The Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun, has described cultural festivals like Ojude Oba as vital tools for stimulating the local economy and enhancing global recognition. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage—not just for the Ijebu people but for the benefit of humanity …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a hub for local and international sporting events, following the successful hosting of an international friendly match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. Speaking to journalists after the Super Falcons defeated the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0, Abiodun disclosed that …

The President of Inner Galaxy Group, Mr. Li Shuang, yesterday, disclosed that his company was ready to set up a $400 million hot rolled coiled steel factory with the capacity to employ about 6,500 direct and indirect workers in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun state. Shuang, made this known while leading a delegation of principal officials of the organisation …

The Governor of Ogun, Dapo Abiodun, has assured contingents, spectators, and residents of the state of maximum security at the forthcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) to be hosted by the state. Abiodun gave the assurance during an interactive session with newsmen at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. The governor guaranteed Nigerians that adequate security had been put in place to secure …

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Messrs Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin—who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during the institution’s 55th convocation—as the state’s Education Ambassadors. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10 million each in recognition of their achievements. Abiodun, while receiving the duo in his office at Oke-Mosan, …

Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Biodun Oyabanji (Ekiti) have signed their respective 2025 appropriation bills into law, setting the stage for transformative development in their states. Governor Ademola Adeleke signed the “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation”, totaling N427.75 billion, during a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Abere. Adeleke emphasised …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced plans for a peer-review meeting with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in the New Year. The meeting aims to foster collaboration on issues critical to residents of both states. Makinde disclosed this on Monday while receiving Governor Abiodun in Ibadan. He noted that the partnership would focus on opportunities in the agriculture …

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday questioned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, over the violence witnessed during last Saturday’s local government election in the state. According to the PDP, Adebutu was invited by the DSS and honoured the invitation. Meanwhile, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, swore …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji on Wednesday stormed Akure, the Ondo State capital, to solicit support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Saturday’s governorship election Sanwo-Olu, who doubles as the Chairman of APC National Campaign Council for Ondo …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu, alongside governors of Lagos and Ogun states, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun, respectively, extolled the political vibrancy of Bakare in Nigeria, and his spiritual leadership at the church over the years. The President and governors spoke …