Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were pressured to participate in the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration. In a statement, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the claim as “entirely false and baseless,” calling it part of a deliberate disinformation campaign by 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 people of Igbogila, a community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have said they no longer recognise five people who were earlier removed as chiefs and members of the Igbogila Council of Chiefs. In a disclaimer signed by the Otunba of Igbogila, Chief Semiu Akinlolu, and other chiefs, the community said…
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…
Forty Suspects Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu’s Government Nigerian security agencies have detained 40 suspects over an alleged plot to violently overthrow the democratically elected government of President Bola Tinubu. Those arrested include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda activities.…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the completion of the Tai Solarin Road in Ikenne town, describing the project as part of his administration’s resolve to rehabilitate critical infrastructure that directly affects residents and local economic activities. The governor made the disclosure on Monday in a statement posted on his verified X handle, noting…
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Dr. Jelili Amusan, has donated nine campaign buses to the state chapter of the Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT) to support the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The donation was announced on Sunday…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that poor understanding and widespread misinformation are undermining the new tax laws in Nigeria. ICYMI Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the statement on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He explained that many Nigerians do not fully understand…
Facts came out on Sunday explaining why the much-awaited meeting to choose candidates for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebu land was postponed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The PUNCH also learned that at least 60 people are interested in becoming the next Awujale. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is next in line to produce the…
