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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved N16.5 million to 33 sport associations in the state to prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold from May 16 to 30 in the state. The state athletes for the festival are also expected to commence closed-door camping with immediate effect. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, stated this on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta, during an engagement with athletes, coaches, chairmen of sport associations, and other stakeholders in the state. "I am delighted to announce that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has graciously approved the payment of N500,000 as support to each of the 33 sport associations participating in the festival. "The Governor has sanctioned the implementation of a new structure and process to drive the development of sports," he said. The SSG noted that the subvention isn't a largesse to be shared by anyone but a...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved N16.5 million to 33 sport associations in the state to prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold from May 16 to 30 in the state. The state athletes for the festival are also expected to commence closed-door camping with immediate effect. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, stated this on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta, during an engagement with athletes, coaches, chairmen of sport associations, and other stakeholders in the state. "I am delighted to announce that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has graciously approved the payment of N500,000 as support to each of the 33 sport associations participating in the festival. "The Governor has sanctioned the implementation of a new structure and process to drive the development of sports," he said. The SSG noted that the subvention isn't a largesse to be shared by anyone but a...

The senatorial campaign of Hon. Waliu Taiwo, Chairman of the Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission is gathering momentum. The former Ogun State Commissioner for Works is being prepared as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ogun West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. This followed plans within the leadership of the APC that the current senator representing the district, Senator Solomon Adebola Olamilekan (popularly known as Yayi), would be the APC’s governorship candidate in Ogun State in 2027. Sources revealed that APC leaders and a significant number of members of the party in Ogun State are backing Waliu Taiwo based on his extensive political experience and track records. According to an insider, Hon. Waliu Taiwo is will emerge as the consensus candidate for the senatorial seat. "Hon. Waliu Taiwo is a man of the people. We trust his ability to step into Senator Yayi's shoes as the latter is poised to become the next govern...

The senatorial campaign of Hon. Waliu Taiwo, Chairman of the Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission is gathering momentum. The former Ogun State Commissioner for Works is being prepared as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ogun West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. This followed plans within the leadership of the APC that the current senator representing the district, Senator Solomon Adebola Olamilekan (popularly known as Yayi), would be the APC’s governorship candidate in Ogun State in 2027. Sources revealed that APC leaders and a significant number of members of the party in Ogun State are backing Waliu Taiwo based on his extensive political experience and track records. According to an insider, Hon. Waliu Taiwo is will emerge as the consensus candidate for the senatorial seat. "Hon. Waliu Taiwo is a man of the people. We trust his ability to step into Senator Yayi's shoes as the latter is poised to become the next govern...

The Ogun State Governor's Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for adopting Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal tertiary institution. The Council also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for initiating the moves that led to the federal government's takeover of the foremost institution. The Advisory Council made this known meeting held at the Valleyview Auditorium, Government House, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, Ogun State. They also called on the federal government to retain the name of the institution as it is, stating that the name was carefully chosen to honor an educationist of high repute in the country. A motion to that effect was raised by Chief (Hon) Dipo Akingbade and seconded by Dr. Rasheed Adenusi. "I want to say that this honorable house commends Mr. President for this step. The President has done so well with the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education by the federal government. "I also want to congrat...

The Energy Reforms Advocates (ERA) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to remove Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, Abdulkadri Isah, president of ERA, described the move as a courageous step toward reforming Nigeria’s oil sector and tackling entrenched corruption. He said Kyari’s removal would allow a full investigation into alleged fraudulent refinery projects under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. “The dismissal of Mele Kyari signals a new dawn in our nation’s commitment to eradicating corruption in the oil and gas sector. We commend President Tinubu for demonstrating the political will to confront these challenges head-on,” Isah said. He urged the newly appointed leadership of the NNPC to prioritise an audit of past projects and ensure accountability in the sector. “The probe into fake refinery projects must be swift and thorough. Nigeri...