By ’Dare Odufowokan In politics, succession is often the ultimate test of leadership. While some leaders leave office without a clear successor, others become consumed by bitter succession battles that fracture parties, stall governance and diminish their legacies. In Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun appears determined to chart a different course. With less than a…
Ogun State Government has strongly refuted viral claims circulating on social media suggesting that cabinet members and the Deputy Governor are required to prostrate before Governor Abiodun to seek favor or beg for forgiveness. Speaking on OGTV’s current affairs program, Focus, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Public Communication, Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan,…
Engr. Olanike Morenike Ogunbona, FNSE, Permanent Secretary of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), will officially launch and Commission Anchor Pharmacy and Store on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Abeokuta, marking another major healthcare investment by the Ogun State Progressive Cooperative Investment and Credit Society (Ogun State Progressive CICS) aimed at improving access…
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…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has provided an update on two high-profile gender-based violence (GBV) cases that have attracted widespread public attention across the state. In a statement issued by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, the Ministry clarified developments surrounding the alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, popularly known…
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…
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…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday. According to figures announced by the Chief Returning Officer for Ogun East, Dr. Wale Bello, Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of a total of 99,503 votes cast to…
