Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Mojisola Dosunmu, director, industrial promotion, Ogun State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has disclosed that seven factories, in addition to about 68 companies that have already opened shops across the state in the last four years, are ready for commissioning. She spoke against the backdrop of the state government’s commitment to the promotion and development…
Another pipeline explosion on Wednesday occurred in Arepo area of Ogun State and reportedly killed several pipeline vandals. The incident, which is one in a series of pipeline vandalism at the Arepo area, occurred after gun duel among the vandals themselves. The vandals, who were said to be from opposing camps, had engaged in a…
Cement giant, Lafarge Africa Plc has said that its newly constructed 220 megawatts (mw) power plant at Ewekoro, Ewekoro Local Government in Ogun State, will commence operations in October. The executive vice president/managing director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Guilaume Roux, said that the project worth $400 million (N78.8 billion) was executed in partnership with the International…
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga congratulated the Royal Majesty on his 25th coronation anniversary saying that, his reign has been marked with remarkable peace not only in Remoland but throughout the annals of Ogun state. The coronation anniversary ceremony was kick-started with an inter-denominational Christian thanksgiving service conducted…
According to reports Penuel Mnguni of the End Times Disciples Ministries was released on R1,500 bail. Charges had been laid against the prophet by the Tshwane SPCA, and he is likely to appear at the Ga-Rankuwa magistrate’s court on Monday on charges of cruelty to animals. Mnguni did not raise the snakes, instead he picked…
Nigeria’s national U-23 team Dream Team VI on Sunday beat visiting Congo-Brazzaville U-23 side 2-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State thereby boosting their chances of playing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Nigeria broke the deadlock early in the second half with a brace through striker Junior Ajayi in the…
NNPC has banned 113 oil tankers from the country’s waters, citing a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari, according to a letter circulated by NNPC. The oil vessels, which include mainly VLCC crude oil tankers, are banned from visiting any Nigerian crude oil terminals and also from Nigerian waters with immediate effect, the letter, dated July…
The Department of State Service (DSS) has broken its silence on its search of the residences of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, saying that it found “incriminating” evidence during its search operation. The DSS, said there was suspicion that Dasuki was involved in “treasonable felony”. In a statement signed by Tony Opiuyo and released…
