Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Ogun State government has responded to the demolition of DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former governor Gbenga Daniel. According to the state government, DATKEM Plaza was an illegal structure with an approved plan that contravened the state’s physical planning laws and building codes. The government also cited numerous defects in…
Former Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has strongly criticized the demolition of his wife’s property in Ijebu Ode by the Ogun state government, labeling it as an act of executive recklessness, lawlessness, and irresponsibility. Daniel made these remarks in response to the demolition of DATKEM Plaza, a building owned by his wife, Olufunke Daniel, located on…
On Sunday morning, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration initiated the demolition of a five-story building known as DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former governor Gbenga Daniel. The demolition took place in Ogun State, and parts of the building had already been dismantled by the time reporters visited the site. Neighbors reported…
This afternoon, the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in company with the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, paid a courtesy visit to one of Nigeria’s highly revered royal fathers, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, the Awujale, and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commended the well-deserved victory of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, as upheld by the National and State Assemblies Elections Petition Tribunal. The tribunal, convening in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, affirmed Senator Adeola’s win in the National Assembly election…
Tribunal Affirms Yayi As Elected Senator For Ogun West. Said two witnesses presented by the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence to support their allegations. The National Assembly Election Petition sitting in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, affirmed the victory of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the duly elected Senator for Ogun West Senatorial…
The Chairman of the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in the state, responded to allegations of a N10.8 billion diversion of LG funds, as claimed by Adedayo. He vehemently denied any such wrongdoing, emphasizing that Governor Abiodun had consistently allowed…
The Ogun State Sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported the arrest of a Toyota Camry car that was found moving with only three tires along the Abeokuta – Sagamu Expressway. The incident occurred on Monday, September 4, 2023. Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe, on behalf of the State Sector Commander,…
On Monday, Ladi Adebutu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, made a request to the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta. He urged the tribunal to declare him the rightful governor of the state and the winner of the March 18 election, emphasizing that such a declaration would not…
Wale Adedayo, who used to be in charge of Ijebu East Local Government in Ogun State, was released by a government agency called the Department of State Services (DSS). His lawyer, Barrister Kayode Akinsola, said on Monday, “Wale Adedayo was released to me by the DSS a few minutes ago. Many thanks to everyone for…
