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Apparently, it’s not something to worry about. Not in the least form. But to allay the fears of the good people of Ikenne LG who massively voted for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), we are obliged to put up this release. We strongly believe we owe them a sense of duty to inform them of the issues surrounding the Certificate of Return meant for the PDP candidate erroneously and coercively issued by Ogun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to an All Progressives Congress (APC) member, Babajide Owodunni through the influence and muscles of the power that-be in Ogun State…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must have realized their blunder, they ought to have consulted their legal department for legal consultation before declaring Dapo Abiodun of All Progressives Congress (APC). That declaration can never stand, definitely Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will approach the Election Tribunal for redress, It is obvious that when the total number of registered voters in the cancelled Polling units is substantial to the margin between the candidate with highest number of votes and the runner up, a clear winner can not be declared. Infact a new wig can approach the Election…

Ogun State Civil Servants under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) recently protested in Abeokuta over the State Governor’s unkept promises over salary, promotions, gratuity, contributory pensions etc. Watch the protest video below and share your comments: 

Residents across the breadth of Ogun State have indicated their choice of votes for Hon Oladipupo Adebutu (LADO), the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State in the coming election of 18th March 2023. Watch the video below for a cross-section of comments and interest by the people of Ogun State. Your comments are also welcome while sharing the video. PART 1  PART2 PART 3 PART 4 Youth and elders are all showering encomium of Ladi Adebutu as well as his previous and ongoing support to the people in the state and beyond. As captured…

The Ogun State Government on Thursday honored some organizations and groups it adjudged to be most faithful in the payment of taxes in 2013 year with a firm pledge by Governor Ibikunle Amosun to faithfully utilize all taxes collected in the state. Â At a ceremony held at the Hubert Ogunde Cultural Centre, Kuto, Nestle Nig. Plc was presented with the Overall Best Tax-Payers Award, while the award of the Most Responsive Tax Payers (Corporate) was given to Lafarge Nig. Plc. The state award for the Most Responsive Tax Payers Award(Individual) was equally given to chief Jide Jones. Â At…

 The High Courts of Justice in Ogun State will discontinue trial of civil action from Easter Monday 21st until Friday 25th this month, both days inclusive.  A release by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Olatokunbo Olopade indicated that normal court sittings would resume on Monday, 28th.  The release added that during the vacation period, criminal matters would be taken, while urgent civil matters would be heard only by the leave of a Judge on the application of both parties to the suit or their counsels.  Ogun State Government Press Release

 Activities marking the 2014 press week of the Ogun State Ministry of Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists with the theme “ Dialogue As a Means of Promoting Harmony in Socio-Political Economy: Role of the Media”start next Tuesday 22nd  A statement by the Chairman of the Press Week Planning Committee, Mr. Passover Adeshina indicated that the official opening slated for the day would be declared opened by the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun at the Spices Hall, 1st Avenue, beside Housing Corporation, Ibara Abeokuta beginning at 10 a.m..  The statement added that a Sports /…

 In pursuance of the urban renewal programme of the Ibikunle Amosun administration in Ogun state, four new estates with 600 housing units are being developed in the three Senatorial Districts.  Babajide Odusolu, the Special Adviser on Trade and Investment who also doubles as the Managing Director, Ogun State Property Investment Corporation, OPIC disclosed this in Abeokuta during a chat with some selected journalists. He disclosed that his corporation is working hand-in-hand with other relevant government agencies and ministries including Bureau of Lands and Survey, State Housing Corporation and the Ministry of Housing.  The Special Adviser, who later…

 The Ogun State Government has promised victims of yesterday’s rainstorm in Idogo and Ipake towns in Yewa-South Local Government Area of provision of relief materials to lessen their plight.  The rainstorm damaged about 100 houses and a public primary school in Idogo.Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrsister Taiwo Adeoluwa made this pledge yesterday when he led a government delegation on an on-the-spot assessment tour of the affected communities.  Accompanied by the Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Ayo Olubori, his counterpart in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Otunba Muyiwa Oladipo and the Chairman of Yewa…

 The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun described the Local Government Congress of the party held across the 20 local councils in the state as, “hugely successful, inclusive, free and fair.”  The governor described the congresses as peaceful, saying that the interest of many aspirants to contest for election on the platform of the party was an indication that the APC had been well accepted in the state.  Amosun spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta after monitoring the exercise at Obafemi Owode, Abeokuta South, Ado/Odo Ota and Abeokuta North Local Government Areas.  “What we have seen…

 Says no single case of parallel congress*****  Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the Local Government Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held yesterday across the 20 local councils in the state as hugely successful, inclusive, free and fair.  He said the exercise was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere as all electors exercised their right of franchise without let or hindrance and no report of a single case of parallel congress in any local council in the state.  Amosun spoke today in Abeokuta after monitoring the exercise at Obafemi Owode, Abeokuta South, Ado/Odo…

Following the completion of the congresses in all the 236 wards in Ogun State, the Chairman of the State Congress Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ope Salami has said that the Local Government congresses would hold in the 20 LGAs on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The congresses, which commence at 10 am will hold in the following venues: 1. Abeokuta North – Akin Olugbade Social Centre, Ita Iyalode. 2. Abeokuta South – Centenary Hall, Ake. 3. Obafemi Owode – City Hall, Owode Egba 4. Odeda – Multi Purpose Hall, Odeda 5. Ewekoro – All Saints Primary School,…

 Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has approved the release of year 2013 promotion of 2,141 Officers in the State Civil Service.  In a statement, Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Chief (Mrs.) Susan Aderonke Folarin indicated that those promoted include 1,249 Senior Officers on GL. 07 – GL. 17, 717 Junior Officers on GL. 01- 06, while the remaining 75 Officers were either upgraded or involved in inter-cadre transfers.  Chief Mrs. Folarin noted that since inception, the Senator Amosun led- administration had demonstrated commitment to workers’ welfare as it has been paying salaries, leave bonuses…

 Effort of the Ogun State government to improve its agricultural sector for enhanced food production and industrialisation has got another boost as the Ogboore Community in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the State has released a total of 2000 hectares land for agricultural practice.  The traditional ruler of the town, Oba Temitayo Ogunbowale made the position of his people known when the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun led a government delegation to his palace.  According to Oba Ogunbowale, the decision was his people’s “widow’s mite” to the government’s aspiration to give agricultural production in the…

 All things being equal, the Social Development Institute (SDI), Shasha Iperu Remo being renovated by the Ogun State government would be completed and ready for commissioning by the end of next month.  Commissioner for Community Development, and Cooperatives, Chief Samuel Aiyedogbon who made this declaration today while conducting newsmen round the complex confirmed that at least 70 percent of the rehabilitation work had been done.  It would be recalled that the State government had last month released the sum of N50m for the renovation of the 58-year old institute established by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo…

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has described the conduct of Saturday’s Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as hitch free and peaceful, applauding the Executive Committee members raised to carry out the exercise. Amosun, at his Agura ward in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, noted that reports from across the state showed that the election of ward executives for the party was commendable and noted that Ogun state has always set the standard in notable things. “I’m very delighted about reports we are getting from across the state,…

Farmers in Ogun State who have not registered for the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) Scheme of the Federal Government have been asked to do so without further delay in order to partake from its immense benefits. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun made the call today while flagging off the 2014 edition of the scheme at the Eweje Farm Institute in Odeda Local Government Area of the State. Sokefun said the scheme was capable of enhancing farmers’ productivity, income and quality of life as the farmers can have access to inputs such as seedlings and fertilizers at…

The present administration in Ogun State is ready to partner with any individual or group willing to collaborate with it in the quest to rebuild the State. To this end, its doors are opened to suggestions, advises and constructive criticisms on how it could further enhance the socio-economic condition of the people. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barrister Yusuph Olaniyonu made this assertion today at his Oke-Mosan office when he hosted members of the Executive Council of the Abeokuta Sports club 1904. He said the various developmental strides of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration…

The industrialisation drive of the Ogun State Government has attracted a 200 million dollar investment, which is expected to generate no fewer than 1000 employment. The Executive Board Member and Coordinator, Overseas Investments, Hayat Kimya Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ali Zeybek said “having carried out a thorough business survey of the ECOWAS countries, we chose Nigeria due to its vast capital market and Ogun state in particular due to its unequalled conducive business environment. “We intend to invest at least between $180million to $200million at optimal capacity while not less than 1000 people will be on the company’s payroll”, he added. Zeybek…

The first Secretary to the Military Government and Head of Service in Ogun State, Chief Adedotun Adedeji Kayode Degun has died at the age of 86. The Ogun State Government announced the death of late Degun in a statement issued by the Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Modupe Adekunle in Abeokuta yesterday. “He started his career as an Education Officer (Education) in October, 1958 and rose to the level of Permanent Secretary in October, 1968, serving in the Ministries of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Finance, Trade and Co-operatives and Works and Training as well as the Office of the…