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Labour Party Alleges Ogun Govt Selling Public Housing Assets, Government Rejects Claims
The Labour Party (LP) has accused the Ogun State Government of “recklessly disposing of public housing assets”, including the historic Ibara Housing Estate and properties owned by the Ogun State Housing Corporation, warning that the alleged actions threaten the future of affordable housing and public heritage in the state. In a sharply worded press statement…
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Premier 5-Aside FC Celebrates Birthday of Key Player, Olushola ‘Marvelous’ Adejumo
Sporting and non-sporting members of Premier 5-Aside Football Club have come together in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to celebrate one of their standout members, Olushola Adejumo, popularly known as “Marvelous,” in recognition of his birthday and impact on the team. The celebration was conveyed in a statement issued on Monday by the club’s Board of Trustees…
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FIBAN National Congress Ratifies Ayinla Egba’s Appointment as Ogun Chairman
Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Ogun State Chapter, has appointed Honourable (Chief) Olalekan Alex Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, as its new Chairman, following resolutions reached at the association’s State Congress held at the weekend. The appointment was subsequently ratified by the National Congress of FIBAN, which took place in Ibadan…
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Ogun, UNICEF Partner Against Measles-Rubella, Set to Deploy 8,000 Workers
Ogun State Government has assured residents of full funding and logistics support for the forthcoming Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, scheduled to run from January 27 to February 5, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen child health and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. The assurance was given by the Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot…
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2027: Abeokuta South II Lawmaker IWA Makes Case for Second Term
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, conversations around performance, continuity and representation have begun to dominate public discourse across constituencies. In Abeokuta South State Constituency II, a serving member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Igbalaye Wasiu Ayodele, popularly known as IWA, has emerged as one of the…
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Golden Jubilee: Ogun NUJ Secretary Hails Chairman Olanrewaju for Institutional Rebirth
“At 50, Comrade Akinwale Alade Olanrewaju embodies leadership by grace and vision. His journey is proof of what purposeful leadership can achieve in a short time”, he said.
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OPINION: Dignity in Custody; What the Portable Case Reveals About Nigerian Policing
Public outrage over the treatment of popular street-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has once again brought Nigeria’s policing culture under intense public scrutiny. A viral video showing the visibly distressed musician in police custody has reignited national and global conversations about human dignity, suspects’ rights and accountability within the Nigeria Police Force. Against…
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Ogun PDP Chairman Abayomi Tella Completes PhD Programme at LASU
Abeokuta – The Ogun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Abayomi N. Tella, has successfully earned a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Project Management from Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, celebrating a significant academic milestone in his public and political career. Hon. Tella was formally conferred the Doctor of Project Management degree on…
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NUJ Ogun Council to Host OGWAMA MD, Hunye, Over State Sanitation
Abeokuta – The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to host the Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), Mr. Abayomi Hunye, at a media parley scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026. The engagement, organised by the NUJ Ogun State Council, is aimed at strengthening…
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Ogun NUJ: Wale Olanrewaju-Led Exco Unveils 2026 Strategy, Sets Date for Unity Party
Abeokuta – The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has dissolved all standing committees constituted during the first term of the Wale Olanrewaju-led administration, as part of a broader strategy to reposition the union for effective service delivery in 2026. The decision, announced by the newly elected executive, is aimed at…
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