NEWS

Ogun Govt Denies Backing Any Candidate for Awujale Stool, Suspends Selection Process

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2026

The Ogun State Government has distanced itself from circulating rumours claiming that Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye has been selected as the next Awujale of Ijebuland through an Ifa oracle, insisting it has not endorsed any candidate for the revered traditional stool. In a press statement issued by

NEWS

Ogun Govt Warns Residents Against Roadside Trading After Fatal Ota Accident

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an

ENTERTAINMENT

Ogun marks 50th anniversary with colourful cultural carnival, road show in Abeokuta

Daily Dispatch February 5, 2026

Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Thursday with a vibrant cultural carnival and road show that brought colour, music and excitement to major streets of Abeokuta, the state capital. The procession featured six beautifully decorated floats representing the state’s major regions — Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba (RIYE) […]

BUSINESS

Oil discovery at Eba: Ogun Govt reaffirms jurisdiction, cites legal, historical evidence

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of triggering avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal

NEWS

Ogun govt to deliver 3,000 housing units in 2026, targets 10,000 by 2027

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering no fewer than 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026, as part of a broader plan to achieve 10,000 housing units by 2027. The Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Akande Omoniyi, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of […]

NEWS

Physical Planning Laws for Public Good, Not for Victimization – Ogun Govt

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2025

The Ogun State government has stated that the goal of physical planning laws and regulations is to aid urban development and control land use in the public interest. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL Tunji Odunlami stated this on Monday at a press conference held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. […]