Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Ogun State Government has formally transferred ownership of the 21-year-old Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) to the Federal Government, marking a major shift in the institution’s history. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer was signed by Governor Dapo Abiodun on behalf of the Ogun State Government and the Minister of State…
The Vice-Chancellor of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASUED), Prof. Adekunle Adeogun, said that 5,141 students will graduate at the university’s 17th convocation, scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday. He said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has helped many students stay in school. In the 2025/2026 session, 4,210 students received loans totaling N700…
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) is set to graduate 4,785 students at its 17th convocation ceremony, including 40 graduates who earned First Class honours. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adekunle Adeogun, disclosed this while speaking ahead of the event. He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education initiatives, saying they have helped prevent students from…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has advised young people to stay away from anti-social behaviour, saying they play a key role in the state’s economic growth, social development, and democratic stability. The governor gave this advice during the official opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch A, Stream 1,…
The Ogun State government has praised Old Students’ Associations across the state for their continuous and selfless contributions to improving educational facilities in public schools. Speaking at the commissioning of a modern entrance and gatehouse at Egba Comprehensive High School, Asero, Abeokuta, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said alumni…
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for fulfilling his promise to reward outstanding graduates of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), including the family of the late best graduating student, who received ₦2.5 million. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, NAOSS President Oluwafemi Ajayi, also known as FM…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained Pastor Kayode Olawoye, a pastor and community activist who has been speaking out about the poor condition of roads in Ogun State. Reports say Pastor Olawoye was invited to the DSS office in Abeokuta on Monday for a discussion. This was the third time he had been…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the completion of the Tai Solarin Road in Ikenne town, describing the project as part of his administration’s resolve to rehabilitate critical infrastructure that directly affects residents and local economic activities. The governor made the disclosure on Monday in a statement posted on his verified X handle, noting…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and a former governor of the state, Chief Olusegun Osoba, will receive honorary Doctor of Science degrees at the 17th convocation ceremony of Tai Solarin University of Education. The event will take place on January 29, 2026. According to a statement…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that it invited a social welfare activist, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as Just Adetoun, over her recent comments against Governor Dapo Abiodun. According to reports, the police invited her after a petition was written against her. The state police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that she was invited to…
