Crime

Herbalist, Husband in Paternity Row

By Web News 22 May 2022 112 0

A messy paternity row has broken out between a man and a herbalist who confessed to having impregnated the man’s wife said to be his customer in Owode-Obafemi Local Government Area of Ogun State. The distraught husband, Sikiru Olaleye does not now only have to grapple with the fact that his wife and the herbalist […]Continue Reading

Politics

Resolve Issues of Voters Apathy; Experts Tell OGSIEC

By Web News 21 May 2022 89 0

Participants at the Senior Executive Course 44 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos have advised the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, to resolve the issue of voters apathy during it’s elections.  The participants including Dr. Deborah Halima and Mr. Ibrahim Tabuwa while speaking during a visit to the state […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man in Police Net for Trafficking wife

By Web News 20 May 2022 94 0

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old man, Kingsley Essien, for allegedly trafficking his wife to Mali for prostitution and selling her two-year-old son for N600,000. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Abiodun Advises youths against illegal businesses

By Web News 15 May 2022 98 0

Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised Youths of Ogun West Senatorial district of the state to shun illegal businesses capable of truncating development and peace of the area. The governor gave the advice at Ilaro during the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, including the Chairman Senate committee on finance, Senator Olamilekan Continue Reading

Crime

Police nab notorious cultist

By Web News 11 May 2022 129 0

Operatives of Ogun state police command have arrested a notorious wanted cult member and armed robbery suspect, Christian Peter in Mowe area of the state. The suspect who had been on wanted list of the command was arrested during the routine patrol of Mowe/Ofada road by the divisional anti robbery team around the premises of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun Elders Endorse Abiodun ‘s 2nd Term Bid

By Web News 7 May 2022 107 0

Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council has endorsed second term bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun. At a meeting held at Obas Complex, Abeokuta, the members of the Governor’s Advisory Council led  by Chief Oluleye Okuboyejo, unanimously endorsed Governor Abiodun for second term based on his sterling performance.  While commending Governor Abiodun for providing Continue Reading

Crime

Police Parade Suspected Cultists, Kidnappers, Ritualist in Ogun

By Web News 29 April 2022 191 0

Ogun State Police Command has paraded sixty five Suspects arrested for various offences ranging from Cultism, Armed Robbery, Fraud and Kidnapping. The command Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi while parading the suspects on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police said the command was not relenting  in its  fight against crime and Continue Reading

Politics

“I desire to run for second term” – Gov. Abiodun

By Web News 28 April 2022 123 0

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has officially declared his intention to run for a second term in office. Governor Abiodun made this known at his Oke Mosan Abeokuta office when he was presented with the 2023 Governorship nomination and expression of interest forms by a political group.  Governor Abiodun, who also nominated his deputy […]Continue Reading

Health

Ogun Govt Restates Commitment to Affordable Health Care

By Web News 28 April 2022 136 0

The Ogun State Government Says the introduction of its Health Insurance Scheme for the less privileged masses in the state is geared towards making health care accessible and affordable for all residents of the state.  The Permanent Secretary of Ogun State Hospital Management Board, Doctor Qudus Yusuff during the familiarization visit of the Permanent Secretary […]Continue Reading

Housing Politics

2023: Ogun INEC Seeks Support to Conduct Credible Election

By Web News 26 April 2022 171 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for sustainable collaborations between the Agency and relevant stakeholders in the efforts to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ogun State, Mr Niyi Ijalaye made the call at the official opening of a new prototype office building for the Continue Reading

Agriculture

Climate change:1,440 farmers benefit from FUNAAB sensitization

By Web News 22 April 2022 161 0

Researchers from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta have commenced sensitization for farmers on the climate information services for early warning system on climate change in the southwest. The unveiling of the research work aimed at assisting farmers to prepare against the impacts of climate change held in Abeokuta was attended by stakeholders from the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Purchasing local products will boost Nigeria’s economy – NOA

By Web News 21 April 2022 214 0

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, wants Nigerians to patronize locally made goods to promote the revival of local manufacturing industries and create employment opportunities for teeming Nigerian youths. Ogun State Director of the Agency, Mr Kolawole Obadina made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta Mr Obadina said the nation and her citizens […]Continue Reading

News

RATTAWU Ogun Chapter gets New Chairman

By Web News 21 April 2022 130 0

Mr Rotimi Idowu of Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM Abeokuta, has emerged the new Chairman of Radio and Television Theatre Art Workers Union, RATTAWU, Ogun State Chapter. Mr Idowu won the keenly contested election by twenty-six votes to defeat his rival Mr Adewole Bamgbose of Ogun State Television, OGTV who polled twenty-four votes. The Returning officer […]Continue Reading

Environment

Vacate floods prone areas: Ogun advises Residents

By Web News 21 April 2022 113 0

Ogun State Government has advised residents living in floods prone areas to relocate to a higher ground to forestall dangers associated with flash floods in the state.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya gave this advice while briefing newsmen in Abeokuta on the STATE FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2022.Mr Oresanya […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper in Ogun

By Web News 16 April 2022 130 0

A middle-aged man, Sakiru Famuyiwa, has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for allegedly stealing two children during a church service in Ijeja area of Abeokuta. The suspect was arrested after the policemen attached to Ibara divisional headquarters received a distress call from a celestial church of Christ that two children had been […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gubernatorial Aspirant Advocates Residents Registration to Check Insecurity

By Web News 15 April 2022 116 0

A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Mr Segun Sowumi has called for biometric registration of all residents to reduce the unending insecurity challenges across the state. Mr Showunmi while speaking at the Palace of Alaye of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun state explained that registering residents would allow security agencies to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Presidential Ambition: Ogun Residents Rally Support for Osinbajo

By Web News 11 April 2022 97 0

Some residents of Ogun State, under the aegis of “the New Tribe, Ogun State have taken to the streets of Abeokuta, the state capital in a solidarity rally for the presidential ambition of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The rally was held few hours after Vice President Osinbajo declared his intention to contest for the president in […]Continue Reading

Politics

Former Ogun Commissioner Joins House of Reps Race

By Web News 9 April 2022 132 0

The former Commissioner for Rural Development in Ogun State, Mr Taiwo Oludotun declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat in the forthcoming general elections in 2023. Mr Oludotun announced his intention during a meeting of All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders in Abeokuta North Local Government and party faithfuls in Abeokuta, the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Your Service Delivery Must Be Effective, Gov. Abiodun Tells Appointees

By Web News 7 April 2022 143 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in nine new Permanent Secretaries and four Principals-General with a call on them to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Executive Chamber Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun also urged the Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Pledges Conducive Environment for Investors

By Web News 5 April 2022 131 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture sectors are the foundation and engine room of any thriving economy. Governor Abiodun who stated this during the closing ceremony of the 11th Gateway International Trade fair held at the MKO Abiola Trade Fair complex, Abeokuta, said these sectors were necessary to boost food […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Indian Hemp Farmers in Ogun

By Web News 5 April 2022 156 0

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered a large expanse of land used for planting Indian hemp and arrested seven suspects in Lokuta village in Remo North local government area of the state. -The suspects, Nelson Enu, Patrick Emmanuel, Samuel Paul, Ekioya Joe, Monday Okoro, Endurance Eliobe and Stanley Ogejiagba were all arrested following […]Continue Reading

Crime

Gunmen Release Police Inspector Abducted in Ogun

By Web News 3 April 2022 165 0

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the release of a Police Inspector and two other worshippers abducted by unknown Gunmen around Soyoye area of Rounder in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The command spokesman Mr. Abímbólá Oyeyemi however said he was not aware of any ransom paid to secure the release of those abducted. He said […]Continue Reading

News

May Allah make this Ramadan easy, stress-free – Gov.  Abiodun

By Web News 3 April 2022 119 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on Muslim Umah to take advantage of the month of Ramadan to pray for the country and extend love to the less privileged in the society. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said with prayers, all challenges confronting the country were surmountable. […]Continue Reading

Education

NOA Advises Youths Against Social Vices

By Web News 31 March 2022 249 0

As parts of efforts to check the rising wave of social vices and re-awaken the moral consciousness of students in tertiary Institutions, the National Orientation Agency, NOA has embarked on the process of interfacing with Youths across the country. Director General of the Agency, Dr Garba Abari stated this in a message at a sensitization […]Continue Reading

Politics

 INEC Decries Voters’ Apathy in Ogun

By Web News 27 March 2022 127 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ogun State has expressed worry over low participation of voters. The new Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr. Niyi Ijalaye made this known at the INEC’s headquarters in Abeokuta while speaking with chairmen and secretaries of political parties. Mr. Ijalaye noted that the level of voters Continue Reading