Zonal Director emphasized the need for members of staff to be united and support her administration towards enhancing productivity in all aspects of the station’s administration

Mrs Joseph congratulated the promoted staff and encouraged them to live up to expectations.

Earlier, the Assistant Director, Administration, Ibadan Zonal Station, Reverend Kayode Esho described the new zonal director as an exemplary leader, noting that the maiden visit was to further familiarize with members of staff of Paramount FM and encourage them for greater responsibilities in the broadcast industry.

The General Manager, Paramount Fm, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle appreciated the Zonal Director for the visit and promised that the station would continue to support the new dispensation and wished her a successful tenure.

Olajumoke Oduniyi

Lifestyle

NGO Advocates Protection Of Rights Of Elderly Persons

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Governments at all level have been reminded of the need to enforce policies that would enhance the well-being and the protection of elderly persons against abuses.

The coordinator of an elders platform, non- governmental organization, NGO, the Reverend Abiodun Solesi made the call while featuring on Paramount FM Programme, Gbagede Oro, as part of activities to mark this year’s United Nations International Day of Older Persons in Abeokuta.

The reverend Solesi who identified loneliness, dementia, lack of recognition, financial limitations and psychological torture as some of the challenges confronting older persons, called for collaborative efforts towards ensuring their adequate care.

The coordinator also urged media houses to disseminate information that would curb negative cultural beliefs against the elders and educate the people on the need to take care of the elders in the society.

He further solicited the support of governments and other well-meaning Nigerians to promote provision of medical services and financial assistance to indigent elders who could not provide for themselves.

Dr Solesi equally called for the establishment of health and welfare centres for the elders as well as organize social activities to trigger their memories and make them relevant in the society.

 Francisca Irekpita

Transportation

Accident Reportedly Claims One In Abeokuta

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One person has reportedly died while another man sustained injury in a road crash involving a motorcycle and a sienna car along the Kobape – Kuto Abeokuta road. 

Eyewitnesses told Radio Nigeria that the motorcyclist conveying two passengers was coming out of Toolu village, opposite Paramount FM, and negotiating his way to link the expressway en route Kuto. 

One of the witnesses, Mr. Oye Adekunle explained that car, coming from Kobape axis of the road on a high speed lost control and rammed into the motorcycle. 

Mr. Adekunle who attributed the accident to excessive speeding by the car driver and recklessness on the part of the motorcyclist, maintained that the rider had made a sudden turn without proper checks.

Radio Nigeria observed that both the driver of the sienna car and the motorcycle rider were unharmed, while the surviving bike passenger had been rushed to the hospital by officials of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, who also evacuated the remains of the pillion rider that reportedly died.

Francisca Irekpita

Lifestyle

Remembering Seriki Nwaka: Avid listener to Paramount FM Indigenous Programmes

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There is a saying that says there is a time for everything on earth.

This maxim aligns with the demise of one of the regular listener and contributor to all indigenous programmes on Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, Shehu Ibraheem Subair, Seriki Nwaka of Imala Land.

Correspondent, Olatunji Idowu, who interacted with the family members of Shehu Ibraheem Subair, reports that the family still found it difficult to believe that their father had passed away, describing him as a lover of radio programmes.