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Dapo Okubadejo, the Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, announced that the State Government has started plans to automate transactions across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. This step comes after the successful introduction of systems for billing and payments, land acquisition digitization, automated payment processes, and a Treasury Single Account (TSA),…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the promotion exercises for over 20,000 eligible civil and public servants in the state for 2023 and 2024. According to the Punch The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya explained that the promotion exercises, which include upgrades and…
The body of Titilope Olusanya, a 45-year-old woman from Abeokuta, was found decomposing in her room on Monday night. Police from the Kemta Division suspect she may have committed suicide. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, explained that Olusanya’s landlord, Adebesin Adebayo, raised concern after noticing she hadn’t been seen for several days in her apartment…
A Chief Magistrate Court in the Isabo area of Abeokuta has sentenced five Egba chiefs to six months in prison for damaging a sealed letter and removing caution tape placed on the Ogboni Igbore House by the Abeokuta South local government. The convicted chiefs are Anthony Ogunseye (55, Apena of Igbore), Ajasa Enisemo (67), Saheed…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Mrs. Adebisi Edionseri, describing her passing as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, shared this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta. According to…
A popular Nigerian socialite, Bisi Edionseri, also known as Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. One of her sons, Adebayo Adebowale, announced in a family statement that she died on Sunday after a brief illness. Cash Madam was a well-known figure in Nigeria’s social circles for decades, admired for her fashion…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed plans to build a new boxing ring in honor of Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion. The governor also announced that Joshua would light the National Sports Festival torch in May 2025. This announcement was made during Joshua’s visit to the governor’s office. Governor Abiodun…
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…
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…
