Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Examinations going on in many Nigerian universities were stopped on Monday after the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began. Some of the universities affected include the Federal University Dutse in Jigawa State, the University of Jos in Plateau State, and the University of Benin in Edo State. Others, such…
In its efforts at curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ogun State Government has embarked on regular youth empowerment, identification of key population, aggressive community HIV testing, strong referral linkage of identified cases, engagement of media to transmit prevention and other HIV related messages among others, towards achieving epidemic control. …
Ogun State Government has reiterated its pledge to provide an enabling environment for recycling companies in the state to reach their full potential. Mr. Ola Oresanya , Special Adviser to the governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of the state Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), gave the assurance when three metal recycling companies – Mathi…
After 200 years of its existence, Olooji community near Ijebu Ife in Ogun East, Nigeria has experienced power supply for the first time ever with the official inauguration of a 100KWP solar-powered off-grid electricity system on Saturday. The excited sleepy community of about 4,500 people, the local leaders said, had never had a power supply…
The Ogun State Government has announced the passing away of Agura of Gbagura, Oba Halidu Adedayo Ajani Olaloko ( Sobekun II) of Gbagura Kingdom, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the State. This was contained in a release signed by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko, who confirmed the…
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has said that, as part of its campaign efforts in 2018, safety advocacy would be re-introduce in school curriculum, in all tiers of education, in the State. The Corps Commander, Cdr Seni Ogunyemi who disclosed this during an interview with pressmen at his office in Abeokuta,…
The Punch says the Nigerian Senate on Thursday approved the move by the Ogun State Government to obtain a ₦125b or $350m loan from the World Bank. The approval followed the adoption of the report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts at the plenary on Thursday. The committee, which is chaired by Senator…
The World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has promised to visit the birthplace of his parents, Sagamu in Ogun State soon. Joshua, whose father and mother hail Sagamu, defended his IBF and WBA titles on Saturday against Cameroonian Carlos Takam at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. The family of the 28-year-old, World heavyweight boxing champion and the Sagamu…
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, today, urged the general public to desist from using the newly constructed Ogun Standard roads for organizing parties and other social events. TRACE Corps Commander/Chief Executive, Cdr. Seni Ogunyemi, gave the directive in Abeokuta, while reacting to the use of part of Omida axis of the…
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has sought the support of residents, especially market men and women, in its drive to salvage the state from environmental problems. He urges them to always maintain a clean environment at all times. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief…
