Politics

Chaos as Suspended Former Lawmaker Storms OGHA Complex

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It took the intervention of security agents to prevent a crisis at the Abeokuta Secretariat Complex of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, when the suspended former Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Oludare Kadiri stormed the Assembly Complex to gain entry into his office. Mr Kadiri who was Continue Reading

Politics

Four Bills Scale 2nd Reading at Ogun Assembly

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Four bills including the Ogun State Rural Access Road Agency Law, 2022, the Ogun State Road Fund, the Ogun State Roads Fund Board and Administration 2022 and the Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences Law 2022, scaled through second reading at the State House of Assembly, Oke Mosan Abeokuta.  These bills were aimed at providing effective […]Continue Reading

Politics

Suspension Saga: OGHA Reinstates Solomon Osho

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has reinstated one of the suspended lawmakers, Mr Solomon Osho, representing Remo North State Constituency. Mr Osho was suspended alongside former Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Dare Kadiri for alleged infringement on the provisions of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017. The suspension was lifted […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Speaker to be Arraigned in Lagos Monday

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The Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, is to be arraigned in Lagos on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged financial crimes, an impeccable source within the anti-graft agency confirmed to our correspondent Saturday night. The source, who pleaded anonymity, noted that the agency was leaving no stone unturned […]Continue Reading

Crime

Update: Oluomo Flown to Abuja for Questioning

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has flown the arrested Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for questioning. As reliably gathered, the embattled lawmaker is currently onboard an Abuja-bound aircraft over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of funds An impeccable source within the Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Assembly Commences Budget Performance Assessment for MDAs

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Ogun State House of Assembly will commence this year’s budget performance assessment for the First Quarter on the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government as well as Local Government Councils.  A statement signed by the Clerk of the House, Mr Deji Adeyemo, notes that the annual exercise remains part of the oversight functions of the […]Continue Reading

Economy

OGHA Canvasses Even Spread of Rural Road Projects

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Ogun State House of Assembly has tasked  the State Project,Monitoring Committee of the Rural Access and Agriculture Marketing Project (RAAMP) on the need to  ensure even spread of  rural road construction and durable road projects that will further aid rural development. Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, stated this at the Assembly complex, Oke […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

We will always support FRCN – OGHA Speaker

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says it will offer continuous support and partnership to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, for the growth and development of the Ogun State. The speaker, OGHA, Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while playing host to the management team of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station (which comprises all the Southwest states […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Elephants Invade Farmlands, Injure Farmer, Destroy Crops In Ogun

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A Member representing  Ijebu  East  State constituency at the Ogun State House of assembly  ,Mr Sola Adams has described the  recent incident where elephants attacked a farmer in his constituency as worrisome. Mr Adams who spoke under personal explanation during plenary in Abeokuta affirmed invasion of farmlands by elephants Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Assembly Calls  For Constitution Of Task Force To Check Hoarding Of Fuel

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Ogun  State House of Assembly has appealed to the State government to immediately constitute a special task force to checkmate artificial scarcity of petroleum products to reduce incessant queues at fuel stations. Speaker of the House ,Mr Olakunle Oluomo  made the plea  during the plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Mr.Oluomo noted  that the […]Continue Reading

Security

OGHA Proposes Security Summit to Tackle Insecurity in Public Schools

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Security Summit is being proposed by the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, to tackle disturbing trend of insecurity in public schools across the state. Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while receiving a non-governmental organisation, National School Crimes Prevention Corps, NSCPC, on a courtesy visit at the Assembly Complex, Oke Mosan, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Stronger laws needed to tackle gender-based violence – Mrs. Abiodun

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has been urged to enact a law that will put a stop to all forms of gender-based violence among the people. The appeal was made by a group of people involved in activism against gender-based violence in the state, led by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. […]Continue Reading

Security

OGHA Tasks Security Agencies On Tackling Criminality In Abeokuta

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Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo has charged the security formations in the state to rise to the task by stemming the tide of cult-related killings, armed robbery and illegal activities, noting that such activities had continued to throw residents into palpable fear. Mr. Oluomo gave the charge during the plenary […]Continue Reading

News

Let’s all work towards de-emphasizing money politics – Oluomo

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Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, wants the labour unions  to always focus their agitations on the promotion and entrenchment of good governance rather than remuneration of workers. Mr. Oluomo stated this in Abeokuta during the 2021 Independence Day Anniversary lecture organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Calls For Speedy, Statewide, Road Rehabilitation

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA Committee on Works and Infrastructure wants the operations of the State Public Works Agency to be strengthened to fast track massive road rehabilitations across the state. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Abayomi Fasuwa, stated this during an interactive session with the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ade […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun House Approves 2022-2024 MTEF

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has approved the 2022-2024 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework sent to the lawmakers for consideration by the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The financial framework was unanimously approved at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, after the presentation of the report of […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Holds Stakeholders’ Forum On VAT

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Participants in a stakeholders’ forum on Ogun State Value Added Tax Law 2021 have called for a review of the sharing percentage for revenue accruable from VAT between the state and Local Government Councils, to enhance development at the grassroots. They made the call in separate submissions at the forum facilitated by the Ogun State House […]Continue Reading

Economy

OGHA Passes Ogun Public Procurement Bill, Seeks Improved Funding For Legislature, Judiciary

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Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, have called on the state government to improve funds allocation to the legislative and judicial arms of government for seamless operation of their financial autonomy.  They made the call during a session with the Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan on the […]Continue Reading

Culture

OGHA Summons Nollywood Actor Over Claim To Traditional Stool

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has again summoned one Mr. Goriola Hassan, over his purported claim to the Obaship stool of Imobi-Ijebu, in Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state. The House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs led by Mrs. Bolanle Ajayi, issued the summon on Tuesday during the second meeting on […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Speaker Calls For More Recreational Facilities At Grassroots Level

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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, has called on the federal government to empower local governments especially in the creation of recreational facilities across the country. Mr. Oluomo gave the advice while speaking in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta. According to him, the creation of facilities such […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGHA Speaker Hails Peaceful Conduct of LG Election

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The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo has commended the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, for the peaceful conduct of the 2021 Local Government Election in Ogun State.  Mr Oluomo gave the commendation after casting his vote at unit 19 ward 3 in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The speaker […]Continue Reading

News

Ogun Partners UK, South Africa On Forest Reserve

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Ogun State Government is collaborating with the United Kingdom and the South African Government to create a Forest Reserve in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of the State.  The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known while addressing the people of Ijebu East Local Government, said his administration would also work with Nigerian National […]Continue Reading

Politics

New Chiefs Law: We will ensure all interests are accommodated – OGHA Speaker

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Concerned groups of traditionalists, religious leaders, human rights advocates and traditional leaders in Ogun State have been assured of adequate measures to accommodate their inputs in the process of fine tuning the legal framework for the growth of traditional institutions.  Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo gave the assurance Continue Reading

Politics

We are working with UK, S. Africa on establishing a forest reserve – Governor Abiodun

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Ogun State government is collaborating with the United Kingdom and the South African Government to create a Forest Reserve in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of the State.  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known while addressing the people of Ijebu-East local government, said his administration would also work with Nigerian National Petroleum Continue Reading

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OGHA Speaker Challenges Youths On Active Participation In Nation Building

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says it is finalizing plans to enact a bill towards establishing the Ogun State Youth Development Commission. The speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, made the disclosure while playing host to the leadership of Ogun State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, YAN, led by Mr. Olufemi Osinubi at the Assembly […]Continue Reading