Ogun news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, investment and industry, security, education and community affairs from Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Ota, Ilaro and across Ogun State, updated every time we publish a new Ogun story.
Ogun State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old Western State, with Abeokuta as its capital. Known as the Gateway State, it borders Lagos, Oyo, Osun and Ondo states and the Republic of Benin, and hosts many of Nigeria’s factories and industrial estates.
Ogun State at a glance
| Capital | Abeokuta |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976 (from the Western State) |
| Governor | Dapo Abiodun (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 20 |
| Senatorial districts | Ogun Central, Ogun East, Ogun West |
| Population (2006 census) | 3,751,140 |
| Slogan | Gateway State |
| Region | South-West Nigeria |
What we cover in Ogun
- Politics and elections: the race for 2027, including the court order to reinstate Ladi Adebutu as PDP governorship candidate.
- Investment and industry: projects and jobs, such as the $1.8bn Lee Group industrial park, the Olokola LNG revival and drilling at the Eba oil well.
- Security and crime: policing and enforcement, from the police and DSS operation against kidnappers to EFCC arrests over illegal lithium plants.
- Education and youth: schools and young people, including Ogun Poly lecturers’ strike threat and the overcrowded NYSC camp.
Latest Ogun news
$1.8bn Lee Group Industrial Park: How Ogun Project Could Transform Agriculture, Create 15,000 Jobs
How the $1.8bn Lee Group First Industrial Park in Sagamu could link Ogun farmers to food processors, cut post-harvest losses…
Court Orders INEC to Reinstate Ladi Adebutu as Ogun PDP Governorship Candidate for 2027 Election
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate Ladi Adebutu as the…
Nigerians Demand NYSC Reform, Scrapping Of Scheme Over Overcrowded Ogun Camp
Nigerians have called for urgent reforms or the outright scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme after viral…
Ogun Police, DSS Kill Second Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 18-Year-Old, Recover AK-47 Rifles
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have killed a second suspected kidnapper,…
Invite Kunle Afod For Questioning Over Emergency Response To Road Crash, Ogun Crime Watch Tells Police
By Omotayo Edubi Ogun Crime Watch has called on the police to invite Nollywood actor Kunle Afod for questioning over…
Ogun Poly Lecturers Threaten Strike, Demand ₦100m Monthly Funding From Abiodun Government
Lecturers in Ogun State-owned polytechnics have issued a six-day ultimatum to Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration to address outstanding welfare demands,…
EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Processing Plants In Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and a Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing…
Ogun Strengthens Disease Surveillance Measures, Confirms No Recorded Case Of Ebola
Ogun State has strengthened its disease surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola outbreak…
Ogun, NNPC Move to Revive Olokola LNG Project as $7bn Coastal Corridor Takes Shape
The Ogun State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have opened discussions on the revival of the…
Ogun Deep Sea Port: FG Targets Lagos Port Decongestion As DP World Signs $7bn Deal
The Federal Government is moving to ease pressure on Lagos ports as the Ogun State Government and global ports operator…
Drama As Nimmy Ferrari’s Parents Give Conflicting Accounts Over Sagamu Property
The controversy surrounding the death and burial of Nollywood actress and content creator, Nimmy Ferrari, has taken a dramatic turn…
Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Buried In Ogun Amid Tears By Family, Colleagues
The remains of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have been laid to rest in accordance with…
Police Bust Alleged Ponzi, Visa Scam Ring, Arrest 23 Foreigners In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals following a raid on a residential building in the Ota…
Ogun Assembly Clears Former Speaker Of Embezzlement Allegations, Converts Impeachment To Resignation
The Ogun State House of Assembly has cleared former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of allegations of embezzlement linked to his removal…
Ogun Becomes Nigeria’s New Oil Frontier As NNPCL Begins Drilling at Eba Well
Ogun State has taken a significant step toward joining Nigeria's league of oil-producing states following the commencement of drilling operations…
Gunmen Kill Veteran Broadcaster ‘Aunty Kitan,’ Security Guard In Ogun
Gunmen have reportedly killed a former Ogun State Television (OGTV) staff, Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as 'Aunty Kitan', along…
Iyabo Obasanjo quits APC, alleges disrespect by Ogun party leadership
Former Ogun Central Senator, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as…
Protests rock Abuja, Ogun, Oyo over abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
A wave of protests swept across Nigeria as teachers, labour unions, and civil society activists took to the streets in…
Sunday Igboho set to launch new security outfit in Ogun
Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has announced the launch of a new security outfit,…
Police recover ransom bag in Fulani leader’s home in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a fresh lead in its ongoing crackdown on kidnapping syndicates operating across communities…
Ogun news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ogun State?
Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun State.
When was Ogun State created?
Ogun State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old Western State.
How many local government areas are in Ogun State?
Ogun State has 20 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Ogun Central, Ogun East and Ogun West.
Who is the governor of Ogun State?
Dapo Abiodun has been Governor of Ogun State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
Why is Ogun called the Gateway State?
“Gateway State” is Ogun’s official slogan. The state lies between Lagos and the rest of Nigeria and borders the Republic of Benin.
Where can I read the latest Ogun news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Ogun, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Ogun news section.
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