… reconstruction of Gao Junction to Ibiade Road approved The Ogun State Government has approved 11 roads, spread across the three senatorial districts in the state, for reconstruction. The approval was part of the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held over the weekend, presided over by Governor Dapo…
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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Executive and members of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), led by Chairperson Comrade Sekinat Salam Opebiyi, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In a statement shared by…
…Calls for Accelerated Action on Gender Equality The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, themed “Accelerate Action” This was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos NIPR Public Relations officer, Samuel Adeyemi where the…
In a move aimed at bolstering the security framework of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has authorized the recruitment of an additional 500 personnel for the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps. This initiative comes just two months after the recent Passing Out Parade of…
Hon. Bolaji Oyeleye, Deputy Senate President aide for the Southwest, has extended heartfelt condolences to Dr. Iziak Kunle Salako, Minister of State for Health, on the recent passing of his mother. In a statement, Oyeleye expressed his sympathy, acknowledging the profound loss and urging strength for Dr. Salako and his…
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of Dr. Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, popularly known as Dr. Doyin Okupe, at the age of 72, as a profound personal loss. Okupe’s passing came shortly after the demise of another revered figure, the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba…
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting…
…As CGC Adeniyi Engages National Security Adviser on Strategic Collaboration The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to leveraging advanced technology for enhanced border security. This was the focus of discussions during his courtesy visit to the National Security Adviser…
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has tasked Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Information Chapel to use their profession to expose, name and shame domestic violence perpetrators in the society without compromise in their reportage, describing it as a blight that must be collectively nip in the bud. Engr.…
In a bid to enhance service delivery, transparency, and revenue collection, the Ogun State Water Corporation has announced plans to implement a mandatory transition from flat-rate and post-paid billing to prepaid water meters. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo,…