The Asiwaju Adinni and Amir Hajj of Ogun State, Alhaji Ambassador Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, has called on media professionals and Nigerians at large to uphold integrity, sustain hope and strengthen compassion in the face of prevailing economic challenges. Alhaji Apelogun, who is also the President of Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria…
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has commenced a statewide special clearance operation aimed at evacuating accumulated waste and restoring environmental sanitation across major urban centres. The newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Farouk Akintunde, said the intervention became imperative to address the backlog of refuse that had…
Stakeholders across governance, civil society, and the media are set to converge in Abeokuta for a high-level seminar titled “The Role of Youth in Digital Economy, Security, and Good Governance.” The seminar is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, at the Press Center, Iwe Iroyin, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event will be hosted…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace the spiritual significance of Ramadan and Lent, describing the twin observances as a rare moment of unity, sacrifice and collective supplication. In a statement released on Wednesday February 18 in Abeokuta, the Governor congratulated adherents of both faiths on the commencement…
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, as part of what it described as sustained reforms to stabilise public finances and prioritise retirees’ welfare. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Commissioner for…
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 Olusegun Osoba Hall of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ake, was aglow with celebration and thanksgiving as Princess Olufemi Oyesanmi Asogun, Director of General Services and Administration (DGSA), Abeokuta South Local Government Ake, marked her 50th Birthday amid glowing tributes from Government Officials, Colleagues, family members, and friends. The Golden Jubilee ceremony, which reflected the…
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….
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…
