Ogun
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 […]
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 […]
BREAKING: Ogun Assembly Speaker impeached
Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo has been impeached. Oluomo has been enmeshed in allegations ranging from financial fraud to leadership tussle at the state assembly. His impeachment may not be unconnected to the many allegations against him. In his place, Hon Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the new speaker. […]