8 h. ago Ogun AG denies shielding murder suspect as community protests

The people of the Osuke community in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday, protested at the Governor’s Office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The protesters alleged undue interference of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN) in the trial of an alleged land grabber and murder suspect, Elijah Adeogun. Read More

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16 h. ago Ogun community protests killing of resident by suspected land grabber

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Residents of Osuke-Ota Community in Ado-Odo town, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have appealed to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to save their community from the siege of notorious suspected land grabbers allegedly led by Elijah Adeogun. The residents, who stormed the Governor’s Office at Oke Mosan in […] The post Ogun community protests killing of resident by suspected land grabber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Abiodun pledges completion of road repairs in Ogun communities

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre Read More

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6 d. ago Gbenga Daniel, Abiodun clash over TASUED takeover, funding concerns

A former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel and Governor Dapo Abiodun clashed on Thursday over allegations of neglect and underfunding of tertiary institutions in the state. In an open letter to Abiodun, which went viral on Thursday, Daniel criticised the recent takeover of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Read More

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7 d. ago Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu, N’Assembly over south west commission bill

The Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has congratulated South-West lawmakers for their relentless efforts in securing the passage of the South-West Development Commission Bill. Daniel described the passage of the bill as “a hard fight that was worth its while”, adding that the signing of the bill into Read More

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9 d. ago Respect territorial boundaries, Imoto community monarch charged

Tribune Online Respect territorial boundaries, Imoto community monarch charged The newly-installed Onimoto of Imoto-Yewa, in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Gabriel Ogunyomi, has been enjoined to operate within his jurisdiction for a peaceful coexistence. Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who gave the admonition at the installation and presentation of staff of office to the coronet oba, one-time member of […] Respect territorial boundaries, Imoto community monarch charged Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gov Dapo Abiodun Mourns As Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student, Injures Others

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the victims of a rainstorm that destroyed the classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that a 14-year-old JSS3 student, identified as Timothy Amosun, lost his life in the incident, while five other learners, two teachers, […] The post Gov Dapo Abiodun Mourns As Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student, Injures Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun gov blames middlemen for rising food prices, plans farmers’ markets

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to establish large-scale Farmers’ Markets across the state to directly link farmers with consumers and eliminate the influence of middlemen. During an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing Farmers’ Market project in Asero, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, Abiodun condemned the role of middlemen in the agricultural value chain. This Read More

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2 w. ago Former Ogun governor, Amosun faults Dangote’s allegation of factory demolition against his administration

…challenges him to show approvals for alleged demolished structures Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has faulted the claims by the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory located in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state, was demolished twice by his administration. Dangote […] The post Former Ogun governor, Amosun faults Dangote’s allegation of factory demolition against his administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures

Tribune Online (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures THE former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as deliberate mischief the claim by the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory was demolished twice during his (Amosun) administration. Dangote had, while revealing plans to reconstruct Itori Cement Plant and also return to Olokola Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to […] (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Imope in Ijebu North gets first traditional ruler, as Gov Abiodun installs Alaparaki too

Tribune Online Imope in Ijebu North gets first traditional ruler, as Gov Abiodun installs Alaparaki too Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has installed Tajudeen Omotayo as the first Onimope of Imopeland, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state. Governor Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, said the installation and presentation of staff of office was a demonstration of the administration’s unrelenting […] Imope in Ijebu North gets first traditional ruler, as Gov Abiodun installs Alaparaki too Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Produce your approval for demolished factory, Amosun replies Dangote

A former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has asked the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to produce the approval he got for the cement factories demolished during his administration in the state. The ex- governor said this through a statement signed by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, on Monday in reaction to Read More

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2 w. ago ‘Show Construction Approvals For Your Demolished Structures’, Amosun Replies Dangote

Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as ‘deliberate mischief’, claims by the chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement plant in Ogun State was demolished twice during the Amosun administration. In a statement titled “Re-Government Demolished My Cement Factory Twice”, signed by Lanre Akinwale, for Senator Ibikunle Amosun […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: How Amosun demolished our cement factory twice in Ogun — Dangote

Tribune Online VIDEO: How Amosun demolished our cement factory twice in Ogun — Dangote Dangote said it took the intervention of the current governor, Dapo Abiodun, to persuade him to return to the state and recommence the project. VIDEO: How Amosun demolished our cement factory twice in Ogun — Dangote Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction

Tribune Online Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction The Ogun State Government has launched a strategic initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Abiodun approves capacity building training for perm secs, civil servants

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a training programme for Permanent Secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state at the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The state Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Read More

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2 w. ago NAOSS lauds Abiodun for appointing UNILAG’s best graduating students Ambassadors of Education, rewarding them with N20m

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been commended for appointing two Best Graduating Students at the University of Lagos 50th Convocation as Education Ambassadors of the state and rewarding the duo with a sum of N10m each. This commendation was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NAOSS National […] The post NAOSS lauds Abiodun for appointing UNILAG’s best graduating students Ambassadors of Education, rewarding them with N20m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Don’t violate human rights, Abiodun tells Amotekun operatives

Tribune Online Don’t violate human rights, Abiodun tells Amotekun operatives Poised with the determination to make Ogun State, a safe haven for businesses to thrive and residents living without fear, the Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has handed over 13 operational vehicles to the State Security Network codenamed Amotekun. While warning operatives to conduct themselves in a civil manner in the cause of discharging their […] Don’t violate human rights, Abiodun tells Amotekun operatives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Abiodun warns Amotekun operatives against abuse, reaffirms commitment to security

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring maximum security for residents. Speaking in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Friday while handing over new operational vehicles and motorcycles to the state’s Amotekun Corps, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Toyin Taiwo, warned operatives against misconduct, extortion and harassment of the Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun gov names UNILAG’s best graduates education ambassadors

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during its 55th convocation, as the state’s education ambassadors. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10m each in recognition of their academic excellence. Receiving them at his office in Read More

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