Infrastructure

Abiodun Gives Marching Order to Contractor

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By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday has given a matching order to the contractor handling the construction of the Denro-Ishashi-Akute road to ensure the completion of the project within two weeks. The governor gave the order during an on-the-spot Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Abiodun Pledges Completion of Outstanding Projects

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration will continue to provide succor to the citizens and residents of the state by completing all outstanding projects of previous administration. Governor Abiodun made the disclosure at the commissioning and electrification of the Hospital road, Ogijo in Sagamu local Government Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Agro-Cargo International Airport Set for Operations

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the state’s Agro-Cargo International Airport would commence scheduled and non-scheduled flights in the next few weeks. The governor made the disclosure while speaking at the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair breakfast meeting with chief executive officers, captains of industry, entrepreneurs, investors and Continue Reading

News

Ogun Govt. Applauds Assembly Members as Elemide Emerges New Speaker

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, and all the State lawmakers for ensuring a rancour free process through which they elected the new Speaker. The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele […]Continue Reading

Governance

Osun, Ogun Govs Promise Better Life in 2024

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Funmi Ojo, Abimbola Bamgbose Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will refocus attention on cushioning current economic hardship as well as building the state economic base. Governor Adeleke who stated this in his New Year broadcast to felicitate with the people of Osun and usher in year 2024, said both goals are achievable […]Continue Reading

Security

S/West Govs Mull Streetlights, Security Cameras on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 

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By Abimbola Bamgbose  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration will continue to collaborate with security agencies in the state towards finding solutions to the various security challenges confronting the state and the country as a whole. Governor Abiodun stated during the fourth quarter of the State Directors of Security Conference, South West […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Eminent Nigerians Grace Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo’s Funeral

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By Wuraola Bamgbose It was a celebration of a life well spent as eminent Nigerians on Thursday thronged Erunwon, Ijebu, Ogun State as the remains of a foremost illustrious son of the State Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo was laid to rest at his residence. Our correspondent reports that a funeral service had earlier been held at […]Continue Reading

Governance

Gov. Abiodun Approves Projects for Councillors

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved constituency projects for the 236 councillors in the state. Prince Abiodun made this known at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, when he received the councillors who were on ground to pass a vote of confidence on his administration. The Governor said the approval was […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tribunal Affirms Gov. Abiodun’s Victory

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Prince Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the duly elected Governor of the State. At the end of the proceeding which lasted about 11 hours, the three – member panel, led by Justice Hamidu Kunaza, dismissed the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Guber: Security beefed up as Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke There were anxiety in Isabo Magistrate Court, Abeokuta, and environs as security personnel have been stationed as early as 6:am on Saturday at strategic places as the Ogun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivers its judgement. The Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP and its candidate, Mr Ladi Adebutu, had filed a petition against the […]Continue Reading

Security

Amnesty Programme Awaits Repentant Cultists in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government is proposing an amnesty programme for would-be cultists who may wish to surrender their weapons. The state is also considering the establishment of a Special Court to try cult-related cases. Governor Dapo Abiodun dropped this hint during after a joint security meeting, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Distributes Rice to 300,000 Residents

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State government has officially commenced the distribution of rice to the residents as palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. A ceremony organised in Abeokuta, the state capital to flag off the distribution exercise also featured the official inauguration of a Central Working Committee saddled with the responsibility of ensuring Continue Reading

Politics

Tribunal Strikes out Adebutu’s Petition against Abiodun

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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, had strucked out the vote-buying allegation levelled against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress, APC, by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate, Mr. Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu had dragged Governor Abiodun and the APC to the tribunal, challenging their Continue Reading

Politics

Tribunal Strikes Out AA’s Petition against Gov Abiodun

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By Wale Oluokun Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abeokuta has struck out the petition of Action Alliance, AA, against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress. The tribunal decision followed the withdrawal of the petition by the applicant. The court had earlier struck out the petitions of New Nigeria Peoples Party, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Sworn in for Second Term

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By Wale Oluokun Prince Dapo Abiodun and Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele have been sworn-in for the second term in office as the Ogun State governor and the deputy. The swearing-in was conducted by the Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, the State Capital. The governor in his speech […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Subomi Balogun was a colossus – Gov Abiodun

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of business mogul and philanthropist Chief Subomi Balogun as a colossal loss, not only to Ogun State but Nigeria in general. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin,  Governor Abiodun said the contributions of the late banker to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Govt Debunks Claim of Cabinet Dissolution

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Government has debunked the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has dissolved the State Executive Council. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, described the report as not only untrue, but misleading. The […]Continue Reading

Politics

Let’s work together – Abiodun Tells Opponents

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By Bolanle Adesida Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has promised to run an administration that is more committed to providing focused and qualitative governance while creating the enabling environment for increased public – private partnership. Governor Abiodun made the promise while addressing a jubilant crowd of party faithful and supporters at the Presidential Continue Reading

Labour

Abiodun Increases Quarterly Pension Payment to N1bn

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Government has increased quarterly payment for pensioners from Six hundred million Naira to One billon Naira. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun announced this while addressing pensioners at an interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun who also announced that his administration had increased Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Govt Distributes Food Items to Residents

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Bolanle Adesida As part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel and Naira scarcity, Ogun State Government has concluded arrangements to distribute 400,000 food items to vulnerable residents of the state. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known at a Press conference in Abeokuta, said the newly appointed Social Investment Officers […]Continue Reading

Economy

We have enough cash to disburse – CBN

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Wahab Oseni says the apex bank has enough cash to disburse to all commercial banks in the state. Mr Oseni gave the assurance when Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the Abeokuta branch of the bank in view of […]Continue Reading

Environment

Abiodun Solicits FG’s Support in Mitigating Effects of Flood

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Ogun state government has solicited the assistance of the federal government in its flood mitigation programme especially in providing concrete lining on all its secondary erosion trunks. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call when he received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood who are on a fact finding mission to the state in Abeokuta. Governor […]Continue Reading

Education

Abiodun Reassures NYSC of Continuous Support

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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, of continuous support in the state. He made this known while receiving the NYSC National Governing Board at the Government House in Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit. In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Abiodun, who welcomed the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Police Warn Politicians against Hate Speech

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Ogun State Police command has set up a political campaign and rally monitoring team towards preventing break down of law and order during the electioneering period.   State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who made this known in Abeokuta at a conference for senior police officers, said the police would safeguard all venues of political […]Continue Reading

Sport

Amusan Becomes Ogun Sport Ambassador

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Nigerian athlete and global Champion in 100-metre hurdles, Oluwatobi Amusan has been appointed as Ogun State Sports Ambassador. Governor Dapo Abiodun who announced this when he played host to the current World, Commonwealth and African champion at his Oke Mosan Abeokuta office also presented the sum of five million naira and a house to the […]Continue Reading