Politics

Gov. Abiodun Pledges To Accord Road Infrastructure Priority

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration would continue to give priority to road infrastructure towards improving economic development in the state.

Governor Abiodun who stated this while inspecting Oba Erinwole road in Sagamu, Kuto Flyover, Elite and Fajol-American Junction-Gbonagun roads in Abeokuta, said the importance of good road network across the state could not be over emphasized.

A view from one of the roads under construction

Governor Abiodun who noted that Oba Erinwole road had been in a deplorable condition for many years, expressed the commitment of his administration towards ensuring that motorists pass through roads with ease across all the nooks and crannies of the state.

Governor Dapo Abiodun

While pointing out that Kuto Flyover and roads would soon be completed, the governor said road construction was also ongoing at Ipokia, Owode and Rounda.

A community leader in Fajol Area, Abeokuta, Alhaji Adedeji Kafidipe, said Fajol-American Junction-Gbonagun road had been in deplorable condition for more than 30 years and commended the governor for making life more comfortable for the residents of the area.

Bolanle Adesida

Environment

Governor Abiodun Declares State Of Emergency In Water Sector

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared a state of emergency in the areas of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Governor Abiodun who made the declaration in Abeokuta, when he received the report of a steering committee for the Implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme, WASH, also declared a war against open defecation in the state.

Governor Abiodun said the water and sanitation sector must be adequately attended to at the urban and sub-urban levels, adding that rural water supply and sanitation needs of the residents of the state would be prioritised in line with Goal Six of the Sustainable development Goals, SDGs.

While noting that potable water, good hygiene and sanitation was crucial to the health and economic well-being of the people, Governor Abiodun pointed out that lack of these basic needs had led to a number of preventable diseases.

He maintained that his administration would continue to invest through effective partnership with development partners towards ensuring that potable water and sanitation get to the doorsteps of every household in the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ogun Government Declares Two-Day Curfew for Independence Celebration

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced that there would be 10pm to 6am curfew for two days across the state starting from from Wednesday tonight, as part of efforts to ensure that 60th Independence Anniversary is celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and security.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said restriction of operations of commercial motorcyclists from all major roads in the state and suspension of operations of all commercial buses would begin at 10pm Wednesday night to 6am on Friday

The governor also explained that Taxi cabs were permitted to operate within the hours outside the daily curfew period, while all forms of gatherings in the state were restricted to a maximum of 20 persons from 10pm tonight till 6am on Friday. 

Governor Abiodun pointed out that his administration opted for a low-key Independence Anniversary celebration as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that grand finale of the nation diamond anniversary earlier scheduled to hold at June 12 Cultural Centre, had been rescheduled to hold at arcade group Oke Mosan Abeokuta.

While urging residents of the state to monitor and report any suspicious movements in their neighbourhood, 

Governor Abiodun said his administration was committed to ensure security of lives and property during and after the 60th Independence Anniversary.

Bolanle Adesida

Security

Couple, Two Others Apprehended for Alleged Possession of Human Skull

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The Ogun state Police command have arrested a couple Niyi and Remilekun Folorunso and two others, Muyideen Tolubi and a herbalist, Sonubi Taiwo, for being in possession of a suspected human skull.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement said the four suspects were arrested last Thursday following information received by the police that the suspects were digging a grave in Odogbolu.

According to him, the DPO Odogbolu division, CSP Afolabi Yusuf based on intelligent information, led his detectives to the scene but the suspects had already removed the head of the corpse and left.

The three of the suspects confessed to being the persons that dug the grave and decapitated the corpse and later took the detectives to Ikenne, where the fourth person who asked them to bring the head for ritual purpose was apprehended.

DSP Oyeyemi said the state Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, had ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and prosecution.

Modupeola Sobukonla

Health

Medical Waste: Ogun Govt. Advice on Strict Adherence to Environmental Friendly Disposal Method

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Government has advised healthcare facilities in Ogun state to embrace environment – friendly waste management methods for controlled waste reduction, segregation and disposal in accordance to the new Waste Management Law 2020.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Waste Management, Mr Ola Oresanya told stakeholders at a virtual meeting on Managing Wastes in the Health sector that the new approach would end unwholesome practices which posed great risks to the professionals, patients and others making use of the health facilities. 

Mr Oresanya said the government, through the State Waste Management Authority OGWAMA would train health workers on the proper handling and evacuation of wastes from healthcare facilities to designated sites apart from the general dump sites in line with standard practice. 

He identified the need for medical wastes to be sorted into colour bins of Red for hazardous, yellow for infectious, Brown for Chemicals and Black for general wastes to ensure proper identification of their potency and subsequent disposal.

In a reaction, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker who promised the Ministry’s support for the new approach to healthcare waste management to enhance the safety of all residents maintained that effective waste management was part of the strategy for lowering the curve of COVID-19 in the State.

Olusegun Folarin

Transportation

Woman, Granddaughter Killed in Ogun Crash

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An aged woman and her grandchild have been confirmed dead in a lone road crash that occurred at Falawo, Epe junction, in Sagamu local government area of Ogun state.

Those who witnessed the crash recounted that a speeding car had lost control and somersaulted before hitting the woman and her granddaughter in front of their house.

The aged woman and her granddaughter reportedly died on the spot while the four occupants in the vehicle, including the driver were said to be rushed to the hospital. 

Reacting to the incident, the Public Relations Officer of Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi said the car was marked LSD 797 GJ. 

Olusegun Folarin

Economy

Strike Suspension: Ogun Residents React

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Suspension of the planned national strike by the Labour movement has generated mixed reactions among residents of Ogun State. 

Some residents, who described the late announcement of the strike suspension as inconvenient, urged the Labour leaders to always consider those who had to travel long distances to their duty posts when taking such decisions while others applauded the decision of the Labour leaders to cancel the strike. 

A school teacher, Mrs Florence Obakogbe and a local government employee, My Sunday Olaseyinde said they traveled to the state capital to take part in the proposed workers protest and could not return to their offices before 8 o’clock this morning due to the late announcement. 

Few of the workers who showed up early at the NUJ Secretariat, Abeokuta venue of the protest rally to meet the heavy presence of security agents also maintained that the government and Labour leaders should not have allowed their negotiations to drag for too long. 

Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta, The State Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole said workers were asked to resume work in compliance with the National headquarters directive on the Strike.

Comrade Bankole said the State was still waiting for further directives despite the fact that different committees had been set up to look into the grievances of the workforce within the next two weeks. 

Modupeola Sobukonla

Religion

Nigeria 60th Anniversary: Religious Leader Calls for National Repentance

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The Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Reverend Peter Akinola has called for national repentance in a bid to to stop the recurring blood letting and other national challenges.

The Most Reverend Akinola stated this in the sermon entitled “Rejecting the blood Shedding culture” at the 60th National Day Thanksgiving Service held at Cathedral of saint Peter Ake, Abeokuta.

The Primate who noted that the past and prevailing episodes of blood letting would continue to undermine development of the country, identified Godliness, righteousness and justice as foundation for building the desired peaceful, progressive and respectable nation.

While pointing out that there must be justice for all victims of Nigeria’s bloodletting, the Most Reverend Akinola, said that anyone found guilty should be appropriately punished.

The religious leader urged Nigerians to take the National Day celebration as an opportunity for all citizens to shun bloodletting adding that God would have mercy on Nigeria if the people seek His intervention.

In a remark, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stressed the need for Nigerians to be united and support the efforts to strengthen national development, stating that nation building remained a collective responsibility.

Bolanle Adesida

News

Flooding: NEMA Tasks Stakeholders in Ogun on Adequate Preparation

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for adequate preparedness of all stakeholders in Ogun State to prevent flood which has become reoccurring challenges affecting the socio-economic development in the country.

The Director Search and Rescue Operations, NEMA, Air Commodore Kolawole Adedokun made this known in Abeokuta during the flood Advocacy meeting with the stakeholders in Abeokuta.

Correspondent Wale Oluokun.

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Approves Funds for Provision of Water Facilities

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abidoun has approved counterpart fund for the rehabilitation and construction of 51 water facilities across Ogun West Senatorial District of the State.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun explained that his administration had approved 30million Naira for the implementation of Programme for Expanded Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene, PEWASH, water scheme in 13 locations in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Abiodun also said that his administration had approved 48 Million Naira out of the expected 96 Million Naira for the rehabilitation and upgrading of Solar powered Borehole in 38 locations in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of the state.

While explaining that the project would be implemented through Direct Labour Assisted Approach, the Governor said that access to potable water supply would soon be a reality to the benefiting communities.

He gave the assurance that the project would be replicated in other Senatorial Districts of the State and emphasized that his administration would continue to place a high premium on provision of potable water across the state.

Bolae Adesida

Sport

COVID-19: Ogun FA Issues Stern Warning to Organizers of football Competition

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The Ogun State Football Association, OGSFA, wants organizers of Football competitions in the State to desist from staging any until the embargo on contact games are lifted.

A board member, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, gave the warning in an interview with sports writers in Abeokuta.

Alhaji Majekodunmi pointed out that organizers of football competitions should not see the gradual ease of lockdown as indication to play Football without the directive of Football bodies.

He explained that the Nigeria Football Federation and Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports had not lifted embargo on contact games hence the need for the organizers to abide by the directive to avoid the consequences.

Alhaji Majekodunmi who expressed concern that despite warnings from federal government through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and Ogun state government said some people still go about engaging in Football activities without recourse to laws and directives.

Olusegun Folarin

Education

Ogun Conducts Exams for Over 20,000 Pupils into Secondary Schools

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Massive Turnout as Government Screens Pupils For Ogun Boarding Schools.
More than 20,000 pupils in Ogun State took part in the entrance examinations conducted by the State government into 33 public secondary schools with boarding facilities across the state.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo made this known when she led a delegation of the management staff of the Ministry of Education, Science Technology to monitor the exercise.
Mrs Soyombo explained that admission into the schools would be based on merit while those not accommodated would be placed in schools without boarding facilities ahead of their resumption for the 2020/2021 academic year.
She gave the assurance that necessary facilities had been put in place by the government for effective teaching and learning and solicited the support of parents towards encouraging the pupils to take advantage of the system to maximize their potential.
In the same vein, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Abosede Ogunleye sought the commitment of all stakeholders, especially the pupils, parents and teachers in the efforts to close the academic gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mrs. Ogunleye expressed optimism that all school administrators were ready to resume academic activities with immediate effect and commended the government for giving the required support to the Ministry and other relevant bodies to function effectively.

Oluremi Olugbenro.

Education

Ogun Students Get 3 hours Daily as Schools Reopen

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Schools in Ogun State are to keep pupils in primary and secondary classes for only 3 hours per day when they reopen for the 2020 /2021 session on Monday 21st of September.

Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin in Abeokuta. 

The Governor pointed out that the second phase of the reopening of schools would cover all classes in primary and secondary schools, Technical and Vocational Colleges as well as Tertiary Institutions.

He explained that as part of the efforts to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines for school operations pupils in Primary 1 to 3​​​​ would have their classes between 8.00am and 11.00am while Primary 4 to 6 would work between ​​​​12.00 noon and 3.00pm. 

The Governor stated that Junior Secondary School Students would be in class from 8.00am to 11.00am while the senior colleagues would take their classes between 12.00noon and 3.00pm. 

He pointed out that Technical and Vocational colleges would operate normal school hours and tertiary institutions would be allowed to also resume their academic calendar beginning from the 21st of this month. 

While explaining that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology had been directed to promote students to the next class, including automatic placement for primary 6 students moving to junior secondary schools, the Governor gave the assurance that all public schools would be provided with the required items to meet the COVID-19 safety guidelines and advised private school owners observe the necessary protocols.

Bolanle Adesida

Crime

Five Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested in Ogun

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Police in Ogun State have arrested five armed robbery suspects while robbing a motorcyclist of his belonging in Sango area of the state.

The suspects:Yusuf Ogundimu, Moses Anthony, Moruf Olafimihan, Toheeb Shola and Adeyemi Afeez  were arrested following an information received by the police at Sango division that the syndicate who specialized in snatching motorcycle within Ijoko, Sango, ifo and Agbado area were operating at Odo Alamo area of Ijoko Ota. 

The spokesman of the state command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi told journalist in a statement in Abeokuta that five out of the eight suspects were arrested while trying to escape when they sighted the anti-robbery squad of Nigeria Police Force.

Mr Oyeyemi listed items recovered from the suspect to include one locally made cut to size gun, ten live cartridges and one motorcycle with registration number EDO 23 QL. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr  Edward  Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to special anti-robbery squads, SARS, for discreet investigation. 

Mr Ajogun also ordered that the remaining members of the gang be hunted for and brought to Justice.

He appealed to members of the public to always cooperate with the police to rid the state of criminal elements.

Olusegun Folarin

Health

Ogun Governor Plants Tree To Celebrate Nigeria’s Polio Free Certification

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Ogun State Government and the World Health Organization, WHO, have launched a polio-free legacy tree planting campaign to celebrate Nigeria’s polio free certification.

Speaking at the event held at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, explained that the symbolic strategy was geared towards nurturing progress achieved in polio eradication.

The governor said the idea was to serve as constant reminder to all stakeholders on their roles in nurturing the achievement of getting W.H.O’s certification as polio-free country and to continue to work against recurrence of cases of polio in the country.

Governor Abiodun also urged local government areas in the state to follow the steps taken by the state government in ensuring that people get quality and affordable healthcare across the state.

In a remark, the representative of Word Health Organization, Dr Dele Davies who commended the state government for its efforts, pointed out that since 2009 Ogun State has not recorded any polio case.

Bolanle Adesida

Yoruba

Ile Ise Ologun Ile Yii, Beere Fun Ifowosowopo Ijoba Ipinle Ogun Fun Ifese Rinle Eto Abo

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Ilese Ologun nile yi ti loun nfe ifowosowopo Ijoba Ipinle Ogun nidi fifi ese abo mule dain-dain nipinle naa.

Oga Agba to n sakoso, ile ise Omo Ologun Owo Kokalelogorun nilese omo Ologun, Ogagun Agba Godwin Umelo enito soro yi nilu Abeokuta lasiko to sabewo sii Gomina Dapo Abiodun sope ohun wasi ipinle naa fun abewo too ye labe ekun naa.

Ogagun Agba Umelo enito salaye pe, gbogbo igbese gbodo je gbigbe gbodo je gbigbe lati fese abo to loorin mule.

Nigba to nfesi, Gomina ipinle Ogun, Omo-oba Dapo Abiodun, gboriyin fun awon osise ilese omo-ologun fun sisa ipa nidi didabobo orileede yii ohun sise atileyin fawon ajo eleto abo min, lati fese Alafia muile nipinle.

Gomina Abiodun wa seleri lati tubo,gunle eto ilaniloye araalu ati sise kariya ipinle ogun, latiri anfani to wa ninu ise ologun.

Folakemi Wojuade

Environment

Ogun Govt. Affirms Commitment to Housing Scheme

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed its determination to align with the Federal Government in its sustainability plan for the provision of an affordable housing scheme in the country. 

Governor Abiodun stated this while playing host to the Managing Director, of Family homes Fund Limited, a social housing initiative of the Federal Government, in his Oke Mosan, Abeokuta office.

Governor Abiodun commended the Federal Government for choosing Ogun State as one of the pilot states for the scheme and gave the assurance that his administration would work towards successful implementation of the scheme through the provision of lands at various locations across the state.

While pointing out that his administration would continue to collaborate with the company, the governor said housing project had been expanded in Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, Ado Odo Ota and Ilaro as part of efforts to provide 6,000 affordable housing scheme within a short period.

Earlier, the Managing Director, Family Homes Fund Limited, Mr Femi 

Adewole had explained that the purpose of the visit was to collaborate with the state government towards providing mass housing project at affordable prices in line with the vision of federal government to enhance the nation’s economy.

Bolanle Adesida.

Education

Juniors Sent Home To Make Room For Their Seniors

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Junior Secondary School three students in Ogun State were sent back home from school following the commencement of West Africa Examination for the Senior Secondary School three students.

The junior students were seen returning home from their various schools within Abeokuta metropolis.

Some of the junior Students of Asero High School, Ẹgba Grammar School and Africa Grammar School during interaction with Radio Nigeria said they were asked to return home pending the conclusion of the WAEC Examinations.

It was reported by some teachers that the directive to send the junior secondary students home was related to the schools from the Ogun State Ministry of Education and was aimed at making the junior classrooms available for the senior students’ examination.

Some of the schools where the examination is taking place were observed to have strict compliance to the Covid-19 protocols.

Health officials were stationed at the entrance of some of the schools with single entrances equipped with infrared thermometer for monitoring of temperature.

Others also monitored were with hand washing facilities with soap and hand sanitizer.

Wale Oluokun

Religion

Church Activities Resume in Ogun State Amidst Thanksgiving

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Christians in Ogun State have returned to churches to observe Congregational Sunday services after the state government lifted the ban on places of worship imposed since March.

It was a moment of joy and thanksgiving for Christians in many churches monitored in Abeokuta metropolis as church auditoriums reopened for worship after months of restriction.

Worshipers along Abiola Way, Ajebo road, Oke Ilewo and Isalẹ Igbehin among other areas who spoke with Radio Nigeria thanked God for the opportunity, noting that they have more than enough reasons to be joyful.

Some senior clergymen in the state including Apostle Lawrence Achudume of Victory Life Bible Church thanked God for his protection over the congregation.

He also commended the government for putting measures in place to reduce the spread of the virus then warned people to be cautious and follow the guidelines.

Other clergymen also assured government that they will continue to sensitise their members to the fact that the reopening of worship centres does not mean that the Coronavirus pandemic has been defeated.

The Ogun State Taskforce on illegalities also monitored activities of the churches in the state, to ascertain level of compliance with coronavirus protocols and guidelines by the authorities at the worship centres.

Commander of the Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mr Toyin Afolagun led his team across the state to a number of churches across the state capital to ensure compliance with Covid-19 protocols by the worship centres.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Police Nab Suspected Cult Members over Planned Mayhem in Ogun

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Men of Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested two members of a cult group, who were contacted by a yet to be identified land grabber, to unleash terror on some communities in Ogijo area of the state.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in Abeokuta, explained that the suspects, Oladayo Bello and Awobajo Muritala were apprehended following an information received by the DPO Ogijo Division, CSP Muhammed Baba. 

Mr Oyeyemi said the DPO led his operatives to the hideout where about twenty members of the cult group were planning to launch an attack on some communities within the area on the instruction of a yet to be known land grabber.

The police spokesperson noted that the hoodlums opened fire on sighting the policemen and ran in various direction in a bid to escape but the operatives restrained from firing back to avoid killing innocent members of the public while they chased and apprehended two amongst them.

He said the police recovered two guns, five live cartridges, one axe, assorted charms and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp from the two cult members.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun had ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation. 

 Mr Ajogun therefore warned land grabbers to stay away from the state, stressing that anyone trying to disturb the peace under any guise would be dealt with. 

 PR/ Olajumoke Idowu

Economy

Govt., Traditional Rulers, Multinationals, Trade Blame Over State of Roads In Ota

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Some traditional rulers in Ado-Odo Ota area of Ogun state are allegedly demanding gratification to give support to multinationals in their domain interested in fixing roads in the area.

This is even as those manufacturing concerns continue to suffer the unpalatable effects of dilapidated roads.

Radio Nigeria’s correspondent Solomon Olope spoke with some of the traditional rulers and brings this report.

Solomon Olope

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Prophet for Allegedly Impregnating Teenagers, Abortion Attempt

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Men of Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested one Prophet Ebenezer Ajigbotolwa for allegedly defiling and impregnating two underage sisters and procuring abortion for them.

The suspect, who is the founder and general overseer of a Church in Abeokuta was arrested after the mother of the victims reported at Lafenwa Police Station that her sixteen and thirteen year old daughters had been allegedly defiled by the prophet.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi told journalists in Abeokuta that the mother of the victims claimed to have visited the church in 2018 for spiritual healing after she fell sick.

Mr Oyeyemi said the mother of the victims told the police that the suspect instructed the mother bring her entire family of six to the church premises to avoid being afflicted with the same sickness, giving room for prophet to abuse the children.

He said the prophet impregnated the two under-aged girls and went on to procure abortion for them in a private clinic, and also defrauded the family of two million naira cash, which he took for what he called spiritual cleansing.

Mr Oyeyemi, who pointed out that the suspect confessed to the allegations leveled against him, said items recovered from his home included assorted dangerous charms. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun has ordered the suspect to be transferred to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for discreet investigation. 

Olusegun Folarin

Judiciary

Ogun Customary Court of Appeal to Adopt Digital Technology

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The Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal has announced plans to embrace the use of digital technology to enhance the Customary Court system in the state. 

President of the court, Justice Mobolaji Ojo made this known at the inauguration of a Grade One Customary Court at Ososa in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Justice Ojo, who commended the traditional ruler of the town, the Gbegande of Ososa, Oba Adetoye Alatishe, for donating the court facility to commemorate his 10th coronation anniversary, said the gesture would help to uplift justice delivery at the grassroots level. 

He gave the assurance that a technology-driven Court that would be deeply committed to the preservation of cultural heritage would be put in place for the benefit of the people. 

Justice Ojo had earlier in Abeokuta, sworn-in three newly appointed Presidents of the Customary Courts of Appeal charging them not only to be firm and resolute but humane and fair in the discharge of their duties

He advised the appointees, Mr. Enitan Fadina, Mr. Olayinka Ojo and Mrs. Olasunkanmi Lala to treat others in the court panels with respect and understanding, bearing in mind that the Customary Court was essentially a court of facts and common sense. 

Oluremi Olugbenro. 

Education

Schools Resumption: Gov. Abiodun Reverses 25,000 Naira Payment for COVID-19 Test

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced that the COVID-19 test for all returning SS3 boarding students will be done free of charge for students in both public and private schools across the state. 

Reacting to a recent protest by parents of SS3 boarding students in private schools over the payment of 25,000 naira for the mandatory COVID-19 test, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that students who had paid for the tests would be refunded. 

Governor Abiodun said his administration had also canceled the compulsory COVID-19 test as a requirement for returning students in exit classes and urged private school owners to rise to the responsibility of taking care of their students.

He pointed out that with the testing capacity of 500 tests per day in the state laboratories, it might not be feasible for all boarding students to get tested and get their results before commencement of examination on 17th August 2020. 

The governor pointed out that admittance of students into boarding facilities in private secondary schools would be at the discretion of the management and the Parents Teachers Association of such private schools.

While recommending that students with underlying health conditions should attend school from home daily, Governor Abiodun said face masks would be distributed to all students in both private and public schools across the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Education

Secondary Schools Resume in Ogun

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Academic and non-academic staff of the public and private secondary schools in Ogun State have resumed duties.

Radio Nigeria correspondent who monitored the exercise reports that the staff were seen cleaning their offices in preparation of students resumption.

The principal, Patterson Memorial Baptist Grammar School, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Reverend Adeleye Olusina said the school is well prepared and Covid-19 compliant to receive its SS3 students on Wednesday.

A bursar at Ijemo Titun Junior School at Ibara Housing Estate, Mrs Temitope Ogunsola expressed appreciation to God for sparing their lives till now.

Wale Oluokun