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The Ogun State government has officially ended the curfew that was previously imposed on Sagamu town in the aftermath of violent confrontations between rival cult groups last month. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, cited the improved security situation in the troubled town as the basis for this…
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…
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…
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…
In Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) praised the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal’s diligent and meticulous verdict. IPAC, responding to last Saturday’s decision affirming Governor Abiodun’s election, noted procedural flaws in Mr. Ladi Adebutu’s petition. IPAC emphasized that legal proceedings rely on fairness and objectivity rather than technicalities,…
The UNESCO Institute for African Culture and International Understanding has recently recommended the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach as a vital tool for Nigeria’s educational sector to achieve sustainable and culturally sensitive education. The Director of the institute, Prof. Peter Okebukola, highlighted the significance of this approach in creating a sustainable education system that is in line with…
Suspected individuals involved in land grabbing, including some Chinese nationals, stand accused of allegedly damaging more than 700 stands of robust hybrid palm trees in the Ogere Remo area of Ogun State. This incident reportedly occurred on July 18, 2023. According to information obtained by PUNCH Metro, one of the family members, identified as Adeleke…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has expressed strong disapproval of the ongoing attacks on its officers by suspected smugglers. They are urging young people to assist in putting an end to this problem. Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, the Area Controller, revealed that these attacks have resulted in loss of lives and severe…
