Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained Pastor Kayode Olawoye, a pastor and community activist who has been speaking out about the poor condition of roads in Ogun State. Reports say Pastor Olawoye was invited to the DSS office in Abeokuta on Monday for a discussion. This was the third time he had been…
Sadio Mané has explained why he stepped in to stop Senegal from walking off the pitch during a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco. The final was filled with controversy, with several refereeing decisions angering the Senegalese players and coaching staff. Tensions peaked when Morocco were awarded a penalty for an alleged…
The Egba Economic Summit Group has asked the Federal Government to quickly and properly complete the Idi-Aba–Abeokuta–Obafemi–Ajebo link road, which connects to the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The group said the road is very important for Ogun State’s economy and for easy movement in the region. In a letter to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, the…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, has announced plans to hold the Bosun Tijani Foundation Festive Basketball Tournament. According to a statement released in Abeokuta, the three-day event will take place from December 19 to 21, 2025, at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta.…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended in dramatic fashion, with Senegal crowned champions after a tense and controversial final that brought the curtain down on an action-packed tournament. Senegal claimed their second AFCON title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time. The final was marked by chaotic scenes and…
The Ogun State Police have found a suspected stolen vehicle that was abandoned in Abeokuta, the state capital. The silver Toyota RAV4 was found on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Somorin area of Obantoko, Abeokuta. This was announced by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a Facebook post. Babaseyi said the…
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after leading the Teranga Lions to their second continental title. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes before midfielder Pape Gueye scored the…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the completion of the Tai Solarin Road in Ikenne town, describing the project as part of his administration’s resolve to rehabilitate critical infrastructure that directly affects residents and local economic activities. The governor made the disclosure on Monday in a statement posted on his verified X handle, noting…
Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision but returned to defeat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a chaotic final. Midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the 94th minute on Sunday, shortly after Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed a…
The Ogun State Government has warned truck and articulated vehicle drivers to stop parking their vehicles on the roadside, especially around the Ogere area of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The government said this causes traffic problems and endangers lives. The warning was given by the Acting Corps Commander of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE),…
