Health

Infant Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Abeokuta

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A two and half year old girl has tested positive for Coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta. A statement by the Head, Public Relations and Information of the hospital, Mr. Segun Orisajo explained that the girl was admitted into the facility over a week ago for difficulty in Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senior Citizens Call for Care of the Elderly

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Some elders in Abeokuta have called on the youths to take good care of their parents while they are alive. The elders while speaking on the World Elders Abuse Prevention day called on children not to allow their parents to suffer due to lack of care. Baaroyin of Egbaland, Olootu Layi Labode who recently turned […]Continue Reading

Crime

16 Internet Fraudsters Bags Jail Term in Abeokuta

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A Federal High Court in Abeokuta has sentenced sixteen internet fraudsters also known as yahoo boys to different jail terms. A statement by the spokesman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewole made available to newsmen in Abeokuta explained that Justice Mohammed Abubakar who presided over the court convicted the sixteen accused […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Obasanjo Library Sends Workers on Temporary Break

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The Management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State has sent some of its workers on temporary break following the effect of the Covid-19 on the business. According to letter issued by the management of the library and signed by Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement, Mrs Olanike Ogunleye the library claimed that the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Police Arrests 108 People for Breaching Lockdown Order

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One hundred and eight persons have been arrested and prosecuted in Abeokuta for violating the lockdown order at the Ogun State Mobile Magistrate Court. The offenders arrested by security agents within Abeokuta metropolis were tried for non-use of face mask and unlawful movement in line with measures to contain COVID-19 in Ogun state. The Mobile […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Five Test Positive at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta

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Another five patients have tested positive for coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, and have been transferred to the Ogun State Isolation facility at Ikenne. Head of Public Relations of the hospital, Mr. Segun Orisajo who confirmed the cases, in a statement, said the patients that returned positive included two staff of FMC, a nurse […]Continue Reading

Education

FUNAAB Announces Resumption of Administrative Activities

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Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, Abeokuta has directed the resumption of administrative activities and re-opening of offices at the University with effect from Monday 11th May, 2020.  The Management, through a statement by the University’s Registrar, Dr Bola Adekola pointed said the decision was in line with President Muhammadu Continue Reading

Health

FMC Abeokuta Allays Fears over Confirmation of Coronavirus Patients

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Authorities of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta have confirmed the record of two Coronavirus cases at the Centre.  A statement by the Public relations officer of the centre, Mr. Segun Orisajo made available to newsmen in Abeokuta said three suspected cases were being managed at the Accident and Emergency Complex of the Centre within […]Continue Reading

Health

Pregnant Woman Dies of Coronavirus in Abeokuta

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A pregnant woman has reportedly died of coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The woman was said to have visited the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit of the hospital before the incident happened. She was said to have developed coronavirus complications and tested for the disease but died before her positive report […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

FUNAAB VC Calls for Increased Focus on Agriculture

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The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, Abeokuta, Professor Kolawole Salako has renewed the call on governments at all levels to pay urgent attention to agriculture in view of the dwindling in the prices of oil at the global market. Professor Salako made the call while handing over some agricultural products of the institution […]Continue Reading

Health

Ogun Health Workers Commence Use of Protective Glass Box

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Health workers at the Ogun State COVID-19 Testing Centres have commenced the use of protective glass box instead of the usual disposable Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs, while collecting samples for screening.  The State Ministry of Health, had recently announced that the unique Protective Glass Box was more reliable against infection compared with the PPE which […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ramadan: Markets Deserted in Ogun Amidst Lockdown

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Roads and market stalls in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital are deserted with few persons on essential duties moving while the markets are empty following the lockdown been observed twenty-four hours to the commencement of the Ramadan fast. However, some dignitaries including former governor Ibikunle Amosun have started another round of empowerment to assist Muslims […]Continue Reading

Health

Tuberculosis: Access to Proper Healthcare Services is Important – Ogun Gov.’s Wife

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Ogun State government has blamed the prevalence of tuberculosis in the society to poor access to healthcare services especially among the less privileged. Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun made this known in a statement in Abeokuta through her media aide, Kemi Oyeleye to commemorate the 2020 World Tuberculosis Day. Mrs Abiodun who described […]Continue Reading

Sport

Edo 2020: Governor Abiodun Promises Athletes Adequate Support

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Ogun State Government has promised to provide a system that can be used to develop athletes that will compete for laurels for the state and Nigeria at large. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this while receiving the Torch of Unity of the 20th National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 at the forecourt of the […]Continue Reading

News

NLC Calls for Involvement of Women in Policy Making

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A lecture to commemorate the 2020 International Women’s Day has been held in Abeokuta, Ogun state, with a call for increased sensitization to policies that will involve women in policy making in the country. The lecture which was organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, women committee, Ogun state wing, held at NLC Secretariat, Leme, Abeokuta.  Continue Reading

Sport

Egba Youths Football Championship Kicks off in Abeokuta

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Ogun Commissioner of Police, Mr Kenneth Ebrimson has encouraged stakeholders in the sports sector to support the development of grassroots games towards eradicating crimes in the communities. Mr Ebrimson made the call at the official kick-off of the second edition of Egba Youths Football Championship in Abeokuta. The Egba Youths Football competition was put together […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Five-Man Robbery Gang in Ogun

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Ogun State Police Command has arrested six robbery suspects over a recent attack at an estate around Olomoore, Abeokuta. According to a statement by the command’s spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects had invaded the estate with a cutlass and inflicted injuries on the residents and also dispossessed them of handsets, laptop, cash, and other […]Continue Reading

Economy

2-Year Jail Term Await Illegal Miners in Proposed Law – Minister

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A minimum of two years imprisonment without an option of fine awaits illegal miners across the country in new legislation being proposed to improve the mining sector of the economy. The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah made this known in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital while addressing stakeholders in the […]Continue Reading

Security

Community Policing Would Enhance Security – Ogun PPRO

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In a bid to find a lasting solution to security challenges facing the country, security experts have stressed the need to enhance community policing. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in Ogun State, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria’s Paramount FM in Abeokuta.  Mr. Oyeyemi said security agencies on ground cannot […]Continue Reading

Education

Reinstate Management Courses in FUNAAB – VC

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Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Professor Kolawole Salako wants the restoration of the institution’s College of Management Sciences for knowledge development in the society. The Vice-Chancellor made this known at the University Senate while addressing newsmen as part of the Twenty Seventh Convocation of the institution. Professor Continue Reading

Politics

“Operation Amotekun” is here to stay – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Operation Amotekun” is established to complement the work of the security agencies and bridge the gaps in the security network of the geopolitical zone. He made this position known against the backdrop of the statement credited to the Minister of Justice and […]Continue Reading

Crime

Quack Doctor Arrested Over Deadly Abortion in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command is investigating a 56 year old suspect, Salahudeen Jamiu for allegedly killing a housewife and mother of four while carrying out abortion on her.  The suspected fake doctor was apprehended by the police on Thursday 24th October for allegedly committing the crime at his maternity centre located at Onipanu area […]Continue Reading

Economy

Experts Examine Economic Implications of the New Minimum Wage

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Since the signing of the thirty thousand naira minimum wage by President Muhammad Buhari early this year and the promise for immediate implementation when the harmonisation is carried out, many Nigerians have continued to express their displeasure on the fall out of the development on the society. Radio Nigeria correspondent, Wale Oluokun, in this special […]Continue Reading