Ogun
10 Jan
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the conduct of the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises for eligible civil/public servants in the state. A total of 26,764 civil/public servants spanning junior, senior, and management cadres across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government are expected to benefit from the exercises, which will…
10 Jan
In an effort to combat the widespread issue of vision impairment caused by cataracts, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Limited) Foundation/Gte has launched 1,000 free cataract screening and extraction surgeries in the Southwest. The initiative, which will be implemented in phases, is set to cut across the six geopolitical zones of the country.…
8 Jan
Princess Khadijah Abike Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as "Cash Madam," lived a life of influence, wealth, and impact in Yorubaland. The respected socialite passed away at 89 on Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Known for her business acumen and cultural significance, Edionseri’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated…
8 Jan
The decomposing body of Titilope Olusanya, a 45-year-old Ogun State resident was found in her room on Monday night. Operatives of the Kemta Division of the Ogun State Police Command suspect that it was a case of suicide. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola revealed that Olusanya’s landlord, Adebesin…
8 Jan
A former Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Jide Ojuko, has said the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu will help revive the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at the headquarters of Iganmode Club in Ota on its 50th-anniversary celebrations, Ojuko stated that relief will follow the initial challenges presented…
8 Jan
The Police Command in Ogun has raised concerns over a significant increase in reports of missing persons in the state. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. She explained that the command had noticed an unprecedented rise in the number of missing persons across all age groups.…
5 Jan
Popular Nigerian socialite Adebisi Edionseri, aka Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. Her family, through her son Adebayo Adebowale, announced her demise on Sunday after a brief illness. The family revealed this in a heartfelt statement, paying tribute to the woman who was larger than life. For decades, "Cash Madam" was…
4 Jan
The Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West), says it is not yet time to start discussing the 2027
4 Jan
The lawmaker representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi, has narrated how the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, approached President Bola Tinubu to ensure his return to Ogun State. Yayi, who once served as the Senator for Lagos West from 2015 to 2023, disclosed this during a thanksgiving ceremony at Redeemed…
4 Jan
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a he-goat valued at ₦200,000 to mark his child’s naming ceremony. The arrest, confirmed by the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, occurred on January 2, 2025, in the Odeda area of the state. Waris and his alleged accomplice, Ajayi…
1 Jan
Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, has presented his autographed glove to President Bola Tinubu. This was during a visit to the President at his residence in Lagos on Wednesday. Joshua has earlier visited the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, who bestowed him with the Yoruba name, ‘Omobowale’, meaning ‘the child who has…
1 Jan
The National Assembly members from Ogun State have been urged to unite and work diligently towards actualising the dream of Ijebu State. They said Ijebu State is not only capable of expanding opportunities for the citizens to express their potential, but will also catalyse development across Ogun East, Ogun West, and Ogun Central senatorial districts.…
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