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Nigeria: Ogun - Ewekoro Residents Disown Protest Against Company, Call for Abiodun's Intervention
Abeokuta — Residents of Ewekoro town in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State have dissociated themselves from a protest that reportedly led to the blockage of the gate of H.B.M Nigeria Plc, Ewekoro Plant, on Wednesday July 21, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun and security agencies to intervene to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
News -- How gas leak caused panic in Ogun schools; govt launches assessment
The Ogun State government has said the situation arising from the unusual gaseous odour reported in parts of the Ijebu axis is under control, following an assessment of affected schools and hospitals, as investigations continue into the latest incident that left several secondary school students requiring medical attention.
Ogun State Suspends Monarch Oba Akinyemi Over Alleged Partisan Political Activities
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect following allegations that the traditional ruler engaged in partisan political activities. SN How Streamline reports this story Build your reading streak0/3 today·Counts at 25% No sign-in required. Choose up to two. This captures your response to the story—it is not a vote on whether the reporting is true. 3 source references Sources linked in this article’s evidence ledger.
Experts seek education reforms to tackle unemployment, boost industrialisation
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education and employment sectors have called for comprehensive reforms to the country’s education system, improved teachers’ welfare, community-based career guidance centres and stronger partnerships between educational institutions and industry to tackle unemployment and accelerate industrialization.
Nigeria: Ogun Suspends Eselu Over Alleged Partisan Politics
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged involvement in partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch.
Nigeria: Police Arrest 56-Year-Old Man Over Wife's Death in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi.
Nigeria: 2027 - Amosun's Loyalists Dumps APC for PDP, Endorse Iyabo Obasanjo, Amuzu, Others
The Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA) Movement in Abeokuta South local government area of Ogun State, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), endorsing the party's candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
News -- Stop putting politics above people, Showunmi tells Northern leaders
• Urges accountability, investment in education, security, agriculture • Says Tinubu’s reforms require evidence-based assessment Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has urged political leaders in Northern Nigeria to prioritise the welfare of citizens over political interests, warning that weak accountability and misplaced regional loyalty could undermine the region’s future.
News -- 9 People die in Ogun road crash
No fewer than nine persons lost their lives in a fatal road traffic crash along the JBD/ORE route in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Monday. According to the statement signed by Afolabi Odunsi, Chief Route Commander and Sector Public Education Officer, FRSC Ogun State Sector Command, the crash occurred at about 4:55 p.m. at the Bethel area within the Ijebu-Ode Unit Command.
Nigeria: Amuzu Pledges People-Focused Representation, Commissions Borehole in Abeokuta South
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has pledged to prioritise the welfare and development of his constituents by facilitating projects and initiatives that address their basic needs. Amuzu made the pledge while commissioning a borehole for public use at Laloko Compound, Igbore, in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, where he reaffirmed his commitment to providing interventions in communities lacking essential amenities.
Nigeria: Mad Rush Into Deadly Pits for Gold - 374 Illegal Mining Sites in 17 States Uncovered
·Reports say 156 dead·NASS C'ttee: This is a sophisticated national threat...with implications for security, revenue generation·How it fuels child labour Illegal mining, an economic and environmental offence, has assumed a more troubling dimension in Nigeria, with security agencies, regulators and community leaders increasingly warning that the illicit exploitation of the country's mineral resources is becoming a national security concern.
Nigeria: 2027 - Adeola Proposes Commodity Commission, Mechanised Farming to Boost Ogun Agriculture
The 2027 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has proposed the establishment of a Commodity and Exchange Commission in the State as part of measures to provide farmers with a guaranteed market for their produce. Adeola, made the proposal while interacting with journalists as he outlined his agricultural plans ahead of the 2027 election.
PDP accuses APC of propaganda over Obasanjo’s 2027 Senate eligibility
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta South Constituency II, Hon. Adeoye Adewale Adeniran, has accused the All Progressives… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
News -- Ogun State govt unveils new planning regulations, building code to curb building collapse
The Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening physical planning and development control in order to ensure sustainable development and prevent building collapse across the state. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL Tunji Odunlami, stated this while speaking as Chairman at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATPCON), Ogun State chapter, held in Abeokuta.
PDP demands probe of alleged attack on campaign train in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: ASUU Faults FG, States Over Unpaid Salaries, 2025 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months' salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the union. ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu.
News -- Family, Ogun govt clash over alleged reallocation of 11-acre poultry farm to Chinese firm
The children of the late Alhaji Ganiyu Busari and the management of Constancy Farms, Fere Village, Jibowu, in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Tinubu to intervene in an alleged move by the state government to reallocate their 11-acre poultry farm to a Chinese-owned company.
Nigeria: Police Bust Alleged Child-Stealing Gang, Rescue Three Children in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three women allegedly linked to a child-stealing syndicate and rescued three children during an intelligence-led operation in the Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as Kikelomo Jimoh, 36; Kayode Elizabeth; and Blessing Anochike, 60.
News -- Gunmen abduct Dangote Cement senior driver in Ogun State
Gunmen have abducted a senior driver with Dangote Cement Company, Ibese Plant, Ogun State, Usman Umar, popularly known as “Baba Olowo,” in Yewa North local government area of the State. Umar was reportedly abducted around midnight on Wednesday at Ajibawo Village, near Ijako-Orile, shortly after returning home from work. According to sources, the victim was attacked by three gunmen as he alighted from his motorcycle in front of his residence.
News -- Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, amid tears, tributes
ILARO — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was buried in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day after his death was confirmed. Mourners conveyed his remains to the burial ground, where Islamic prayers were offered before his interment.
Adebutu challenges Gov Abiodun over delay in selection of new Awujale
The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun over the continued suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland, questioning whether the people would have to wait another 20 years before the vacant traditional stool is filled. Adebutu spoke in Ijebu-Ode, during the flag-off of the PDP campaign for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s 2003 ‘deception’ claim, defends political strategy
.says he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faith By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, over… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: All Governors Divert LG Funds, Says Adebutu, Vows Full Council Autonomy If Elected
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, declaring that he would grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected governor in 2027.
Nigeria: No Nigerian Will Be Left Behind in South Africa, Says 859 Evacuated - Govt
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians affected by the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa that no citizen willing to return home will be left behind, stating that President Bola Tinubu has directed that every Nigerian seeking evacuation be brought home safely. The assurance came as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that 859 Nigerians have so far been evacuated from South Africa, while additional flights have been approved to airlift more citizens.
Laby Party vice chair demands ₦50bn, public apology from Peter Obi
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National Vice Chairman, (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a pre-action demand letter to the refers to the Nigeria Democratic… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
News -- Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying many of the factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict still exist within the country’s institutions and among its people. Obasanjo spoke at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while receiving a historical documentation on the Asaba Massacre from the Isama Ajie of Asaba, Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze.
Nigeria: Oouth Resident Doctors Suspend 10-Day Warning Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State, has suspended its ongoing 10-day warning strike following assurances by the Ogun State government that its members' professional allowance would be paid on or before July 31, 2026. The decision was reached after an emergency congress of the association held on Wednesday at the ARD Lounge, OOUTH, Sagamu.
Nigeria: Ogun Customs Generates ₦259.8m Revenue, Seizes Contraband Worth ₦4.63bn in Three Months
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated ₦259.78 million in revenue and seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦4.63 billion between April 1 and June 23, 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, said the achievements underscored the command's commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation and anti-smuggling operations.
Nigeria: Friends of Slain Ex-Ogtv Broadcaster Demand Justice
Friends of the late Kitan Oyesiku have renewed their call for justice, urging the Ogun State Government, the State Police Command, and other relevant authorities to intensify efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding her tragic death and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The group, under the banner of Friends of Kitan Oyesiku, made the appeal in a statement signed by Oluwaseun Boye and made available to journalists on Wednesday.
News -- Ogun Police command arrest three over murder of ex-OGTV staff, security guard
• we killed her to teach her a lesson – suspects The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a former employee of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, following what police described as a painstaking investigation aided by forensic analysis, intelligence gathering and technical tracking.
News -- Ogun State govt relocates students of Ijebu-Ode School over methane gas pollution
The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, explaining that the move was necessary to protect students, teachers and other members of the school community while investigations continue.
Awujale: Ogun govt, Olisa disown viral letter naming five princes
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PDP receives Iyabo Obasanjo, unveils her as Ogun Central Senatorial candidate
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APC unveils Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s running mate for 2027 Ogun governorship race
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on Sunday unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, a chartered accountant and daughter of renowned… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: Banditry, Kidnapping Threaten Democracy, Kalejaye Warns Tinubu
Abeokuta — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on banditry, kidnapping and all forms of terrorism, warning that the worsening insecurity across the country poses a grave threat to Nigeria's survival and democratic stability.
Nigeria: Insecurity - Ogun Police Crack Down On Vehicles With Concealed, Fake Number Plates
The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement operation against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, fake, or no registration number plates, as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities across the state. The enforcement exercise, which follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, is aimed at preventing criminals from exploiting vehicle anonymity to perpetrate crimes and evade detection.
Nigeria: Police Foil Plot to Kidnap Chinese National in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected conspirators allegedly involved in a plot to demand a ransom of N50 million from the victim. The suspects, identified as Chinedu Onwuemena, 41, and Jimoh Ojo, 37, were arrested by operatives of the Obalende Police Division, following intelligence reports of an impending abduction along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway.
Gunmen kill soldier, injure another in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a serving soldier and injured another in the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The attack… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
2027: Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC, cites disrespect, maltreatment by party leadership
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Senator representing Ogun Central and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Insecurity: AMORAN warns riders against night operations, bush routes
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Amid growing concerns over worsening insecurity across the country, the leadership of the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN)… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno Kidnappings - More Pressures On Govt, Governors to Rescue Abducted School Children
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LAGOS -- The Federal Government and governors yesterday came under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.
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Ogun Police arrest security guard over alleged theft of company spare parts
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
News -- Ogun Police arrest security guard over alleged theft of company spare parts
ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer in Ita-Asu village, via Owode-Egba, in Ogun State. The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Owode-Egba Police Division on Friday, May 30, 2026, by the manager of the company.
News -- At 89, I still exercise, manage diabetes with discipline
Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other participants during the 2026 OBJ Golf Tournament held at Abeokuta Golf Club. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged Nigerians to embrace healthy living through proper diet, regular exercise and routine medical check-ups, saying the lifestyle choices had helped him remain active at 89, despite battling diabetes for over four decades.
Adeola, Iyabo Obasanjo clash over APC exit
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, and former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo have exchanged accusations following her defection from the ruling party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Nigeria: Police Foil Truck Hijack, Recover Rifle in Ogun
Abeokuta — The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a truck hijacking operation in Ijebu Imushin, in Ijebu East local government area of the state, recovering a stolen DAF truck and a wooden-fabricated rifle allegedly used by the suspects during the operation. The Command disclosed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when suspected hoodlums intercepted a truck conveying motor spare parts at Oke-Ado area in Ijebu North Local Government Area.
News -- Ogun State govt seals automobile assembly plant over waste-burning
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has sealed an automobile assembly plant, Carry Heavy Industry Limited (CHIL), located at Moloko-Asipa near Abeokuta, for allegedly engaging in illegal waste burning in violation of the state’s environmental laws. The company, which specialises in the production of heavy-duty and passenger vehicles, was shut for contravening Section 2b(a) of the OGWAMA law, which expressly prohibits open burning of waste in the state.
News -- Amotekun arrests five suspected kidnappers in Ogun forest
The Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended five suspected kidnappers in a forest around the Rounder area of the Abeokuta North local government area of the state, following a coordinated security operation. The arrests were made after a combination of actionable intelligence and sustained surveillance activities within the forest, which has recently drawn concern from nearby communities over security threats.
Nigeria: Opposition Lacks Structure, Vision to Unseat Tinubu - - Oladele
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections are unlikely to succeed. Oladele, who spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, attributed his position to what he described as deep-rooted structural, leadership and ideological deficiencies within opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress.
Nigeria: APC Warns Against Misuse of Funds, Bans Unauthorised Screening of Aspirants
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party officials against diversion of funds released for grassroots activities, while also placing an outright ban on unauthorised screening of aspirants ahead of forthcoming party processes.
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