The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and…
…Says initiative has restored public confidence, made both states hostile to criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly strengthened security across the two neighbouring states….
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signalled a major economic transformation for Ogun Waterside Local Government, announcing that the long-abandoned Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project is set for revival while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to positioning the coastal axis as Nigeria’s next industrial and maritime hub. The governor made the announcement on Friday…
The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic security meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, DIG…
Ogun State has secured a fresh $250 million investment in its agricultural sector as Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle and milk production company, unveiled plans to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the state. The company’s representative, Mr. Farouk Gumel, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with…
The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has dismissed claims linking his administration to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery project from Ogun State to Lagos, maintaining that the decision was made before he assumed office and insisting that he made efforts to retain the multi-billion-dollar investment in the State. The Governor also reaffirmed his administration’s…
The Ogun State Government has unveiled a comprehensive multi-agency security initiative aimed at strengthening the safety of schools and protecting students from emerging security threats across the State. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Wednesday May 27 at his residence in Iperu while hosting the League of Imams and Alfas as part of activities marking…
By Kayode Akinmade When the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election were announced on May 18, 2026, the outcome was emphatic and politically instructive. Prince Dapo Abiodun, outgoing Governor of Ogun State, secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 ballots cast, winning across all nine local government areas of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 a.m. Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence,…
