The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun on the latest rating of the state as third on the State of States Performance on “Index A” by a leading socioeconomic and civic organisation, BudgIT. Only Rivers State, which tops the list with 0.82, and Lagos (0.84) ranked higher than Ogun (1.48) among the 36 states …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged affluent Nigerians to assist in reducing the effects of the current economic hardship on the less privileged Nigerians. Obasanjo made the call at the celebration of the 25th edition of the Omo Olowu Day celebration at the weekend, which was held at the Oba Odeleye Park, Oke-Sokori in Abeokuta. The former president also tasked …

A registered surveyor, Taiwo Faleti has petitioned Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun over land grabbing allegedly perpetrated by a traditional ruler, Oba Lawrence Adisa Odeyinka in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area (LGA). In the petition filed by his lawyer, Abdul Qadri Alatishe, Faleti of 4, Leme Abiola Way, Abeokuta, accused the monarch of encroaching, trespassing and land grabbing. The copies …

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the State, saying the payment of the package takes immediate effect. The decision was revealed after a meeting between Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of the Organised …

In his stead of foresighted execution of life impacting legacy projects in Ogun State, the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun will on Friday host the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, who  will perform the ground breaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP), at Itori, Ewekoro Local Government. Coming on the heels of the Gateway …

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, will on Friday lead the foundation-laying ceremony for Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The port, located at the site of the proposed Dry Port City at Soderu Village, Itori, in Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of the state, is part of ongoing efforts to boost economic growth and industrialisation in the state. This …

A socio-political group, Ogun Progressive Youths has congratulated the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on the just concluded governorship election in Edo State. In a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, jointly signed by its Coordinator, Alhaji Rasheed Sanusi; and Secretary, Stephen Opeyemi Thomas, the group said: “While we rejoice with the leaders and members of our party, the All Progressives …

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said Nigeria will save N5.4 trillion from fuel subsidy at the end of this year, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of the funding last year when he assumed office. The governor said it would have been disastrous for Nigeria to pay such a huge amount, if the nation was still operating the fuel …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo, who garnered 291,667 votes, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the Ogun State governor, the victory reflects the will of the Edo people. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has requested the establishment of a military operation base in the eastern part of the state to address rising criminal activities. The governor made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Farooq Mijinyawa, at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Abiodun …