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L-R: Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya; Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi; Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide; Governor Dapo Abiodun; Elese of Ilese-Ijebu, Oba Oluremi Obayomi and the Obiri of Ayepe, Oba Adebisi Okunbanjo, during the commissioning of the Stadium-Luba-Tam Balogun Road in Ijebu-Ode Local Government on Friday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, insisting that the decision was taken before he assumed office, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the proposed Deep Sea Port project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. The governor also disclosed that oil exploration and drilling activities have commenced in Eba, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, as part of efforts to position Ogun as an oil-producing state. Governor Abiodun made the remarks during the commissionin...

Union Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer sat with 30 of Nigeria’s most promising young leaders for a frank conversation on character, relationships and the discipline of growth. Out of 25,000 applicants, only 30 earned a place. That single figure tells you how rare the room was when Yetunde B. Oni, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of Nigeria, recently sat down with a cohort of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy. The Academy, a Lagos State Government initiative established in honour of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the state’s first civilian governor, exists to raise a generation of ethical and capable young leaders. Its fellows are drawn from across professions, sectors and ethnicities, and shaped through a fellowship facilitated by the Africa Leadership Initiative, West Africa (ALI WA), whose work on values and principled leadership has become a quiet engine behind some of the country’s most thoughtful emerging talent. It was into this g...

L-R: Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker; Country Portfolio Manager, Global Fund, Dr. Jean-Thomas; Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi; Executive Director, Global fund, Mr. Peter Sands and the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during the official commissioning ceremony of Pharma-Grade Warehouse, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Thursday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that more than 30,000 residents living with HIV are currently receiving free antiretroviral therapy, counselling, and support services in health facilities across the state. Governor Abiodun made this known on Thursday in Abeokuta during the commissioning of the Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency. He said his administration has recorded significant milestones in the healthcare sector by repositioning the state’s health system for optimal service delivery, urging residents to take advantage of available healthcare services...

Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc (2nd L); Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc (4th L); Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc (6th L); and Dr (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, First Lady of  Anambra State (2nd R), with the beneficiaries at the Fidelity Bank Empowerment Programme organized in partnership with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Foundation, held in Awka, Anambra State recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social impact and economic inclusion through the empowerment of women and schoolchildren in Anambra State. The landmark intervention, held recently in Awka during the 2026 Fidelity Empowerment Programme, featured the distribution of 200 sewing and grinding machines to women entrepreneurs, N25 million in seed capital support, 1,500 food packs to vulnerable households, and 250 solar-powered school bags to schoolchildren. The initiative was i...

By Seyi Bakare Like the corrupt and perennially lazy workman blaming his tools, the camp of the drowning Ogun East senator, Gbenga Daniel, has not ceased bellyaching over their principal’s failed 2027 re-election bid. The latest excuse—that Governor Dapo Abiodun is behind the failure of Daniel’s state creation gambit—is an afterthought cooked up to pacify bruised political egos. In a treatise titled “Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Stalled Dream of Ijebu-Remo State,” with the rider “Senate Triumph Sabotaged in the House,” Victor Ojelabi, publisher of the blog Freelanews, piles up allegations against the Ogun State governor, accusing him of truncating the state creation initiative by allegedly influencing Ogun APC lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Seeking to avoid the burden of proving his claims, Ojelabi repeatedly deploys words such as “allegedly” and “reportedly” while presenting speculation as fact. According to him, “Governor Dapo Abiodun stands accused of single-handedly sa...

The Office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State has declined to prosecute Chief (Mrs.) Dorcas Adeyinka and Mr. Suraju Ashimiyu over allegations surrounding the death of Ms. Folunsho Olayinka, effectively bringing the criminal case against them to an end. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Yakubu Eleto Chambers, solicitors to the two defendants, who described the decision as a “complete and unequivocal vindication” of their clients. According to the law firm, the Nigerian Police had filed a two-count charge against Chief Adeyinka and Ashimiyu on October 8, 2025, in Charge No. AB/46C/2025, accusing them of conspiracy contrary to Section 516 of the Criminal Code and acceleration of death contrary to Section 311 of the Criminal Code Law of Ogun State. However, as required by law for offences triable before the High Court, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Attorney-General for legal advice before arraignment. The ...

Caption: Polaris Bank Financial Literacy Session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, Charanchi LGA, Katsina State, during Global Money Week 2026. As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial goal-setting, peer influence, and informed decision-making from an early age.  It forms part of Polaris Bank’s sustained participation in Global Money Week, a global campaign that equips pupils and young people with knowledge...

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has strongly condemned a court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the registration of five political parties, describing the development as a dangerous attack on Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, evidence of an emerging state capture, and a grave threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the umbrella body of political parties expressed deep concern over the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). According to the CNPP, the ruling goes beyond a mere legal dispute and strikes at the very foundation of Nigeria’s democratic system. “The judgment represents not merely a legal controversy but a direct...

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sustainable development. Akinmade made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta on the achievements of the Abiodun administration over the past seven years, noting that peace remains one of the administration’s most significant accomplishments. According to him, the governor’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure environment has laid the foundation for unprecedented socio-economic growth and infrastructural development across the state. “One thing you cannot take away from this administration is the peace and stability that we are enjoying in Ogun State. Anywhere you go in the state, you can breathe the air of freedom, safety, and peace. “This did not hap...

The Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba has adjourned the case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi to June 30, 2026, following reports of the defendant's deteriorating health condition. The case, presided over by Magistrate L. A. Owolabi, came up on Monday for the hearing of the defendant’s bail application. At the proceedings, counsel from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), A. Munir, informed the court that the DPP had issued legal advice on the matter. However, counsel to the defendant, Adedotun Ajulo, said he was unaware of the said legal advice. He also informed the court that the defendant was absent because he was receiving medical treatment at the Police Medical Clinic, Area F, Ikeja, where he was being held under medical care due to ill health. In a dramatic turn of events, the police prosecutor, A.O. Nwabuisi, confirmed that the defendant was indeed at the medical facility but expressed his intention to have him produced before the court ...

Proceedings in the case involving the principal suspect in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of the Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State were adjourned on Tuesday after the defendant, Hammed Tajudeen, failed to appear before the court. The matter came up before Justice Owolabi Ilori at the Lagos High Court. Counsel to the defendant informed the court that Tajudeen was unable to attend the hearing because he was receiving medical treatment in a hospital. During the proceedings, the prosecution counsel urged the court to ensure that every necessary step was taken to bring the defendant before the court. Speaking with journalists after the hearing, defence counsel, Barrister Adedotun Ajulo, explained that at the previous sitting, the case had been adjourned for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). According to Ajulo, the DPP's advice is now ready, but said that his client remains ill and could not attend court. "They w...

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to exercise caution over petitions relating to the ongoing prosecution of suspects in the murder cases involving two indigenes of Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. In a petition dated June 15, 2026 and addressed to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the civil society organisation urged the legislature to avoid any action capable of interfering with the judicial process and to support the cause of justice. The petition, signed by CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, was titled: "Petition on the Need for Urgent Legislative Intervention in the Ongoing Trial of Murder Case Involving Ajiran Community Indigenes." According to CHSR, its intervention followed a separate petition reportedly submitted to the Assembly by a group known as the Centre for Citizens Rights Protection (CCRP) concerning the poli...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged members of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace patriotism, discipline, and security consciousness as they commence their year of national service. The governor gave the charge while formally declaring open the 2026 NYSC Batch “B” Stream I Orientation Course at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Gateway Stadium, Sagamu. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Abiodun, who was represented by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr. Wasiu Isiaka, congratulated the corps members on the successful completion of their academic programmes and subsequent mobilisation for national service. He described the occasion as a significant milestone in their lives and a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and determination. He commended the management of the National Youth Service Corps for sustaining the scheme for more than five decades, noting that it remains one of Nigeria’s most endur...

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 173 suspects linked to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and murder across the country within one week. According to the police operational situation report covering June 8 to June 14, 2026 obtained by SaharaReporters on Sunday, at least 32 kidnapped victims were rescued, 33 firearms and over 450 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, while 13 suspected criminals were killed during various operations nationwide. The report said the achievements were recorded through intelligence-led operations, coordinated tactical deployments and collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups. “The operational outcomes recorded between 8th – 14th June, 2026, underscore the unwavering resolve of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to confront crime in all its manifestations,” the report stated. The police said the operations ta...

L-R: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during a briefing shortly after the APC Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abeokuta, where the Governor highlighted proactive measures being implemented by the state government to strengthen security and prevent criminal activities across the state. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration is on high alert against rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and protect lives and property. Governor Abiodun made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta. Describing the growing menace of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping across the country as deeply concerning, the governor assured residents that his administration would ...