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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Man Arrested for Stealing Goat for Daughter’s Naming Ceremony in Ogun

Officers of the Odeda Division of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a Savannah he-goat worth N200,000 to celebrate his child’s naming ceremony. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed on Saturday that Waris was arrested on January 2, 2025, in the Odeda area of the state, along […]

News

Ogun Government Pledges Improved Transportation System in 2025  

The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Olugbenga Dairo, has assured residents of the state that 2025 will bring a more efficient and effective transportation system.   Speaking through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Adesoji Adewuyi, Dairo emphasized the importance of the transportation sector in driving the socio-economic growth of Ogun State.   In a statement issued […]

Sports

National Sports Festival Ogun 2024: A postponement foreseen

When the Ogun State government first indicated interest in hosting the 2024 National Sports Festival in April 2021, residents, especially sports enthusiasts in the state and other southwest states in Nigeria, became excited.   Governor Dapo Abiodun received the then Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, who paid him a courtesy call in […]

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Abiodun: Ogun Among Two States That Can Survive Without FAAC

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has stated that only Ogun and Lagos States possess the economic capacity and viability to thrive without Federal Government interventions or the monthly allocations from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Highlighting his Administration’s achievements in Ogun State, including improvements in internally-generated revenue (IGR), infrastructure, transportation, health, education, and […]

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Olowu of Owu Unveils Agricultural Estate Plans, Launches NGO for Community Development

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, on Monday revealed plans to establish an Agricultural Estate aimed at boosting food production and providing job opportunities for the nation’s unemployed youths.   The monarch also announced the forthcoming launch of the Olowu Hope Initiative, a non-governmental organisation he founded, scheduled for Saturday. The organisation plans […]

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President Tinubu to Governors: Your Leadership is Key to Nigeria’s Growth

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, underscored the vital role of state governors in advancing Nigeria’s development and prosperity, emphasizing their pivotal leadership at the subnational level in achieving food security, economic stability, and national growth.   Speaking during a New Year visit by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors […]

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Traditional Ruler Praises Gov Abiodun’s Developmental Strides in Ogun

The Baale of Keesan Orile in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Waheed Adeyemi Abodunrin, has applauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his dedication to rapid infrastructural and human capital development. He also commended the Governor for fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, positioning Ogun as Nigeria’s leader in the Ease of […]