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Ɗangote to build Nigeria’s biggest seaport in Ogun State

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

Africa’s richest man Aliko Ɗangote has filed paperwork to begin construction of a Deep seaport near his fertilizer and oil refinery plants, to make it easier to export goods — including liquefied natural gas (LNG) — and support the rapid growth of his industrial empire, according to Bloomberg. Ɗangote, in an interview, said he plans ‘to build the biggest, deepest port in Nigeria’ took wings after he sent-in the paperwork for permission in late June. The proposed Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun state lies about 100 kilometers by road from…

Kidnappers demand ₦40m for release of ex-AIG’s Wife – Alake

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Dr. Michael Gbadebo, has revealed that the kidnappers of wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, Mrs. Odumosu, are demanding a ransom of ₦40million for her release. Recall that the abduction occurred on Thursday night in Arepo, Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun State. According to reports, four masked men accosted Mrs. Odumosu around 9:55 p.m., as she was entering her residence. The assailants reportedly dragged her out of her Lexus SUV and led her through a swampy…

NNPC to start oil exploration in Ogun – Govt.

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

Ogun State Government has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is set to begin oil and gas exploration in the State. In an issued statement on Friday, the State government said the development would make its quest to become an oil-producing State materialise soon. The statement noted that stakeholders in the oil and gas industry were received at the office of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, to discuss the prospect. Speaking at the meeting, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken…

Woman tenant flees with landlord�s child, 1 other, 3 days after renting apartment

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Aminu Imam

A yet-to-be identified woman has abducted two four-year-old children in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. One of the abducted minors is said to be the son of her landlord while the other is the child of a neighbour. The woman whose whereabouts has yet to be known was said to have whisked both minors away three days after she moved into her new apartment. Confirming the kidnap on Wednesday, the Command�s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the landlord, Johnson Oshinowo, reported the incident. The police spokesperson quoted the…

�Tinubu will take Nigeria to the Promised Land�, says Awujale

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Aminu Imam

The paramount ruler and�Awujale�of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has expressed confidence that the administration of President Bola Tinubu would take the country to the Promised Land. Oba Adetona stated this was when he hosted Tinubu at his palace in Ogun State for the President�s first official state visit after being sworn-in. Addressing the President, the monarch said, �I believe you (Tinubu) will take us to the Promised Land. You will prosper. I will have to thank you. We are happy because you are our President. Our security has improved and I…

Ogun: INEC declares Abiodun winner of governorship poll

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Aminu Imam

The incumbent Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has been declared the winner of the just concluded governorship election in the State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Abiodun, who is standing for a second term defeated his closest rival, Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Abiodun polled 276,298 votes while Adebutu scored a total of 262,383 votes. The duo were trailed behind by the Africa Democratic Party, ADC�s, Biyi Otegbeye who polled a total of 94,754 votes. It earlier reported that INEC had declared Pastor Umo…

2023 Ogun PDP Guber Ticket: Supreme Court dismisses Failed Alpha Merchant Bank MD, Jimi Lawal�s appeal

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed four appeals that emanated from the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship legal battle. The appeals, instituted by one of the governorship aspirants, and failed Alpha Merchant Bank Managing Director, Jimi Lawal, and some ward delegates were dismissed on the grounds that the Appellants have no cause of action. Leading a panel of five Justices, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed the appeals following their withdrawals by the respective lawyers. In one of the appeals, filed by Tayo Olabode against the PDP governorship candidate in Ogun…

2023 Ogun Guber: Failed Alpha Bank MD, Jimi Lawal, out as Abuja Court affirms Adebutu as PDP candidate

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed a suit that an aggrieved aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jimi Adebisi Lawal, filed to nullify the nomination of Adebutu�s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The court, in a judgment that was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, upheld the primary election that produced Oladipupo Adebutu as the governorship candidate of the PDP in Ogun State. The plaintiff had in the suit, challenged the delegates list that was used in the conduct of the gubernatorial primary election…

Alleged Forgery: PDP expels failed Alpha Bank MD, Jimi Lawal, Muyiwa, others

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Aminu Imam

The crisis rocking the Ogun State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took a new twist as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party yesterday expelled a governorship aspirant of the party, Jimi Lawal, for gross misconduct, forgery, anti-party activities and disobedience to party�s Constitution. Jimi Lawal�s expulsion followed recommendations by the NWC and NEC set-up disciplinary committee, headed by Barrister Tola Odulaja. Others expelled alongside Jimi Lawal are: Muyiwa Odebiyi, Moruf Olajide and Ademola Ojoye. Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufa�i joined the…

2023: ‘No fresh PDP Primary conducted in Ogun State’, Ayu, PDP NWC disowns aspirant, Jimi Lawal�

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 Aminu Imam

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has distanced itself from a fresh primary election conducted by a group loyal to one of the party�s governorship aspirants in Ogun State, Jimi Lawal, saying it doesn�t recognise Lawal and others. The NWC, in a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and signed by the National Chairman and Secretary, Iyorchia Ayu and Senator Samuel Anyanwu respectively, described a factional primary which produced Lawal and others as illegal. The disclaimer letter dated 19th October was received…