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Iyabo Obasanjo Declares Ogun Governorship Bid, Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Iyabo Obasanjo has unveiled her 2027 governorship ambition, hails President Tinubu’s economic reforms. The first child of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, on Saturday formally declared to contest for governorship of Ogun State, hailing the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu. She said Tinubu’s economic reforms had helped...

Police arrest Ogun suspected robber, recover arms

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

A 27-year-old suspected armed robber identified as Imole Ajayi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police. The suspect who was reported riding his motorcycle, was arrested during a stop and search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road, on Thursday. His arrest was contained in a statement by the...

Consult professionals before building, Ogun advises property owners

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

To prevent haphazard development and encourage sustainable growth in Ogun State, residents have been warned against embarking on building projects without necessary planning and consultation. This warning was made on Thursday at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, held in...

Governor Abiodun sympathizes with Ibafo tanker fire victims

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

The Ogun State governor has expressed his condolences to the victims of the Ibafo tanker fire incident which resulted in significant loss and devastation. The tragic event, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, led to the destruction of properties, including vehicles and buildings Governor Abiodun described the inferno...

Police arrest Ogun wanted rapist, armed robber

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

The police in Ogun State has arrested 33-year-old Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, a suspected rapist and armed robber in Ijagun, Odogbolu local government area of the state. The suspect was arrested in connection to the alleged armed robbery and rape of female students in the Tai University of Education, Ijagun. Earlier...

Police arrest Ogun wanted rapist, armed robber

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

The police in Ogun State has arrested 33-year-old Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, a suspected rapist and armed robber in Ijagun, Odogbolu local government area of the state. The suspect was arrested in connection to the alleged armed robbery and rape of female students in the Tai University of Education, Ijagun. Earlier...

Abducted Backcock University staff regains freedom

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

A 66-year-old widow, Elizabeth Uruakpa, who was kidnapped by armed men in Ilisan Remo area of Ogun State has regained freedom. Earlier reported that Uruakpa who is the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, was kidnapped last week while returning from church service. The gunmen...

23-year-old man dies in Ogun fire outbreak

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

Ogun State police command has confirmed the death of 23-year-old Ayodele Gabriel, who was found unconscious in his bathroom after a fire broke out in his apartment at Sakura Estate, Sagamu, Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Thursday, said the deceased was taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University...

Our stand on Zhongshan’s subterfuge, Paris seizure order

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

On 14 August 2024, the attention of the Ogun State Government was drawn to the provisional attachment of three Nigerian government owned aircrafts in France by the Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. (“Zhongshan”). Ogun State also learned of two orders of the Judicial Court of Paris dated...

Police alert public on one-chance robbery as victim loses N700,000 in Ogun

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

The Ogun State Police Command has alerted members of the public of a notorious one-chance gang operating within Sagamu, Ijebu Ode to Mowe Expressway. Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, in the late hours of Wednesday, made the announcement in a statement obtained by newsmen. She said the command had received...