President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, lauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for transforming Ogun State and changing the face of aviation in the state through the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan. The trio spoke as President Tinubu inaugurated the airport…
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The Ogun State Branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has felicitated the Chief Registrar of the Ogun State Judiciary, Mr. Olakulehin Lukman Oke, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated and highly cerebral administrator.In a statement issued by the union’s chairman, Comrade (Lion)…
A prominent socio-cultural group, Alaketu Illustrious Descendants (A.I.D), has distanced itself from individuals and groups endorsing political aspirants ahead of the upcoming primary elections in Ogun State. In a strongly-worded statement, A.I.D described these individuals as “sponsored group” and warned the people of Ogun State, particularly those of Yewa and…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, alongside his deputy, DCP Murtala Bolanle, at the Government House, Abeokuta, in a move that underscores renewed commitment to strengthening security across the state. During the high-level meeting, the governor prayed for the team…
The Ketu Advance Movement (KAM), a socio-political group of concerned stakeholders from Ketu Constituency, has debunked the recent endorsement of Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka by the Ketu Intelligentsia Forum (KIF), describing it as “misleading and not reflective of grassroots realities.” In a statement issued on Thursday and made available to…
A major political realignment has emerged within the Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency following a landmark zoning agreement by party leaders aimed at fostering equity, unity, and electoral strength ahead of upcoming political contests. The consensus arrangement, reached through what insiders described as a “gentleman’s agreement,” was finalized at…
In a continued show of philanthropy and interfaith solidarity, Hon. Olawale Sowole, popularly known as Wale Yayi, a staunch loyalist of Senator representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has distributed food items and cash gifts to no fewer than 500 Christians in celebration of Easter, in support of the…
The Dapo Abiodun administration has taken a significant step towards the 2026 Hajj exercise with the appointment of respected Islamic figures to oversee the spiritual and administrative coordination of pilgrims from the state. In a move aimed at ensuring a seamless pilgrimage, the governor approved the appointment of Alhaji (Prince)…
An unknown Chemical substance that spreads across some parts of Ijebu Ode to Our Lady Of Apostles Secondary School , Epe Garage, Muslim Girls High School along GRA Erunwon road, popular Oke Aje Market, Oke Owa, Ota Street among others caused pandemonium and disrupted activities of the affected schools shortly…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has intercepted 1,202 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil valued at ₦120.2 million in two intelligence-led operations conducted in March 2026. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Chado Zakari. According…