Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has left the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said his decision was “a strategic and patriotic step to help rebuild Nigeria’s unity and hope.” Ajadi announced his resignation from the NNPP on Monday, November 10, 2025,…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose met privately with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at the latter’s residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. Fayose was received at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library by aides before proceeding to Obasanjo’s private home for a closed-door discussion that lasted over an hour. Details of the meeting remain undisclosed, but…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, remains valid, warning that any engagements with him as a party member are null and void. The clarification was contained in an official correspondence sent to the APC National Chairman, drawing…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of directing Nigerian immigration officers to confiscate her passport at the airport, blocking her from international travel. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, the senator confronted immigration officials about the seizure. She called the move an illegal curb on her freedom…
Dangote Refinery has expressed its support for the 15% tariff on fuel and diesel imports recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, in a detailed statement released over the weekend. The new tariff, which has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians and various stakeholders, aims to boost…
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, and other permanent secretaries in the state have praised the Chairman of the Body of Permanent Secretaries and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olu Aikulola, who will retire from service on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. They gave their tributes during a special…
Governor Abiodun Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development Across Ogun State Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every part of the state benefits from ongoing infrastructure and development projects. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Governor Abiodun emphasized that his government remains focused on delivering…
Constitution Review: National Assembly Committee Approves Creation of Six New States The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six new states — one in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones — as part of its ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. If the proposal is ratified, Nigeria’s states…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and a former governor, now Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, have expressed sadness over the death of Mrs. Adewunmi Onanuga. She was a member of the House of Representatives for Remo Federal Constituency. Both described her death as a huge loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. Onanuga,…
Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, also called “Ijaya,” was a Nigerian politician and businesswoman who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives from July 2023 until her passing. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State and was the only woman in a leadership role in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. She…
