Ogun State
Ogun gov appoints Onasanya as Head of service
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has sanctioned the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Onasanya as the new Head of Service for the state. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. The statement highlighted that Onasanya succeeds Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, who retired […]
Four killed, 40 injured in Ogun crashes during Easter – Official
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that four individuals lost their lives, while 40 others sustained injuries in 11 road accidents during the Easter celebrations in the state. Mr. Anthony Uga, the State Sector Commander of the corps, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Ota, […]
Teenage Girl Electrocuted While Fetching Water in Abeokuta
Tragedy struck in Olomore Housing Estate, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a 15-year-old girl lost her life in a fatal electrocution incident late Sunday night. The unnamed girl met her untimely demise while attempting to draw water from a well in the estate. The unfortunate event unfolded when power was unexpectedly restored while she was in […]
Father and Son Arrested for Fatally Beating Neighbour’s Wife in Ogun State
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a 54-year-old man identified as Chizoke Obiadada, along with his 17-year-old son, Micheal, following their alleged involvement in the death of their neighbour’s wife, Tope Owoade. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday, […]
Police arrest man for defiling 14-year-old girl in Ogun
On Friday, the Ogun State Police Command announced the arrest of Gadafi Bala, a 24-year-old man, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. SP Omolola Odutola, the state Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this in a statement, stating that Bala committed the crime on Thursday. According to Odutola, the incident […]
Kidnappers invade Ogun church, abduct two worshippers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, kidnapping two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident took place near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, […]