Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the promotion exercises for over 20,000 eligible civil and public servants in the state for 2023 and 2024. According to the Punch The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya explained that the promotion exercises, which include upgrades and…
A Chief Magistrate Court in the Isabo area of Abeokuta has sentenced five Egba chiefs to six months in prison for damaging a sealed letter and removing caution tape placed on the Ogboni Igbore House by the Abeokuta South local government. The convicted chiefs are Anthony Ogunseye (55, Apena of Igbore), Ajasa Enisemo (67), Saheed…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Mrs. Adebisi Edionseri, describing her passing as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, shared this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta. According to…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed plans to build a new boxing ring in honor of Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion. The governor also announced that Joshua would light the National Sports Festival torch in May 2025. This announcement was made during Joshua’s visit to the governor’s office. Governor Abiodun…
Between January and October 2024, at least 140 people were killed in road accidents in various parts of Ogun State, according to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Seni Ogunyemi, the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, shared this information at a training event for senior officers in Abeokuta, the state capital,…
Over 50 senators gathered in Iperu, Ogun State, for the 38th Akesan Day celebration. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Senate President Godswill Akpabio, praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for his strong support of the National Assembly and his dedication to development. Bamidele recalled how Governor Abiodun stood by them during the elections of Senate President Akpabio…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as his Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Affairs. Jamiu Abiola is the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the 1993 presidential election that was later canceled by General Ibrahim Babangida. Before this new role, Jamiu Abiola was the Special Assistant to the President…
Due to the poor condition of some Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Ogun State, health advocates are urging local communities to support the state government in repairing and improving healthcare services. Residents were also encouraged to help address the shortage of healthcare workers by encouraging their daughters to join the Ogun State School of Nursing’s…
Abeokuta – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the Ogun State Civil and Public Service, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. According to the statement, the appointments are in line…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is launching the ‘School Protection Squad’ in Ogun State to improve school safety. According to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the launch will take place during a two-day event called “Capacity Building for Security Agencies and Other Stakeholders,” scheduled for Tuesday and…
