Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Ogun State Government says its aquaculture support programme under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) has helped fish farmers in the state make about ₦9.17 billion. This was achieved through continuous support such as cheaper fish feed, better facilities, and training for farmers. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo,…
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is aiming to register at least 51 percent of all registered voters in Ogun State through its ongoing e-registration exercise. Salisu made this known on Monday while speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the Ogun Central…
Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has confirmed that some of its officers were involved in a plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu in October 2025. The military said the officers implicated in the plot will soon be brought before a military judicial panel to face trial in line with the Armed Forces…
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, MNIPR, has been honoured with the Outstanding Old Boy Award by the Alumni Association of Ijebu-Ode Grammar School (IJOGS). The award was presented on Saturday during the school’s 113th Founders’ Day celebration held at the school playground in Ijebu-Ode. It recognised Onasanya’s outstanding record in public…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution asking the state government to work with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to find a lasting solution to the land dispute affecting Apunren-Ijebu and nearby communities. The Assembly suggested that the military should be given another place to use as a shooting range…
Actress Nkechi Blessing has raised concerns after her phone number was reportedly leaked online, leaving her overwhelmed by messages from men seeking a relationship. In a video shared on Instagram, the actress explained that her Facebook account, which is linked to her phone number, has become a source of daily distress. According to her, she…
he Ogun State Government on Wednesday suspended the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland for the second time in less than one month, as security operatives were deployed to the Awujale Palace in Ijebu Ode. A correspondent who visited the palace observed a heavy presence of police officers and personnel of the Nigeria…
The Ogun State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) has invited people contesting for the Awujale of Ijebuland throne for screening. This is happening even though the Ogun State Government has again stopped the selection process. In a circular dated January 20, 2026, the state government suspended the process for the second time.…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has paid tribute to the late Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the state’s first civilian governor, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, describing her as a strong pillar who significantly contributed to the state’s development between 1979 and 1983. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, led lawmakers in honoring the former first…
The Ogun State government has praised Old Students’ Associations across the state for their continuous and selfless contributions to improving educational facilities in public schools. Speaking at the commissioning of a modern entrance and gatehouse at Egba Comprehensive High School, Asero, Abeokuta, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said alumni…
