Health

Society, NIMR unite against malaria in Ogun communities, offer free screening

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

In commemoration of the 2018 edition of the World Malaria Day (WMD), Malaria Society of Nigeria (MSN) in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR),Yaba, Lagos, has held a one-day malaria elimination sensitisation programme for communities in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. The

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Ogun equips PHCs to save lives

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2018 0

The Ogun state Ministry of Health through the Save One Million Lives (SOML) Initiatives has distributed over 500 equipment to Primary Health Care Centres across the state to ensure effectiveness in delivery of health care services to the citizenry.‎ The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun stated this while distributing the equipment to the various health […]

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Ogun screens intending Christian pilgrims

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2018 0

The Ogun State seven- man screening committee set up to screen intending pilgrims for April/May 2018 Pilgrimage exercise to holy land will not relent at curbing the activities of fake and intending pilgrims with ulterior motive of absconding in Israel. The Chairman, Screening Committee, a representative from Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Mr. Adetunji

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Amosun charges NYSC members on worthy legacies in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun of advised the 2,508 NYSC members posted to the state to engage in endeavours that will remain as worthy legacies after their one year mandatory national service. Amosun, who gave gave the advice at the swearing-in ceremony for the corps members in the 2018 Batch ‘A’ at the NYSC […]

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Collect LLIN, Monarchs, religious, community leaders urge Ogun residents

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

Traditional rulers, religious and community leaders in Ogun State have urged the residents of the state to justify the efforts of the state government and the donor of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) ‘Global Fund’ and implementing agency Catholic Relief Services (CRS) through the correct usage of LLINs. The Monarchs and religious leaders asked their […]

Crime News

Man, 29, Arrested for Defiling 13-Year-old Girl

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 29 year-old-man, Soji Ogunrinola, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl (name withheld). In a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect, popularly known as ‘Bulldozer’, and a resident of Okiri Ojule Village in Odeda local government area of […]

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Elimination of Malaria: CRS Thumbs up Ogun Residents

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Global Fund, in collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has expressed optimism over the compliance of Ogun state residents in trooping out to collect Long Lasting Insecticide- Treated Nets (LLITN) cards, aimed at eliminating the scourge of malaria across the country. One of the CRS Project Officers, Mrs. Orezi Nicholas

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2019: You’ve failed Nigerians, don’t seek re-election, Falae tells Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

The National Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae on Tuesday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta; the Ogun State capital, on a consultation visit. Falae, who is a former secretary to the government of the federation under the General Ibrahim Babangida military regime, arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) […]

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Ogun ready to host the world through Drums Festival

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2018 0

All is now set for the third edition of the African Drums Festival, scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, between April 19 to 21, 2018. The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun who stated this in Abeokuta, while addressing a press conference as part of activities lined up for the event, said the […]

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Obasanjo, Osifeso for Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Chairman of Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Surveyor (Dr.) Segun Osifeso, will on Wednessday kick off the second edition of the annual Ota Police Area Commander’s football championship at the Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL) Ota, Ogun State sports ground. According to the organisers, AYSON Promotions, the competition will feature

Politics

Amosun turned Ogun Central to small Paris, Ijebu should produce next governor — Kashamu

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2018 0

The senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu, has stated that the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun has transformed the central senatorial district of Ogun State to a small Paris during his years as governor. While vowing that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ogun […]

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Osinbajo, Amosun, Adams others eulogise Adebanjo at 90

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

Vice President, Yemi Osibajo, has described Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as a true nationalist and Icon that is committed to national unity. Osibajo spoke yesterday at St. Philips Anglican Parish Church, Isanya Ogbo- Ijebu, Ogun State, during the thanksgiving service held in commemoration of the 90th birthday celebration of the Afenifere chieftain. “All his life, Pa […]

Education News

Ogun Appoints 217 Principals, VPs

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

Conducts Computer Training for 4000 Teachers  The Ogun State Government has appointed another set of 65 principals and 152 vice principals, towards enhancing smooth administration in public secondary schools across the state. The appointments, effected by state Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), brings the total of principals and vice principals appointed by the Senator

Entertainment

Between Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Sen. Olamilekan: who blink first

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

Without doubt the battle line is drawn between the incumbent governor of Ogun state, senator Ibikunle Amosun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola aka Yayi. For intersexes and purpose the reign of Ibikunle as the landlord of Oke mosan house will expire in less than 14 months but who succeeds him as the next landlord for […]

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2019: Money, rigging will be put to shame – Paseda

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Ahead the 2019 general elections, the Governorship hopeful under the platform of Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) in Ogun State, Otunba Rotimi Paseda, has said that any Politician that is relying on power of money or election rigging to win the 2019 general elections will definitely be disappointed. Otunba Paseda said only credible and popular […]

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Ogun may not experience severe flooding – Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

The Ogun State government says the State may not experience severe flooding this year as revealed in the 2018 seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye in a Statement in Abeokuta, said, though most areas in the State may not witness serious flooding, as NiMet […]

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Alimosho APC leaders laud Ambode over completion of 21 Lagos-Ogun boundary roads

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Alimosho axis of Lagos State have lauded the state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode over the completion of a total of 21 roads and three bridges connecting the state to Ogun State. The leaders, in a joint statement, said the development was another eloquent testimony of the […]

Interviews Politics

My experience in government makes me best suited as next governor of Ogun State -Kaka

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2018 0

Senator Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka was the deputy governor of Ogun State between 1999 and 2003. He is now aspiring to govern the state come 2019. In this interview in his Ijebu-Igbo country home penultimate Monday he speaks elaborately on his plan for Ogun State among other issues as they affect his party, the APC and […]

Crime

Police kill six suspected kidnappers; rescue two medical doctors in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

The Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Ogun on Wednesday shot dead six suspected kidnappers at Deyeruwa village in Remo North Local Government area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, who displayed corpses of the kidnappers to journalists at a forest hideout of the criminals in the village, said they were killed during […]

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Why Adebutu is most qualified to be next governor of Ogun State -Taiwo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

Hon Waliu Taiwo, former Commissioner for works in Ogun State is the Director General of Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation. Taiwo is confident that Adebutu who is the member of the House of Representatives, representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North, is the most qualified to emerge the next governor of Ogun State. He emphasised that time is ripe for […]