Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Ogun State Governor’s Special Adviser on Public Works, Babatunde Adeshina, has announced that the state government is about to initiate the rehabilitation of 100 roads spanning its 20 local government areas. Adeshina shared this information during a radio interview where he discussed the state of the roads in Ogun State. Read also ; NPFL24:…
Adire is a traditional Nigerian fabric that is made using a variety of techniques, including tie-dye, batik, and appliqué. It is produced in many different parts of the country, but Ogun State is one of the most well-known centers for adire production. The word “adire” comes from the Yoruba language, and it means “to tie…
Governor Dapo Abiodun reiterated his commitment to giving priority to the Ogun West Senatorial District in his administration’s socio-economic considerations. He made this statement during a Yewa Division Town Hall meeting in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill, held in Ilaro, the district’s capital. Read also : MAPOLY…
After the unbundling of the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Ogun State, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to appoint a youth commissioner under the age of 40. The newly elected State Chairman of NYCN, Akolawole Shoremi, emphasized this demand following his election at the NYCN’s congress in…
A seven-man robbery gang recently committed a heinous crime in the Abapawa community, targeting hostels where students from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ogun State reside. The incident occurred overnight, spanning from Monday into Tuesday, and it involved the sexual abuse of four female students along with theft. Read also : IReV not…
On Tuesday, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in governance. He made this statement during the Citizen’s Engagement session for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2024 Budget, specifically for Ogun East Senatorial District, held in Ijebu-Ode. Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele represented the…
The release of excess water from the Oyan River Dam has led to flooding in communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria. Some residents, traders, and businesses in the affected areas, including estates like Isheri Riverview and other residential neighborhoods in Warewa to the OPIC area, have been impacted by the flooding. Read…
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has provided an update on the Agro-Cargo Airport project in Ogun State. According to his statement, the airport, located along Ilisan-Iperu road in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, is expected to be ready for commercial flight operations by December. Read also : Abiodun to swear…
“Three police officers serving with Ogun State Police Command” are set to undergo an “orderly room trial” due to alleged “professional misconduct.” The officers, identified as Inspectors Ikhanorba Lucky, Paul Sunday, and Edwin Ekeogu, were found engaging in professional misconduct while carrying out visibility policing duties at Maawu Bus stop in the Agbado area of…
“Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State” has revealed that approximately “200 units of semi-detached, detached, fully detached duplexes, and terraces” currently under construction at the “Muhammadu Buhari Estate” in Abeokuta are in “advanced stages of completion” and will be ready for occupancy before the close of 2023. Governor Abiodun has also expressed his commitment to…
