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FROM THE ISEJA RULING FAMILIES OF MOBALUFON PUBLIC DISCLAIMER AND COUNTER STATEMENT RE: FALSE REPRESENTATION OF MR. JIMOH OSHIN AS MOGUNISEJA OF MOBALUFON The attention of the Iseja Ruling Families of Mobalufon, comprising the Ilumoka, Demuren, and Oludipe houses, has been drawn to recent public claims identifying Mr. Jimoh Oshin as the Moguniseja of Mobalufon. These claims are false. Mr. Jimoh Oshin is not the Moguniseja of Mobalufon, a sacred traditional title to which he holds no legitimate claim. We categorically state that Mr. Jimoh Oshin has neither been nominated, selected, nor approved by any of the Iseja ruling families. His continued self-proclamation constitutes a grave affront to our heritage, customs, and lawful succession protocol. We call on the Ogun State Government, Odogbolu Local Government, the Ijebu Traditional Council, the general public, media outlets, and relevant authorities to refrain from recognizing or according any form of respect to Mr. Jimoh Os...

I extend my sincere congratulations on the Federal Government’s decision to take over Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), the first university of its kind in Nigeria, the second in Africa, and the eighth globally at the time of its founding by our administration. This move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu underscores the significance of the institution and validates the vision behind its establishment two decades ago.  

In line with our Light Up Ogun State initiative, we hosted Âmbar Energia, a leading energy company from Brazil, to explore investment opportunities in our state’s power sector.

The approach to the Odò Pákó connecting box culvert has collapsed following heavy rainfall on March 24, 2025.   Motorists and road users are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid disruptions and potential hazards.  

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students of Ifo High School over alleged involvement in cult activities.  

Business and politics often create tensions, and in Ogun State, the latest controversy involves former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The dispute centers on claims that Amosun’s administration twice demolished Dangote’s cement factory in Itori.  

The Ogun State government has assured residents of its commitment to improving water supply while promoting conservation practices to address the depletion of water resources.