Detectives of the Ajuwon Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a family member named Stanley Okirie in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects – Jubril Karikari aged 12, Salia Karikari aged 15 and 35 years old Maureen Okirie – were arrested…
Detectives of the Igbesa Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested Chidi Ebere, 27, for the alleged murder of a commercial motorcyclist. The victim, Sunday Ogbu, 36, was killed in Igbesa on Wednesday at about 7am. The suspect had allegedly posed as a passenger before attempting to hijack the motorcycle, leading to a violent altercation…
The Ogun State Government has demolished shanties and temporary structures erected along the road setback at the border between Ogun and Lagos State, in a renewed effort to curb frequent accidents around the Sango Tollgate. The exercise, carried out on Tuesday, targeted illegal roadside stalls and makeshift buildings blamed for obstructing traffic and contributing to…
The Local Government Inspector (LGI) for the Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abass Olalekan, has been arrested following the death of a female member of the NYSC on Tuesday. The corps member, Victoria Ariyo, serving under the local government, reportedly died from pregnancy complications. It was learnt that…
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker during engagement with the residents of Ogijo over comprehensive independent health audit over possible exposure to lead poisoning. The Ogun State Government has commenced an independent and comprehensive health audit of residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area, following concerns over possible lead exposure in the community….
Residents of Akute-Odo, a community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, were thrown into shock and panic on Monday morning after some assailants invaded Christ Crusaders’ Deliverance Ministries and brutally murdered the church’s security guard, popularly known as Baba Iwo. Newsmen correspondent, who visited the area on Tuesday, gathered from residents and video…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Honourable Oludaisi Elemide, has challenged the management of the Nigerian Immigration Service in the state to discharge their responsibilities with a high level of professionalism, through the promotion of due diligence and integrity to achieve a prosperous Nigeria. Mr. Elemide threw the challenge while playing host…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has challenged Nigerian youths to leverage the enormous opportunities available in Information and Communication Technology to make themselves self-reliant and relevant in the future. The governor made the call on Thursday at the unveiling of ‘Window on America’, an ICT project initiated by the American Consulate office in collaboration…
The Ogun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has said it will commence training for candidates who have successfully passed the recent recruitment process on Sunday, 6th of July. The Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. (rtd) Alade Adedigba, made the announcement in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday. Adedigba stated that the training exercise…
In order to avert preventable accidents and hazards to their lives and that of passengers, commercial motorcycle riders in Ogun State have been asked to put their safety first and refrain from operating during downpours. The State Chairman of the Riders and Owners of Motorcycles Organisation (ROMO), Olusola Shotayo, made the appeal over the weekend….