Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed education as a central pillar of his administration’s development agenda, pledging sustained investment in the sector as a pathway to long-term growth and social advancement. The Governor stated this at the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), held at the institution’s permanent campus in Ago-Iwoye….
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 15 students for offences ranging from the production and circulation of explicit sex videos to drug-related activities and cyber misconduct, reinforcing the institution’s zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline. The decision was disclosed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Bode Ayorinde, during the…
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…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, clarified that oil exploration in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, including Tongegi Island, is being handled by the Federal Government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), not the Ogun State Government. The Governor warned against attempts to create discord among residents over the oil exploration activities. He…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has clarified the circumstances surrounding the controversial ₦10 Million application fee earlier fixed for aspirants to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, insisting the decision was reached collectively and without any intent to commercialise the revered throne. The Olori Ebi of the ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, made the clarification on Friday…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has congratulated Baaroyin Dayo Rufai, Publisher of Gateway Times, and Femi Adeleye of City Watch on their appointments as Media Aides to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Council commended Governor Abiodun for appointing experienced media professionals, describing 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…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled a well-organised child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the cover of an orphanage in the Agbara axis of the state, rescuing seven minors in the process. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down a raft of disciplinary sanctions against the Senegalese and Moroccan Football Federations, as well as several players and officials, following disorderly scenes during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In a statement released on Wednesday January 28 night, CAF said the decisions…
