Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria – The Yewa Cultural Festival 2023 concluded with a flourish, leaving attendees in awe of the rich culture, tradition, and heritage of the Yewa people. Read also:Ogun Dedicated to Keeping Abeokuta-Sagamu Road in Great Shape The event was graced by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the Senate…
Governor Dapo Abiodun received in audience on Friday, October 13, 2023, his brother colleague from Osun State, Senator Adeleke, who paid him a visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read also:DapoAbiodun reads the Riot Act to APC members to behave Governor Abiodun expresses great joy for the courtesy visit by Governor Adeleke.…
The Ogun State Police command reported on Saturday that its officers have apprehended three individuals, namely Amusa Kazeem, Oke Oladipupo, and Johnson Oluwole, for their involvement in the theft of the royal crown and staff of office that belonged to the late Olu of Ogunmakin, Oba Olugbenga Shodiya, who passed away approximately two months ago.…
Suspected members of a rival cult gang brutally murdered three individuals in the Ijoko community, located in the Ota area of Ogun State, leaving their lifeless bodies within an abandoned building. This shocking incident transpired on a Saturday and was widely perceived by residents as the grim aftermath of renewed clashes between rival cult groups.…
President Bola Tinubu, through his lawyers, has responded to the appeal made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, stating that it lacks merit, substance, and genuine intent. Tinubu, in his response conveyed by his lead counsel, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, regarding Obi’s appeal challenging the tribunal’s decision, argued that the presidential election…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been appointed by the World Bank as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum. A statement on the Ministry of Finance’s X page, the ministry noted that Edun’s appointment makes it the first of such for Nigeria. The statement reads, “The appointment…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bayo Onanuga as his special adviser on Information and Strategy. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night, the appointment was part of efforts to prioritise effective and efficient working synergy between the Presidency and Federal Ministries. Consequently, the President approved the appointments of professionals who…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State swore in 20 commissioners and 22 special advisers into his cabinet on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, following the approval of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Here is the ceremony in pictures. During the ceremony, the governor did not announce the…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State officially inducted “20 commissioners” and “22 special advisers” into his administration on Friday. This ceremony took place at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, following approval from the Ogun State House of Assembly. Notably, Governor Abiodun did not reveal the specific roles or portfolios assigned to each appointee during the…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for various agencies and parastatals within the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, these appointments align with the President’s commitment…
