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YEWA PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SETS TO HONOUR IGP OLUKAYODE EGBETOKUN RETIRED

YEWA PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SETS TO HONOUR IGP OLUKAYODE EGBETOKUN RETIRED

The Yewa People Development Council, a pan socio- cultural development organisation and the umbrella body for all groups and associations in Yewa axis of Ogun State, under the auspices of the Yewa Traditional Council, has...
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Ilaro Career Fest Sparks Renewed Belief in Education Among Students

Ilaro Career Fest Sparks Renewed Belief in Education Among Students

Secondary school students in Ilaro have made a strong and unified declaration that education is not a scam, reaffirming their commitment to learning and purposeful living. This declaration was made during the impactful Ilaro Career...
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TRADITIONAL RULER VOWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OGUN GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

TRADITIONAL RULER VOWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OGUN GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

The Onitoro of Itoro, Oba Nathaniel Fasina, has assured the State Government of the unwavering support of his community for the development initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and accelerating growth in the area.            The royal father...
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OGUN TO ESTABLISH LARGEST CASTLE RANCH- GOV. ABIODUN

OGUN TO ESTABLISH LARGEST CASTLE RANCH- GOV. ABIODUN

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the biggest dairy and cattle ranches with 5,000 herds of cattle, will soon be established in Ipokia and Yewa South Local Government Areas of the State.The...
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LG CHAIRMAN PRESENTS N10.480BN APPROPRIATION BILL

LG CHAIRMAN PRESENTS N10.480BN APPROPRIATION BILL

Chairman, Yewa North Local Government, Dr. Olusola Akinbode, has presented a total of  N10,480,671,345.00 to the Legislative Council as its proposed Budget for 2026.Speaking at the Odebiyi Legislative Chamber, Ayetoro, the Chairman, said the Budget tagged:...
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AFON TOWNSHIP ROAD TO BOOST TRADE, CURB FLOODING — AKINSANYA

AFON TOWNSHIP ROAD TO BOOST TRADE, CURB FLOODING — AKINSANYA

The Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, has said the newly commissioned Afon Township Road in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area will stimulate socio-economic development, boost trade and address flooding challenges in...
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CHAIRMAN, IPOKIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HON. JOHNSON AKOHOMEH AVOSEH, INSPECTS ONGOING GENERAL HOSPITAL–AFERIKU ROAD PROJECT IN IDIROKO

CHAIRMAN, IPOKIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HON. JOHNSON AKOHOMEH AVOSEH, INSPECTS ONGOING GENERAL HOSPITAL–AFERIKU ROAD PROJECT IN IDIROKO

We carried out an inspection visit to the ongoing road construction project at General Hospital–Aferiku Road, Idiroko, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, as part of efforts to monitor infrastructure development being undertaken by the Ogun...
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ABIODUN COMMISSIONS AFON TOWNSHIP ROAD, DIRECTS IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF OLORUNDA-IMEKO ROAD

ABIODUN COMMISSIONS AFON TOWNSHIP ROAD, DIRECTS IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF OLORUNDA-IMEKO ROAD

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned the Afon Township Road in Imeko-Afon Local Government and has given the directive for the immediate reconstruction of Olorunda–Imeko Road.The Afon Township Road, originally constructed in 1959...
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Yewa Youth Association to Host Youth Leaders Retreat

Yewa Youth Association to Host Youth Leaders Retreat

The Yewa Youth Association (YYA) is set to hold a high-impact leadership gathering for selected youth leaders across the region on Saturday, 24th January 2026, in Ilaro-Yewa. The retreat, tagged “Yewa Youth Leaders Capacity Building...
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