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Ogun Police Quarterly Review Indicates Drop in Crime Rate
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State Police Command says it has recorded a noticeable decline in crime rate in the first quarter of 2025 with 2,141 suspects arrested for various crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, rape, and cultism. The command also noted that 1,530 suspects were prosecuted between January and March 2025. This was contained in a statement…
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Governor Abiodun’s Urban Renewal Plan Transforms Ogun State’s GRAs
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun state government has completed the first phase of 35 housing units at the Ibara Government Reservation Area,GRA, Abeokuta, as part of its urban renewal efforts. During an inspection of ongoing construction at the Ibara Government Reservation Area, GRA, and the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun…
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Abiodun Mourns Nigeria’s First Female Minister Adenike Oyagbola
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s first female minister of cabinet rank, Mrs. Adenike Oyagbola. In a condolence message on Saturday, Governor Abiodun described her as a trailblazer whose life was marked by wisdom, courage, humility, and an unwavering commitment to public service.…
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Abiodun Mourns Bankole’s Mother
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended condolences to the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, following the death of his mother, Mrs Monsurat Bankole. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Governor Abiodun described the late Mrs. Monsurat Bankole…
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Ogun Govt Spells-Out Precautionary Measures on Cholera
By Olusegun Folarin / Oluwatoyin Adegoke It is important that people take necessary safety measures to prevent outbreak of Cholera especially during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade who gave the advice in statement in Abeokuta, said the step became necessary following the recent…
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Gov. Abiodun Introduces ‘‘Green Book’’ in Ogun
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government has introduced the “Green Book” as a comprehensive document for residents on the sustainability, preservation and protection of the environment. Governor Dapo Abiodun who unveiled the publication in Abeokuta at a programme to commemorate the 2024 world Environment day explained that the book contained necessary rules, regulations and best…
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Oyo, Ogun Governors Promise Increased Investment on Wellbeing of Children
By Iyabo Adebisi / Omolara Adasofunjo Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration remains committed to providing the right foundation to enable children to succeed. The governor stated this in a statement commemorating the 2024 Children’s Day, noting that children are special and deserve the best of life. According to the governor, the…
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Tinubu Commissions Lagos Red Line Rail Project
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Lagos Red Line rail. In his address at the event, President Tinubu shared insights into the transformative vision for Lagos. “My team and I toiled day and night to craft and implement a developmental vision that will transform Lagos into the economic powerhouse of Africa and a respected mega…
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Gov. Abiodun Releases One billion Naira Pensioners Gratuity
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Governor , Prince Dapo Abiodun has released One billion naira Gratuity in fulfilment of his promise to prioritize the welfare of pensioners. The Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Adesoji Adewuyi made this known in Abeokuta. Mr Adewuyi explained that the fund was released to cater for the state…
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Supreme court victory ended distractions- Gov. Abiodun
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has promised that the victory at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Friday would mark the beginning of new things in the State. Governor Abiodun made the promise while addressing newsmen after alighting from a private jet with registration number 5N-FGZ at the Gateway International…
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Don’t allow challenges to weigh you down – Governor Abiodun
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirits. Governor Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, and goodwill as they celebrate Christmas. The governor said the current hardship in the…
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Join in efforts to enhance state’s prosperity – OGHA charges Commissioners-Nominee
By Omolara Adasofunjo Nine prospective commissioners have been screened by the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, with a charge on them to redouble efforts at enhancing the state’s prosperity, if they eventually joined Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. OGHA Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo who gave the charge also urged the commissioner-nominees to be prepared for…
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Ogun Strengthens Bilateral Ties with Canada
By Bolanle Adesida The Canadian Government has indicated interest in investing in the agricultural and technological sectors of the Ogun State economy as part of efforts to strengthen the Country’s bilateral relationship with Nigeria. The Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jamie Christoff, who stated this at a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun in Abeokuta said…
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Ogun Govt to Give Diya State Burial
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State government has announced plans to set up a committee that will be saddled with the responsibility of giving the departed Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Oladipo Diya a befitting state burial. Governor Dapo Abiodun who made this known in Ikeja, when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the…
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Ogun State College of Health Technology Renamed
Bolanle Adesida Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the renaming of Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese – Ijebu to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health Sciences and Allied Sciences, Ilese. Governor Abiodun made this known while addressing students of the institution during a campaign tour of the Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state.…
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I’ll continue to implement policies promoting good governance – Gov Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the 18-kilometre Idowa Ibefun Road in the Odogbolu Local Government area of the state, with a promise that his administration would continue to implement policies and programmes that would promote good governance. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, which was part of his campaign tour to the local…
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You have not delivered on your promises – NUP to Ogun Gov.
Pensioners in Ogun State have called on the state government to pay the six four point four billion naira gratuities owed as promised by Governor Dapo Abiodun before the 2019 election. The Ogun State Chairman of the Union, Comrade Waidi Oloyede who made this known at a media parley in Abeokuta, said the state government…
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Gov Abiodun Inaugurates 4km Road
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the 4 – kilometre Oba Erinwole road in Sagamu with a promise that the gesture would be extended to all local government areas in the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Abiodun described the construction and inauguration of the road as part of his administration’s efforts to…
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Pray for a successful 2023 elections – Gov. Abiodun charges Christians
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Christians to be steadfast in praying for the country’s unity and the peaceful and successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. Governor Abiodun who made the call at the Annual Convention of the Foursquare Church held at Ajebo also stressed the need for Nigerians to play their…
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Gov Abiodun Inaugurates 2.35km Arepo Road
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated 2.35 kilometres Arepo Journalists Estate Road with a promise that his administration would continue to construct more community and major roads across the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Abiodun said the new road would improve socio-economic activities in the area, and called on the residents of the community…
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Ogun State is ready to host NSF 2024 – Abiodun
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has indicated the readiness of the state to host the 22nd Edition of the National Sports Festival, NSF, in 2024. Governor Abiodun made this known in Abeokuta, when he played host to the 22nd National Sport Festival Evaluation Committee. While describing Ogun State as a peaceful location, Governor Abiodun…
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Gov Abiodun Pledges Collaboration with Traditional Institutions
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would continue to respect traditional institutions towards preserving the rich culture and tradition of the state. Governor Abiodun stated this at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta while receiving Olowu-in- council led by the New Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola. The Governor who pointed out that traditional…
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Lafenwa Traders Lament 11 Years Power Outage
Traders in Lafenwa market have called on Ogun State government to take necessary steps towards preventing perennial flooding in the market and it environs. They made the call when the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun visited the area to inspect ongoing reconstruction of 5.3 Kilometers Lafenwa Rounda Road. Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaja…
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Gov. Abiodun Advises youths against illegal businesses
Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised Youths of Ogun West Senatorial district of the state to shun illegal businesses capable of truncating development and peace of the area. The governor gave the advice at Ilaro during the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, including the Chairman Senate committee on finance, Senator Olamilekan…
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FG Launches “Nigeria for Women Project” in Ogun
The “Nigeria for Women Project” has been flagged off in Ogun State as part of the federal government’s efforts to improve…
