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, Dr. Femi Bakre, during a press conference at the Ebumawe’s Palace last Thursday, said various […]
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, which involved a tanker gas truck belonging to Gascon Marine Ltd, Abeokuta, claimed the life […]
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 good weather, Nigeria should be able to feed her citizens. The lawmaker stated this on […]
Peace Initiative Network to Empower Repentant Cultists in Ogun State
A non-profit organization, the Peace Initiative Network, has unveiled plans to empower between 30 and 40 reformed cult members in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. Dr. Michael Sodipo, the founder and coordinator of the organization, made this announcement during a press conference held in Abeokuta. The conference preceded a two-day peace summit scheduled for […]
Ogun poly denies negligence in pregnant student’s death
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, on Thursday, disclosed that an HND student of the Leisure and Tourism department, Ajayi Abimbola Adejoke, died as a result of pregnancy-related complications and not because of any negligence from the school’s clinic as it was being circulated. The Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Mr Sola Abiala, […]
Ogun seals three religious centres for noise pollution
The Ogun State Government has taken action against three religious centers for violating noise pollution regulations and disregarding repeated directives from the government. Specifically, the affected centers are the Christ Apostolic Church in Gbogunmi, the Ambassador of Truth Assembly International, and Salvation Ministries in Adigbe, all located in Abeokuta. According to Farook Akintunde, the Senior […]
Kidnappers gun down Babcock University professor, abduct two others
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed Yinka Olomojobi, a professor of law at Babcock University, Ilisha, Ogun, and abducted two others. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday when the assailants invaded the Iperu area of the state. According to reports, the kidnappers intended to abduct Olomojobi, but he was shot dead for allegedly refusing […]
Gunmen kill one, injure two Ogun chiefs
Gunmen reportedly killed one person and injured two local chiefs in a Thursday afternoon attack on the Oluke community in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The state’s Police Command has commenced an investigation into the attack. According to a source within the community on Sunday, the attack, which occurred on Thursday, left […]
Three arrested as man stab another to death at Ogun party
A man identified only as Abubakar was fatally stabbed following an argument that broke out between him and another person at a birthday party in the Halleluyah Quarter, Ibafo area of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Friday night at the birthday party organized by Nafiu Yusuf for his […]
Fright as suspected land grabbers invade Ogun environs
Suspected landgrabbers caused chaos in Alapoti, Olorunleke, and Olorunshola communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State when they invaded the area on Friday, leaving residents in a state of panic. According to a resident known as Alfa, the invaders, numbering around 50, arrived in the morning heavily armed and began shooting indiscriminately, forcing […]