Politics

LG Poll: OGSIEC to Explore Use of Information Technology

By Web News April 16, 2021 46 0

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, is to explore the process of Information Technology, IT in the conduct of the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The chairman of the commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, who made this in Abeokuta, said arrangements for the recruitment and training of ad hoc staff on IT had been Read More...

Security

Health Workers Withdraw Services over Kidnap of Members in Ogun

By Web News April 13, 2021 63 0

Following the kidnap of another health worker in Ogun state, members of the Nigeria Medical Association and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives under the employ of Ogun state government have withdrawn their services until government guarantee their safety. The health workers in a joint letter signed by the state Chairman of NMA, […]Read More...

Crime

Police Arrest Prophet for Alleged Defilement of Teen

By Web News April 8, 2021 41 0

A 50 year-old prophet, Tayo Shobowale has been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 17 year old member of the church in Ifo area of the state. The suspect was arrested after the mother of the victim had reported the incident at the family support unit […]Read More...

Crime

Ogun Police Apprehend Car Wash Operator Over Theft

By Web News April 7, 2021 43 0

Ogun State Police Command has arrested a car wash operator, Kazeem Olanrewaju for allegedly running away with a car given to him to wash.The Police Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement in Abeokuta.Mr Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested by the Idiroko division of the command […]Read More...

Judiciary

JUSUN Strike : Ogun Judicial Workers Comply With Union

By Web News April 6, 2021 38 0

All judiciary offices and court premises in Ogun state were under lock and keys as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria members in the state complied with the directives of it national body to resume suspended industrial action till further notice. The offices and court premises at Isabo and Sagamu road in Abeokuta when visited […]Read More...

Religious

Let’s us remain optimistic about current situation in Nigeria – Gov. Abiodun

By Web News April 4, 2021 32 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to embrace peace, love and unity as the world celebrates Easter. In his Easter message, Governor Abiodun urged Nigerians to avail themselves of what the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizes and live in peace. Governor Abiodun, who noted that Nigeria […]Read More...

Crime

Police Rescue Three Abducted Victims in Ogun

By Web News April 2, 2021 44 0

  Ogun State Police Command has rescued three victims of a kidnap syndicate abducted along Siun/Ajura road in Ogere Remo area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta identified the three vicitms as Jibril Afolabi, Alhaji Amusat Taofeek and Balikis Mohammed. Mr Oyeyemi explained that the […]Read More...

Economy

African Free Trade Offers Nigerians Economic Prospect – Otunba Adebayo

By Web News April 1, 2021 53 0

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo has called on the Nigerians both in the public and private sectors to utilise the opportunities offered by the  African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. The minister, who made this known at a stakeholders workshop organised by the National Action Committee on AFCFTA in Abeokuta, the […]Read More...

Economy

We are committed to pensioners’ welfare – Prince Abiodun

By Web News March 25, 2021 66 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has distributed 500 million naira to offset the backlog of gratuity and pensions of retirees in the state and local government services. While presenting the cheques to some retirees at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun, said the step was a demonstration of his administration’s commitment […]Read More...

Education

Rehabilitate dilapidated school structures – Prof. Ihonvbere

By Web News March 24, 2021 81 0

The House of Representatives has called on the state governments to construct perimeter fences in all schools as part of measures to curb incessant kidnapping of pupils by bandits. Chairman House Committee on Basic Education, Professor Julius Ihonvbere made the call in Abeokuta when he led the members of the committee on a courtesy visit to […]Read More...