Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that poor understanding and widespread misinformation are undermining the new tax laws in Nigeria. ICYMI Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the statement on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He explained that many Nigerians do not fully understand…
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, revealed on Monday that the state judiciary has digitally stored and preserved more than 3,000 court record books, some dating as far back as 1914, from the pre-colonial era. She noted that poorly managed records can distort justice, create gaps in historical documentation, and weaken accountability…
The United Kingdom’s NHS Counter Fraud Authority has announced that a Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraud worth £268,000. According to a statement on the NHSCFA website, Akinrolabu worked as a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital. Between 2018 and 2021,…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional law expert, Prof. Sebastine Hon, has criticized the actions of Naval Officer A.M. Yerima during his clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He described the officer’s behavior as a violation of the law. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Hon said Yerima had…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has approved a new law to control the activities of scavengers and waste dealers across the state. This is part of efforts to maintain public order, protect the environment, and ensure peaceful living among residents. The law, titled HB No. 020/OG/2025 the Scavengers and Waste Dealers Law, 2025, was…
The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has scheduled Saturday, September 30, as the date for delivering its judgment in the case brought forward by Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the election victory of Dapo Abiodun from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal had initially reserved its judgment on September…
The contentious passing of the singer known as Ilerioluwa Aloba, also recognized as Mohbad, has remained a prominent topic in public discussions. Among the various issues that have sparked widespread reactions, the question of who will receive the royalties from his songs has been a central point of contention. In an interview with Sunday Scoop,…
The Ogun State Government is preparing to introduce a new law that will impose the death penalty on individuals caught engaging in cult activities within the state and its surroundings. This announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a meeting with the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, held at the Akarigbo Palace…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has praised the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNHCR) for criticizing the arrest of the separatist group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, via its International Working Group.The organization also praised Kanu’s international lawyer, Bruce Fein, for his efforts in calling the body’s notice to the IPOB leader’s suffering. An international…
