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…
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The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference guy, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in the MILO Basketball Championship nationwide,…
ABEOKUTA — On Monday, the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially introduced Lateefah Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, an experienced journalist, as its running mate for the upcoming 2027 gubernatorial election. Kolapo, who holds the traditional title of Iya Suna of Egbaland, will share the ticket with the party’s governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, during the polls. During the announcement event at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta, state party chairman Abayomi Tella expressed strong optimism that the party would secure a win in 2027. Tella emphasized that the PDP chose flagbearers who are authentic, native indigenes of Ogun State. He…
In a significant political development within Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, the Apagun Olaseni Salako Support Groups have officially announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), while also declaring their unwavering support for all candidates of the APC in the forthcoming elections. Apagun Olaseni Salako, a respected grassroots politician, philanthropist, and former House of Representatives aspirant under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this known during a meeting with the leaders, coordinators, members and supporters across the federal constituency. Salako, who has been a committed card-carrying member of the PDP and has invested enormous resources towards…
His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three Honourable Commissioners as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across the State. Announcing the development, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, stated that the redeployment is aimed at strategically repositioning key Ministries for greater efficiency and effective implementation of the Administration’s Rescue Agenda. The affected Commissioners are: I. Hon. Abdulrahaman Tumbido, redeployed from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources;II. Hon. Kasimu Yahya Kaura, redeployed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun Central Senatorial District, has unanimously presented and endorsed Alhaja Dr. Lateefat Oyeyemi Sowunmi Kolapo, the revered Iya Sunnah of Egbaland and the First Ameerah General of Ogun State, as its preferred candidate for the position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election. The historic presentation took place in the presence of members of the Ogun State PDP Executive Committee, leaders of the party across the state, and executives of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, who gathered to affirm their confidence in her sterling leadership qualities, integrity, and unwavering commitment…
In a significant boost to youth empowerment and alternative energy transportation, the Federal Government has officially commissioned a new Automotive Training Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State. The facility has already commenced operations with an inaugural cohort of 100 youths trained in mechatronics a specialized field combining mechanical and electronic engineering specifically focused on the repair of both petrol and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles and motorcycles. The project was executed through a strategic partnership between the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Zamfara State office of the Made in Nigeria Special Project. The initiative is designed to…
Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of three qualified citizens to head two key state government agencies and a major development project. Disclosing the approval, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the appointments are aimed at strengthening the government’s ongoing reforms and service delivery initiatives in the areas of public health, agriculture, livestock development and community-based interventions. Dr. Muhammad Habibu Yelwa is appointed as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Substance Abuse and Control Agency, while Dr. Usman Ismaila Gusau is named as the Executive Secretary of the…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ogun West Senatorial District converged for a critical senatorial meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the party’s regional alignment. Convened under the strategic leadership of the Senatorial Chairman, Elder Sunday Soledolu, the high-profile gathering served as a rallying point for key stakeholders across the zone. The assembly drew a robust attendance, including all Zonal Officers, members of the Southwest State Working Committee hailing from Ogun West, and the five Local Government Party Chairmen who oversee the district’s foundational grassroots structures.The central highlight of the deliberations was a resounding and unanimous…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially rebutted the claims made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in her resignation letter, insisting that she was treated fairly and afforded the same opportunities as every other aspirant during her brief stay in the party. Senator Obasanjo, in a letter dated May 31, 2026, cited alleged disrespect, intimidation of supporters, and other concerns as reasons for her decision to leave the APC. Reacting to the development, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Femi Nuberu, said the APC remains committed to the principles of democracy and freedom of association, noting…