Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Ogun State has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as one of four states in Nigeria to benefit from its new biodiversity project aimed at protecting the environment. The Head of the UNESCO Office in Nigeria, Mr. Jean-Paul Abiaga, announced this during a visit to the Secretary to the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has shared a cryptic message on social media following a heated confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military personnel in Abuja. In a flyer posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the DHQ wrote: “IT IS AN HONOUR TO SERVE IN THE NIGERIAN MILITARY.…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government for being inconsistent in ongoing talks with the union, warning that the delay could have serious effects on Nigeria’s education system. In a statement released after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held from November 8–9, 2025, at Taraba State University, Jalingo, ASUU…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ogun East Senatorial District have declared their full support for Senator Gbenga Daniel, describing his reported suspension from the party as fake, baseless, and unconstitutional. The leaders, who represent all 103 wards in the district’s nine local government areas, explained that the suspension was said to…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional law expert, Prof. Sebastine Hon, has criticized the actions of Naval Officer A.M. Yerima during his clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He described the officer’s behavior as a violation of the law. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Hon said Yerima had…
The host of the Brekete Family human rights programme, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President,” has praised Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a naval officer, for his calm and respectful conduct during a recent clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some FCT Administration officials. During his live show on…
Heavy Traffic Persists Around Sagamu Interchange as TRACE Urges Motorists to Take Alternative Routes The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has advised motorists to remain patient and use alternative routes as ongoing road reconstruction around the Sagamu Interchange continues to cause severe traffic congestion. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TRACE Public…
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is waiting for Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to indicate interest in using the party as a platform for her reported 2027 political ambition. In recent weeks, billboards bearing Obasanjo-Bello’s image have appeared in parts of Abeokuta, including Abiola…
The 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) celebrated outstanding achievements in African filmmaking, honoring talented actors and filmmakers across the continent. The 21st edition of the awards was held on Sunday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, bringing together some of Africa’s best movie stars and creators. The movie “3 Cold Dishes,”…
The Ogun State Medical Centre of Excellence a 250 bed hospital located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is scheduled for commissioning in December. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this during an inspection of the project, which was initiated by the previous administration but left unfinished. He explained that once completed, the hospital would be managed by the Abuja…
