The Gateway International Airport is moving closer to commencing International passenger operations as the Ogun State Government intensifies preparations to begin flights for the annual Hajj to the Saudi Arabia. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy by the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun to strengthen aviation infrastructure, stimulate economic growth and position the…
The Abeokuta South Local Government has invited reputable contractors to submit bids for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of key infrastructure within the Council Area as part of efforts to improve road connectivity and public safety. According to a Tender Notice issued by the Local Government, the project covers the rehabilitation, resurfacing and palliative repair of…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday commissioned Phase II of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun assured residents that the last phase of the road would be completed to fully connect…
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…
