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Ogun State Assembly confirms commissioner nominees, excluding one withdrawn by the governor Governor Dapo Abiodun withdrew the nomination of Tunde Osunbiyi among the 10 commissioner nominees sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly. The Assembly confirmed the remaining nine nominees without giving a reason for Osunbiyi’s withdrawal. The approval of the nine nominees came…
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the Abeokuta-Sagamu road remains in good condition for motorists and other road users to ply. The government also revealed plans to collaborate with truck owners and other stakeholders on the road. “Lamenting the continuous deterioration of the road due to the pressure daily put…
Governor Abiodun has issued a warning to APC members in the state to be responsible and stop acts capable of disrupting peace in the state. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, talked about the importance of discipline in the APC. He said party members must be responsible for their actions. He had a meeting with APC…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has responded to the allegations made by the impeached chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, regarding the alleged diversion of Councils’ funds. Abiodun categorically stated that Adedayo lied about him, and he emphasized the importance of upholding party discipline within the All Progressives Congress (APC). During…
A group of young people gathered on Tuesday morning in the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, to demand justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. These youths congregated at the skating ground arena in Abeokuta, donning black attire and carrying placards with slogans such as #JusticeforMohbad and #WhoOffLight, among…
Mr. Ahmadu Shaibu is now the new Comptroller for the Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun State. He succeeded Bamidele Makinde, who moved to NCS Headquarters in Abuja. At the handover event in Idiroko, Ogun State, Mr. Shaibu promised to make the state tough for smugglers and assured stakeholders of an open-door policy. He warned smugglers…
The Ogun State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Sagamu, following recent clashes between rival cult groups that have resulted in at least 20 deaths. The curfew restricts human and vehicular movement from 7 pm to 6 am. The government has assured residents of Sagamu of their safety and property and has called on…
The second edition of the Tobi Amusan/Abiola Onakoya Ijebu Sprint and Relays Meet will see young athletes from various parts of Ogun State gathering at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode. Tobi Amusan, fresh from winning a Diamond League trophy in the 100m hurdles, is set to return to Nigeria in November to organize…
Reports monitored online on Vaguard, Daily Post and others say Sagamu residents are living in fear as clashes between the Eiye and Aiye confraternities have led to the deaths of approximately 20 young men, including secondary school students. The clashes began on Friday, causing tension in the town, with people afraid of being caught in…
The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo, has publicly sought forgiveness from the Oyo Obas (traditional rulers) and the entire Yoruba race for her husband’s recent actions, which led to the public humiliation of the traditional rulers. During a recent event where he was a special guest at the commissioning of projects…
