Tag: Ogun State
I will be fair to all in Ogun – Isiaka
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun State African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has assured the people of the…
35-year-old man allegedly rapes a minor
A 35-year-old man, Adekunle Aiyegunle, was on Thursday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun over alleged rape of…
Ogun lawmaker dumps PDP
A member of Ogun House of Assembly, Mr Jimi Otukoya, (PDP-Ijebu North East) on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic…
Accidents kill 15 in Ogun
No fewer than 15 persons were confirmed dead while over 53 persons sustained injuries in various road accidents across Ogun…
Eid-El-Fitri: 5 persons die in 14 crashes – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Ogun, on Thursday said that no fewer than five persons lost their…
New Ogun Customs controller promises smugglers hard time
The new Controller of Customs (CAC), Ogun Area Command, Michael Nwagbara has promised hard time for smugglers. Nwagbara said this…
Amosun advises Corps members to leave worthy legacies in Ogun
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has advised the 2,508 NYSC members posted to the state to take advantage of the…
Malaria: Ogun partners Federal Govt, NGOs on prevention
The Ogun Government on Monday renewed its commitment to control malaria scourge in the state. Mrs Nkoyo Ogar, Malaria Campaign…
Vice-President Osinbajo inaugurates N4.1bn Nestlé Milo RTD factory in Ogun
The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday urged multinational companies to domicile their factories in Nigeria as he inaugurated Nestlé Nigeria…
Herdsmen: Ogun state govt. tasks security agencies on surveillance
The Ogun Assembly on Friday urged security agencies to ensure proper surveillance on the activities of herdsmen, particularly those said…
Ogun state., USAID flag off tuberculosis initiative
The Ogun Government in conjunction with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has flagged-off a free tuberculosis screening…
Police arrest driving instructor for allegedly raping, killing NYSC member
The police in Ogun say they have arrested a 29-year-old driving instructor, name withheld, for allegedly raping and killing one…
Adopt entrepreneurship mentality, DG charges NYSC members
Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to adopt entrepreneurship mentality to be self…
Car accident claims two lives in Ogun
Two persons died on Sunday in a lone accident involving a Toyota Sequoia in Kobape area along Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Expressway.
Council accredits 5 schools of nursing in Ogun
Dr Babatunde Ipaye, the Ogun Commissioner for Health, said on Wednesday that the Nigeria Nursing Council (NNC) had given full…
NYSC commences health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has flagged-off its annual free healthcare delivery for the aged and less-privileged persons in…
Monkey pox: No recorded case in Ogun – Commissioner
The Ogun government on Tuesday dismissed a report of cases of monkey pox in the state.
Ogun get ready for “Operation Crocodile Smile’’ – Army Commander
To address the security challenges in Ogun and its environs, the Nigerian Army said on Sunday that it had concluded…
“ Operation Crocodile Smile’’ to begin in Ogun soon – Commander
To address the security challenges in Ogun and its environs, the Nigerian Army said on Sunday that it had concluded…
State set to sell branded rice
The Ogun government says arrangements are on to introduce its branded rice into the market before December.
Ogun generates N500m from high networth persons
The Ogun government says it has increased the number of high networth individuals in its tax net from two to…
State suspends trading activities at MKO Abiola Stadium
The Ogun Government on Thursday announced an indefinite suspension of trading and other non-sporting activities at the MKO Abiola Stadium,…
Man nabbed for allegedly hacking farmer to death
The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 33-year-old man, name withheld, for allegedly hacking a farmer, David Adima, to…
Commission urged to resolve Ogun, Ondo boundary dispute
The Ondo State Government (ODSG) has appealed to the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to end the boundary dispute between Ondo…
Lassa fever: Patient under observation in Ogun
A 22-year-old man in Abeokuta, who has allegedly contacted Lassa Fever, is under medical observation at the State General Hospital,…
Acting President launches MSMEs Clinic for viable businesses in Ogun State
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday launched the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSMEs) Clinic in Abeokuta.
Sex workers stab customer to death in Ogun
The Ogun Police Command has arrested two commercial sex workers for allegedly stabbing a middle aged man, Adeyinka Olayinka to…
Gov. commended for granting pardon to teachers
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Wednesday commended Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun for the pardon granted to the…
State passes Bill to provide emergency treatment for road accident victims
The Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a Bill that will ensure provision of emergency medical treatment for road…
INEC sentisises residents on voters registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun on Tuesday held a stakeholders’ forum to sensitize the residents on the…