Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Between January and October 2024, at least 140 people were killed in road accidents in various parts of Ogun State, according to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Seni Ogunyemi, the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, shared this information at a training event for senior officers in Abeokuta, the state capital,…
Over 50 senators gathered in Iperu, Ogun State, for the 38th Akesan Day celebration. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Senate President Godswill Akpabio, praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for his strong support of the National Assembly and his dedication to development. Bamidele recalled how Governor Abiodun stood by them during the elections of Senate President Akpabio…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as his Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Affairs. Jamiu Abiola is the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the 1993 presidential election that was later canceled by General Ibrahim Babangida. Before this new role, Jamiu Abiola was the Special Assistant to the President…
Due to the poor condition of some Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Ogun State, health advocates are urging local communities to support the state government in repairing and improving healthcare services. Residents were also encouraged to help address the shortage of healthcare workers by encouraging their daughters to join the Ogun State School of Nursing’s…
Abeokuta – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the Ogun State Civil and Public Service, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. According to the statement, the appointments are in line…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is launching the ‘School Protection Squad’ in Ogun State to improve school safety. According to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the launch will take place during a two-day event called “Capacity Building for Security Agencies and Other Stakeholders,” scheduled for Tuesday and…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, announced on Monday that around 30,350 people in the state are currently receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, with children making up 2% of this group. Dr Coker stressed the importance of preventing mother-to-child transmission and ensuring that children with HIV have proper care and treatment. She also…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦990 to ₦970 per litre for marketers. The announcement was announced in a statement released by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer. The statement read: “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has revealed that eliminating the petrol subsidy and implementing market-driven foreign exchange pricing has saved the country $20 billion. Speaking at an event in Abuja celebrating Esther Walso-Jack’s first 100 days as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Edun explained the…
University of Ibadan Establishes Wole Soyinka Institute to Honour The Nobel Laureate As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has launched the Wole Soyinka Institute, honouring one of its most distinguished alumni, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 19, by UI Vice-Chancellor Professor…
