Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the appointment of Dr. Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a testament to his exceptional qualifications and unwavering commitment to the development of the Southwest region. Dr. Akinola, a former Chief…
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Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), on behalf of the people of Ogun West Senatorial District and indeed the people of Ogun State, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on his assent to his bill to upgrade Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Yewa South LGA, Ogun State to…
The Ogun State government, on Tuesday, assured athletes participating in the ongoing National Sports Festival being held in Abeokuta and other parts of the state, as well as the residents of their safety following a diesel tanker explosion near Alake Sports Complex. The Complex is one of the venues for…
The ancient city of Abeokuta will soon play host to an inspiring and historic celebration of womanhood, culture, and leadership as the Iyalolomo Initiative prepares to hold its landmark event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Lead Convener, Prof. Yemi Oke…
In a fast-changing entertainment world where talent is not enough without versatility, where content is king and vibe is currency, one name is rising above the noise and building a unique niche for himself, powered by laughter, rhythm, and raw street charisma. His name is Opeoluwa Campbell, popularly known by…
Nigerian boxers, Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Dolapo Omole as well as four other athletes have been banned from competing at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State, as they are currently serving doping bans. The National Sports Commission issued a caution that registered athletes with anti-doping issues cannot compete for…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games as a masterpiece event and an awesome outing that he has not witnessed anywhere before. Shettima also described sports as a unifier, capable of turning the nation away from the echoes of…
The International Day of the Boy Child was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful call to awaken, inspire, and transform. Hosted by the Apeke Dynasty Foundation, this year’s event, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Celebrating the Potentials of the Boy Child in Lagos,” was a life-shaping experience for…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun II area Command has generated Fifteen billion, one hundred and ninety-one million, two hundred and twenty-seven thousand, five hundred and three Naira, eighty-two kobo 15,191,227,503.82 as revenue collected for the first Quarter of 2025. Comptroller Bisi Alade who stated this during the command’s first quarter…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised a reward of N2.5 million for each gold medal won by the state’s athletes at the National Sports Festival kicking off on Sunday in the state. The governor also promised the sum of N1.5 million and N1 million, respectively, for each silver…