News

Tributes Flow at Valedictory Session for Justice Adegboyega Gbolagunte

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By Jeffrey Ahonmisi The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Iyabo Yerima, has described Justice Adegboyega Gbolagunte as a selfless and hardworking judge and would be greatly missed. Justice  Yerima made the remark at the Special Valedictory Court Session held in honour of late Justice Adegboyega Continue Reading

Governance

Saleh Abubakar Assumes Office as NAGGW Boss

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By Osamudiamen Idemudia Mr. Saleh Abubakar has assumed office as the new Director General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall, NAGGW. Following his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu, Mr Saleh Abubakar formally took over as DG/CEO from the immediate past helmsman of the agency, Dr. Yusuf Bukar. Speaking at the handing-over […]Continue Reading

Security

So-Safe Corps Trains 600 Personnel

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Over 600 personnel of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So -Safe have been trained to enhance the state’s security system in tackling insecurity, kidnapping and other crimes. The State Commander of So-Safe, Dr. Soji Ganzallo while speaking at the closing ceremony of the 3weeks long- […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ladoke Akintola Airport will be upgraded – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government is to set up a committee that will oversee the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan to international status  Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this at the 1446/2024 Hijrah luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan to commemorate the Islamic New Year calendar.  The governor, who expressed […]Continue Reading

Economy

Abiodun Urges Youths to Shelve Mass Protest

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By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has admonished youths in the state and the country at large to shelve their planned mass protest and embrace dialogue with the government. Governor Abiodun gave the admonition at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during an engagement with the coalition of youth organizations in the state. The governor […]Continue Reading

Environment

Ogun Orders Illegal Occupants to Vacate Forest Reserve

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Ogun State government has directed all illegal occupants at the Area J3 Forest Reserve in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of the state to vacate the settlement while warning the residents to desist from selling government lands. Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun who made this known during a fact-finding visit to the […]Continue Reading

Legislature

Osun Amends Laws for Financial Independence of LGs

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By Mojisola Oladele Sequel to the recent judgement by the Supreme Court, which granted financial autonomy to the 774 local governments across the nation, Osun State House of Assembly has commenced the process of amending some existing laws. The bills set for amendments are the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Amendment No 1 Bill, 2024, […]Continue Reading

Culture

Orile Owu/Araromi Owu Clash: Adeleke Sues for Peace

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By Folake Oye Osun State Government has appealed for calm between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area following a clash over a chieftaincy issue. The state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has also directed security operatives to be immediately stationed in the affected areas to protect both communities and maintain law […]Continue Reading

Environment

Stakeholders Seek Robust Policies on Methane Emissions

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By Osamudiamen Idemudia Stakeholders in the energy sector have called for a robust methane emissions framework to address technical and regulatory gaps across the oil and gas value chain. The stakeholders who made this known at a Multi-stakeholders’ Dialogue workshop in Abuja, said unchecked oil and gas sector methane emissions threaten to exacerbate the climate […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Glowing Tributes Swarm Akeredolu at 68th Posthumous Birthday

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By Olutola Daramola Indeed, to live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. This saying was brought to life as family members, friends, political associates and professional colleagues converged on Jogor Centre, Ring Road, Ibadan to celebrate and remember the life and times of the departed former Governor of Ondo State, […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Anti-Corruption March: Museveni Reads Riot Act to Protesters

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Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has warned protesters planning an anti-corruption march on Tuesday that they are “playing with fire” and will not be tolerated. BBC reports on Sunday that the protesters, mostly young Ugandans, are demanding an end to corruption in government and have been inspired by recent demonstrations in neighbouring Kenya. Museveni was reported Continue Reading

Security

Army Warns Civilians against Wearing Military Camouflage

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The Nigerian Army, on Sunday, warned civilians against wearing the military camouflage, saying it remains illegal. The  Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the wearing of military camouflage was banned because terrorists and other imposters had often exploited the misuse of military camouflage. Nwachukwu said, “The NA wishes to reiterate that Continue Reading

Foreign

World Leaders Wow Biden over Presidential Race Decision

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Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race has sent ripples around the world, with a number of global leaders reacting to the news. He also endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris and said he would “focus all my energies on my duties as President” for the rest of his term. Many of his […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man Stabs Girlfriend’s Brother in Ogun Over Phone

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Dada Taiwo, aged 35, of No 34 Agbado Crossing, for fatally stabbing his girlfriend’s elder brother, Damilola Momoh, over a borrowed phone. Olaife Momoh of No 11, Sowemimo Street, Akera, Agbado and the girlfriend of the accused, Taiwo, reported the incident to the Agbado Division of the Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGSIEC Fixes Date for Conduct of Council Polls

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC has fixed 26th October as the date for the conduct of elections into the offices of Chairmen in all the Twenty  Local government areas and Councillors of the 236 Wards of Ogun State. The Chairman, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission,Mr Babatunde Osibodu made this known in […]Continue Reading

Governance

Let there be devolution of power to states – Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for devolution of power to the states, rather than centralising governance powers and responsibilities. This the Governor said would tackle the challenge of inflation ravaging Nigeria’s economy and yield positive results. Governor Adeleke made the call at an event in Osun State. He observed […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Bangladesh Court Abolishes Job Quotas Following Deadly Protests

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Bangladesh’s top court has scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs that had sparked violent clashes across the country that have killed more than 100 people. A third of public sector jobs had been reserved for the relatives of veterans from the country’s war for independence from Pakistan in 1971. But now the court […]Continue Reading

Environment

Flood Displaces 1,664 Residents in Sokoto

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No fewer than 1,664 persons have been displaced as flood ravaged four communities in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by the Information Officer, Sokoto Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Ghani, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, the flood was a result of a recent downpour in the area. […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ogun State Football Association Inaugurates Youth Committee

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By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Football Association has inaugurated a 17-man committee to oversee youth football affairs in the state. Inaugurating the committee at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abeokuta, the Chairman Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi who is also the Chairman of the committee, said that it was pertinent to have a functional […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Monarch Wants Govt. to Support FUNAAB Agricultural Outputs

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By Olusegun Folarin  The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Olabomi, has appealed to Ogun State government to leverage on the University’s agricultural outputs and foster closer collaboration between the State and institution. Oba Olabomi who is the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land Continue Reading

Foreign

Kagame’s victory, a affirmation of trust and confidence – Obasanjo

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the re-election of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda as an affirmation of trust and confidence reposed in him. Chief Obasanjo made this known In a congratulatory message, released to newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The one time chairman of the African Union, AU, stated that […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Akinremi’s Demise is a Great Loss, Says Rep

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By Kehinde Mosope The member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Adigun Agboworin says the late All Progressives Congress lawmaker, Mr. Musiliu Akinremi Jagaban, will be sorely missed. Mr. Agboworin made this known while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. While describing the late Akinremi as a jovial, Continue Reading

Agriculture

Southwest inter-state trade on course to boost food security – Abiodun

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By Abimbola Wuraola Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says Southern states have decided to promote inter-state and inter-region trade to foster food security and sufficiency. The governor also disclosed Ogun State has decided to establish Farmers’ Markets across the state to ensure food security. He stated this when he received the newly constituted Continue Reading

Crime

So-Safe Corps Arrests Scavenger for Allegedly Chopping Off Cleric’s Ear, Finger

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By Olusegun Folarin  Operatives of Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 24-year scavenger, Ibrahim Ridwan for allegedly chopping off the finger and ear of the Shepherd of a Celestial Church of Christ Church, Tella Orelope in the Rounder area of the state. The State Commander of So-Safe Corps, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

EFCC Boss to Youths; Embrace Innovation to Resist Crime

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By Oluwkayode Banjo Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on youths across the country to embrace innovation and strategic thinking as effective ways of building resistance against internet crimes.  He stated this in Ile-Ife, Osun State at the 2024 Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) Award […]Continue Reading