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The Ogun State Government has described as egregious falsehood, the news report that it stopped an ongoing federal road along Paddy-Arikawe Oye Igbimo Road to settle political scores with the facilitator of the project.  In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon Kayode Akinmade, the Ogun State government clarified that the contractor, Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited, was only asked to follow due process and apply for permission from the government, because the road in question is a state road. According to the statement, having discovered a contractor working on the road, which was earlier scheduled for repairs by Governor Abiodun, the state government asked the contractor to apply for permission stating the scope of work expected to be done, which would enable the state government to take the road off its schedule. It challenged the writers of the fake news to publish anything legally wrong with the letter signed by the minist...

By Comrade Timothy Odedina A simple, impromptu survey on the streets of Akute and Alagbole can often reveal the most profound political truths. Yesterday, as I navigated the now-bustling roads of Ifo Constituency 2 in Ogun State, I posed a question to residents: “Who is Dapo Abiodun?” The answers were swift and uniform: “Our Governor.” This may seem like a basic fact, but the depth of recognition and the tone of appreciation in their voices spoke volumes. It was a stark contrast to the narrative of neglect that had defined this area for nearly two decades. This encounter transported me back to the campaign trails of 2019. The rallying cry of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), was a painful but undeniable truth: for 16 years, spanning two previous administrations, the people of this constituency had watched as successive governments turned a blind eye to their infrastructural decay. The roads were a nightmare, a symbol of governmental abandonment. The question then was not ...

Beneficiaries of the ongoing free training on repair and marketing of digital tools have extolled Governor Abiodun's Youth Empowerment Initiatives, saying it is timely, helpful and fulfilling. The commendation was made in a  media chat at Ogun TechHub, Kobape road, Abeokuta, during one of their hands -on training sessions. One of the beneficiaries, Uduakobong Akpan expressed satisfaction on the quality of the sessions, tutors and the environment which, according to him was conducive for learning, adding that the quality of  facilities provided was  responsible for the knowledge on phone and laptops he  acquired seamlessly. He said'',This training is so unique and expensive due to the sophistication of the training gadgets, which I have never seen before. As a matter of fact, there is no way I could have gotten the money to pay for such classes if it was not made free by Ogun State government, because am a fresh graduate looking for a white collar job, but now that I ...

Kogi State has continued the distribution of N40,000 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) grants to schoolgirls, following the initial flag-off of Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project,  The initiative is aimed at enhancing school enrollment, retention, and transition for adolescent girls, thereby strengthening their contribution to the state’s social and economic development. At the exercise held on Wednesday at GYB Model Science Secondary School (GYBMSSS), Lokoja, the AGILE team issued preloaded ATM cards to parents and guardians of beneficiaries. Speaking at the event, the Kogi State Project Coordinator, Mr. Ahmed Oricha, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for keeping to his promise of ensuring that ATM cards are distributed across the state to all beneficiaries.  He stressed that the disbursement was not a one-off, but a follow-up activity towards the Governor’s pledge that the AGILE-CCT initiative will be sustained as a continuous intervent...

L-R: Wife of the General Overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria; Rev. (Mrs) Olabisi Aboyeji, the General Overseer; Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun,the Guest Speaker; Dr. Doyin Salami, Rev. Hakeem Ogunniran,Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Center(KICC);Rev. Matthew Ashimolowo and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Dr. Tunde Lemo during the 70th anniversary and 12th Annual Public Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria with the theme," Poverty Alleviation, Economic Development and Stability of the Nigerian Economy held in Lagos State on Wednesday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that the cooperation of faith-based institutions, wealthy individuals, and corporate entities with the government is needed to break the cycle of poverty in the country. The governor stated this on Wednesday at the 12th Annual Lecture titled: "Poverty Alleviation, Economic Development, and Stability o...

By Seyi Bakare For some time now, Chief Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State who presently represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel, has loaded the internet with claims that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State is after him. As evidence, he cites the contravention notices placed on his properties in Sagamu GRA by the Ogun State Government, which recently undertook an audit exercise across the state that affected all landlords in the affected GRAs. The exercise was conducted without incident across the state, but Daniel raised a ruckus, and his voice has been amplified by various analysts who have followed the same pattern across national dailies. The claim, quite simply, is that the dispute between the duo is all about 2027 and nothing else, although the authors have provided no proof. But what if the analysts are wrong? An old Latin proverb says: "Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur ("What is asserted gratuitously may be den...

A human rights groups, Centre for Human and Socio -Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed deep pain over the tragic massacre that occurred on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Owode Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos State. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos State on the issue, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said; "On that black Wednesday, armed thugs and four trigger-happy policemen, allegedly mobilized and sponsored by a notorious land grabber, Mr. Abiodun Hakeem Ariori, stormed the Owode Motor Spare Part Market  "What followed was carnage: Six innocent traders were gunned down in cold blood. Dozens more sustained grievous injuries, some battling for survival in hospitals. Thousands of livelihoods were destroyed, families thrown in to sorrow, poverty, and despair. "The blood of hardworking traders, fathers, mothers, brothers, and breadwinners was spilled in broad daylight, not by criminals alone, but with the activ...

The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has said food prices are witnessing a steady decline across Kogi State since the agricultural policies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo took effect. Fanwo, who disclosed this in Lokoja on Wednesday, explained that increased production, combined with government measures against hoarding, has stabilized the food supply chain and brought relief to households. According to him, a market survey shows that the price of a 50kg bag of rice, which sold for about ₦85,000 in March, now goes for between ₦62,000 and ₦65,000. “A medium-sized tuber of yam, previously about ₦2,000, now sells for ₦1,200, while a paint bucket of cassava flakes (garri) has dropped from ₦3,500 to ₦2,400. Prices of maize and corn have also fallen across the state. “The crash in food prices is not accidental. It’s the result of structured support to farmers through various agricultural intervention programmes, including ACReSAL, the massive distrib...

By Imam Talba  It is always an eyesore and very troubling to watch how once-powerful men descend into the abyss of desperation, clutching at straws of irrelevance while disgracefully weaponizing the very insecurities they once ignored. The latest petition authored by Abubakar Malami, who many Nigerians know as the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is an interesting case study of what we can term political recklessness, hypocrisy, and the dangerous misuse of national security rhetoric for personal gain. The petition which was dated 10th September 2025 and addressed to the National Security Adviser, Director General of the Department of State Services, Inspector General of Police, and the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and Civil Defence, Malami’s letter purportedly raises alarm about alleged plans to destabilize Kebbi State through the importation of political thugs, mercenaries from Niger Republic, and the trafficking of arms. He had the effront...

The West Africa Crisis Writers Network (WACWN) has crowned the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as Nigeria’s gold standard for transparency and governance excellence. In a statement signed by Messr Agba James, the group said the recognition marks eight transformative years since the NEDC’s inception, from a region once shrouded in despair to a model of hope and progress under the stewardship of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Managing Director Mohammed Goni Alkali. According to James, the NEDC stands out as Nigeria’s most transparent agency due to its rigorous commitment to open governance and accountability. Under Goni Alkali’s leadership, the statement noted that the NEDC has implemented a robust framework that includes regular public reporting of financial expenditures, project timelines, and outcomes, ensuring that every naira spent is traceable and every initiative is measurable. Furthermore, James said the NEDC’s track record is reinforced by its collaborati...

The Kogi State Ministry of Water Resources, in line with the aspiration of the Advanced New Direction Administration of Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has organised a cascaded training on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for the staffers of the Ministry. While addressing the participants yesterday, the Honourable Commissioner, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk, lauded the efforts of the current administration of Usman Ododo, the Chief Servant, in making life easy for the citizenry. He acknowledged the significance of the training in improving service delivery and addressing malnutrition challenges in the state. While appreciating the staffers of the Ministry for their dedication to duty, the Commissioner emphasised the need for the training to be continuous across other departments of the Ministry to reinforce its importance. The Director of Nutrition of the Ministry, Engr. Peter Arome provided an overview of the training/workshop by introducing the Integrated Management of ...

Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday deliberated extensively on a motion to grant financial autonomy to the legislative arm of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The House resolved to call on the Governor of the State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to mandate the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development to develop a framework for independent funding of Legislative Councils in Lagos State. The motion, titled “Need to Grant Financial Autonomy to the Legislative Arm of the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the State," was moved by Hon. Ganiyu Sanni Babatunde, (Kosofe 1) Chairman, House Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. He emphasized that the legislative arm at the grassroots remains a vital component of Nigeria’s democratic governance, constitutionally charged with law-making, oversight, and representing the peop...

The Kogi State Government has resolved the tussle for the Ajepe Ogbani Sepa of Osuku chieftaincy stool, even as the government appealed for a peaceful resolution of all issues pertaining to the chieftaincy stool. In a meeting on Tuesday, presided over by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat in Lokoja, Barr. Mohammed Tanko Musa, the Makama Dogo of Osuku and HRH Alhassan Abdulmumuni, the Ohinoyi of Osuku made their statements on the tussle for stool. Barr. Ozigi Deedat appealed to both sides to maintain peace, stressing that the affairs of the traditional institution must not be allowed to degenerate into disharmony and conflict. He further advised that chieftaincy titles should be given and accepted with honour. In their responses, the Makama Dogo and the Ohinoyi of Osuku commended the action and leadership style of the administration of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State. They commended the integrity of Barr Deedat and pr...

 By Sulaiman Salawudeen   There is this apparent emergency regarding the human condition that warrants being generally worried! But who is? There is fire on the mountain, and no one seems to be running, says the acclaimed American author, essayist, and social critic, James Baldwin. Speaking at a time one/tenth of the evil humankind today loosens upon itself had not manifested, Baldwin was both worried and frustrated at the alarming complacency and widespread denial he beheld in the American society about its profound racial injustices and moral failings. Even today, evidences abound of a yet sick society and infirm humanity. In my country at least, there are extrajudicial killings foisted as much by uniformed brutes, as by ‘articulated’ slaughterers that move freights in-between locations! The husbands are disemboweling/decapitating their wives and vice versa – all for scummy ends! Mutual friends, co-workers/travelers, clergy and laity, adults and teenagers alike, all are caug...

L-R: The Olu of Ilaro and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; Ogun State Chief Judge, Hon,Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu; Governor Dapo Abiodun, the President, Ogun state Customary Court of Appeal, Hon, Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun, during the special church service to usher in the 2025/2026 legal year held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta on Monday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Abiodun made the revelation at a special church thanksgiving to mark the 2025/2026 legal year, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. He said the establishment of the Appellate Court would bring justice closer, ensure quick dispensation, and help take the load off the Ibadan Division. He said: "We have finally received the formal approval for the establishment of the Ogun State division of the Federal Court of Appeal in...