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Unmasking The Politics of Distraction In Ogun State

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In the last few days, a curious photograph has been circulating in the murky waters of Ogun State social media. The image, taken at the church service burial of Chief Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo, shows the wife of former Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun seated in a row designated for high-profile dignitaries. To the untrained eye, it is a simple image of a woman at a funeral. But to those who understand the political topography of Ogun State, it is a well-orchestrated prop in a desperate play. Like I said yesterday, the narrative being pushed by these online merchants is that Senator Amosun and his wife were "disrespected." However, a deeper investigation into the logistics of the event tells a different story entirely. The organizing committee for the burial service clearly labelled and designated seats for dignitaries following established protocol. The front row was reserved for sitting government functionaries: the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, and the Se...
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Ogun Targets 2,000km Of Road Construction Before End Of Abiodun’s Tenure

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The Ogun State Government has disclosed that it has constructed over 1,600 kilometres of roads since 2019 and is working towards completing at least 2,000 kilometres before the end of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure. The Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, made this known during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, where he explained that road construction is currently ongoing across all 20 local government areas of the state. According to Akinsanya, the administration inherited over 4,000 kilometres of bad roads and deliberately set out to tackle the challenge through a statewide infrastructure strategy focused on rural connectivity, food security corridors, economic hubs and access to schools. “We are talking about thousands of kilometres of bad roads, and as of today, we have completed more than 1,600 kilometres across the state,” he said. “We are not concentrating on one area alone — work is ongoing in all 20 local governments.” He highlighted major projects including the reconstructi...
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Coalition Condemns Campaign Of Calumny Against Leadership Of TANTITA Limited

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The Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations for Good Governance has condemned the campaign of calumny directed at the leadership and management of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited.
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Relief For Retirees As Ogun Approves Additional Pension Benefit

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The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the approval of an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) aimed at enhancing retirement security and closing existing gaps in the scheme. The development was disclosed during a meeting chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, following strategic engagements between the State Government, labour unions, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), and members of the Pension Fund Management Committees. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner emphasised that compliance with the CPS law is both mandatory and beneficial to employees and the State. He explained that the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and the CPS are fundamentally different, stressing that the administration of Dapo Abiodun remains committed to addressing identified gaps in order to safeguard workers’ interests. He disclosed that the...
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Primate Ayodele Commissions Mosque, Names It After Tinubu’s Mother

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has commissioned a mosque he built and named it after the mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mrs. Abibatu Mogaji. The commissioning took place during his annual thanksgiving ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Oke-Afa, Lagos State. The event was attended by several dignitaries from the religious, traditional, political, and entertainment sectors, among others. Among the dignitaries were the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the first daughter of President Tinubu, who sent several delegates due to her unavoidable absence; the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, represented by his Special Adviser on Islamic Matters; delegates of the Etsu Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; the House of Representatives member representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II, Hon. Joe Oke; the Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Sheikh Seifudeen Ademoritan Ayinla; the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Isa Abiodun O...
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At Gateway Trade Fair, Dangote Charts Bold Course for Agricultural & Industrial Exports ...OGUNCCIMA Applauds Dangote’s Vision 2030 Project

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The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has outlined an ambitious export-driven growth strategy aimed at positioning Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole, as competitive leaders in agricultural and industrial exports. This is just as the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) commended the Group’s long-term industrial investments and Vision 2030 agenda. The Company’s investment plan was made known by the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Fatima Aliko-Dangote during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 15th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, where business leaders and policymakers converged to advance discussions on export competitiveness, industrial expansion, and public–private collaboration. The Director who was represented at the occasion by Mr. Tunde Mabogunje, Dangote Cement Plc’s Regional Sales Director, Lagos/Ogun, stated that its long-term investments across cement, energy, petrochemicals...
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Abiodun Pays Tribute To Mama Onabanjo, Pledges Support For Cathedral Project

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L-R: Daughter of the deceased and Chairman,Ogun State Local Government Service Commission; Hon. Bukola Onabanjo,wife of former Governor of Lagos State; Dame Christine Doja Otedola,Ogun State Governor;Prince Dapo Abiodun during the order of funeral Mass for Mama Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo held at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral,Odo-Egbo in Ijebu-Ode on Friday. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Lucia Onabanjo as a woman whose life was marked by quiet service, strong moral values and unwavering family support that helped sustain public leadership in the state. The governor spoke during the Funeral Mass held on Friday at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, where he pledged the state government’s support for the completion of the cathedral project in her honour. Abiodun said the late matriarch lived a simple and disciplined life, deliberately staying away from public attention while earning deep respect for her humility, faith and ethical standards. He noted that her in...
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