By JKNewsMedia The final rites for Mrs. Adesola Amoke Abatan, late wife of the publisher of Newdawnngr, Mr. Tunde Abatan, have been scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2025. A Christian Wake Keep will be held on Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. at her residence, Plot 10, Tunde Abatan Close, Idi Mango, Aro Lambo, […]
By Joke Kujenya THE TRAGIC death of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa on the Wole Soyinka-Kemta-Idi-Aba-Somorin Road has sparked controversy, with the Ogun State Government rejecting claims that it failed to prevent the accident. The government insists that blaming it for the fatal hit-and-run incident is unfair and misleading. In a statement from ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter Residents of Ogun State can soon expect a major boost in power supply, as Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed that the 30-Megawatt power plant in Onijanganjangan, near Ewekoro, will be ready for commissioning in just eight weeks. His announcement follows the Governor’s inspection of the plant, wh...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OGUN State Government has announced plans to increase the number of teachers under its Ogun Teach Initiative from 4,000 to 6,000. This measure aims to address the teacher-to-student ratio and improve the quality of education in public schools across the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this dis...
By Abimbola Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter ADDRESSING THE critical role of youth in nation-building, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, unveiled plans to empower business-oriented youths through grants. Speaking at the First Annual Youth Summit and Empowerment Programme at the Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the Governor stressed the importance o...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE MINISTRY of Information, Ogun State, has promised increased mobilization efforts and defended its budget proposal of over N2 billion. It also clarified its commitment to using various communication strategies to support all government agencies in promoting government policies and programmes. Thi...
By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER boundary encroachments and security in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area have been addressed by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who assured residents that no part of Ogun State would be surrendered to neighbouring Lagos or Ondo states. The governor made this promise during a meeting at the Governor...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Inter A REPORT by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has placed Ogun State among Nigeria’s top regions for Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), a reflection of its rising economic strength. Highlighting this achievement, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that Ogun’s policies have led to economic independence, p...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID PRESSING security concerns in Ogun State, Governor Prince Abiodun has pledged to enhance residents’ safety through dedicated policy initiatives integrated into the 2025 budget. This commitment was underscored during a series of town hall meetings held across Ogun’s senatorial districts, culminating...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern AS OYAN Dam Water release intensifies, residents of flood-prone areas in Ogun State are facing a critical situation following the recent surge of excess water from the reservoir. The flooding has impacted several communities, including Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, A...
