Ogun
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 […]
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 […]