Ogun State
Ogun courts global investors with AfCFTA prospects
Ogun State has intensified its campaign to attract global investment, with Governor Dapo Abiodun positioning the state as Nigeria’s top gateway to opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, Governor Abiodun said Ogun remains Nigeria’s foremost investment destination, backed by bold reforms, infrastructure […]
Fake lawyer caught representing client in court
Police in Ogun State arrest Emmanuel Odeh, a suspected fake lawyer who allegedly posed as an attorney for 10 years in Lagos, Abuja, and Abeokuta courts. The Nigerian Police, Zone XI Police Headquarters has arrested a suspected impostor, Emmanuel Odeh, who allegedly posed as a qualified lawyer for almost a decade while handling cases in […]
Court Halts Demolition of Ex-Governor Daniel’s Estates
A state high court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has granted an ex parte interim order restraining any planned demolition or tampering with the properties of former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel. The order aims to protect the couple’s rights to peaceful possession of their properties pending the […]
Police Begin Inquiry Into Babcock Student’s Death
The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation into the sudden and untimely death of a 20-year-old recent graduate of Information Technology from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. The deceased has been identified as Akawa Boluwatife Samuel. According to security sources who spoke with Zagazola Makama, Boluwatife was brought to the Babcock […]
BREAKING: Awujale of Ijebuland, Buhari’s Friend Oba Adetona, Dies at 91
The revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91, marking the end of an extraordinary reign that spanned over six decades. His death was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, just hours after the demise of his longtime friend and former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who […]
Three Men Sentenced to Death for Ritual Murder of 16-Year-Old Girl
The Ogun State High Court has delivered judgment in a harrowing case involving the ritual killing of a 16-year-old girl, Sofia Okeowo, in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government. On Friday, the court found three young men guilty and handed down severe sentences for their roles in the gruesome crime. The convicted individuals—Mustakeem […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Gov Abiodun at 65
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and the 6th anniversary of his administration, both celebrated on May 29. In a heartfelt tribute, President Tinubu commended Governor Abiodun’s exemplary leadership over […]
Over 9,000 Athletes, Officials Accredited for NSF
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, announced that 9,040 athletes and officials have been accredited for the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Olopade highlighted the commission’s efforts to ensure a successful event, noting that all accredited participants are being accommodated at […]
Fire Outbreak at National Sports Festival Venue
A fire broke out earlier today at the Alake Sports Complex, the venue hosting indoor events for the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. The blaze originated from a truck delivering diesel to a generator powering the complex. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, as the quick-thinking driver managed to maneuver the truck away from the […]
VP Shettima to Open 22nd National Sports Festival
Vice President Kashim Shettima will today declare the 22nd National Sports Festival, christened the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, open in a vibrant ceremony showcasing cultural splendor and athletic excellence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The fortnight-long event will see over 10,000 athletes from Nigeria’s 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) team […]