The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, mni, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s continued efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), describing women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities. Abiodun made the disclosure on Monday when he received the United Nations Deputy…
Global Mirror News reports that Ogun State has stepped up its flood preparedness as authorities brace for intensified rainfall in September, with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA) conducting a full-scale simulation to test the state’s ability to respond to a major flood disaster. The latest development…
The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh warning over possible flooding as the second phase of the 2026 rainy season approaches, urging residents living in flood-prone communities to remain alert and move to safer areas where necessary. The latest advisory followed the Seasonal Climate Prediction released by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which listed…
By Kayode Akinmade Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people. At its most fundamental level, governance must respond to the basic needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare, education and security. That…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation networks, deepen economic integration and address critical…
The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His death is a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the entire nation. He was not merely an accomplished actor; he was a shining light whose remarkable talent, discipline…
It was a remarkable double celebration in Remoland on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as Otunba ’Dare Odufowokan, Senior Special Assistant to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Public Communications, marked his 50th Birthday with the conferment of two prestigious traditional chieftaincy titles. Odufowokan, who was celebrated by family members, friends, Government officials, traditional rulers…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment places Abiodun at the centre of the party’s financial mobilisation strategy as the APC begins preparations for what is expected to…
For four young students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, the night of their abduction began with the terrifying sound of gunshots, and quickly became a fight for survival. They had no warning that an ordinary night would turn into a nightmare. When the shooting started, the students reportedly scrambled for safety. Four of…
