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The Ogun State Government has closed a church on Ima Road, Abiola Way in Abeokuta, and a popular bar in Ota because of complaints about too much noise. The action was taken by a task force from the Ministry of Environment, led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Hon. Tolu Poviwhede. Poviwhede…
Seventeen months after the Ogun State Government announced plans to relocate the Kara Cattle Market along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway because of environmental and sanitation concerns, investigations by PUNCH Metro show that the market is still fully operational, with open defecation continuing along the road median. When PUNCH Metro reporters visited the market and surrounding areas…
Here is the list of people nominated for the position of Awujale of Ijebuland. The nominees include many princes and princesses from the royal families. (A long list of the nominated candidates was released.) In addition to the names on the list, five more candidates were nominated at the venue, bringing the total number of…
Fuji music star and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, has raised concerns that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House is trying to exclude him from the process to choose the next Awujale of Ijebuland. KWAM 1 said the ruling house, which is next to produce the new Awujale, is taking actions…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on residents to remain vigilant and united during the Christmas season. The governor made the appeal on Sunday at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons organised by the state government at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun said Christmas goes beyond the open declaration of faith…
Zone 2 police apprehend 20 suspects over cult attack, police officer’s murder in Ilese near Ijebu Ode The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cult-related violence, armed robbery, and the killing of a police officer in the Ilesi community near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Umma…
The Ogun State Government has appealed to traditional rulers and community leaders to support initiatives aimed at improving financial inclusion and economic empowerment for women across the state. Mrs. Bolanle Fadairo, Project Coordinator for the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), made the call on Tuesday during a sensitisation and mobilisation tour of Ado-Odo/Ota Local…
The Ogun State Government has issued a firm warning to individuals and businesses violating setback regulations along major roads and expressways, declaring that illegal developments will no longer be tolerated. The Commissioner for Physical and Urban Planning, TPL Tunji Odunlami, delivered the warning during a media briefing in Abeokuta over the weekend. He raised concerns…
Veteran actor Lere Paimo is alive — Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP). The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed widespread rumours claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon Olalere OsunPaimo has passed away. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo…
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that claims some communities and tertiary institutions in the state are facing an imminent attack. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the video was artificially generated and misleading. Odutola explained that a…
