Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation and has called on Christians to hold coordinated midnight prayers following recent attacks on churches that left several people dead and others abducted. Speaking during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service on Sunday, Oyedepo described the incidents…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent order to remove police officers assigned to important individuals (VIPs), saying it is only a political move and will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. On Sunday, President Tinubu directed that police officers attached to VIPs should be withdrawn immediately and reassigned to community policing.…
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Monday shut down two factories in Ogun State over what she described as “hazardous, dehumanising and completely unacceptable” violations of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards. The affected companies — True Metals Nigeria Limited, a battery-recycling plant, and Phoenix Steel Mills Limited — are both…
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the people of Ajebo community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government that there is no threat of an attack, despite a viral video on social media claiming that herdsmen were planning violence. The police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, said this in a statement on Friday. After seeing the video, the…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has said it will quickly take legal action against TikTok creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, because of recent road accidents linked to him that have caused concern among the public. The case is connected to an accident that happened on November 1, 2025, in Sagamu, Ogun…
The Ogun State Government has appointed businessman and culture expert Balogun Lai Labode as the new Aare of Egbaland. His appointment represents a new effort to promote unity, revive culture, and support development in the Egba community. At a time when many communities are looking for identity and strong leadership, his selection provides clear direction.…
Faction clarifies his membership status, says registration unauthorised Chuks Okocha and Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a member. His declaration was made public yesterday through a post on X, where the former PDP presidential candidate also released photographs of himself receiving his…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed all companies and industries in the state to start registering any foreign workers they employ. He said this step is necessary to improve security and prevent recent security issues. He gave the order in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area after a security meeting with heads of security agencies.…
Governors of the South-West states are set to meet in Ibadan for an urgent, unscheduled session to discuss critical issues affecting the region, especially rising security concerns. The closed-door meeting, scheduled to hold at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, is being hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo,…
Reggae icon and actor James Chambers, better known as Jimmy Cliff, has died. The announcement, posted on his official social media pages, said the legendary musician passed away after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. In a statement shared on Facebook, his wife wrote:“It is with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy…
