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‘We can’t fix it anymore,’ 52 Ogun communities affected lament Residents living in Kenta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba, a community in Abeokuta, Ogun State, are voicing their urgent plea to both the federal and state governments. They are requesting immediate attention to the deteriorating condition of the road that leads to the Wole Soyinka Train Station. The Wole Soyinka…
The upcoming inaugural Ogun State Employment Conference aims to enhance employment prospects for the state’s youth while bridging the gap between global and local realities. In a press statement released in Abeokuta, Dr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola, who serves as both the Chairman of the Local Planning Committee for the Ogun State Employment Conference and the…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — In a heartfelt tribute, the Governor of Ogun State extended warm felicitations to the revered monarch, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Adetoun Aremu Gbadebo – CFR, Okukenu IV, on the momentous occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. The celebratory message, posted on social media, commended the exemplary leadership of the Alake…
Councillors of Ijebu East Local Government in Ogun State took action on Thursday, impeaching the suspended Chairman of the council, Hon. Wale Adedayo, over allegations of financial misappropriation and diversion of funds. Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Fasheyi Akindele, in a statement, said Adedayo was impeached after he appeared before the councillors, following an…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has praised the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, as an outstanding monarch whose reign has significantly contributed to the socio-economic development of his region and the state as a whole. In a broadcast marking the 80th birthday of the esteemed royal leader, Governor Abiodun highlighted Oba Gbadebo’s…
The Ijebu Waterside Club (IWC) has urgently reached out to the federal government due to the complete breakdown of electricity supply in the Ogun waterside Local Government Area. During a meeting with Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ijebu East Senatorial District, the IWC expressed their concerns. In a statement by its president, Ahmed Tijani, and…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called upon the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently investigate reports of illegal arrests and detentions of innocent residents within the state on fabricated charges, allegedly orchestrated by the police in collaboration with suspected land grabbers. During a plenary session, Speaker Olakunle Oluomo made this appeal,…
Prominent Nigerians have expressed profound sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s first chartered accountant, Akintola Williams. He passed away at the age of 104 at his residence in Lagos on Monday. Eminent figures from various fields have paid their respects and celebrated his remarkable contributions to the accounting profession and national development. Former Nigerian President…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Appoints 10 More Commissioners Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has made significant strides in reshaping his administration with the nomination of 10 additional commissioners. This move follows the earlier submission of eight names in July, which were subsequently screened and confirmed by the Ogun State House of Assembly but…
Residents of Ilaro, located in Ogun State’s Yewa South Local Area, are urgently seeking the help of Governor Dapo Abiodun following the collapse of the Odo Fufu road over the weekend. Previously, there was a small bridge over the Fufu stream in Ilaro, which was vital for easy movement of people and vehicles, particularly for…
