August 5, 2025

Ogun State

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Minister of Steel Development Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony for $400 Million Steel Plant in Ogun State

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Stellar Steel Plant in Shagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The $400 million project, spearheaded by the Inner Galaxy Group, is set to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s industrial growth. Located on a 100-hectare site, the plant

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Health Policy update

Ogun State Government Shuts Down Four Companies Over Breach of Environmental Laws

The Ogun State Government has taken decisive action against four companies operating within its jurisdiction, sealing their premises over various environmental violations. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta by Mr. Luke Adebesin, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA). According to the statement, the enforcement exercise is

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Sports

“Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun Unveils Mascot, Logo, Theme Song for 2025 National Sports Festival”

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has officially unveiled the mascot, logo, and theme song for the much-anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival, now scheduled to take place in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. The unveiling ceremony, which underscores Ogun’s readiness to host a world-class sporting event, forms part of the state’s broader preparations

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General

Ogun Government Intensifies Efforts to Revamp Water Infrastructure, Vows Equitable Access Across All Zones

The Ogun State Government has restated its resolve to rejuvenate water supply systems across the state, with a firm assurance that access to clean and safe water remains a fundamental right for every citizen, regardless of political alignment or location. This commitment is part of the ongoing reforms under the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun,

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Ogun State Strengthens Drive to Lead Circular Economy Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to positioning itself as the leading hub of circular economy practices in Nigeria and the wider sub-Saharan African region. This pledge was reiterated during a recent high-level engagement in Abeokuta with delegates from the Netherlands’ Circular Business Platform, who were in the state on a Circular

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GOVERNOR ABIODUN CALLS FOR INCREASED PERFORMANCE FROM OGUN CIVIL SERVANTS

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has issued a strong directive to civil servants across the state, emphasizing the need for greater accountability and improved service delivery in the public sector. The Governor made these remarks yesterday during an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat in Abeokuta, where he interacted with workers across various departments

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FRSC Official, 24 Others Killed in Ogun Multiple Accidents; Several Injured

At least 25 people, including a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official, lost their lives in two separate multiple crashes that occurred in Ogun State on Saturday, while eight others sustained injuries. The first crash, which occurred at about 7 a.m. around the NIPCO filling station on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, involved a Mack truck with

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Sports

Sky Blue Ambition: The Story of Remo Stars’ Journey Through Nigerian Football

Story By Abideen Adenekan In the heart of Ogun State, Nigeria, a football club clad in sky blue has etched its name into the fabric of Nigerian football through resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. Remo Stars Football Club, nicknamed the Sky Blue Stars, is more than just a team—it’s a testament to the power of

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