Thousands of supporters gathered at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially launched its campaign for the Ogun 2027 governorship election. Party loyalists dressed in colorful attires filled the venue, singing solidarity songs and waving banners for candidate Ladi Adebutu and running mate ‘Yemi Showunmi-Kolapo. Consequently, a large procession…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has sued Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Awujale kingmakers over the stalled process to select the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The suit was filed before the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode. The plaintiffs want the court to compel the relevant authorities to…
Five abducted Gateway Polytechnic students have been rescued after a police operation in Ogun State. Police authorities said the students were freed during a coordinated rescue mission following their abduction in Ogun State. According to officials, the kidnappers opened fire when security operatives moved in. A gun battle followed, but the suspects were overpowered by…
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, says the state has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing economies, rivalled only by Lagos. Abiodun made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He said Ogun now ranks as the fastest-growing economy in the country. “My state…
Tension is rising in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, following reports that the traditional council plans to disqualify six key aspirants in the race to succeed the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Notably, the monarch ruled for 65 years, making the succession process especially sensitive. According to sources, the council is considering excluding several…
Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, known as K1 De Ultimate, has dragged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and others to court over the Awujale succession in Ijebuland. The legal action challenges the ongoing steps to select a new Awujale. It seeks to halt the process until the court resolves the dispute. K1 filed…
