Ogun
Breaking: Fire guts Ogun Free Trade Zone
A major fire outbreak occurred on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa. As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement on the cause of the incident. However, a resident of the area said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company […]
Two Dead As Anthony Joshua Convoy Crashes In Ogun
Renowned British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a ghastly road accident today along the Makun expressway in Ogun State. Sources say the crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals. According to eyewitnesses, Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus Jeep with the license plate KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck. Preliminary reports indicate the […]
Ogun Teachers Embark on Indefinite Strike
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogun State wing, has shut down all public primary and secondary schools across the state as teachers begin an indefinite strike, Tuesday, 15th July 2025. The union in a statement said the action became inevitable after the state government allegedly failed to address critical demands affecting thousands of teachers’ […]
Ogun begins recruitment for new international airport
As part of its efforts to commence operations at Ogun State Gateway International Airport, the state government has launched a recruitment exercise within the civil service to fill 14 key positions essential to aerodrome operations. This was outlined in an internal circular addressed to key government officials and dated 19 February 19, 2025, and obtained […]
Police inspector found dead in Ogun hotel
The lifeless body of a Police Inspector identified as Haruna Mohammed has been found dead in a hotel room in Ogun state. It was gathered that the inspector attached to Ishashi Police division in Lagos State, had arrived with a woman to Super G Royal hotel, located at Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute, at about […]
Agbado Youths Celebrate Historic Succession, Rally Support for Prince Akintoye as King
Agbado Community in Ogun State erupted in jubilation on December 27, 2024, as the youths led the town in a grand end-of-year celebration to honor the historic succession of the late patriarch, High Chief Anthony Kayode Akinrinade, by his son, Prince Akintoye Olusola Akinrinade. The event marked a significant milestone in Agbado’s journey toward justice […]
Wife Sets Nigerian Police Officer Husband Ablaze In Ogun
A woman, identified as Sarah Ayinde, allegedly set her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in Iperu community in Ogun State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on December 12, following a minor disagreement between them. It was reported that a source revealed the dispute escalated, leading […]
Police arrest fake officer for defrauding POS operators in Ogun
A fake police officer identified as Bukola Olabode, who specialised in making fake transfers to Point of Sale, POS operators and residents in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been arrested. The suspect, aged 25, who dressed in a police camouflage uniform, was caught after trying to defraud a POS operator identified as […]
Gunmen kill former LG councillor in Ogun
Suspected cultists on Friday killed Mutiu Akinbami, a former councillor in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Akinbami, popularly known as Egor, was reportedly attacked at the Brewery area of Abeokuta around 6:00 p.m. and shot in the head while riding a motorcycle. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Omolola Odutola, confirmed […]
Court refuses to postpone Ogun LG poll
The Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, dismissed a request by 16 political parties in the state seeking to postpone the proposed local government elections indefinitely. Delivering judgment in AB/577/2024 Action Alliance & 15 Ors v. OGSIEC & Anor, the presiding judge, Justice T. A. Okunsokan, rejected the claims […]