PRESS RELEASE: OGUN STATE AT 50. A GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PROGRESS, PEOPLE, AND PROMISE
On February 3, 1976, Ogun State was created. Fifty years later, the Gateway State stands tall. This anniversary marks vision, hard work, and shared sacrifice. Ogun State earned the name Gateway State for a reason. The state connects regions, cultures, and markets. From the start, Ogun served as a bridge for trade, ideas, and growth….
TRACE ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF OGUN @ 50 CELEBRATION
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has issued a traffic advisory to residents and motorists ahead of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Ogun State. According to the agency, the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gateway State will hold from Monday, February 2, to Thursday, February 5, 2025, with a series of…
FORUM OF PDP STATE CHAIRMEN BACK NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AFTER IBADAN COURT RULING
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing the party leadership in 30 states of the federation, has declared total solidarity with the National Chairman and the National Working Committee following a judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Forum said…
AWUJALE SUCCESSION: SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION AND AFFIRMING THE LEGITIMACY OF PRINCE ADEMORIN ALIU KUYE
The petition circulating under the guise of defending tradition, authored by what it calls “the concerned legal practitioners and stakeholders of Ijebu Ode”—a faceless and unnamed collective—is, in substance, a document built on speculation, innuendo, and calculated mischief. It is less a legal intervention and more a political alarm bell rung by interests unsettled by…
IJEBU AND HYPOCRISY WITHOUT VALUE AND THE COST OF SHORT SIGHTED THINKING
I don’t understand how having political clout is suddenly a liability and a reason for the disqualification of any traditional aspirant, if not hypocrisy and greediness. Political strength now facing attack.Having political clout as a result of a long and successful career in politics like Hon Otunba Ademorin Alliu Kuye has, should be an asset…
Ogun State Government Halts Awujale Selection Process Amid Security Reports and Petitions
The Ogun State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of the ongoing process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland, citing security reports, petitions, and concerns over public order. The directive is contained in an official letter dated 20 January 2026 from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by the Honourable Commissioner,…
Ademorin Kuye: A Worthy Bearer Of The Sacred Stool Of Awujale
In every well-ordered society, the institution of kingship stands as the custodian of history, culture, unity, and moral authority. The throne is not merely a seat of honor, but a sacred trust handed down through generations to preserve the heritage, peace, and progress of the people. It is therefore of utmost importance that whoever is…
THE CREDIBILITY OF THE STOOL OF AWUJALE, NOT ABOUT Hon Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye but HIS DESTINY!
He was Born and Trained with the Royalty, His Blessed and Well Mentored by the last Mature and Masculine Awujale of Ijebuland of High Reputation and Tremendous Integrity Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON! The characteristics of a potential mature masculine King in his fullness, He is centered. Throughout history, destiny and cultures have often placed…
JOIN APC TO SUSTAIN THE ONGOING SOCIO- ECONOMIC, INFRASTRUCTURAL, AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION STATE AND IJEBULAND
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) nationwide electronic registration and revalidation exercise commenced today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Ogun State, Hon. Otunba OlaDapo Okubadejo called for strong grassroots mobilisation. The exercise runs throughout January 2026. The residents across Ogun State and Ijebuland, mostly Ijebu-Ode LGA and her surrounding communities, should visit their respective APC…
Why Hon. Otunba Ademorin Aliu Kuye Is a Qualified and Credible Awujale Candidate
As deliberations continue over the Awujale succession, attention across Ijebu land remains firmly on tradition, lineage, and credibility. With the rites yet to be concluded, elders and stakeholders have repeatedly called for patience, caution, and strict respect for custom, warning against premature claims and media-driven narratives. Within this atmosphere, Hon. Otunba Ademorin Aliu Kuye has…