Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Nigerian government has announced the appointment of Farooq Oreagba as global ambassador of arts and culture. The Director General of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), Obi Asika, made the announcement in an Instagram post. While displaying the certificate of recognition award, Obi Asika stated, “MD/CEO Designate of NG Clearing Limited, Mr.…
A controversial popular Nigerian singer, Portable, who resides in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State, has criticised the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, over the deplorable condition of roads in Sango Ota and other parts of the gateway state. “In America, cars don’t get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but…
Rwanda has announced it will not return the £270 million paid by Britain for the controversial asylum seeker programme, even though the new UK government has cancelled the initiative. Dr. Doris Uwicyeza Picard, a representative from the Rwandan Ministry of Justice, affirmed that Rwanda had fulfilled its obligations under the agreement, which aimed to help…
“No govt can reconstruct all the roads in Ogun state in 8 years” – Gov Abiodun I want to implore our people to be patient with us. We cannot fix all the bad roads in three years, Governor Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has responded to criticism over the state of roads…
JUST IN: CAC extends POS registration deadline to Sept 5. The Nigerian business incorporation commission, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced its intention to extend the mandatory point-of-sale agent, super agent, and sole agent registration to September 5, 2024. The commission announced in a statement signed by its management and posted on its X…
Police have killed two kidnappers from a group that abducted four travellers on Sunday night along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode highway. The Ogun State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alamutu, announced on Wednesday that police officers killed two kidnappers in a shootout. These kidnappers were part of a group that had kidnapped four travelers on Sunday night along the…
Agemo festival 2024 begins with entry processions and rites in Ijebu Ode Ijebu Ode, July 3, 2024 – The serene town of Ijebu Ode was abuzz with excitement and cultural pride yesterday as the 2024 Agemo Festival kicked off with the arrival of the revered Alagemos. This annual festival, steeped in rich tradition and history,…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered security forces to begin a large-scale search for the kidnappers involved in Sunday’s incident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway. On Sunday night, around 9 p.m., several people were kidnapped by gunmen in multiple incidents near the Police Area Command and Ilishan City Gate on the busy road. The…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun trended on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday as people called him out over poor infrastructure, especially roads in some communities in the state. Users on X shared photos showing poor road conditions and infrastructure from various parts of the state, criticizing the governor for not keeping the roads…
Nigerian men beware of Miss Destiny, an HIV/AIDS patient. Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation warns. A sincere alarm has been raised by an NGO named, “Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation (ACBRF) to the general public especially, the Nigerian men living at home and abroad to beware of a lady named, Destiny– an HIV/AIDS patient who…
