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…
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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 Mediaâ€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…