Ota Gossip

Leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has called on party leaders across Ogun State to remain united, loyal, and committed ahead of the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a husband and wife for allegedly operating a child-stealing syndicate in the Mowe area of Ogun State.

A 30-year-old private school teacher in Ogun State, identified as Nathaniel Baiyegun, has been arrested over the alleged abduction and killing of a 16-year-old WASSCE candidate, Florence, said to be his former student. 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka as the new Head of the Public Service of Ogun State following the retirement of the former Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. Mr. Saka, an experienced administrator and policy expert, began his journey in the Ogun State Public Service as a classroom teacher in 1993 before joining the mainstream civil service in 2006. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, the appointment is in recognition of Saka’s dedication, professionalism, and years of outstanding service to the state. The newly appointed Head of Service is also a member and fellow of several professional bodies, with strong expertise in policy coordination and implementation. #otagossip

Do you remember the iconic Palms Shopping Mall at Tollgate Ota?  The wait is finally over as the massive shopping destination returns bigger, better, and fully transformed! Introducing SINOMART — a world-class Chinese retail superstore set to redefine shopping in Ogun State with over 10,000 SQM of everything you need under one roof. From fashion, electronics, beauty products, household items, groceries, gadgets, lifestyle essentials and more — Sinomart promises a fresh shopping experience without the stress of traveling to Lagos. 📍 Location: Palms Shopping Mall, Tollgate Ota, Ogun State 📅 Grand Opening: 29th May 2026 Residents of Tollgate Ota, Sango, Ifo, Ijoko, Dalemo, Iyesi, Abeokuta and surrounding areas are already counting down to what could become one of the biggest retail openings in Ogun State this year. The new era of shopping in Ota is almost here!  #OtaGossip #SangoOta #OgunState #Sinomart #OgunUpdate

Many supporters are still asking questions after Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele’s name was missing from the APC Ogun West senatorial aspirants list despite her earlier consultations and nomination form purchase. Was it politics, strategy, or party screening? So far, no official explanation has been given. #OTAGOSSIP #OgunAPC #NoimotSalakoOyedele 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially produced its senatorial flagbearers for the 2027 general elections in Ogun State. Governor Dapo Abiodun emerged as the party’s candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District, while Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu clinched the Ogun Central ticket. In Ogun West, former House of Representatives member, Jimoh Ojugbele, secured the APC senatorial nomination. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Senatorial Primary Election Committee, Comrade Phillip Shuaib, who described the exercise across the three senatorial districts as peaceful, transparent, and orderly. With the primaries concluded, the trio will now fly the APC flag in the February 2027 general elections as political activities continue to gather momentum across Ogun State. #OTAGOSSIP #Ogun2027