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There was confusion in the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Friday morning when an ex-convict stabbed a police officer in the forehead. According to reports, the incident began when the ex-convict arrived in Panseke on a motorcycle and tried to seize an AK-47 rifle from a police officer stationed at an armoured…
Pension schemes remain a crucial part of financial security for millions of Nigerian workers, helping them build a stable future after retirement. However, questions often arise about what becomes of a person’s pension savings when the contributor dies, whether before or after retirement. For many families, this uncertainty can create confusion during an already difficult…
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, and other permanent secretaries in the state have praised the Chairman of the Body of Permanent Secretaries and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olu Aikulola, who will retire from service on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. They gave their tributes during a special…
Ogun Digital Summit (ODS) is making a strong return with its 6th edition, which will take place on November 20, 2025, at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta. Over the years, the summit has become the top technology and innovation event in Ogun State, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders…
Festac DPO Matilda Ngbaronye Dies After Surgery The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, CSP Ngbaronye passed away on Friday after undergoing surgery at…
As part of efforts to reduce poverty and support small businesses in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Oba Saka Matemilola, has given hundreds of women interest-free loans and skill training in the past year. Speaking in Abeokuta on Monday during the 2025 Odun Omo Olowu celebration, the monarch explained that his foundation,…
This warning is part of the government’s regular flood alerts, aimed at reducing the effects of flooding on residents. According to the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, the Ogun River is expected to overflow because of the controlled release of water from Oyan Dam, which has become necessary due to heavy rainfall in…
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has announced a week-long celebration in honour of its outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwole Sikiru Banjo, as he rounds off his five-year tenure this October. The series of events will kick off on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, with a Legacy Visit to the TASUED Secondary School,…
OGD celebrates Dapo Abiodun’s mother, Mrs. Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, at 90. The former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), has extended warm felicitations to Mrs. Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as she marks her 90th birthday. Read also: A…
With a heart full of gratitude and joy, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has celebrated his precious mother, Mrs. Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, as she marks her 90th birthday. In a touching tribute, Governor Abiodun described his mother’s life as a powerful testimony of God’s grace, faithfulness, and unending love. “Mama, your…
