Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Secretary of the Ijebu Council of Chiefs and Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Chief (Prof.) Adetokunbo Fassy Yusuf, has asked the Ogun State Government to properly investigate alleged corruption in the process of selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking in Ijebu-Ode over the weekend, Yusuf criticised attempts by some people to…
The Ogun State Government announced yesterday that more than 72,000 people have benefited from the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), a World Bank–assisted initiative that has now reached its completion stage in the state. According to the government, the beneficiaries include 39,000 individuals trained through its skills-development programme and 33,075 farmers who received inputs,…
Residents of Ibese in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State have asked the state government to intervene after accusing some people of trying to rename their land and carry out illegal activities that distort their true location. The residents made this demand during a peaceful protest on Saturday as they marched through the…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has said it will quickly take legal action against TikTok creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, because of recent road accidents linked to him that have caused concern among the public. The case is connected to an accident that happened on November 1, 2025, in Sagamu, Ogun…
The Ogun State Government has appointed businessman and culture expert Balogun Lai Labode as the new Aare of Egbaland. His appointment represents a new effort to promote unity, revive culture, and support development in the Egba community. At a time when many communities are looking for identity and strong leadership, his selection provides clear direction.…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed all companies and industries in the state to start registering any foreign workers they employ. He said this step is necessary to improve security and prevent recent security issues. He gave the order in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area after a security meeting with heads of security agencies.…
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, on Tuesday, described the first 16 years after he left office as governor of the state as traumatic. Between 1999 and 2003, he served as Ogun State Governor before he handed over to his successors, Gbenga Daniel, and Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Osoba spoke in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta at the…
Reckitt Nigeria, maker of the insecticide Mortein, has teamed up with the Ogun government to eradicate malaria in Nigeria. He presented the Mortein Fight to End Malaria campaign to send messages home to stop malaria. There will be physical and community market engagement, digital education, and radio engagement. Together with government officials, branding teams are…
