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Three men have been arrested by men of the Ogun State police command during a robbery operation in the Iju area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. According to the police, the suspects are “members of a robbery gang who have been terrorising Iju-Ota and its environs for some time.” The suspects are: Bamidele Oluwashina, 31;…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the management of Ecobank Nigeria for donating rural health tricycle ambulances to the state, saying the gesture will go a long way in complementing government’s efforts on primary healthcare delivery. The presentation was made at the Governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, during a courtesy call on…

In apparent reaction to the backlash that has continued to trail the humongous amount of money paid to political office holders and clamour to reduce cost of governance, the House of Representatives has asked Nigerians to pressure the Executive arm of government to slash their salaries and allowances. The House contended that the Executive arm…

The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, said that the state would be endorsing the popular local fabrics, Adire, as part of the school uniform for public primary and secondary schools in the state. Abiodun stated this at the launch of Adire Ogun Digital Market Place held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state…

Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), has requested from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), details of expatriates that reside in the State to monitor their tax compliance level. The Executive Chairman of OGIRS, Mr. Anthony Olaleye made the request during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller of Immigration, State Command, Gabriel Osisanya at his office…

The Ogun State government has celebrated the White Cane Day, with a view on the people to support persons with impairments and persons with disabilities generally.  Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Funmi Efuwape gave this charge at the year 2020 White Cane Safety Day Celebration with the theme “Hope in Sight’ held…

Members of Ogun state House of Representatives, have praised the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his ability in handling the EndSARS protest that rocked the country few weeks ago. Speaking on behalf of the members, after meeting with Governor Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, a member representing Ijebu North Federal Constituency, Hon.…

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledge to give equal observation to all three Senatorial districts in the state for provision of basic amenities and projects execution. According to a statement by the state government, the governor gave the affirmation at the virtual town consultative meeting on 2020-2021 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and 2020…

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, said the local government election would commence as soon as the state electoral commission is formed. Abiodun disclosed this during an interactive ‘Ogun Youth- Government Townhall Meeting’, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor, who spoke on the theme, ‘Youth, Skills and Insecurity: Connections,…

The industrial town of Igbesa on the border between Ogun and Lagos states is set for a new charter of life with the consent of the construction of the Captain Davies Road by the Ogun State Government after several years of neglect. But there are fright that the interval may be short-lived due to claim…