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Governor Dapo Abiodun has issued a strong warning to traditional rulers in Ogun State, urging them to foster investor-friendly environments or risk undermining the state’s economic growth trajectory.Speaking at the Statutory Meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas in Abeokuta, the governor raised concerns over reports of hostility toward investors in parts of Yewa South, Ipokia, and Ijebu North, describing such attitudes as counterproductive to development efforts....

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power infrastructure, with a new substation project in Abeokuta positioned as a key milestone in improving electricity supply and grid stability.Speaking during an inspection of the facility, the Managing Director of the FGN Power Company, Kenny Anuwe, said the project reflects the administration’s commitment to tackling longstanding challenges in the electricity sector through targeted invest...

A fresh legal battle is unfolding over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the faction led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge actions taken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The suit centers on INEC’s decision to remove the names of key party officials, including Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, from its official portal—an action the applicants...

Following a wave of nationwide blackouts triggered by gas supply disruptions, the Federal Government has stepped in with a new intervention strategy aimed at stabilizing electricity generation across Nigeria.The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee, a move positioned as a direct response to the persistent constraints crippling the nation’s power sector.The development signals a shift from reactive mea...

As political momentum builds toward the 2027 general elections, conversations in Abeokuta North, Odeda, and Obafemi Owode Federal Constituency are increasingly being defined by a clear demand—competence over rhetoric.Across the constituency, stakeholders and residents are shifting focus toward candidates with verifiable track records, administrative experience, and the ability to translate policy into measurable development outcomes.Within this evolvi...

The race for the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly seat in Odogbolu State Constituency is beginning to take shape, with early consultations within the All Progressives Congress (APC) signaling the start of strategic positioning ahead of party primaries.At the center of the emerging political activity is Hon. Dennis Akinwale Ogunnaike, whose recent declaration of interest has triggered renewed engagement among party leaders, elders, and grassroots stakeholders across the cons...

Growing concerns over Nigeria’s widening skills gap took centre stage in Abuja on Wednesday, as education stakeholders warned that the country risks undermining its industrial ambitions without a radical overhaul of its technical training system....

A fresh political narrative is emerging in Ogun State as socio-political advocate Arabambi Abayomi calls on Governor Dapo Abiodun to secure his legacy by ensuring an indigenous-led succession ahead of the 2027 governorship election.In a strongly worded statement, Arabambi warned against what he described as the risk of “hostile succession,” urging the governor to prevent external or non-indigenous political influence from shaping the state’s leadership tran...

The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj with a comprehensive sensitisation and inoculation programme aimed at ensuring that intending pilgrims are spiritually, medically, and legally ready for the journey.The exercise, held in Oke-Mosan, reflects a proactive approach to mitigating common challenges associated with pilgrimage, particularly health risks and compliance with international travel regulations.Ad...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has moved to contain internal tensions, formally distancing itself from a purported “Apex Committee” and warning members against engaging with what it described as an unauthorized structure.In a statement signed by the state chairman, Femi Soluade, and the state secretary, Adebiyi Olusoji, the party made it clear that the so-called committee is not part of its constitutional framework and should be disregarded e...