Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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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…
The Ogun State Government takes a stern stance against street vendors and confiscates merchandise from pedestrian pathways. According to Daily Post,The Ogun State Government has clamped down on traders displaying their wares on walkways and roadsides in Abeokuta, the State capital. A task force set up by the government had given a three-day ultimatum to…
On Friday night, a collision between a tanker and two cars occurred at Lafenwa area in Abeokuta, Ogun, resulting in the death of four individuals. Mrs. Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the tragedy to reporters on Saturday. According to Okpe, the tanker driver’s excessive…
The Ogun chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners, Riders, and Repairers Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) has offered congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his recent gubernatorial election triumph in the state. Mr. Kayode Sowunmi, the State Chairman of ACOMORAN, praised Abiodun’s persistent determination and endurance during his party’s…
As Muslims worldwide commence their fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State extends his greetings to the Muslim community in the state for witnessing another season of mercy and forgiveness. In a statement released on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, the Governor acknowledges that Ramadan is…
On Friday, the Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) issued a statement, through its Caretaker Committee led by Engr Lookman Abiodun, calling for a rerun of the March 18 governorship election. The LP rejected the governor-elect, Dapo Abiodun’s victory and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to issue a Certificate of…
The State Executive Council in Ogun State remains intact, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin. The statement refutes the claims made by an online news medium, The Encounter, which reported that Governor Dapo Abiodun had dissolved his cabinet. Somorin described the report as misleading and untrue.…
