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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a rare public appearance alongside President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the Gateway International Cargo Airport in Iperu, Ogun State. This marks one of the few instances the two prominent political figures have met publicly since the 2023 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria's ability to overcome terrorism and insecurity while highlighting infrastructure development as a cornerstone for future prosperity. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the Gateway International Cargo Airport in Ogun State.
Abass Olalekan, an official from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, is facing extended detention of 60 days after being re-arraigned for the alleged murder of corps member Victoria Ariyo, who died under mysterious circumstances related to a pregnancy termination.
Bode Ojajuni has officially taken charge as the new Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, replacing AIG Lanre Ogunlowo. Upon assuming office, CP Ojajuni issued a stern warning to officers, vowing zero tolerance for misconduct, indiscipline, and corruption.
The Egba people of Abeokuta concluded their 39th Lisabi Festival on Saturday with vibrant cultural displays and a strong showing of tradition. The week-long celebration honoured the 18th-century warrior Lisabi Agbongbo Akala.
Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Venue Subcommittee for the APC 2026 National Convention, praised the event as a model of effective organization and security, credited to comprehensive planning and strategy.
A Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta has remanded a 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, in connection with the alleged conspiracy, attempted abortion, and murder of a corps member. The case relates to the death of 23-year-old Victoria Ariyo, who passed away under suspicious circumstances after a botched abortion.
A tragic accident in Ogun State saw four individuals lose their lives when a commercial bus collided with a stationary truck. The incident took place late Monday night on the Ijebu Ode–Ore Expressway.
A woman returning from the United Kingdom for a wedding in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has tragically lost her life in a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The collision involved her vehicle and a truck.
Federal lawmaker Gboyega Isiaka, who has contested the Ogun State governorship seat three times previously, has announced his intention to vie for the position again in 2027, asserting that it is his turn to lead the state.
Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration is focusing on extensive road infrastructure development across Ogun State. The state's road network improvements are aimed at enhancing transportation, commerce, and connectivity for residents.
An official from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has been brought before an Abeokuta court on charges of conspiracy and an unlawful attempt to procure an abortion, following the death of a female corps member. The accused has denied the allegations.
In a decisive step, Nigeria's Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has closed down several factories in Ogun State due to hazardous working conditions. The minister's visit revealed serious safety violations, prompting calls for better enforcement of occupational health standards across the nation.
A coalition known as the Ifo Lokan 2027 MHR Movement has expressed strong opposition to Hon Ibrahim Isiaka’s attempts to secure a fourth term in the House of Representatives for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency in Ogun State, emphasizing the need for fairness and justice.
Ayinde Soaga, the National President of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association, has urged the Ogun State Government to enhance financial support for polytechnic education. The association highlights a significant funding shortfall impacting the institution's ability to maintain quality education.
