Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has fulfilled his pledge to reward athletes who represented the State at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), disbursing a total of N474 million to medalists, coaches and officials. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on Monday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun had, in…
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 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…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the Laderin–Prof. Wole Soyinka Train Station Road in Abeokuta, announcing plans to inaugurate no fewer than 20 additional roads across the State as part of activities marking Ogun State’s 50th Anniversary. The Governor made the disclosure on Tuesday during the commissioning ceremony, where he also provided updates…
The Ogun State Government has renewed its resolve to deepen social and financial support for families of Military Personnel who lost their lives defending Nigeria, as the State joined the rest of the Country to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Governor Dapo Abiodun, speaking through his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, used the solemn…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on residents of the State to remain vigilant, security-conscious and proactive during the yuletide season, saying collective responsibility is key to ensuring a peaceful, safe and joyful Christmas celebration. The Governor also reminded the people that the true essence of Christmas lies in giving, selflessness and living…
…commends Fusengbuwa ruling house for upholding history The Baamofin of Ijebuland and Ogun State, Barrister AbdulWasiu Oduwole, a respected legal luminary in Ijebu-Ode, has appealed to all levels of Government to remain neutral in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He also warned the kingmakers to avoid any form of corruption as the…
…Pushes New Agenda for Grassroots Development By Adenike Olowe The Association of Retired Heads of Local Government Administration (ARHOLGA), Ogun State Chapter, on Thursday, 20th November 2025, held its maiden Public Lecture at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, an event described by stakeholders as a historic step toward repositioning Local Governments for greater developmental impact….
Panic gripped residents of Ake, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday after a hit-and-run taxi driver knocked down an elderly man near the Cathedral Diocese of Saint Peter and fled the scene. The tragic incident, which occurred around noon, brought traffic to a halt as passersby rushed to assist the victim, who was left bleeding and…
The Ogun State Government has announced that the long-awaited Ogun State Medical Centre of Excellence, a 250-bed ultra-modern hospital located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, will be commissioned in December 2025, marking a major milestone in the Administration’s drive to transform healthcare delivery in the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known during his inspection of the…
