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Governor Dapo Abiodun has called for stronger inclusion of women in decision-making processes across sectors, particularly in water governance, stressing that sustainable water management must reflect the realities of those most affected.The governor made the call in Abeokuta during an event organised by the Ogun State Water Corporation to mark World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender: Advancing Inclusive Water Governance.”Represented by t...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated total control of the Ogun State House of Assembly following the defection of six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effectively turning the 26-member legislature into a one-party assembly.The defectors, led by Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, formally announced their exit during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta, with their letters read by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide.Other lawma...

Political agitation ahead of the 2027 elections is gaining traction in Badagry Division, as a prominent elder, Andu Liadi Adio, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honour longstanding assurances that the area will one day produce the Governor of Lagos State.Speaking at his residence, the 93-year-old statesman expressed optimism that the President would support the aspiration, describing it as a matter of equity for a region he said has remained politically marginali...

A growing political wave is positioning Iyabo Obasanjo at the centre of a potentially historic shift in Ogun State, as stakeholders across the state rally behind the prospect of electing its first female governor in 2027.The emerging momentum, highlighted in a widely circulated opinion by public affairs commentator Adewale Ademide, reflects what observers describe as a strategic convergence of grassroots support, elite alignment, and rising advocacy for gender inclusion in g...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its foothold in Kano State following the defection of eight members of the House of Representatives from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in what analysts describe as a major political shift ahead of future elections.The defection was formally announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, with the lawmakers attributing their move to the lingering internal crisis within the NNPP....

Nigeria’s Senate has swiftly approved a $6 billion external borrowing request by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a move that underscores the government’s urgency to plug fiscal gaps and accelerate infrastructure development despite mounting public debt.The approval, granted within hours of presentation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, covers a $5 billion facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank and a $1 billion loan from Citibank, London, backed by UK Export Finance....

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria, signaling possible industrial action if lecturers’ salaries and allowances are not fully implemented in line with the 2025 agreement before the end of March.ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said the union expects complete compliance with all components of the agreement, stressing that partial implementation since January has failed to address key welfare ...

Christians in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area have commended the Ogun State Government for distributing bags of rice to churches as part of activities marking Palm Sunday, describing the gesture as timely support amid prevailing economic challenges.The distribution exercise, held in Ijebu Ode, saw beneficiaries drawn from key worship centres, including the Cathedral Church of St. Saviour and Foursquare Gospel Church, Ita-Ale.Religious leaders who spoke with...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed assurances of imminent improvement in electricity supply, projecting stability within two weeks as maintenance work on a critical gas pipeline supplying power plants nears completion.Speaking on television, the Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, disclosed that the ongoing repairs had significantly constrained gas supply to generation companies, leading to widespread outages across homes, business...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has scaled up its Renewed Hope humanitarian initiative, extending financial support to 6,000 additional households in Ogun State through the distribution of debit cards under its poverty alleviation drive.The latest phase of the intervention, executed in Sagamu, is part of a broader strategy to deepen financial inclusion and cushion the effects of economic hardship, particularly among unbanked and vulnerable populations.Spe...