Education

EDUCASH: Ogun Earmarks N3.5bn for 150,000 Beneficiaries

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By Abimbola Bamgbose  The Ogun State Government said N3.5 billion has been earmarked for the ongoing ‘Educash transfer’ programme of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. About 100,000 indigent pupils in both public primary and secondary schools, as well as 50,000 students Continue Reading

Culture

Abiodun Felicitates Awujale on 64th Coronation Anniversary

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun state government has described the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona as an exemplary and practical leader who cherished customs and traditions. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this while felicitating Oba Adetona on his 64th Coronation anniversary. Governor Abiodun stressed that the dedication to humanity and Continue Reading

Judiciary

OGHA Acknowledges Receipt of Gov. Abiodun’s Letter on Justice Adebisi

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By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has received Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter, requesting the confirmation of Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide while reading the Continue Reading

Economy

Abiodun Orders Supply of 100 Trailers of Subsidized Rice

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*To be distributed Free for the Elderly By Abimbola Bamgbose As part of the efforts to cushion the high cost of foodstuffs currently affecting the nation, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the supply of one hundred trailers of bags of rice for residents  Governor Abiodun gave the order at a stakeholder’s meeting […]Continue Reading

Environment

Ogun Demolishes Shanties, Warns Monarchs

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned traditional rulers in the state against allocating road setbacks and public spaces to unauthorized users for pecuniary gains. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the state Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement to carry out the Continue Reading

Religion

Abiodun Celebrates Supreme Court’s Verdict with Thanksgiving

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Notable individuals, political associates, friends and family members of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun turned out in colourful attires for a special thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Governor’s victory at the Supreme Court.  The event held at the St James’s Anglican Church, Iperu Remo was presided over by the Continue Reading

Environment

Land Sales: Abiodun Reads Riot Act to Traditional Rulers  

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By Wuraola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday alleged that some traditional rulers have been found selling lands belonging to the state government. Governor Abiodun made the allegations at the statutory meeting of the state’s Council of Obas, held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor described the actions of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Reacts to Appeal Court’s Verdict on Electoral Victory

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By Wuraola Bamgbose The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the March 18, poll, in Ogun State. In a majority judgment delivered by the duo of Justices J.S. Ikyegh and  Muhammed Mustapha, the appellate court dismissed […]Continue Reading

Governance

AGF Visits Ogun, Commends Governor’s Infrastructure Initiative

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated that his administration will focus on strengthening technical and vocational training as part of efforts to address unemployment in the State. Governor Abiodun, who stated this when he received the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein in his office, at Oke-Mosan, Continue Reading

Transportation

Abiodun Gives Ultimatum to Illegal Traders

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By Olusegun Folarin A 21-day ultimatum has been issued to illegal traders on road setback along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, especially those at Kara, Isheri Warewa area of Ogun State to vacate. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who gave the directive in a message to a meeting with community leaders at the palace of Olofin of Isheri, Oba […]Continue Reading

Governance

Abiodun Swears in Commissioners, Special Advisers

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By Abimbola Bamgbose The Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun  has sworn in twenty Commissioners and twenty-two Special Advisers into the executive cadre of the state  Some of the newly sworn-in commissioners were Professor Abayomi Arigbabu -Education, Dr Tomi Coker -Health, Bolu Owotomo -Agriculture, Oladapo Okubadejo -Finance, and Wasiu Isiaka -Sports Continue Reading

Religion

 Pray for Nation, Abiodun Charges Muslims

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By Olusegun Folarin Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud.  Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran, emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Arraigns Ijebu East LG Former Chairman

Web News 27 September 2023 232 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State by the Police, following a petition by the state government.  Mr Adedayo was arraigned on a two- count charge of unlawful publication of false accusations against Governor Dapo Abiodun and […]Continue Reading

Crime

Abiodun Orders Mop up of Cultists over Renewed Clashes

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By Olusegun Folarin Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state. Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran said the directive became necessary in the wake of renewed […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo APC, Abiodun  Congratulate  Tinubu on Victory at Tribunal

Web News 7 September 2023 278 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo/Bolanle Adesida The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State has expressed delight at  Wednesday’s judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which validated the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the poll held on February 25, 2023. The party described the verdict as an indication that the nation’s democracy was moving Continue Reading

Culture

Gov. Abiodun Gives Nod for Isese Day

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate annual Isese Day. Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said his administration would Continue Reading

Sport

Abiodun Inaugurates Committee for 2024 National Sports Festival

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By Bolanle Adesida Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has inaugurated the Organising Committee for the 2024 National Sports Festival with a promise to surpass the achievements recorded during the previous editions of the game. Governor Abiodun, who gave the assurance during the inauguration of the committee at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde, Adeleke, Abiodun, Oyo Assembly, APC  Felicitate Muslim Faithful

Web News 28 June 2023 608 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir. The governor congratulated all residents of the state on witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H., marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, praying to Allah (SWT) to […]Continue Reading

Health

Gov. Abiodun Receives Astrazeneca Vaccine, Urges Residents to Register

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has received a shot of the Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The State Commissioner for health, Doctor Tomi Coker administered the vaccines on the State Governor at the Executive Chamber, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. Others who received the vaccines alongside the Governor include the Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Secretary to the Continue Reading