Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The hope of people from Ijebu-Ode to have a new Awujale anytime soon is fading after the Ogun State Government ordered that the selection process should stop until further notice. Before the suspension, there were several accusations and counter-accusations. Some people alleged that one of the aspirants was giving out large sums of money and…
A fresh debate has started in Ijebuland as residents, traditional leaders and civil groups raise concerns about how the process to select a new Awujale is being handled. The Awujale throne is one of the most respected traditional stools in Yorubaland. It is not only a ceremonial position but also an important cultural, historical and…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, has announced plans to hold the Bosun Tijani Foundation Festive Basketball Tournament. According to a statement released in Abeokuta, the three-day event will take place from December 19 to 21, 2025, at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta.…
The Ogun State Government has warned truck and articulated vehicle drivers to stop parking their vehicles on the roadside, especially around the Ogere area of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The government said this causes traffic problems and endangers lives. The warning was given by the Acting Corps Commander of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE),…
