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Former Ogun Central senator Iyabo Obasanjo has confirmed her defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship. Obasanjo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, made the announcement on Saturday during an interview on Eagle7 Sports 103.7FM. She represented Ogun Central in the Senate between…
What is now coming sharply into focus is that the government’s decision to halt the Awujale selection process was not arbitrary. It is a direct response to mounting concerns over the rise of so-called “preferred candidates.” Contrary to long-standing tradition and due process, certain individuals were being positioned as inevitable choices, raising serious questions about…
At least six people lost their lives, and 23 others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a vehicle carrying both passengers and cows crashed near the Foursquare Camp gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. According to Afolabi Odunsi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were pressured to participate in the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration. In a statement, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the claim as “entirely false and baseless,” calling it part of a deliberate disinformation campaign by the…
The three ruling houses of Mobalufon in Ogun State — Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumọka) — have cautioned against interference by non-indigenes in matters concerning the succession of the Moguniseja stool. In a statement dated January 26, 2026, signed by Dr. Kunle Taiwo on behalf of the ruling houses, the community reaffirmed its support…
The Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr. Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned against tying a snakebite victim’s limb with cloth, calling the practice dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against using sharp objects, such as razor blades, to extract supposed venom, explaining that such methods are harmful and…
Actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has congratulated Ogun State on its 50th anniversary, praising its culture and progress. Adedimeji, a Prince of Agura Kingdom in Abeokuta, said Ogun State shows the spirit of excellence and is a gateway to Nigeria and Africa. He wrote, “Ogun State at 50 shows a rich mix of heritage, culture,…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the 50th anniversary of the state as a time to reflect, give thanks, and renew commitment to development. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the Golden Jubilee, the governor said the celebration marks 50 years of progress built on the vision, sacrifices and unity of the…
Residents of five communities in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, protested at the weekend over claims that the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasaq Adesina Adenuga, took more than 500 acres of their farmland. The protesters, mostly elderly farmers from Isamuro, Imosun, Igan, Awori and Idode communities, marched along the road leading to the palace. Security officers from…
Abeokuta – Reactions have continued to trail the recent remarks by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, over a public lecture delivered by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in the state on Sunday. A member of the Federal Character Commission representing Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has described the deputy governor’s comments…
