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  Aina Obasanjo  A former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ogun State and the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Toyin Taiwo, has dismissed the governorship aspiration of suspended APC chieftain Abayomi Hunye, describing it as a political negotiating strategy rather than a genuine challenge to the party’s decision. Dr. Taiwo made the remarks during an interview on Oju Abe, a current affairs programme aired on Splash FM, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. He stated that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, emerged as the APC consensus governorship candidate following extensive consultations and a collective decision by the party’s leadership, including former governors and other prominent stakeholders in the state. According to Dr. Taiwo, Hunye’s decision to obtain the party’s governorship nomination form was intended primarily to strengthen his negotiating position within the party rat...

Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recorded fifty-six percent proportionate performance of its annual revenue target as at the first half of 2026. The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Chief Oluwasesan Fagbayi, disclosed this while appearing before the Ogun State House of Assembly during the 2026 half-year budget performance appraisal of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The appraisal was conducted by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Mr. Musefiu Lamidi, alongside the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Olusegun Odunuga, and other members. Chief Fagbayi assured the lawmakers that the Ministry was intensifying efforts to improve its revenue generation and achieve its annual target before the end of the financial year. He said the Ministry remained committed to promoting Ogun State's rich cultural heritage and tourism potentials, w...

  Team Ogun has emerged champion of the maiden five-day Under 20 Netball Championship held at the Handball Court of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Team Ondo came second, while Fortune and Gateway finished third and fourth respectively. The championship, organised to promote grassroots sports development and expand the game of Netball across the Southwest, featured teams from different parts of the region. Speaking at the end of the event, the Acting Director of Sports, Mr Oluseyi Sonde, commended the sponsor of the championship, Mr Opeyemi Babalola, for his commitment to grassroots sports development. Mr Sonde who said that investment in grassroots sports remained critical to discovering and nurturing future sporting talents urged the athletes to embrace sportsmanship, learn from their experiences and remain committed to improving their performances. The organiser, Coach Oluwatoyin Owooka, said the introduction of Netball in Ogun State was part of efforts to ...

  Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced engagement with the League of Imams and Alfas in the Remo Zone as part of preparations for the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj. The engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration with Islamic leaders, is also designed to prepare Imams and Alfas for a sensitization campaign to be held in mosques across the zone. The campaign will focus on educating intending pilgrims on the 2027 Hajj registration process, preparations for the pilgrimage and the need to obtain timely and accurate information from the appropriate authorities. Speaking during the meetings, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Ajibola Taiwo, described the League of Imams and Alfas as critical stakeholders in the success of the Hajj exercise. Mr Taiwo said the involvement of Islamic leaders from the early stages would help ensure that intending pilgrims receive accurate information and are encouraged to register on ...

The Surveyors’ Wives Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter, has urged women to make their health a priority, stressing that a healthy woman is essential to a healthy family. The call was made at the 2026 SWAN Public Lecture held at the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, NIS, Multipurpose Hall in Abeokuta. Speaking at the event, the State Chairman of SWAN, Mrs. Oluwakemi Oluwafemi, said the lecture was organised to equip women with knowledge and practical solutions to improve their health and the wellbeing of their families. She noted that women play significant roles in maintaining the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of their families. The Ogun State Chairman of NIS and Special Guest of Honour, Surveyor Abiodun Liadi, described surveyors as partners in nation-building, saying their productivity is enhanced by the stability and peace of their homes. Also speaking, the National President of SWAN, Alhaja Bilqis Lawal, said the public lecture is held biennially in Ogun ...

  The lawmaker representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afolabi Moruf Afuape, has reaffirmed his commitment to education, describing it as the foundation for individual and national development. Hon. Afuape stated this while inspecting participants in his 2026 free summer coaching programme at St. Peter Primary School, Ake, Abeokuta. The programme, organised under the Afolabi Moruf Afuape Education Support Initiative, is also taking place at Nawairudeen High School, Isabo. Students from several schools, including Egba High School, Faith Heritage and Al-Hudah Model College, are benefiting from lessons in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Physics and Government. The lawmaker said his interest in education predated his entry into politics, stressing that education had played a major role in his own rise and achievements. He urged the students to take their studies seriously, assuring them that academic excellence could provide acce...

  The Ogun State Government has intensified efforts to rid Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area of lead contamination, with the ongoing evacuation of illegally dumped industrial slags from affected communities. The exercise, being carried out by the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, commenced earlier in the week as part of government’s intervention to address environmental hazards associated with lead contamination and other harmful industrial materials in the area. The evacuation is aimed at removing potential sources of lead contamination and reducing the health and environmental risks posed to residents, workers and other stakeholders. Speaking during the exercise, the General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, assured residents of the state government’s determination to achieve a comprehensive clean-up of the affected areas. He said the agency would continue to deploy appropriate environmental management measures to tackle identified sources of contaminatio...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Abeokuta North, Odeda and Obafemi Owode Federal Constituency, Arc. Oladele Olaleye, has reaffirmed his determination to prioritise youth-centred programmes, particularly through sports, if elected to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives. Arc. Olaleye stated this in Abeokuta during the flag off of his campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting the enormous potential of the vibrant youths across the constituency and the need for purposeful leadership that creates opportunities for them to develop their talents, build careers and contribute meaningfully to society. The PDP candidate expressed concern that the constituency’s current representative in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olamide Osoba, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Sports has not utilised the strategic position to create meaningful sports-based empowerment opportunities for young people within the constituency. ...

  Aina Obasanjo  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the House of Representatives, Abeokuta North, Odeda and Obafemi Owode Federal Constituency, Architect Oladele Olaleye has formally commenced his campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the campaign flag-off ceremony held at NTA Junction, Sokori, Abeokuta, Architect Olaleye called on the people of the constituency to support the PDP and vote for all its candidates in the 2027 elections. He urged the electorate to replicate the political development in Osun State, where he said that the people demonstrated their support for the governor Ademola Adeleke through the ballot. The PDP candidate promised to provide effective representation and champion initiatives that would promote development and improve the welfare of the constituents. Architect Olaleye appealed to party supporters to remain united, peaceful and committed to the success of the PDP at the polls. He said the 2027 elections provide an ...

Sports stakeholders in Ogun State have called for stronger and coordinated measures to prevent the use of performance-enhancing and psychoactive substances among athletes, particularly at the grassroots level. The stakeholders made the call while highlighting the need for sustained education, regular drug testing, effective medical support and greater attention to the mental and physical wellbeing of athletes. The President of All-Stars Football Club, Chairman of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, and Chairman of the Ogun State Teqhball Association,Alhaji Waheed Adeoye Lawal described the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports as unacceptable. Alhaji Lawal said athletes should depend on their natural abilities, discipline and proper training to achieve success, stressing that doping undermines the integrity of sports by making it difficult to distinguish genuine talent from drug-assisted performance. According to him, although some athletes used drugs dur...

  Aina Obasanjo  Three officers of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have received commendation for their outstanding performances at international sporting competitions. The State Commandant, Mrs Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo, commended the officers during a briefing at the Command Headquarters, Owu-Dekudu, Abeokuta. They include Ozazuwa Agnes, who served on Nigeria's national athletics coaching team at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States, and  Akinpelu Saheed, who was part of the national coaching team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The third officer, CA I Idowu Olusegun Obasanjo, represented Nigeria in badminton at the World Badminton Federation International Open Series in Ghana, where he won a silver medal in the doubles category. Mrs Ekundayo said the achievements of the officers had brought honour to the Corps and Nigeria, describing them as evidence of the talents and c...

  The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has felicitated Muslim faithful across the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration. In a statement, the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Dr. Abayomi Tella, said the celebration provides an opportunity for Muslims and other Nigerians to reflect on the virtues of compassion, tolerance, sacrifice and service exemplified by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The PDP Chairman, who spoke on behalf of the State Executive, Elders Council, party candidates, leaders, stakeholders and members, called on the people of Ogun State to continue to promote peace, unity and peaceful coexistence irrespective of religious differences. He stressed that the lessons of the Prophet should go beyond celebration and be reflected in community living, good leadership and the collective effort to build a better society. The party also prayed for the peace, prosperity and renewed hope of Ogun State and Nigeria, a...

President Bola  Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the 70-kilometre Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. He also flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road, describing both projects as critical to strengthening economic integration in the South-West. The President, represented at the flag-off ceremony in Ibadan by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode corridor was vital to the economies of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos States. He said the project would facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, raw materials and finished goods, while reducing travel time and transportation costs. The President said the Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road would be constructed as a dual carriageway using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability. He directed the contractor to mobilise fully to site and deliver the project within the stipulated period, while urging communities along the corridor to support the project....

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, has congratulated veteran sports journalist and Manager of Poly Radio, Ogun State Polytechnic, Mr. Kunle Oluwusi, on his conferment as a Distinguished Fellow of the Sports Institute Educational Trust Ltd/Gte (ISI). In a statement in Abeokuta by the SWAN chairman, Comrade Michael Azeez-Ogunsiji described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of Mr. Oluwusi's decades of distinguished service to sports journalism, broadcasting, youth development and the promotion of Sports-for-Development. The conferment was announced by the Advisory Board and Management of the Sports Institute Educational Trust Ltd/Gte, under the leadership of its Founder and President, Professor Oluwaseun Omotayo. According to the Institute, the honour recognises Mr. Oluwusi's distinguished career as a veteran sports journalist, his unwavering belief in Sports-for-Development, his service as a former Chairman of SWAN Ogun State Chapter, ...

Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Government has called on traditional worshippers across the state to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility in strengthening security and maintaining stability. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call during the 2026 Isese Day celebration organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with Isese Parapo held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta with the theme, “The Role of Traditional Practitioners in Securing the Society.” Governor Abiodun who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Oluwasesan, said traditional practitioners had important roles to play in the state’s efforts to sustain peace and security. The Governor urged them to use their position as custodians of Yoruba culture to promote the state’s rich cultural heritage, while respecting the beliefs and rights of adherents of other religions. He also encouraged traditionalists to be role models to younger ge...

Aina Obasanjo  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Candidate for Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal Constituency stakeholder, Arc. Dele Olaleye, has congratulated the former Party Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Alhaji Akeem Anifowose, on his birthday. In a congratulatory message, Arc. Olaleye described Alhaji Anifowose as a dependable leader whose years of experience, political understanding and commitment to the people have continued to distinguish him. He said the celebrant remains a man of unquestionable loyalty and integrity, noting that his dedication to duty and commitment to the growth of the party are worthy of commendation. Arc. Olaleye expressed appreciation to Alhaji Anifowose for his contributions to the party and for serving as a mentor, father figure and dependable pillar of support to many. He wished the former party chairman good health, long life and continued success as he celebrates another year.

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has unveiled eight clubs promoted from the Nationwide League One, NLO, ahead of its 17th Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State, on Friday. The eight clubs are Dekkal Khairu FC of Osun State, Mighty Jets Feeders of Plateau State, Neurospark FC of the Federal Capital Territory, DMD FC of Borno State, Right-2-Win FC of Abia State, OYC FC of Delta State, Junior Danburan FC of Katsina State, and Ikorodu City FA of Lagos State. The clubs will be formally inducted into the NNL during the AGM. The meeting is also expected to feature the presentation of the league's audited accounts for the 2025/2026 season. speaking with Journalists, NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, welcomed the newly promoted clubs, urging them to uphold discipline, good conduct and the values of the league. Chief Also said their admission into the NNL marks an important step in their development and expressed confidence that they would abide by the rules and regul...

  Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has sealed Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited, a paper processing company located along the Lusada-Igbesa Road in Agbara, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The company was sealed for allegedly operating an illegal dumpsite and engaging in open-air burning of waste, actions which contravene Section 2(b)(a) of the OGWAMA Law 2020 and the Ogun State Environmental and Public Health Law 2006. Speaking after the exercise, the Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Hon. Farouk Akintunde, said the company was discovered to have continued with improper waste disposal despite an earlier warning by the authority. Hon. Akintunde explained that the company was initially observed dumping waste indiscriminately within its premises instead of engaging government-accredited waste collectors for proper disposal. He said subsequent surveillance by OGWAMA revealed a large illegal dumpsite ne...

   The remains of the General Overseer of Eternal Word of God Church, Opeoluwa Ita Oshin, Abeokuta, Apostle Rufus Adeleye have been laid to rest at his residence. The interment followed a funeral service held at the Eternal Word of God Church, Igbehin Adun Community, Mosafuneto last Bus Stop, Mango Oke Ata, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The service attracted religious leaders from across states of the federation. In a sermon entitled " Always Remember there is death" a minister from God Is Able Covenant Mission, Ita Oshin, Abeokuta, Apostle Peter Adeniji urged the congregation to always live with the consciousness of death. Apostle Adeniji emphasized the need for Christians, particularly religious leaders, to contribute meaningfully to the growth of society and the advancement of God's kingdom while alive. He described the late Apostle Rufus Adeleye as a devoted and God-fearing man who committed his resources to the service of God and humanity. The cleric urged the congregation t...

  Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, has commenced an enforcement and assessment exercise at mining sites across the Ogun East Senatorial District to identify and address environmental and health risks arising from mining and industrial activities. The exercise is also aimed at examining operators’ environmental documents and assessing the impact of gaseous emissions, dust, smoke and other pollutants on workers, residents and the surrounding environment. The General Manager of OGEPA, Hon Kehinde Bello, said prolonged exposure to pollutants from mining, quarrying and blasting activities could pose serious respiratory health risks and negatively affect the environment. He explained that the exercise would enable the Agency to collect data on air quality in mining communities and take appropriate regulatory action where violations or non-compliance with environmental standards are established. Hon. Bello stressed that the exercise was part of OG...

  Aina Obasanjo  The Nigeria Customs Service, NSC, Ogun I Area Command, says it has intercepted smuggled goods worth three-point-five-seven billion naira in Duty Paid Value. The Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni, who announced this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Idiroko said the seizures followed intensified anti-smuggling operations carried out from June 24 to date. He listed the seized items to include foreign rice, basmati rice, cannabis, sugar, petroleum products, fertilizer, second-hand clothing, cosmetics, drinks, garments and other prohibited items. Mr Afeni described smuggling as economic sabotage, warning that the illegal trade undermines local industries, threatens food security and contributes to unemployment. He also cautioned consumers against smuggled foreign rice, which he said might have been improperly stored or re-bagged under unhygienic conditions. The Acting Controller disclosed that between Janu...

Aina Obasanjo  The Door-to-Door Team Yayi has inaugurated 31,806 grassroots canvassers across Ogun State as part of efforts to mobilise voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Coordinator of the team, Hon. Niyi Opeibi, disclosed this at the inauguration of the canvassers held at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta. Hon. Opeibi said the mobilisation structure, which covers the 20 local government areas of the state, would take the campaign directly to households, communities, wards and streets. He said the objective was to address voter apathy and communicate the programmes and achievements attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The State Coordinator urged the canvassers to engage different groups, including market women, farmers, artisans, youths, women, elderly people and community leaders, while listening to their concerns. He also advised the mobilisers to conduct themselves w...

  Aina Obasanjo  The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has congratulated the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, on his emergence as Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas. In a statement by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu described the development as significant for the traditional institution in the state. He said the position places on the Alake the responsibility of providing leadership and fostering cooperation among traditional rulers across Ogun State. Hon. Adebutu noted that the Alake's emergence underscored the importance of traditional institutions in preserving cultural values and promoting peace and unity in society. He expressed confidence that the monarch's experience and understanding of the people would enable him to provide effective leadership for the Council of Obas and strengthen its role in the affairs of the state. The PDP governorship cand...

Aina Obasanjo  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Abeokuta North State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Moruff Kehinde Oyebande populary referred to as AMOROS, has urged young people in council area and across Ogun State to remain committed to education, entrepreneurship, civic responsibility and peaceful participation in democratic processes. In a goodwill message marking the 2026 International Youth Day, Hon Oyebande described youths as a critical force in nation building and the future of Nigeria, noting that their energy, creativity, innovation and determination remain essential to the development and progress of the country. He noted that the strength of any society lies in the ability of its young people to contribute positively to its growth, adding that youths must be given greater opportunities to participate meaningfully in governance and decision-making. Hon. Oyebande also called on young Nigerians to use their voices responsibly, reject vi...

  Aina  Obasanjo  Arc. Oladele AbdulQuadri Olaleye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for the House of Representatives, representing the Abeokuta North, Odeda and Obafemi Owode Federal Constituency, has described the youth as the driving force of societal transformation and the foundation upon which the future of Nigeria must be built. In a statement in Abeokuta, Arc. Olaleye congratulated the young people across the constituency, Ogun State, Nigeria, and beyond as the world commemorates World Youth Day 2026. He noted that the energy, creativity, intelligence and resilience of young Nigerians remain critical to addressing the nation's developmental challenges, stressing that government at all levels must move beyond rhetoric and create practical opportunities that enable young people to thrive. “Our young people are not merely leaders of tomorrow; they are important stakeholders and leaders of today. Their ideas, talents and aspirations must have a place in our...