Ogun
Coverage of Ogun in the Nexus archive.
- Abiodun commends Disu for deploying aircraft to strengthen security in Ogun
Governor Abiodun commended Disu for deploying aircraft to strengthen security in Ogun as part of efforts to combat criminality and banditry.
- Ogun approves major infrastructure projects, upgrades rulers
Ogun State's Executive Council approved the construction of a new Assembly quarters, 450 housing units, strategic roads, and the reconstruction of the Governor’s Lodge. The projects are part of major infrastructure initiatives announced by the state.
- NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Sunday
NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine and cloudiness starting Sunday, with moderate morning rains expected in parts of southern Nigerian states including Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa.
- What the Iyabo Obasanjo-Yayi friction reveals about Ogun’s political realignment, By Adeola Akinremi
The friction between Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) highlights transactional politics and performative dynamics in Ogun's political landscape. The episode underscores how political conflicts in the state are influenced by sound bites and viral outrage.
- Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun
A judge conducted the trial of methamphetamine suspects at a drug laboratory in Ogun. The prosecution claims the facility produced 2,419.48 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at over N480 billion.
- Inside Operation Kosaye and Ogun’s new security doctrine, By Seyi Bakare
Operation Kosaye is an intelligence-led policing doctrine in Ogun aimed at denying criminals safe havens along the Lagos-Ogun axis. The name, meaning 'no hiding place' in Yoruba, reflects its intent to eliminate criminal sanctuaries.
- Abia govt warns new health workers against extortion, absenteeism
The Abia government has warned new health workers against extortion and absenteeism. Healthcare professionals from states like Enugu, Anambra, Gombe, Rivers, Ebonyi, and Ogun were among those recruited.
- Ogun extends work palliative, transport allowance for civil servants
The governor of Ogun State has extended a work palliative and approved a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026.
- Ogun attracts $100m initial oil palm investment as Presco begins operation
Presco Plc, led by Mr Adewale Arikawe, has initiated operations in Ogun State following a $100m oil palm investment, citing the state’s business-friendly environment, strategic location, and infrastructure. The company highlighted the administration’s policies as a key factor in selecting Ogun for the project.
- Nigeria: Ten Die in Ogun As Bus Rams Into Reversing Truck On Ibadan-Lagos Expressway
Ten people died in Ogun state when a bus collided with a reversing truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a busy transport corridor experiencing a rise in fatal accidents.
- Ten die in Ogun as bus rams into reversing truck on Ibadan-Lagos Expressway
Ten people died in Ogun state when a bus collided with a reversing truck on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway. The incident is part of an increasing number of fatal accidents on Nigeria's busiest transport corridor.
- Operation Kosaye: Abiodun hails IGP Disu, Police for crushing kidnappers
Governor Abiodun praised Inspector General Disu and the police for Operation Kosaye, which targeted kidnappers and restored public confidence in Ogun and Lagos. The operation made the states hostile to criminals, according to the governor.
- Ogun collaborates with Police to depeen security, border surveillance
Ogun state and the Police are collaborating to enhance security and border surveillance. A strategic meeting was held between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, and Governor Dapo Abiodun's representative, the Secretary to the State Government.
- Abiodun gives assurance of safety as Ogun relocates students over methane gas pollution
Ogun state has relocated students due to methane gas pollution, with Governor Abiodun assuring safety and health protection for the school community.
- Gov Abiodun has fostered peace in Ogun — Akinmade
Akinmade stated that the Abiodun administration has fostered peace in Ogun by constructing, reconstructing, and rehabilitating over 1,700 kilometers of roads across the state's 20 local government areas.
- Ogun will deliver 95% of votes for Tinubu in 2027, says Abiodun
Governor Abiodun assured that Ogun state will deliver 95% of votes for Tinubu in the 2027 election during an APC meeting at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta.