Ogun Clamps Down on Highway Parking by Trucks
Ogun State TRACE warns articulated vehicle drivers against indiscriminate parking on highways, especially around Ogere. Officials cite accident risks and call for a task force. Read the full story.
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Ijeoma Orji Appointed ABC Regional Lead for Nigeria
The Atlanta Black Chambers appoints Ijeoma Orji as its Nigeria Regional Lead to boost trade and investment links between Nigerian businesses and the global Black diaspora.
Daniel, lawmakers intervene in Ogun community's land dispute with army
Former governor Gbenga Daniel and Ogun State lawmakers intervene after the Nigerian Army's demolition of homes in Apunren-Ijebu. The 1977 land dispute has left residents traumatised. Read the full story.
Lead City VC Adeyemo Bags Thabo Mbeki Leadership Award
Lead City University VC, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, receives the prestigious Thabo Mbeki Award for Excellence in Leadership from the University of Texas. Read more about this honour for Nigerian academia.
Ogun Land Dispute: Army, Communities Clash Over 1,791 Acres
Gbenga Daniel and Ogun Assembly intervene in a 50-year land dispute between 16 communities and the Nigerian Army over 1,791 acres. Demolitions and trauma spark urgent calls for resolution. Read more.
Lucia Onabanjo, Wife of Ex-Ogun Governor, Dies at 100
Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of Ogun's first civilian governor, has passed peacefully at 100. Her family announces her death and legacy of faith and service. Read more.
Six Family Members Die in Rivers Generator Fume Incident
Police in Rivers State investigate the tragic death of six family members in Ogale Eleme. Preliminary findings point to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator left on indoors. Read more for safety tips.
Six Family Members Die in Rivers, Police Investigate
A family of six was found dead in Ogale, Eleme, Rivers State. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. Read the full report and official statement.
Six Family Members Die in Rivers, Police Probe Generator Fumes
A family of six found dead in Ogale, Rivers State. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. CP Adepoju urges safety precautions. Read the full report.
Ogun Couple Dies in Domestic Violence Tragedy
Ogun State Police investigate a tragic domestic violence case where a wife was stabbed by her husband, who later died in a suspected suicide. Details inside.
Fire guts foam factory at Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone
A gas explosion sparked a major fire at a foam factory in the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, destroying millions in property. Police and fire services responded. Read for safety updates.
Police Probe Murder-Suicide in Ogun
Ogun State Police investigate a tragic domestic violence case where a man, Ayoola Ayanwale, stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide. Their three children are now in relatives' care. Read the full report.
Ogun TESCOM Explains Teacher Redistribution Goal
Ogun State Teaching Service Commission clarifies that the ongoing teacher redeployment is to correct staffing imbalances, not to punish educators. The move aims to ensure equitable quality education across all public secondary schools.
Teenager drowns in Ogun, police urge safety measures
A 17-year-old boy has drowned at a recreational facility in Ogun State. Police call for enhanced safety, including lifeguards, to prevent recurring tragedies.
Tree Planting Forces Criminals Out of Ogun Forests
Ogun State's forestry drive makes reserves inhospitable for kidnappers and militants. Commissioner reveals strategy and new equipment for enhanced security. Read more.
Federal Government Backs Omoge Asa Cultural Pageantry
The Federal Government has endorsed the Omoge Asa Cultural Pageantry as a key platform for cultural preservation and youth empowerment. The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 16. Read more.
Ogun CP Tasks New Officers, Warns Over Drowning Incidents
Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo has urged newly commissioned officers to uphold professionalism. He also warned residents about a rise in drowning cases and called for safety measures.
Ogun Deputy Gov Salako-Oyedele Marks 60th Birthday
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and other dignitaries celebrate Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele on her 60th birthday, praising her leadership and commitment to the state's development agenda. Read the tributes.
Ogun 2027: Yayi Leads Ogun West's Push for Governorship
As Ogun 2027 approaches, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) emerges as the focal point for Ogun West's historic bid for the governorship, backed by a 20-year legislative record and grassroots projects. Discover why stakeholders say it's their time.
Ogun to build 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026
Ogun State plans to deliver 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026, part of a 10,000-home target. The Commissioner for Housing details new estates and urban renewal projects across the state.
Anthony Joshua seat swap revealed in Ogun court
Driver Adeniyi Kayode tells Ogun court Anthony Joshua moved to back seat before fatal crash. Bail set at N5m. Case adjourned to Jan 20.
Dapo Abiodun's Steady Leadership Transforms Ogun State
An in-depth look at Governor Dapo Abiodun's strategic governance, from the ISEYA agenda to the Agro-Cargo Airport, rebuilding Ogun State's infrastructure, education, and economy. See the progress.
Mother, Daughter Die After Christmas Meal with Rat Poison
A mother and daughter in Italy died after eating a Christmas dinner suspected to be laced with rat poison. The husband is in intensive care as five doctors face investigation. Read the full tragic story.
Abiodun Signs Ogun's ₦1.669 Trillion 2026 Budget
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a 58% increase from 2025. The 'Budget of Sustainable Legacy' aims to boost revenue and development. Read more.
Abiodun frees 71 inmates, highlights 2025 achievements
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has granted clemency to 71 inmates while outlining major economic and infrastructure gains for 2025. Read the full New Year address details.
Ex-Ogun Assemblyman Kidnapped During Prayers
Gunmen abducted former Ogun lawmaker Moruf Musa at a mosque in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside. Local chairman confirms shooting. Police anti-kidnapping unit deployed. Stay informed.
Ogun Gov Appoints 9 Perm Secs, 6 Education Leaders
Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of nine new permanent secretaries, two principals-general, and four headteachers-general in Ogun State. The selections follow a rigorous process based on merit and experience.
Former Ogun Lawmaker Kidnapped in Mosque Attack
Gunmen stormed a mosque in Ibiade, kidnapping former Ogun Assembly Chief Whip Maruf Musa. Residents were injured in the sporadic shooting. Get the latest details.
Kogi woman accused of poisoning husband over new wife
Favour Odoba is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in Okene, Kogi, after he married a second wife who bore him a son. The suspect is on the run as the family speaks out.
Anthony Joshua Survives Crash in Ogun, Two Dead
Ogun State mourns as two foreign nationals die in a crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua. The champion escaped death. Read details and government's safety plea.
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