Ogun State
Coverage of Ogun State in the Nexus archive.
- Fresh fatal crash claims two lives in Ogun
A fatal crash in Ogun State has claimed two lives, adding to a series of recent fatal crashes in the region. The incident was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Nigeria: All Governors Divert LG Funds, Says Adebutu, Vows Full Council Autonomy If Elected
Ogun State PDP governorship candidate Oladipupo Adebutu claims all Nigerian governors divert local government funds and pledged to grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected in 2027.
- Abiodun optimistic State Assemblies will pass State Police Bill simultaneously
Ogun State Governor Abiodun expressed optimism that State Assemblies will pass the State Police Bill simultaneously, calling it a landmark step towards strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture.
- Gains of Abiodun’s healthcare transformation in Ogun, By Kayode Akinmade
Governor Abiodun commissioned a new Pharma-Grade Warehouse in Ogun State, highlighting progress in the state's healthcare system transformation. The initiative by the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency is gaining recognition from independent institutions.
- Ogun’s 28km coastal highway stretch ready this year as deep sea port gets boost
The 28km coastal highway stretch in Ogun State, part of the Federal Government's Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, is set to be completed this year, boosting a deep sea port.
- Two suspected kidnappers killed in Ogun, victim rescued – Police
The police in Ogun State, Nigeria, reported that two suspected kidnappers were killed, and a victim was rescued after being abducted on June 11 in Ogbe Village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. The incident was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Abiodun defends record on Dangote Refinery, reaffirms commitment to Ogun Deep Sea Port
Governor Abiodun denied allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, stating the decision was made before he took office. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Ogun Deep Sea Port project.
- Abiodun commissions Pharma Warehouse, says 30,000 Ogun residents receive free HIV treatment
Abiodun has commissioned a Pharma Warehouse in Ogun State, where 30,000 residents receive free HIV treatment. His administration claims significant progress in repositioning the state's health system to improve service delivery.
- Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun
Troops and security agencies in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants. Preliminary investigations indicated the suspects had resided in the state for approximately six months before their arrest.
- Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC two months after losing governorship ticket
Iyabo Obasanjo resigned from the APC after being a former governorship aspirant on the party's platform. She announced her exit in a statement from Abeokuta, Ogun State.