Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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With a staggering 20 universities, Ogun State reigns supreme as the educational powerhouse of Nigeria, a title it has proudly held for some time. This impressive number stands in stark contrast to Yobe State, which claims a mere two institutions of higher learning. Across the nation, a total of 262 universities exist, a testament to…
Shadow Hangs Over Service: NYSC Member Found Deceased in Ogun Bush A pall of uncertainty has descended upon the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) community in Ogun State following the discovery of a deceased male corps member’s body in a desolate bush near Kadesh village, Ogijo. While the cause of death and identity of the…
Ogun State House of Assembly Impeaches Speaker Kunle Oluomo Eighteen out of the thirty-six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly voted to impeach Speaker Kunle Oluomo during their plenary session on Tuesday. The impeachment stemmed from allegations of embezzlement of funds, high-handedness, and other related offenses. Following the impeachment, the Assembly elected Oludaisi…
In a stunning turn of events, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, has been impeached. The impeachment took place during Tuesday’s plenary session, with 18 out of the 26 members of the Assembly voting in favor of his removal. The move follows weeks of allegations of financial impropriety,…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo, has been impeached. Oluomo faced allegations ranging from financial fraud to a leadership tussle within the state assembly, and these issues may have contributed to his impeachment. In his stead, Hon. Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the new Speaker. Additional details regarding…
The Ogun State government reassured residents on Monday regarding concerns about the state’s debt profile, which exceeds N200 billion, asserting that there is no need for alarm. The Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration affirmed its commitment to positioning Ogun as a leading economy in Nigeria by maximizing human and capital resources. The state Commissioner for Finance,…
The administration of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun is reportedly making strides in developing the economic potentials and capacity of the state, resulting in an increase in the state’s economy to over N6 trillion. The Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to Governor Abiodun, Hon Dapo Okubadejo, made this revelation during a media parley…
The Ogun State government has initiated a solar-powered street lights project across the state as part of its efforts to enhance the safety and security of the citizens. This decision follows recent arrests of vandals caught stealing street light cables and other components along the Sagamu Interchange-Abeokuta Expressway, including one individual apprehended for stealing a…
The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Engr. Bayo Dayo, has revealed that he left the party he led for eight years due to what he described as indiscipline and lawlessness within the party. Engr. Dayo stated that he decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of the…
On Sunday, the Ogun State Police Command reported the arrest of 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in the RSS River in Sagamu. Olusola Sonaya, present at the river, played a crucial role in rescuing the baby after her mother tossed her into the water, as stated by the…
