Man hacks wife to death over alleged extramarital affair
A shocking incident has left residents of Idekan Farm Settlement in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State reeling after 55-year-old Etim Mary was brutally murdered by her husband, Matthew James, over suspicions of infidelity. The gruesome act occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday….
Landlord Dies Following Argument with Tenant in Ogun State
A landlord, Apeh Benjamin, has died after a heated argument with his tenant in Aribabu village, Sotubo, Ogun State. The confrontation was reportedly sparked by the tenant’s unpaid rent. The tenant, identified only as Emmanuel, allegedly threatened to kill the…
Three Men Arraigned for Assaulting Doctor In Ogun
Three men, James Akode, Lekan Ajeigbe, and Rilwan Roheem, have been arraigned before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrate Court on charges of conspiracy, assault, and unlawful damage. They pleaded not guilty to all charges. Assistant Superintendent of Police Matthew Famuyiwa, representing…
DSS Agents Raid Ilaro State High Court, Arrest Defendants
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed a State High Court in Ilaro, Ogun State, and detained two defendants, sparking widespread condemnation. The defendants, Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were part of a trial in a case…
Intervene in Iperu Remo obaship tussle, group begs Abiodun
A human rights group, Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, has urged the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the obaship tussle gripping Iperu Remo, his hometown in Ikenne Local Government area of the state. The Chairman of…
A Majestic Celebration Marks the 20th Coronation Anniversary of the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye
On Wednesday, May 8, 2023, the WOSAM Arena in Ogun State gleamed with grandeur as the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Razaq-Adenugbe, concluded the festivities commemorating his 20th coronation anniversary. Arriving in regal splendor, the celebrator was accompanied by…
Thieves drive away car with 3-year-old inside as father leaves engine running to open gate
A vehicle, with a three years old boy inside, has been stolen in Ogun State. The Toyota Camry car, with registration number PKA 446GV, belongs to one Taiwo Fayobi. The incident occurred in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State….
Ogun monarch marks 20th coronation anniversary
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba, has commenced activities aimed at celebrating his 20 years on the throne. Oba Adenugba ascended the throne on May 8, 2004. The Chairman of the Ebumawe 20th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee,…
FG delegate visits Ogun gas explosion scene
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on Wednesday, led a delegation of the Federal Government on a visit to the scene of last Saturday’s tanker gas explosion at Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The fire accident,…
Ogun senator supports farmers training
The Senator representing Ogun Central, Shuaib Salisu has pledged collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on food security and improved farming methodology. Salisu said that with the abundant agricultural resources in the country coupled with fertile land and…