2026 Hajj Inaugural Flight to Depart Ogun May 3
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced that the inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj will depart on May 3 from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State, aboard FlyNas. This marks the first time pilgrims from Ogun State will depart directly from the state capital following the completion and use of the new airport. […]
Iyabo Obasanjo Urges Inclusiveness in Ogun APC Consensus Process
Iyabo Obasanjo, a former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has called on party leaders to ensure inclusiveness in the adoption of a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement on Thursday, Obasanjo said she had consistently supported the use of consensus during […]
Ogun APC Adopts Senator Adeola as Consensus Guber Candidate
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached on Monday during a state strategic caucus meeting held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta and presided over by state chairman Yemi […]
Tinubu Commends Ogun’s Development During Landmark State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Ogun State over the weekend, highlighting the state’s infrastructure achievements and expressing optimism about Nigeria’s development prospects. The visit followed a recent trip to Jos, Plateau State, where he witnessed the impact of insecurity on local communities. During his tour of the state capital, Abeokuta, Tinubu commissioned several landmark projects, […]
Tinubu Diverts Ogun Trip to Plateau Over Security Attacks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, originally planned for Friday, where he was to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, the President will visit Jos, Plateau State to console the government and residents following recent gun attacks that resulted in civilian casualties. From Plateau, […]
Ogun to Grant ₦35m to Women at IWD
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to disburse ₦35 million in cash grants to more than 500 women as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, said 50 women would receive ₦200,000 each, while another 500 beneficiaries would get ₦50,000 each. She […]
Ogun Monarch Urges Civility Over Isiaka’s 2027 Ambition
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has cautioned politicians and their supporters against engaging in mockery and personal attacks, urging more respectful political discourse ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the monarch called for unity among political stakeholders […]
