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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…
The people of Igbogila, a community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have said they no longer recognise five people who were earlier removed as chiefs and members of the Igbogila Council of Chiefs. In a disclaimer signed by the Otunba of Igbogila, Chief Semiu Akinlolu, and other chiefs, the community said…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the killing of one of its officers during an ambush by suspected smugglers in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, barely 48 hours after another attack in which two customs officers were shot and injured in a similar ambush in…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from parts of Ondo State as misleading and capable of sparking avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Honourable Donald Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo State, after…
Political tension is mounting in Ogun State as the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, exchange sharp words over who should succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027. Bamidele, speaking at a political forum organised by Ogun State Professionals for Senator Solomon Olamilekan in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, called on…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who said the holiday would allow…
The hope of people from Ijebu-Ode to have a new Awujale anytime soon is fading after the Ogun State Government ordered that the selection process should stop until further notice. Before the suspension, there were several accusations and counter-accusations. Some people alleged that one of the aspirants was giving out large sums of money and…
