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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo, has been impeached. Oluomo faced allegations ranging from financial fraud to a leadership tussle within the state assembly, and these issues may have contributed to his impeachment. In his stead, Hon. Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the new Speaker. Additional details regarding…
The administration of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun is reportedly making strides in developing the economic potentials and capacity of the state, resulting in an increase in the state’s economy to over N6 trillion. The Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to Governor Abiodun, Hon Dapo Okubadejo, made this revelation during a media parley…
The Ogun State government has initiated a solar-powered street lights project across the state as part of its efforts to enhance the safety and security of the citizens. This decision follows recent arrests of vandals caught stealing street light cables and other components along the Sagamu Interchange-Abeokuta Expressway, including one individual apprehended for stealing a…
Members of the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State have captured an individual allegedly causing terror in the Ala community of the Odogbolu Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Daniel Iwalokun, a native of Ilaje in Ondo State, was apprehended with a fake pistol, as confirmed by Moruf Yusuf, the Director of Information and Public…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun on his confirmed electoral victory in the March governorship election of the previous year, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in Abuja on Friday. In a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Bankole, the party acknowledged the court…
Members of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, known as So-Safe Corps, apprehended Kabiru Adedotun, also known as K.B, an alleged notorious member of the Eye Confraternity, accused of causing terror in Ogun communities. A cut-to-size pistol was seized from him during the operation. The State Commander of the Corps, Commander Soji…
The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the appeal lodged by Oladipupo Adebutu, who contests the majority verdict of the Court of Appeal affirming Dapo Abiodun’s gubernatorial election victory in Ogun state. Following arguments and the submission of documents by the concerned parties, a five-member panel led by Justice John Okoro adjourned for the…
Yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) extensively questioned Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, regarding an alleged money laundering case involving N37,170,855,753.44. The accusations pointed towards the laundering of funds through a contractor named James Okwete. Despite facing these allegations, the immediate past minister was released…
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has denied allegations of having fake professors based on a viral list, purportedly from the National Universities Commission (NUC), which included four of its staff. Ms ChiChi Ononiwu, the Head of the Communication Unit, clarified that the mentioned names were not part of the university’s payroll. She stressed the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended warm birthday wishes to his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on her 58th birthday, praising her as a devoted ally who has shown significant commitment to the state’s progress. In a birthday message commemorating Mrs. Salako-Oyedele’s special day on January 8, 2024, Prince Abiodun acknowledged her invaluable contributions…
