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Ogun PDP factions present unified body to national secretariat

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday received a harmonised body of the Ogun state chapters of the party as the warring factions have agreed to sheath their swords. The 12- year-old dispute in the state PDP came to an end with the Oladipo Adebutu and Senator

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AIG orders arrest of killer of footballer in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 Command, Lagos, Ahmed Iliyasu, has ordered the arrest of the policeman involved in the killing of a Remo Stars player in Sagamu, Ogun state. Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Command, Hauwa Idris-Adamu, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in […]

Just In: Fire razes mother, daughter, vulcaniser in Ogun tanker explosion

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2020 0

A woman, her daughter and a vulcaniser on Saturday suffered varying degrees of burns after a petrol-laden tanker fell and exploded at Atatun, Ijaiye-Tutun, in Abeokuta on Friday evening. According to an eyewitness, the victims were immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. Aso Rock murder: NCWS calls on FG to bring killers […]

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World Bank approves $250m facility for Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

The World Bank has approved a $250 million fund for various developmental projects in Ogun State. Ogun State is one of the six projects approved by the world financial institution to support development priorities across the country, including improving immunisation, enabling a stronger business environment for the private sector, expanding the digital economy to promote

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How gunmen strike Oluwalogbon Community in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

A group of armed gang had again invaded the home of Mr. Lanre Agbeniyi of Oluwalogbon community in Ogun State. The attack took place at about 11:pm of February 4, 2020. According to one of the residents in the community, the armed men operated unchallenged in Mr. Lanre’s house for about 10 minutes before driving […]

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EFCC arrests another FBI suspect wanted for $2.5m internet fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin zonal office has arrested a 38-year-old man, Festus Abiona, who was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) over his alleged involvement in internet fraud. Abiona has been on the wanted list of the commission for more than eight months over the alleged fraud case before luck ran out on him

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Female genital mutilation: Confronting cultural challenge, health complications across the lifespan

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Female genital cutting affects over 140 million women worldwide. Prevalent in certain countries of Africa and the Middle East, the practice continues among immigrants to industrialized countries. In this report, DOOSUUR IWAMBE, examines the health implications, traumatic experience that creates significant gynecological and infectious disease complications. Female Genital

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Ogun, unions agree on N30, 500 as minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

The organised Labour and the Ogun state government have agreed on the payment of N30, 500 as minimum wage for workers in the state with effect from January 1. In a memorandum of understanding on the agreement reached and signed by the representatives of labour and the state Head of Service, Mrs. Amope Chokor, who […]

Family disowns litigants against Obasanjo in a land tussle

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Sogunro family of Itele Ota in Ado-odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun state has distanced self from four residents of the area, who instituted legal action against former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The litigants, Chief Nurudeen Akapo, Sunday Owotolu, Taoreed Dada and Monsuru Yusuf had dragged Obasanjo, his brother, Chief Abraham Akanle and wife before […]

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Lassa fever: Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Kogi confirm new cases

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2020 0

…Doctor diagnosed with Lassa fever not dead – Mu’azu …We’re ready for any eventuality ― NAUTH New cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Kaduna, Ogun, and Kogi states. Acting Permanent Secretary, in the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Salisu Mu’azu, who confirmed this to journalists on […]

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UTME registration: NSCDC arrests 2 in Ogun over alleged extortion

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2020 0

The Ogun state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two men for allegedly extorting candidates registering for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Commandant of the NSCDC in the state, Hammed Abodunrin, stated this at a press conference in Abeokuta on Thursday. Abodunrin said that the suspects were […]

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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 […]

Ogun promises to make land available to potential investors

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured potential investors willing to invest in the state that land would be made available to them within 28 days by the state government. The governor who spoke while contributing to discussion at the retreat held for cabinet members at the TCC Resort Centre, Ogere, in Ikenne Local Government […]

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Abiodun charges commissioners to be upright in discharging duties

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2020 0

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Monday told his cabinet members to brace up to the challenges of their new offices as they are under public scrutiny. According to the governor, a lot of burden would be on them to be above board and morally upright. He charged members of the newly constituted state cabinet […]

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Abiodun describes soldiers who die in service as martyrs

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2020 0

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Sunday says military officers who die in active service should be regarded as martyrs. He enjoined the people of the state not to wait until the next Armed Forces Remembrance Day to support the wives and families of fallen soldiers. Like the early Christians, who died in the defence […]

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Ogun to administer Vitamin A on over one million children

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

The Ogun state government said it is set to reduce child morbidity and mortality rate in the state as it marks the 2019/2020 maternal, new born and child health week which is geared towards the provision of health interventions surrounding maternal, new born and child health care in the state. During the programme which is […]

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Ogun Assembly passes 2020 Appropriation Bill of N449.97bn into law

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2019 0

The Ogun House of Assembly had passed the state’s 2020 Appropriation Bill of N449.97 billion into law. Mr Olakunle Sobukanla (APC -Ikenne), the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, had earlier during plenary on Friday in Abeokuta presented the report of his committee on the budget before the whole House. Lamido wants Emefiele arrested […]

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FRSC advises travellers to report errant drivers

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised passengers and other travellers to report reckless and errant drivers through its toll free line during the Yuletide Celebration. Mr Clement Oladele, Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Ota, Ogun, on Tuesday. […]

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Police arrest 2 inter-state robbery suspects

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

Two inter – state robbers who have been breaking into homes and boutiques in Lagos and Ogun states, dispossessing residents of their belongings have been arrested by operatives of the police rapid response squad in Oshodi after another successful outing. The robbers, Gbemi Ogunleye (45), a fairly used cloth seller in Ijora and Ini Effiong […]

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WARIF creates awareness for sexual violence with no tolerance march

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2019 0

…As RMD, Funke Akindele others lend voices The Women at Risk International Foundation, WARIF a non-profit organization leading the charge against gender based violence in Nigeria, held an advocacy March to raise awareness against Gender based Violence in Nigeria, to commemorate the UN 16 Days of Activism for Gender Based Violence. The march, tagged the […]

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