The Ogun State Government has said its decision to suspend the ongoing selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland was driven by the need to preserve peace, restore public confidence and protect the integrity of one of Yorubaland’s most revered traditional institutions. The suspension, conveyed to the Awujale kingmakers and concerned ruling houses through…
Popular blogger and social media personality, Adetoun Onajobi, widely known as @justadetoun, has been dragged deeper into legal trouble as the Ogun State Government confirmed that a Medical Doctor has been remanded in prison over an alleged fake medical report linked to her, Global Mirror News has gathered. According to findings by Global Mirror News,…
In a decisive move to reinforce administrative efficiency, leadership continuity and effective policy implementation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of nine (9) new Permanent Secretaries, alongside two (2) Principals-General and four (4) Headteachers-General in the State’s Public Service. The appointments were…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has dismissed an application for an interim injunction filed by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, ruling that the request lacked merit. The decision was delivered on Monday by the presiding judge of High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division,…
The Ogun State Government has restated its firm resolve not to compromise construction standards on any of its infrastructure projects, warning contractors handling Government jobs to strictly comply with approved specifications or risk having their contracts suspended or revoked. The warning followed a stop-work order issued by the Ogun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure…
Prince Olawale Oriola Adeyemi, Esq., the first great-great-great-grandson of Olufadekemi (Olufadi), the first male Abidagba (child born during the Oba’s reign) of Awujale Fusengbuwa, the 41st Awujale, has reaffirmed the unquestionable legitimacy of his lineage for the Awujale stool. Speaking with our correspondent via telephone on Thursday, the corporate lawyer and proud Ijebu son emphasized…
A United States-based agribusiness company has concluded plans to establish a state-of-the-art cassava processing hub in the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) located in Ogun State. The development, announced by state officials on Monday, is expected to significantly strengthen the cassava value chain, boost food security, and attract more international investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. According…
By Adenike Olowe The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez, has received commendations from Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON for his commitment to improving the Local Government’s development. The commendation follows the commissioning of 24 people-oriented projects worth Millions of Naira across the 15 wards…
In a significant move to strengthen Community engagement and inclusive governance, the Chairman of Imeko-Afon Local Government, Hon. Theophilus Aremu Olorode, has inaugurated 50 Senior Political Assistants to the Governor, drawn from all ten Wards of the Local Government. The inauguration ceremony, which held on Wednesday, 8th September, 2025, was attended by executive members, notable…
Ogun State has once again reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s leading investment destination as Governor Dapo Abiodun participated in a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns” at the ongoing IATF25 in Algiers. Speaking at the session, Governor Abiodun highlighted the pivotal role of subnationals in driving the…
