…Progressives Congress, APC's use of consensus for governorship primaries, especially in Ogun State, as "extortion" and "plutocracy" that undermines democracy. Falana spoke on Thursday at the 8th Penpushing Annual Lecture held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, themed"Restoring Electoral Integrity:…

…Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the plenary in the absence of the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. Following deliberations, the lawmakers unanimously approved the request and expressed confidence in the deputy governor’s ability to ensure the smooth running of government during Makinde’s absence.

…Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban because it has put “the whole game at risk”. Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), says she will seek the backing of her board at a meeting on August 6 to lodge the complaint…

…under the Ijebuland Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caused by two day…

…the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving hundreds of motorists travelling from Lagos towards Ogun State stranded for several hours. PUNCH Metro reports that travellers heading out of Lagos towards Ogun State were stranded for several hours, with the congestion lasting until about 12pm as motorists struggled to reach their…

FEDERAL University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole is a different person to different people, depending on the prisms of perception and shared relationship. Indeed, there are many choice angles of gaze from which to draw descriptions. However, the truth remains that a legend has no tru…

…Executive officer of Cerba-Lancet Laboratories Nigeria, in this interview with Sade Oguntola, says AI, telepathology and government support are key to reaching underserved communities. The post Future of healthcare is digital, Nigeria must not be left behind — Dr Dawodu appeared first on Tribune Online.

…formally received his Doctor of Philosophy in Law from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, emerging as the institution’s best graduating PhD student in Law. The senior lawyer said the achievement fulfilled a lifelong academic ambition that was delayed for decades by family responsibilities, professional commi…

…Section I, covering Lagos State, is substantially completed, while Section II in Ogun State has reached 60% completion. Sections IIIA and IIIB, running through Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, are at 20% completion. Sections IVA and IVB remain in early stages at 5%, and Section V has been awarded and is currently unde…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Council, has raised the alarm over what it described as a growing wave of insecurity and robbery targeting students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, calling on security agencies and the institution’s management to take urgent action. The associati…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, gifted the best graduating students of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels a total of N11 million. The governor also witnessed the conferment of doctorate degrees on the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Sal…

…the fake agency and submit its report within 30 days. Gbajabiamila's counsel, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed his client's appearance before the commission in a statement yesterday. "In full cooperation with the ICPC, acting on the directive of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, F…

…per cent), Kano (26.80 per cent), Anambra (27.37 per cent), Ondo (28.14 per cent), Ogun (28.18 per cent), Jigawa (29.06 per cent), Nasarawa (29.11 per cent), and Bayelsa (29.66 per cent). The bureau, however, noted that inflation figures should not be used for direct interstate price comparisons because consumer spendi…

…competition and stakeholder experience. Chairman of the Organising Committee, Olorogun Mohammed Oyibo, described the 2026 edition as a defining chapter in the Championship’s history, saying it was born of legacy and built for greatness. He said the committee was not simply organising another tournament but building upo…

…in Kebbi State, I heartily congratulate our national leader, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on his birthday. Your life has become a source of hope to countless Nigerians through your humanitarian services and inclusive leadership," Argungu said.He added: "I pray that Almighty Allah grants you long life, excellen…

…In his remarks, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, said the gathering was not only to endorse Tinubu but also to appreciate what the President had achieved in the last two years. He said, “For us, one good turn deserves another, and we believe Mr President should continue i…

…phoned Infantino to ask FIFA to suspend a red card against USA striker Folarin Balogun so he could play in a last-16 match against Belgium. Despite the ensuing controversy over fairness and influence, Trump has hailed the 2026 tournament as the best ever. “This has been the most successful sporting event maybe in the h…

Two residents of Kobape in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Kelvin Moyegun and Kehinde Rufai, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers, have been freed by their abductors following the payment of ransom. PUNCH Metro learnt from a family source on Sunday that they were released on Thursday after a…

…who was recently added to the 3SC technical crew following the departure of Gbenga Ogunbote’s team, slumped on the pitch and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, declaring that he would grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected governor in 2027. Adebutu…

…endorsed the PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 Ogun governorship election. The endorsement came when Adebutu and members of his campaign team paid a visit to the Egba Traditional Council to seek the blessings of the royal fathers for his governorship ambition. Speaking during the mee…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests to access the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Ad…

…describes wife as virtuous woman Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said neither he nor his wife ever imagined they would one day become the frst family of Ogun State when they first met nearly 40 years ago. The governor made the remark on Sunday while paying tribute to his wife, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, durin…

…list when applications open.Host UniversityLocationEligible LevelCovenant UniversityOta, Ogun State, NigeriaUndergraduateLandmark UniversityOmu-Aran, Kwara State, NigeriaUndergraduateWho qualifies — eligibility requirementsThe DOF Scholarship selection process is a need-dependent, merit-based open competition. Applican…

…several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highway at will, thereby disrupting vehicular traffic. Some residents in the area said this was…