Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The three ruling houses of Mobalufon in Ogun State — Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumọka) — have cautioned against interference by non-indigenes in matters concerning the succession of the Moguniseja stool. In a statement dated January 26, 2026, signed by Dr. Kunle Taiwo on behalf of the ruling houses, the community reaffirmed its support…
Actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has congratulated Ogun State on its 50th anniversary, praising its culture and progress. Adedimeji, a Prince of Agura Kingdom in Abeokuta, said Ogun State shows the spirit of excellence and is a gateway to Nigeria and Africa. He wrote, “Ogun State at 50 shows a rich mix of heritage, culture,…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the 50th anniversary of the state as a time to reflect, give thanks, and renew commitment to development. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the Golden Jubilee, the governor said the celebration marks 50 years of progress built on the vision, sacrifices and unity of the…
Abeokuta – Reactions have continued to trail the recent remarks by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, over a public lecture delivered by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in the state on Sunday. A member of the Federal Character Commission representing Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has described the deputy governor’s comments…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the killing of one of its officers during an ambush by suspected smugglers in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, barely 48 hours after another attack in which two customs officers were shot and injured in a similar ambush in…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from parts of Ondo State as misleading and capable of sparking avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Honourable Donald Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal Constituency in Ondo State, after…
Political tension is mounting in Ogun State as the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, exchange sharp words over who should succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027. Bamidele, speaking at a political forum organised by Ogun State Professionals for Senator Solomon Olamilekan in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, called on…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has cautioned against attempts to create tension among residents of Tongegi Island and other communities over ongoing oil exploration in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, stressing that the exercise is being handled exclusively by the Federal Government. The governor spoke on Tuesday while commissioning the Abeokuta–Obalende and Osinubi New…
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 traditional ruler of Iwoye-Ketu in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Isaac Oyero, has raised concerns over what he described as a grossly inadequate security presence in the border community, warning that the situation has made it difficult to curb criminal activities in the area and its environs. The monarch said the…
