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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola, over the death of his mother, Alhaja Aliratu Àdùnní Matemilola. Alhaja Matemilola died on Sunday, October 27, at the age of 81, following a brief illness. The …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government is set to screen 350,000 residents across its 20 Local Government Areas to address the rising incidence of deaths from hypertension and diabetes. The initiative, according to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, is in line with “Project 10 Million …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives has officially addressed allegations of assault involving Alex Ikwechegh, the representative for Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The incident, which gained widespread attention, involved a viral video showing Ikwechegh allegedly assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. In the video, Ikwechegh …

…As Government Delegation Visits Family of Late Student ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has ordered the closure of Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-emi, following the tragic death of Master Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student. The decision comes after authorities arrested and suspended …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a formal apology after an incident in which he assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who was delivering a package to him on Sunday. The apology, titled “A Statement of Regret and Commitment …

…Driver Narrates Ordeal FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, is now in police custody following an alleged assault on an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja. The incident reportedly …

…Says, “Policies Should Have a Human Face” LISA KINGDOM, IFO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Lisa Kingdom, Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, has called on the federal government to provide immediate alternatives to ease the economic tension caused by its policies and programmes. He made this appeal on …

…Approves Reconstruction Of Imoro-Imegun-Opopo Road, Igbeba-Eid Praying Ground To Prison Road, Others In Ogun East BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that no part of Ogun State has been left out of the developmental projects of his administration in …