Tag: Ogun State Government
Ogun distances self from alleged endorsement of Ademorin Kuye as Awujale
According to the statement, reports circulating in some quarters claimed that the Ifa oracle had selected Prince Kuye and that…
Ogun govt reacts to alleged emergence Ifa oracle selected new Awujale
Ogun government said that the process for the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be guided…
Ogun govt warns residents against roadside trading after fatal accident
Salako-Oyedele, who described the incident as particularly painful because it occurred in her homestead, extended the condolences of the Ogun…
When Crude Oil redrew old Maps: Inside Ogun–Ondo Eba Island bitter feud
The dispute is not merely an interstate contest between governors; it reflects competing claims at the community and traditional levels.…
Ogun rejects Ondo’s claims, affirms jurisdiction over Eba Oil Site
According to the statement, due diligence by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other federal agencies confirmed Ogun State’s jurisdiction…
Freedom of speech is not freedom to lie: The truth behind the Anthony Joshua incident
Anthony Joshua is not only an Ogun State Sports Ambassador; he is of Remo origin, a kinsman of the Governor,…
Ogun breaks silence after Anthony Joshua crash claims two lives
Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, the state government said the loss of lives was devastating and unacceptable, even as…
Ogun issues flood alert, warns communities to relocate immediately
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the anticipated flooding would result from a…
Ogun govt suspends school principals over student’s death
The principal of the junior school was reportedly involved in the collection of illegal fees, which led to a protest…
Battle over roads: Inside Ogun’s clash with Gbenga Daniel
“If a project the state is contemplating is already captured in the federal budget, the state government will now use…
Ogun ends free entry to Olumo Rock, after stampede averted
However, the massive crowds also raised safety concerns. At peak moments, officials noted, the risk of overcrowding and potential stampede…
‘No cause for alarm’, Ogun govt reacts to explosion at NSF venue
Some containerized shops were destroyed following the explosion involving the diesel-laden tanker that occurred just behind the fence separating the…
Ogun’s National Sports Festival under threat: Stadium delays loom just days before kick-off
The Games will be hosted at multiple venues, including the MKO Abiola Sports Complex and the Alake Sports Centre in…
Ogun shuts down 45 worship centres, sanctions 175 over noise pollution
Oresanya emphasised the need for residents to communicate responsibly within their environment without causing excessive noise, noting that noise pollution…
Lassa Fever hits Ogun, Corps member dead, Govt issues urgent warning
The state government in a statement signed by the Commissioner For Health, Dr Tomi Coker, revealed that the corps member…
Ogun govt issues flood alert, advises residents of vulnerable communities to relocate
The press conference was addressed by Ogun commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya. Speaking at the press conference, Onasanya urged…
Ogun community protests alleged plot to impose non-indigene as Oba
The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as "Ogunsola is not from Olorunda," "Ogunsola Segun was never a Baale,…
Ogun shuts down four companies over deadly accidents
Quantum Steel Industry was sealed following an industrial explosion that resulted in fatalities, with several victims still hospitalised.
Safety violations: Ogun shuts down four companies
The statement added that Xinfeng Plastics was shut after a machine operator, Ishaku Monday, was electrocuted while operating a machine.
Trapped, helpless, forgotten – The dark reality of this Ogun Community
As the rainy season descends each year, the community is submerged in a flooding crisis that has become all too…
“I’m a mad man on medication” – Portable cries out amid police hunt
He further claimed that his troubles were a result of spiritual attacks and ongoing health issues, asking the Ogun State…
Ogun govt suspends traditional ruler seen assaulting 73-year-old man in viral video
Oba Orile could be heard in a video circulating on the internet raining curses on the 73-year-old who was on…
Ogun to developers: Break government seal, face consequences
Oladogbon expressed disappointment at some violators who, rather than regularizing their properties or applying for an appeal to unseal them,…
Ogun rolls out Anthrax vaccination drive, urges herders’ full cooperation
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mrs. Kehinde Jokotoye, made this appeal during an interview…
Ogun warns NURTW of severe consequences if violence erupts
Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, stated that the government would not stand idly by while the state’s hard-earned peace…
Ogun joins rice-producing States as Abiodun flags off harvest of 200-hectare plantation
Speaking on the occasion, Abiodun said that with the flag-off, Ogun State is not only joining states like Lagos, Kebbi,…
Isese Day: Ogun declares Tuesday public holiday
The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with enviable level of religious cohesion and harmony, even…
Our officials’ invitation by EFCC not result of Adedayo’s petition – Ogun govt
“The media, as a cornerstone of society, should not assist rabble-rousers and morally bankrupt individuals in spreading falsehood."
Ogun woos foreign, domestic investors to boost development
The Economic Adviser noted that Ogun State has over 16,000 square kilometers of land mass, of which about 65 percent…
Ogun to join oil-producing States, as exploration begins
Lokpobiri, who added that oil and gas remain the quickest way to Nigeria's economic prosperity, said his team is in…