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Chinyere Awuda, the 30-year-old lady tragically found dead near an abandoned swimming pool at a popular hotel in Awka, Anambra State, has been laid to rest in her hometown of Awuda, Nnobi community, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. She was a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka. Awuda’s untimely demise on…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called upon the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently investigate reports of illegal arrests and detentions of innocent residents within the state on fabricated charges, allegedly orchestrated by the police in collaboration with suspected land grabbers. During a plenary session, Speaker Olakunle Oluomo made this appeal,…
Prominent Nigerians have expressed profound sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s first chartered accountant, Akintola Williams. He passed away at the age of 104 at his residence in Lagos on Monday. Eminent figures from various fields have paid their respects and celebrated his remarkable contributions to the accounting profession and national development. Former Nigerian President…
Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has joined fellow Nigerians in mourning the passing of Pa Williams Akintola, a revered figure in the accounting profession, who passed away on Monday in Lagos at the remarkable age of 104. Amosun expressed his deep sense of loss upon hearing the news of Pa Akintola Williams’ transition. He…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Appoints 10 More Commissioners Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has made significant strides in reshaping his administration with the nomination of 10 additional commissioners. This move follows the earlier submission of eight names in July, which were subsequently screened and confirmed by the Ogun State House of Assembly but…
Nigerian artiste, MohBad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has tragically passed away at the age of 27. The former Marlian Records signee reportedly died on Tuesday, although details regarding the cause of his death and the location remain unclear. The news of MohBad’s death was confirmed by music executive Ovie, who shared the…
Residents of Ilaro, located in Ogun State’s Yewa South Local Area, are urgently seeking the help of Governor Dapo Abiodun following the collapse of the Odo Fufu road over the weekend. Previously, there was a small bridge over the Fufu stream in Ilaro, which was vital for easy movement of people and vehicles, particularly for…
The Ogun State government has officially confirmed the employment of 321 medical and healthcare personnel by the Ogun State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) over the past two years. This move was aimed at bolstering the existing healthcare workforce in the State. Mr. Olumuyiwa Ojo, the Director of Administration and Supplies at the Board, announced this…
Representatives of the Ogun State Government participating in the 2023 International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo are confident that the State’s contingents will exceed expectations. Ogun State is renowned for its vibrant celebration of cultural heritage, and they believe this tradition will continue to shine. During the opening of the event in Abuja, themed “Networking…
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has finalized plans to construct a hybrid pharmaceutical warehouse aimed at ensuring the consistent availability of essential medicines and medical supplies. This initiative is designed to enhance access to high-quality healthcare services. Dr. Tomi Coker, the Special Adviser to the Governor on…
