By Joke Kujenya A SEASONED journalist, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, has made history as the first from his field to be appointed Head of Service (HoS) within the Ogun State Government. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s decision to elevate Onasanya to this prestigious role has garnered significant praise from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) South West Zo...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to have the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, oversee the operations of the Sikiru Adetona School of Governance at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. The governor expressed his gra...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun is clamouring for the creation of the Ogun Division of the Court of Appeal in his state. During a meeting with President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the governor emphasized the need for expeditious dispensation of justice, highlighting the potential benefits ...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN STATE has been praised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in the implementation of development programmes and projects. Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, the Special Adviser to the President of the Bank on Industrialization, lauded the state’s commitment during a recent m...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A SIGNIFICANT announcement resonated through the halls of the Cathedral Church of Our Saviour in Abeokuta, Ogun State, amidst the grand celebration of the 90th birthday and 64th coronation anniversary of the revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogun State Governor...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to implement a policy ensuring the road worthiness of truck heads transporting gas within the state. His decision follows the recent explosion incident in the state and aims to enhance safety procedures and standards for gas transportation. During a court...
By Blessing Obed, JKNMedia, Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration will make a decisive move regarding the new minimum wage. During the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration and rally themed “People First, he announced plans to convene a meeting with labour leaders to reach a mutually beneficial decision. Governo...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter IN THE wake of recent explosions in the Eleme axis of East-West Road in Rivers State and the Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State, President Bola Tinubu has lauded the swift responses of both state governments to the affected communities. Tragedy struck on April 26 and 27th [&helli...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Ogun State government has taken a decisive action by sealing off Gasco Marine Lid, the company linked to the truck involved in the recent explosion tragedy in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta North local government area. Addressing reporters after the closure of the company’s premises situated at Onij...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has taken swift action following a devastating gas explosion that rocked the Ota-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital on Saturday evening. Expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the governor ordered the evacuation of affected buildings to facilitate integrity tests o...
