Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday commissioned the Laderin–Prof. Wole Soyinka Train Station Road in Abeokuta, announcing plans to inaugurate 20 additional roads across the state as part of activities marking Ogun State’s 50th anniversary. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor said construction work was progressing steadily…
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers Abeokuta Branch has sought a strategic partnership with the Ogun State Property Investment Corporation (OPIC) to promote professional Engineering input, quality infrastructure delivery, and sustainable urban development in Ogun State. This was made known during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NSE Abeokuta…
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a medical doctor has been remanded in prison for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest. The state government also disclosed that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a…
The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abeokuta on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th January, commenced its 2026 operational activities with a ‘Reputation Management Cascade Training’ Programme for officers and men of the Command. The programme, organized under the leadership of the Area Controller, Comptroller Olukemi Olusola…
The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Ogun State Chapter, has appointed an ace broadcaster, Honourable Olalekan Alex Shoyinka popularly known as AYINLA EGBA as the new Chairman following resolutions reached at the State Congress held at the weekend. According to a statement Signed by the acting Secretary…
Staff of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development have been urged to redouble their efforts in the New Year just as they were commended for their outstanding performances in the year 2025 The commendation was given by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPl. Olatunji Odunlami,…
Honourable Olalekan Olatunde Jiboku is a public-spirited professional whose life journey reflects dedication to education, service, and community development. His background combines technical expertise, healthcare service, and humanitarian engagement, positioning him as a notable figure in Abeokuta South Constituency II. Olalekan Jiboku began his formal education at Alaba Lawson School,…
As Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, I speak from a place of pride when I recall that our Council is the cradle of journalism in Nigeria, tracing its noble history to the birth of Iwe Iroyin. Ogun State has always been a fertile ground for…
The Awujale of Ijebu Land is not merely a crown; it is a sacred trust rooted in centuries of custom, lineage, and collective consent. It is deeply alarming that, right before the beginning of the nomination process for the open stool, a single name, Abimbola Onabanjo, has been relentlessly amplified…
Gov Dapo Abiodun has commended the Government at the Central led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its commitment to safeguarding lives and property under the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration. The Governor who made this known during the Special Church Service to mark the year 2026 Armed Forces…