By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has delivered a decisive judgment affirming Rt. Hon. Daisi Olusegun Victor Elemide as the substantive Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, putting an end to months of legal uncertainty over the leadership of the legislature. In its ruling, the appellate court dismissed…
The National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate challenging the outcome of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo Federal Constituency by-election held in August 2025. In its judgment delivered on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, the tribunal upheld the victory of…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged residents of Ogun State to embrace unity, shared responsibility, and renewed commitment to progress as the state marks 50 years of its creation. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday February 3, 2026 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, the Governor said the anniversary is not only a celebration of longevity but…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation and Chairman of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF), Engr. Gbenga Dairo, has called on state governments across the country to urgently accelerate the implementation of urban mobility projects, warning that Nigeria’s cities are fast approaching a transport breaking point. Engr. Dairo made the call at the National Urban…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has hailed significant strides in curbing land grabbing, attributing the progress to legislative reforms, structured mediation, and strong collaboration with Security Agencies. Over the last two years, more than half of all land-related petitions submitted to the Assembly have been resolved, signaling a new era of accountability and public…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commissioned the newly constructed Abeokuta–Obalende and Osinubi New Roads in Ijebu-Ode, marking a key milestone in the State’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations. At the event, Governor Abiodun emphasized that his administration prioritizes action over words, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to expanding and modernizing road networks across Ogun State. The…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Forum of Former Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria on Thursday, 29th January 2026, held its General Assembly Meeting at the Conference Hotel, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, bringing together former elected Vice Chairmen from across the state. The meeting, which was hosted by Hon. Ishaq Olanrewaju Bada, former Vice Chairman…
Tension has escalated across Anambra State following the state government’s decision to ban the long-observed Monday sit-at-home order linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a move that has drawn resistance and renewed debate over civil disobedience in the South-East. The unease, Global Mirror News gathered, stems from a mix of public sympathy…
As he marks his 68th Birthday, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA) CON,FCA is being celebrated not merely for the passage of time, but for a legacy that has come to symbolise discipline, vision, and good governance in Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement commemorating the occasion, SIA-ADVOCATES, a young political and social advocacy group, described the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday December 22, approved major road projects in Sagamu Local Government Area, including the Sagamu–Ode Road, Fadebo Street Road, Ajaka Road, and Likosi–Ogijo Road, while commissioning the newly completed Sagamu–Ayepe Road. The move underscores his administration’s commitment to using infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth and improved…
