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The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Chapter, has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to approve and pay outstanding consequential adjustments in pensions, as well as release unpaid gratuities owed to retirees, to cushion the effects of prevailing economic challenges in the country.The union made the appeal during the 2026 Pensioners’ Day celebration held in Abeokuta, where its Chairman, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, said the payments would provide much-needed rel...

Ogun State Government says it has allocated ₦987.185 million for palliative support for public servants between April and December 2026, including ₦327.31 million earmarked for the fourth quarter of the outgoing fiscal year. The State Head of Service, Alhaji Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka who disclosed this in a statement on Friday,  said the sustained intervention reflected the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and its efforts to cushion the effects of ...

The Federal Government says it is offering a discount on petrol dispensed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the next 30 days as part of a fresh package of measures to cushion the impact of high fuel prices on Nigerians and stabilis...

OSOSA, OGUN STATE — Hon. Lukman Adeleye, APC candidate for the Ogun State House of Assembly, Odogbolu Constituency, visited Ososa for the official ward declaration of community members who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).During the visit, Adeleye formally presented the new APC members and welcomed them into the party, describing the gathering as part of ongoing political engagements with residents of the ...

The past year has marked a significant milestone for Gateway International Airport (GIA) as it celebrates one year of maintaining a leading position in airport operations in Nigeria.Situated in Iperu, Ogun State, Gateway International Airport has continued to maintain its leading position in airport operations in Nigeria.It has been one year since Gateway International Airport commenced full scheduled flight operations, a journey defined by growth, resilien...

The Edo State Government is seeking international partnerships and investment opportunities to modernise livestock production and develop the state’s animal husbandry sector.The Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Livestock Development, Roland Igbadumhe, disclosed this while representing the state at the 35th annual Sommet de l’Élevage, a livestock summit held in Clermont-Ferrand, France.According to Igbadumhe, the government ...

The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned five suspects before the Ota Magistrate Court over the alleged assault and obstruction of police officers performing their lawful duties in Ota. The suspects were charged following an incident around The Bells area, Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, on October 2, 2026, according to a statement....

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adewale Arojah, identified as a prophet’s son, for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding multiple victims of over N18m under the guise of offering prayers and spiritual assistance.According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Thursday, the arrest followed a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on ...

The Africa Credit Rating Agency has been officially launched in Mauritius, with a presidential aide saying President Bola Tinubu played a role in pushing for the continental institution.The agency, known as AfCRA, was officially launched by the African Union in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Wednesday as an Africa-focused institution designed to provide independent assessments of the creditworthiness of African governments, companies and other institutions.The S...

The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to the orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom....