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Governor Abiodun Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development Across Ogun State Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every part of the state benefits from ongoing infrastructure and development projects. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Governor Abiodun emphasized that his government remains focused on delivering…
Reps Advance Bill to Create Ijebu State from Ogun The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of Ijebu State from the present Ogun State in Nigeria’s South-West region. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Olufemi Ogunbanwo (Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North East/Odogbolu Federal Constituency) and three other lawmakers, scaled through…
The Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta Chapter, has accused the hospital’s management of bias and administrative malpractice in its recent promotion exercise. In a petition addressed to the Acting Medical Director and obtained by OgunToday from an insider, the union alleged that…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, along with officials of Craneburg Construction Company, to appear before it next Tuesday. The invitation comes in response to the persistent traffic gridlock along the Lagos–Abeokuta expressway, caused by ongoing reconstruction work on the road. Speaker Oludaisi…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given approval for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to restart its Management Degree Programmes. This marks an important achievement for the university after several years of suspension. The approval came after the NUC carried out a resource assessment visit to the university and confirmed that FUNAAB was…
Forty neatly arranged ceramic tiles now serve as a makeshift whiteboard for pupils of St. John’s Anglican Primary School, Ebute-Igbooro, an agrarian community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The tiled board, divided into three sections with a green marker, list the subjects Mathematics, English Studies, and Basic Technology. Though the date…
Boko Haram terrorists have killed the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. Aliyu Paiko, along with several soldiers, during an attack in the Kashimri area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Appolonia Anele, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. Anele explained that…
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, came alive yesterday as family members, friends, dignitaries, religious leaders, and well-wishers from across Nigeria gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The colourful celebration drew eminent personalities from all walks of life who joined…
OGD celebrates Dapo Abiodun’s mother, Mrs. Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, at 90. The former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), has extended warm felicitations to Mrs. Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as she marks her 90th birthday. Read also: A…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has approved a new law to control the activities of scavengers and waste dealers across the state. This is part of efforts to maintain public order, protect the environment, and ensure peaceful living among residents. The law, titled HB No. 020/OG/2025 the Scavengers and Waste Dealers Law, 2025, was…
