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OgunEduCash: indigene students’ hope hangs as grant deadline looms

Amidst the Ogun State Government's effort “to support students of Ogun indigen”, a wave of uncertainty looms as the deadline for the disbursement of a special grant, known as the 'Ogun State

February 23, 2024

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Infrastructure takes lion share as Abiodun presents N703bn 2024 budget

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, presented N703.03billion Budget Proposal for the year 2024 to the state House of Assembly. Giving a breakdown of the budget tagged “The Budget of

November 30, 2023

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After 3 years, 15 #EndSARS protesters still detained in Lagos prison: amnesty report

Amnesty International reported that fifteen protesters detained in 2020 remain held without trial three years after the impactful #EndSARS movement in Nigeria.

October 20, 2023

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12 Journalists arrested by Guinea Junta during protest

In Guinea, security forces apprehended twelve journalists who were participating in a demonstration against alleged media censorship within the country, as reported by local media

October 17, 2023

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Power crisis: Simawa residents flee homes after enduring two years without electricity

Since the power supply ceased in Simawa, the communities have been plunged into darkness, making basic amenities such as lighting, refrigeration, and electronic devices inaccessible luxuries. Residents have resorted to alternative means

July 20, 2023

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Police picked my son in front of my house, frame him as ‘arsonist’ in Sagamu banks burning, man cries

Adebayo Bakare, an Ogun state citizen, has demanded justice for his son Adeniyi Bakare, who was arrested alongside his daughter Aderonke Bakare, following the Anti-Naira scarcity protest which broke out in Sagamu

April 18, 2023

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Nothing is offered for OOU N5000 tech fee, students accuse management of fraud

An average student in OOU pays school fee levies ranging from ₦77,872 to ₦176,396 for both new and old students. The introduction of the technology fee was a compulsory payment of an

April 17, 2023

Education·Reports

OGITECH drop charges against SUG leaders, pledge to tackle cultism in institution

Following an emergency meeting called by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS OGUN JCC), management of the Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa (OGITECH) has promised to stop victimising student union

April 7, 2023

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How Peter Obi’s supporters use fake news to berate Tinubu, force US Professor to react

The award-winning professor of History and African Diaspora Studies, Saheed Aderinto has refuted a Tweet made in his name, which had appeared to have embarrassed President-elect, Bola Tinubu, after the latter issued

March 14, 2023

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5 things to know about Frank Mba, new Ogun State Commissioner of Police

Curious about his origin, educational background, achievements and his sojourn in the force, here are five things to know about him:

February 9, 2023

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