Governance

Gov. Abiodun Approves Projects for Councillors

Web News 28 November 2023 40 0

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 Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Commences Disbursement of Grant to MSEs

Web News 21 November 2023 70 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose  Ogun State Government has commenced the second phase of the disbursement of the 1 billion naira grant to micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the state. Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment and a member of the Ogun […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Onaolapo Soneye’s demise, a great loss – Gov. Abiodun

Web News 16 November 2023 102 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of a former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said Dr Soleye’s invaluable contributions to the financial sector of Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Economy

Governor Adeleke Makes Adire Compulsory for Workers, Political Appointees

Web News 16 November 2023 97 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed all public officials, appointed and elected, to start wearing Adire Osun every Wednesday to boost the industry and enhance the cultural strength of the state. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke noted that the directive affected […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Court Reserves Judgement on Adebutu Appeal Case

Web News 15 November 2023 74 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Ladi Adebutu against the judgment of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which Continue Reading

Security

Police Re-echo Ban on Fireworks

Web News 14 November 2023 74 0

Ogun State Police command has banned indiscriminate use of explosive fireworks in the state.  A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola indicates that the ban on fireworks, deafening sound of fireworks popularly called “banga” can threaten the state of peace of mind and trigger anxiety among residents. The statement Continue Reading

Politics

Abiodun Felicitate Ododo on Electoral Victory

Web News 13 November 2023 90 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State as the affirmation of the confidence Nigerians have in the ability of the ruling party to deliver Nigeria from the current economic woes. The APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo Continue Reading

Crime

41 Internet Fraudsters Jailed in Oyo, Ogun

Web News 4 November 2023 122 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 41 internet fraudsters to various jail terms in Oyo and Ogun States respectively. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge each preferred against them by the EFCC. Justices Ladiran Akintola and […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senior Citizens Cry Out Over Threat to Life

Web News 2 November 2023 108 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Senior citizens in Ogun State have called for urgent interventions to check the rising wave of crime against the elderly in the country.  They made the call at a function in Abeokuta, tagged Hangout for the senior citizens”.  The elderly persons who advocated increased social support to the aged, expressed concern that […]Continue Reading

Environment

Gov. Abiodun Promises Road Repair of Lagos-Ota Expressway

Web News 29 October 2023 259 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose An end is about to come to the hardship motorists go through on the Lagos- Ota-Abeokuta Expressway. This is as the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised to commence the constitution of the road soon The governor also disclosed that the Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, powered Mass Transit Buses would […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

OBJ Mourns Alaba Lawson

Web News 29 October 2023 121 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the demise of the late Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief Alaba Lawson. Chief Obasanjo, who conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of Federal Republic, MFR, on Chief Lawson in 2004 described the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland as a very […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Govt. Pledges to Expand Business Opportunities

Web News 18 October 2023 164 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has pledged to further open up the State for business opportunities by putting all machineries in motion to attract more investors. The Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela gave the assurance in an interview with Journalists in Abeokuta Mr Sofela said that the present administration would […]Continue Reading

News

Ogun Govt. to Establish 3 Additional Ministries

Web News 17 October 2023 128 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Government says, it is establishing three additional ministries in the state. They include Mineral Resources, Information Communication Technology, ICT, and Digital Economy, as well as, the ministry of Youths and Energy. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known during a meeting with Permanent Secretaries held at the […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Abiodun Calls for Release of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to State

Web News 15 October 2023 385 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The Executive Governor  of Ogun State Prince dapo Abiodun has pleaded with the national assembly to prevail on the Federal Government to release the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway to the state government for immediate repair Governor Abiodun who made the plea on Saturday in ilaro informed that his request on the road dated back […]Continue Reading

Economy

NDE Community-Based Training Takes off in Ogun

Web News 11 October 2023 305 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Director General, National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo has flagged off the orientation programme for the implementation of the Agency’s Community Based Training Scheme in Ogun State. The Community Based Training Scheme was aimed at reducing unemployment, boosting wealth and enabling the citizens to overcome poverty, Continue Reading

Health

Ogun Set to Vaccinate Girls Against HPV

Web News 11 October 2023 198 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government, through the State Primary Healthcare Development Board, has announced plans to vaccinate more than five hundred thousand girls in the State against the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV. The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola who stated this at a media parley in Abeokuta said those to be […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Lawmakers Lift Ban on NURTW

Web News 6 October 2023 278 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, lifting the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the State. The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo announced this at a plenary held at the Assembly complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.  The motion to lift […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun APC Hails Abiodun’s Victory at Tribunal

Web News 1 October 2023 181 0

By Olusegun Folarin The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State has described the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun, at the tribunal as a divine mandate. Ogun State APC chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi in a statement through the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Tunde Oladunnoye congratulated Governor Abiodun on the victorious judgment delivered by […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Confirms 9 Commissioner Nominees

Web News 20 September 2023 171 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of nine commissioner-nominees out of the ten it recently screened following the withdrawal of the nomination of Mr. Oshunbiyi Tunde by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The approval followed the adoption of the report of the Committee of the House chaired by the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dignitaries Eulogize Alake @ 80

Web News 15 September 2023 286 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The premises of st Peters Anglican church Ake, Abeokuta was adorned with royal colors and glitz as dignitaries from all works of life trooped into the church auditorium to grace the 80th birthday Thanksgiving service of the Alake of Egbagland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo. Melodies from sonorous voices of the Ace Anglican choir […]Continue Reading

Labour

Civil Servants in Ogun Get 40 Percent Pay Bump

Web News 8 September 2023 614 0

By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State government has commenced the payment of 40 percent Peculiar Allowance to State Civil Servants as part of efforts to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi who stated this while speaking with newsmen at Oke Mosan Abeokuta said that the payment of the […]Continue Reading

News

NIS Arrests Illegal Migrants

Web News 4 September 2023 448 0

By Oluremi Olugbenro Sixty-one people suspected to be irregular migrants from Cameroon have been arrested in Ogun State by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. The State Comptroller of Immigration, Mrs Olufunmilayo Bosede who announced the arrests to journalists in Abeokuta, said the 43 male and 18 female Cameroonians were discovered to have been smuggled into […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Umahi Advocates Concrete Pavement Technology for Road Construction

Web News 1 September 2023 259 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi has advocated the use of newly introduced Concrete Pavement Technology, in road construction projects for its durability and cost effectiveness compared to asphalt roads. He stated this while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of Abeokuta-Ibadan Road project.  The minister is on two-day working visit […]Continue Reading

Politics

My administration has never tampered with LG funds – Gov. Abiodun

Web News 29 August 2023 205 0

By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration has never tampered with Local Government funds. Governor Abiodun stated this in a statement in Abeokuta while reacting to a letter credited to the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo, alleging zero revenue allocation to Local Governments in […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Community Corps Arrests Car Robbery Suspect

Web News 28 July 2023 220 0

By Adebola Ajayi The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a member of an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing Ogun State. A statement by the Corps’ Director of information and public relations, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf indicated that around 1 am on the 28th of July 2023, the special team […]Continue Reading