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Explosion rocks Gbenga Daniel’s hotel in Abeokuta kills two, injures three others

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

A technician and yet-to-be-identified persons have been confirmed dead in a gas explosion that rocked Conference Hotel, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. DAILY POST confirmed that the hotel, located at Okemosan, is owned by former Governor, Gbenga Daniel. Three others were said to have

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Flood takes over Abeokuta roads as Ogun River overflows

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

An early morning downpour that occurred in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Saturday has resulted in flooding in most areas destroying homes, properties and cars. It followed the overflow of the Ogun River due to the heavy downpour witnessed in the capital. Among properties destroyed were personal belongings of the affected areas which were […]

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COVID-19: FMC Abeokuta records 3 new cases, 1 death

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

The Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun state has recorded three fresh cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The three patients according to the hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Information, Mr. Segun Orisajo were all adult males. Orisajo said, one of the victims died before the sample result came out. The deceased, a 58- […]

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Again, Ogun extends lockdown by another week

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2020 0

Ogun State Government has yet again extended the existing lockdown by another week. Gov Dapo Abiodun made this known while briefing journalists on Friday in Abeokuta. He maintained that the state was constrained to extend the lockdown for another week as it continued to record more cases of the Coronavirus. According to the governor, it […]

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Panic As COVID-19 Patient Who Returned From Cotonou Slumped And Died in Abeokuta

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

A suspected COVID-19 patient died on Tuesday in a vehicle conveying him to an isolation centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. His death caused panic among the residents. The patient was reportedly dropped opposite one of the entrances to a leading commercial bank. The suspected patient, identified simply as Alex, a Beninoise, resided in […]

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Lockdown extension, necessary sacrifice to curtail COVID-19 – Ogun APC

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun says additional 14-day lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari to curtail the spread of Coronavirus is necessary sacrifice in the interest of the nation and citizens. Mr Tunde Oladunjoye, Publicity Secretary, Ogun APC Caretaker Committee said in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta. Oladunjoye said that as painful as […]

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FRSC: Compliance in Ogun encouraging

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), has said  that the 14-days lockdown embarked upon to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state is yielding positive result, as compliance by the people is encouraging. Mr Clement Oladele,  FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Obasanjo’s family house at Ita Eko Abeokuta razed

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s family house at Ita Eko Abeokuta was on Wednesday night razed by fire. Reports have it that the fire outbreak started at about 9 pm and that it only affected the boys’ quarters of the property. ”The house is where Obasanjo’s parents lived. It is an old house. It is not […]

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Ogun youths holds rally in support of Amotekun

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2020 0

Hundreds of youths in Ogun state held a rally in support of the Western Nigeria Security Network code named ‘Operation Amotekun’ in Abeokuta, the state capital. The rally, which was held at Panseke in Abeokuta, was monitored by policemen and other security agencies in the state. Addressing the protesters, the Coordinator of Amotekun Solidarity Rally […]

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Lottery Commission lauds Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies promo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2019 0

…As 31 win car, fridges, TV sets, Tricycle in Abeokuta Ladesope Ladelokun National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) whose coordinator witnessed the presentation of prizes for 31 lucky customers in Abeokuta and Ogun State in the ongoing Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies promotion, has commended the transparent process of rewarding the winners, describing the promo as […]

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Ogun monarch cries out, says petrol now N350 per litre

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2019 0

The partial closure of the border between Nigeria and Republic of Benin has led to an increase in the cost of petrol from the official price of N145 to N350 per litre in some border communities in Ogun state. Traditional ruler of Iwoye Ketu, Oba Ademola Alaye, said in a statement in Abeokuta that the […]

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Fatgbems committed to speedy service delivery, value for money

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2019 0

Temitope Adebayo Fatgbems Petroleum Company Limited has commissioned a mega retail station in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, restating the brand’s commitment to building a lasting identity and providing customers with real experience at every touch point. Speaking at the commissions of the mega retail outlet, Chairman of Fatgbems Group, Mr. Kabir Gbemisola

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FRSC to motorists: Repair your vehicles, adhere to traffic rules, instead of bribing

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2019 0

The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday advised motorists to repair their vehicles and adhere to traffic rules and regulations, instead of bribing FRSC officials. Mr. Clement Oladele, the state Sector Commander, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota. Oladele said that […]

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World Bank, AfDB boost Nigeria’s power sector with $961m

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2019 0

Michael Ajayi Not less than a total sum of $961 million or N349.8 billion was raised from the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) in 2018 alone for power transmission investment. The Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Usman Gur Mohammed, reportedly disclosed this recently in Abeokuta, while maintaining that the funds […]

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Osinbajo faults DisCos performance

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2019 0

…Says Nigeria needs a new strategy Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s vice president, has faulted electricity distribution companies (DisCos), accusing them of performing below expectation. Speaking at the inauguration of some transmission lines at in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, on Thursday, Osinbajo said the 11 DisCos are only able to distribute 4,000MW or less out of 7,000

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Dr. Nathaniel Oyinloye’s Hospital and Prison Welfare Initiative

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2019

Isaac Oguntoye – Lagos Hospital and Prison Welfare Initiative Is an initiative that major on the welfares of hospitals and prisons in Africa with a great focus on Nigeria, making impact and liberating the minds of inmates to live a better life after their jail term. According to Dr. Nathaniel Oyinloye through HPWI has been […]

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New Lagos-Ibadan railway ready in May— NRC boss

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2019 0

The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, has said that the 156-kilometre new Lagos-Ibadan railway will be ready in May, this year. Okhiria, who disclosed this via the NRC Twitter handle, @Official_NRC, on Monday, also said commercial operation would commence on the 85km Iju-Abeokuta section. The corporation had on February 25, 2019, […]

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FCE Abeokuta launches anti-corruption, transparency unit

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

The Provost of Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, Dr Adetayo Ajayi has opined that corruption erodes the moral fabric of society and has a long-term negative impact on future generations, therefore every well meaning Nigerians must fight the hydra headed monster. Dr Ajayi made the remark at the inauguration of Anticorruption and Transparency Monitoring […]

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Teaching Hospital: Ogun communities to sue Govt, FMC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

Following the consistent failure of the Management of Federal Medical Center (FMC), and the Ogun State government to honour its agreement for the payment of compensation to indigenes and residents of the 13 villages, whose communities were acquired and donated to the FMC, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta for a Federal Teaching Hospital and College of Medicine project […]

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Abeokuta Flood: Amosun warns against indiscriminate building of houses, refuse dumping

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2018 0

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has embarked on an assessment visit to some areas affected by Friday’s flood, which wrecked havoc around Abeokuta metropolis, warning against the indiscriminate building of houses. He said the flood, as a result of a three-hour downpour claimed lives and properties. Amosun, in company of his wife, Olufunso, Deputy […]