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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation and Chairman of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF), Engr. Gbenga Dairo, has urged all states to fast-track urban mobility projects following the National Urban Mobility Programme (NUMP) stakeholder forum held in Abuja, during the weekend. Engr. Dairo highlighted the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has commenced activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state with the weekly commissioning of major road projects across different parts of the state. According to a statement e-signed and made available to the media by Kayode Akinmade, …

…As Clerics, Monarchs, Politicians Pray for Senator Adeola Yayi’s Future Aspirations BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE – The ancient town of Ilaro, headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District, was agog on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as royal fathers, political leaders, clerics and community stakeholders converged for the historic foundation-laying …

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Following the suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland by the Ogun State Government, a group of concerned residents on Monday, January 26, 2026, staged a peaceful protest in parts of Ijebu-Ode, throwing their weight behind the government’s action. Operating under …

BY IDOWU HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Imam (Sheik) Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi, has announced the forthcoming turbanning ceremony of distinguished personalities appointed to key religious positions within the mosque. Those to be turbaned include Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed as Otun Baba Adinni …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the constitution of a committee to organise a befitting burial for the former First Lady of the state, Chief Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has debunked circulating reports alleging a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes over the Awujale selection process, describing the claims as false and misleading. According to official sources, the Governor held a respectful and consultative meeting …

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Hon. Dare Alebiosun, has directed the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the Awujale kingmakers to suspend the ongoing process for the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The directive followed the receipt of petitions, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of the families of fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. The governor made this known during the special …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Senator (Dr.) Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, FCTI, FCA, FFPI – fondly known as Yayi, has sent a heartfelt commemorative message to the families of the fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army as the nation marks …