Ogun state

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a motorcyclist at the Animasaun area on Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun.The Sango-Ota Unit Command of the FRSC in Ogun said the accident happened on Saturday at about 3.30 p.m.…

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and the people of Ogun, Ekiti, and Oyo State,  over the passing of former military governor and administrator, retired Brig.- Gen. Adetunji Olurin.The president, in a…

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of  Ogun has expressed sadness over the death of a former military governor of Oyo State, retired Brig.- Gen. Adetunji Olurin,  who died on Saturday at age 76.Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…

The Ogun State government on Tuesday told residents of the state to prepare for flash floods that will affect many areas.The Ministry of Environment, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Environment,…

A truck belonging to Dangote Group on Friday reportedly crushed a student to death at Ilaro, the headquarters of Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State.The incident happened at Sabo junction, inbound Owode road at about 1pm.The…

The Ogun Government on Friday distributed modern fish smoking kilns to fish farmers in rural communities across the three senatorial districts of the state.The Commissioner for Rural Development, Mr. Taiwo Oludotun, said the empowerment…

The Ogun government said on Saturday that it had commenced collaborative efforts with necessary stakeholders to include security lessons in the academic syllabus to enhance consciousness its among students.…

A teenager, Samson Akingbade, has drowned in the swimming pool of an unspecified hotel in Ijako, Sango-Ota, Ogun State.The boy, aged 14-year-old, was said to have been hanging out with his friends, on Friday, Christmas day, when the…

Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been honoured in his homeland, Ogun state, after a street was named after him.The said street, formerly referred to as "Cinema Road", is located in the Sagamu Local government  Area…

Ogun state government has announced plans to upgrade its parks and garages across the state for better service delivery to the people.The state Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo made the…

The Ogun government, on Saturday, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2020 World Diabetes Day, with a call on all stakeholders to raise more awareness about the disease.The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker,…

Solomon Ede, 50 popularly known in his community as Baba Rita is dead after his lifeless body was discovered face down in his face mask, at Alako, Abeokuta, Ogun State.According to Nigerian newspaper, Nation, the deceased was fond of…

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Wednesday promised to expedite action at ensuring the speedy completion of all abandoned projects in the state.Abiodun gave the assurance at the inauguration of the asphalt laying of the Panseke-Adigbe and…

A 37-year-old man, Abraham Adeoluwa, on Thursday appeared before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun, over alleged breach of peace. SEE ALSO: JAMB Revenue Officer, boss stole N36.5m– EFCC Witness Alleges Adeoluwa, whose address was not…

The Ogun State government has ordered all boarding house returning students to under COVID-19 test as classes prepare to resume for academic activities nationwide on Monday, August 3.Ronke Soyombo, the Special Adviser to the governor on…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has deployed 1707 personnel to monitor and control gridlocks during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. SEE ALSO: Tragic: Hit-and-Run Tipper Kills Motorcyclist in Ilorin NAN reports that…

There was pandemonium in Abeokuta on Monday when a man identified as Fatai Salami drank an insecticide known as Snipper and died at the premises of Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE). SEE ALSO: Daddy Freeze Finally…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 59-year-old pastor of the Light Christian Church, Odeda, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abimbola Oyeyemi, a deputy…

Rotary Club International on Friday donated e-learning gadgets to schools in Ogun as part  of efforts to promote effective teaching and learning. SEE ALSO: Consider the Friday question in your timetable: MURIC tells WAEC The Special…

A Chinese Electronics Company, Xiaomi Nigeria, has donated 25,000 surgical face masks to Ogun Government as part of its contributions toward curbing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. SEE ALSO: IPOB reveals what it…

Justice Bamgbose Alabi of the Abeokuta High Court in Ogun State has ruled that “the use of hijab is considered a fundamental human right only for adults”. This formed the basis of his judgement on Thursday 4th June, 2020 in a case filed by…

The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill establishing the Ogun Mortgages and Foreclosure Authority to regulate mortgages in the state. SEE ALSO: CAN Seeks Roundtable Over Reopening of Churches, Mosques in Ogun Mr Damilola…

As part of its social corporate responsibility, the Nigerian Navy on Thursday gave palliatives to one of its host community, Tongeji Island, in Ogun state. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump’s Twitter account should be suspended- U.S. presidential…

Ogun State Government has extended the coronavirus lockdown by one more week in the state.Governor Dapo Abiodun made the announcement during a press briefing in his office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday May 15.He revealed that…

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Kenneth Ebrimson, has commended  security personnel in the state for effectively enforcing government’s  measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19. SEE ALSO: Special Military Taskforce Kill 4 Armed…

11 coronavirus patients have been discharged in Ogun State after testing negative to the virus twice.A statement from the Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Friday said the patients were discharged from the earlier reported 127 total confirmed…

Ogun Government says it is constrained to extend the existing lockdown in the state by one week.SEE ALSO: Italy records 215,858 coronavirus infections, death toll at 29,958Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while addressing…

Ahead of Monday’s 8 pm to 6am curfew imposed by the Federal Government across the country, the police in Ogun have vowed to be more aggressive in enforcing the order. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: PDP queries Gbajabiamila, insists on public hearing…

The Sagamu Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has urged Muslims to desist from public gathering during Ramadan to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.SEE ALSO: Kano Government Finally…