Ogun State
Flood sweeps 16-year-old barber into Ogun canal
A 16-year-old barber apprentice, simply identified as Dimeji, was reportedly swept away on Friday after a torrential rainfall in a gully erosion around St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode. Dimeji was said to have mistakenly stepped into the canal covered with erosion thinking that he was stepping on the plank which pedestrians usually […]
Gunmen abduct pregnant woman due for delivery on her way to hospital in Ogun
A pregnant woman, Mrs. Ogunbunmi, has been kidnapped by armed men in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State. According to reports, Mrs. Ogunbunmi, who is expected to give birth soon, was on her way to Ijaiye State Hospital from her home in Oke Lantoro when she was taken. Her husband, Ogunbunmi Lateef, received a […]
Ogun monarch, Towulade of Akinale is dead
Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, the Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, has passed away at the age of 79. The monarch was a distinguished journalist who had a successful career with the Daily Times of Nigeria. Prior to his royal ascension, he served as the General Manager, Public Relations of the […]
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. According to eyewitnesses and police sources, James suspected that his wife was having an extramarital […]
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 landlord during the dispute. The Ogun State police command reported that the landlord collapsed and […]
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 the prosecution, informed the court that the defendants committed the offenses on May 17 at […]
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 numbered HCP/IC/2023 between the State and Awode Oladosu & 13 others, presided over by Justice […]
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 the local government, Segun Ogunleye, is alleged to be at the centre of the tussle […]
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 a distinguished entourage of friends and royal dignitaries. Draped in a resplendent purple attire, the […]
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. Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Omolola Odutola, in a post on her X handle, explained […]