By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Proper use of data analysis, artificial intelligence to monitor forest ecosystems, and adaptation to the current dynamic of forestry practice, will further promote the conservation of Forest Reserves. Ogun State Head of Service, HoS, Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, stated this Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State government says it will strategically review and stabilize the informal transport sector to ensure that the growth and security agenda of the present administration is not altered. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Olugbenga Dairo stated this while reacting to the issue between the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW and the Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government says it has introduced measures to regulate the process of taking water from natural sources for use in other areas to ensure proper management of water by all stakeholders. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya made this known to commemorate the 2024 World Water Day in Abeokuta, organized […]Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to reposition the State Security Network Agency, code named Amotekun Corps for effectiveness in securing the lives and properties of residents of the state. The House called for the appointment of a new State Commander, not below […]Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo Women journalists and other professional women need to engage in intense advocacy for gender equality and women’s rights to enable them to perform actively with their male counterparts. Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, Ms Sola Arobieke gave the advice at the International Women’s Day Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has received Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter, requesting the confirmation of Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide while reading the Continue Reading
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a fashion hub and Adire shared facility in Ogun State with a promise to continue to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in the country. Senator Shettima while addressing the people at the second expanded National MSMEs business clinic held at the June 12 cultural centre, Kuto, […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the state government to as a matter of urgency provide all necessary instruments and apparatus that will enhance the security network to reduce the incessant cases of kidnapping, murder and ritual killings to the barest minimum. Opening debate on the motion leading […]Continue Reading
*To be distributed Free for the Elderly By Abimbola Bamgbose As part of the efforts to cushion the high cost of foodstuffs currently affecting the nation, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the supply of one hundred trailers of bags of rice for residents Governor Abiodun gave the order at a stakeholder’s meeting […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned traditional rulers in the state against allocating road setbacks and public spaces to unauthorized users for pecuniary gains. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the state Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement to carry out the Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has approved the revitalization of the farm settlements, to attract more youths to farming and to further boost the state’s food production status. The commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Bolu Owootomo announced this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta. Mr Owootomo, who noted that a team […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Federal Government says it will modernise the country’s transportation system with emphasis on natural gas as a transition fuel among other renewable energy sources. The Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Saidu Alkali made this known at the 18th National Council on Transportation held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the theme” Embracing Continue Reading
…says resuscitation of Ibadan-Abuja narrow gauge will boost trade, commerce By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said plans by the Federal Government to connect industrial zones in the country through rail lines, if successfully implemented, would reduce pressure on the nation’s highways and prolong their lifespan. The governor Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Egba Traditional Council in Ogun State has announced the suspension of a monarch, the Olu Owode-Egba, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo for abusing the Naira at a public function. The decision was announced after the Statutory meeting of the council for February Chaired by the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun […]Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on the new Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, describing him as their unanimous choice to lead the State Assembly. The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherif seconded by the minority […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has paraded seven suspected Kidnappers and ritualists in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Adijat Sulaimon in the Atan Ota area of the state. Those arrested were Moses Abidemi, Olowo Samuel Monday, Akinwunmi Ifatosin Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, Sheriff Agbai and Osijeahen Alioneitouria. Briefing newsmen in Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose As part of efforts to mitigate the ongoing economic downturn in the country, Ogun State government has concluded plans to inject a total sum of five billion naira into the state’s economy for the benefit of residents. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known while briefing newsmen at the Olusegun […]Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has arrested a 30-year-old woman Oluwabunmi Ajayi for allegedly drowning a five-month-old baby in the RSS River in Sagamu. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in Abeokuta, said the rescued baby is now in stable condition Ms Odutola explained […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Notable individuals, political associates, friends and family members of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun turned out in colourful attires for a special thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Governor’s victory at the Supreme Court. The event held at the St James’s Anglican Church, Iperu Remo was presided over by the Continue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended an 18-year-old named Michael Atanda and a 58-year-old, Adigun Olatunji, for trying to smuggle a substance believed to be cannabis into the country. They were arrested after their vehicle was intercepted by the troops along the Balogun border in Ogun State following an intelligence report. A statement on […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned transport unions operating along the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway to stop encroaching into recovered road setbacks and converting them to illegal parks, especially around the Isheri and Kara axis of the road. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Bishop of the African Church, Ilaro, Ogun State, The Right Reverend Peter Oyero has appealed to Nigerians to sustain the hope for a better nation, despite the rising challenges confronting the country. The Right Reverend Oyero made the appeal at a Special Church Service in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Arrangements have been concluded for the distribution of tree planting tools across the nine forest reserves in Ogun State in preparation for the year 2024 tree planting season. The Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun who disclosed this at Oke-Mosan, during an inspection of the tools, such as watering cans, wheelbarrows, and […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke One person has reportedly died while one person was injured in a lone crash that occurred on Sagamu-Abeokuta road. The accident which occurred yesterday evening involved a Highlander jeep with registration number, JJJ721 JB . The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Ogun Command, Mrs Florence Ellen confined the crash […]Continue Reading
No fewer than nine persons narrowly escaped death when their vehicles collided along the Orile-Imo section of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Sunday. The two vehicles involved, a Toyota car and a Mitsubishi bus, were said to be at high speed when they collided. The Mitsubishi bus tumbled while the Toyota car skidded off the highway. […]Continue Reading