The Nigerian Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while also permitting manual collation as a fallback in cases where technology fails. The decision was taken during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday February 10, following a reconsideration of a contentious clause…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is set to lead a major strategic engagement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party convenes an Extended Stakeholders Strategic Meeting in Abeokuta. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, at the June 12 Cultural Centre by 2:00 p.m., will bring together key leaders and stakeholders…
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate, ruling that the red chamber acted within the scope of its constitutional and procedural powers. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel in appeal number CA/ABJ/CV/1107/2025, the appellate court dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that…
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…
The National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate challenging the outcome of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo Federal Constituency by-election held in August 2025. In its judgment delivered on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, the tribunal upheld the victory of…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged residents of Ogun State to embrace unity, shared responsibility, and renewed commitment to progress as the state marks 50 years of its creation. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday February 3, 2026 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, the Governor said the anniversary is not only a celebration of longevity but…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation and Chairman of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF), Engr. Gbenga Dairo, has called on state governments across the country to urgently accelerate the implementation of urban mobility projects, warning that Nigeria’s cities are fast approaching a transport breaking point. Engr. Dairo made the call at the National Urban…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has hailed significant strides in curbing land grabbing, attributing the progress to legislative reforms, structured mediation, and strong collaboration with Security Agencies. Over the last two years, more than half of all land-related petitions submitted to the Assembly have been resolved, signaling a new era of accountability and public…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commissioned the newly constructed Abeokuta–Obalende and Osinubi New Roads in Ijebu-Ode, marking a key milestone in the State’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations. At the event, Governor Abiodun emphasized that his administration prioritizes action over words, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to expanding and modernizing road networks across Ogun State. The…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Forum of Former Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria on Thursday, 29th January 2026, held its General Assembly Meeting at the Conference Hotel, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, bringing together former elected Vice Chairmen from across the state. The meeting, which was hosted by Hon. Ishaq Olanrewaju Bada, former Vice Chairman…
