Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory against FC Porto in their second UEFA Champions League group stage match, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in added time of the first half. The game witnessed various dramatic moments, including Lamine Yamal falling ill, Robert Lewandowski sustaining an injury, and a penalty decision in favor of Barcelona…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is set to make decisions today regarding cases of malpractice and irregularities arising from the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). In August, under the leadership of the former WAEC boss, Mr. Patrick Areghan, the announcement of WASSCE results revealed that 262,803 results were withheld due to…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba (Dr) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. In a personally signed congratulatory letter to the monarch, Osinbajo acknowledged the monarch’s seasons of quality, patriotic, selfless, and honest service. He commended…
The People’s Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is set to discuss the issue surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic records, recently disclosed by Chicago State University (CSU), in a press conference scheduled for today. An official statement accompanying the press conference invitation states, “We would like to inform and invite you to the World Press…
Liverpool needs to regain its composure. While the recent VAR controversy from last weekend significantly altered many people’s views on the technology, the aftermath of the drama has highlighted one clear aspect: Jurgen Klopp’s conduct in the Premier League has been marked by frequent complaints. Dedicated Liverpool fans have spent the entire week alleging a…
Twenty outstanding students out of a pool of 420 participants in an examination hosted by the House of Emmanuels foundation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have been granted scholarships. These scholarships encompass all their educational needs, including school uniforms, bags, and materials essential for their senior secondary school education and the West African Examination Council (WAEC)…
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has officially declared a bye-election for the Councillor position in Ilado, Ward 10 of the Odogbolu Local Government Area. This election is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 26. The Chairman of OGSIEC, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, made this announcement during a gathering of stakeholders, which included representatives…
Former Ogun State deputy governor, Senator Shefiu Kaka, recently offered valuable advice to Nigerian youths during the Sanyaolu Memorial Annual Lecture held in Abeokuta. The event revolved around the theme, “Combating the Twin Menaces of Youth Unemployment and Insecurity in Nigeria: The Roles of the Professional Elites,” a subject of utmost relevance to the current…
Ayobami Oyeleye, a 30-year-old man, is presently detained by the Ogun State Police Command following a horrifying incident in which he used a machete to sever both hands of his 65-year-old mother, Esther. The assault occurred on Tuesday in Akibo village, within the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, reportedly stemming from an…
In a bid to bolster economic development and foster international partnerships, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Nigeria, welcomed a delegation from the United States Consulate General in Nigeria led by Mr. Will Stevens, the Consul General. The meeting took place at the governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, today, Wednesday, October 4, 2023. During the…
