Stop planting cocoa within forest reserves - Abiodun warns farmers

The Ogun state government has issued a warning to farmers and those living in the state’s forest reserves to stop growing cocoa seedlings, saying it is a violation of the State Forestry Law.

The government also ordered that all unauthorized structures within forest reserves be dismantled by the residents, warning that failure to comply would attract sanctions.

Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, the state commissioner for forestry, gave the warning to farmers living in the reserves as well as village heads (Baales) in his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Oludotun stated that the government is taking steps to remove all cocoa plantations within forest reserves, underlining that only tree plantations are permitted within forest reserves.

Contributing, Timothy Olatunji, permanent secretary Ministry of Forestry, noted that all illegal residents in the enclaves should leave, while those who are authorized to stay should ensure that their ground rent is revalidated.

Idowu Ogunde, speaking on behalf of the Baales, assured the ministry of their cooperation with the current government to guarantee that tree plantations within the forest are safeguarded and cocoa plants are removed.

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Replace Betta Edu with Halimat Adenike, PWDs begs Tinubu

The National secretary of Persons With Disabilities, (PWDs) in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammed Dantani, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider replacing the suspended

2024 Budget: OGSG promises to rehabilitate abandoned roads, others

The Ogun state government has said it will repair some of the abandoned bad roads and see to the completion of the ongoing ones.

Church gives food, medical care to widows, elderly in Ogun

Over 1,500 indigent residents of Ogun state have on Saturday received free medical care, food, and clothing. The beneficiaries which included widows, the elderly,

Prepare for your re-run in 2027, Abiodun tells Adebutu

The Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun, has said the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu, should begin preparations for

Supreme Court validates Gov Abiodun’s election

The election of Ogun State Governor Adedapo Abiodun has been upheld by the Supreme Court. A five-member panel of the court unanimously denied Oladipupo

SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Rapists’ walk free as cases surge in Ogun

Over 200 cases of rape were recorded across Ogun State in 2023, 27 of them are in court, while a paltry four convictions have

Ibadan Explosion: Abiodun sympathizes with Oyo govt, victims’ families

The governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolence to the Oyo state government and its citizens over the explosion that occurred

US based prince calls on Abiodun, Awujale to intervene in Kobowore Stool’s crisis

A United States based prince, Olusegun Ogunbanjo has called on the Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun and the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu

Alake, Odedina others grace 2024 Erunbe day celebration

In a grand celebration, Erunbe Community in Abeokuta recently hosted its first Erunbe Day and Agemo Festival, drawing notable personalities from various spheres. The

Come home to invest, Olu of Imasayi tells Nigerians in Diaspora

The Olu of Imasayi Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun state, Oba Lukman Kuoye has urged Nigerians living in diaspora to

Army intercepts 365 pieces of cannabis in Ogun

The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Ogun State has intercepted over 365 pieces of Pawpaw size wrapped Cannabis Sativa at Olodo

Don’t forget selflessness of our armed forces, Abiodun to Nigerians

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians not to forget the selflessness and dedication displayed by the men and women of the

Pay your taxes, stop sinning against God, Cleric tells Ogun residents

The Bishop of Remo and Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Archbishop Olusina Fape, has urged residents of Ogun state to pay their taxes

Murder of OOU student: Ogun lawmakers call for calm, assure justice

Students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye have been urged to remain calm as all their grievances in respect to the alleged murder of

Ogun: Customs releases N24m intercepted with smuggled rice to Access bank

A bullion van intercepted 22 months ago for carrying 12 bags of 50kg smuggled foreign parboiled rice including the sum of over 24 million naira have

Our portal is now functioning, register your business, says OGSG

The Ogun State government has urged entrepreneurs to swiftly register their companies on the Business Premises Permit (BPP) portal, assuring that the challenges affecting

ACOMORAN applauds Abiodun’s honours from newspapers, television

The Ogun state chairman of the Amalgamated Commercials Tricycle And Motorcycle Owners, Repairers And Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Kayode Sowunmi, has said the

Abiodun wins governor of the year, 2023 Silverbird man of the year awards

Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has been named the 2023 Sun newspaper governor of the year and Silverbird Man of the Year

FUNAAB emerges best university of agriculture in Africa

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been ranked seventh in the world and as the top university of agriculture on the African

Patriotism, fear of God should be your watchword in 2024, Oba Odugbemi tells Nigerians

Nigerians have been urged to use fear of God and patriotism as guiding principles in their pursuit of a more prosperous and stable nation.

Ogun NUJ urges Abiodun to fulfill promises

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, has appealed to the state governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfill his promises by the commencing renovation of Osoba

Residents of Ado Odo/ Ota receive food items, others

In a bid to lessen the hardship facing the country, residents in Ado Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun state have received thousands of

Residents defy police ban, as banger rocks Ogun

Residents of Ogun state have defied police order on the ban of the use of explosive fireworks popularly called banger during the yuletide season.

Abiodun signs N703.028bn 2024 budget into law

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has said the N703.028 billion Appropriation Bill passed into law for 2024 will further strengthen the state’s

NGO donates food items to 1,000 widows, less privilege in Ekiti

Not less than 1,000 residents of Ado community in Ado Ekiti have on Friday received essential food items. The distribution which saw widows, elderly,

Promotion: NSCDC decorates 640 officers in Ogun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, on Friday, decorated 640 promoted officers in the command. The decoration ceremony, which took

‘Money Laundering’: You are ignorant, Ogun APC blasts Adebutu

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the governorship candidate of People’s Democratic Party Ladi Adebutu showed an “unbelievable ignorance about

OGHA passes N703.02Bn 2024 budget

The Ogun State House of Assembly has on Thursday passed N703,028,013,431.64 as the Year 2024 Appropriation bill. The bills which was earlier presented to

Ogun community calls for govt intervention over invasion of 1,500 Hectares of land

Indigenes of Idarika Iperu-Remo have accused the Ologere of Ogere, Oba Saliu Obafemi, and others of invading over 1,500 Hectares of communal land. In

UPDATE: PDP’s Adebutu visits Ogun police headquarters

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ogun state, Ladi Adebutu, on Wednesday paid a visit to the state police headquarters

Oko Opo foundation gift over 100 widows food items, cash in Ogun

Over 100 widows in Ogun State, on Tuesday received food and cash empowerment to cushion the impact of the economic hardships facing the country.

Group celebrates Christmas at orphanage home, harps on parental education

In a bid to reduce the growing number of street kids in the society, parents have been urged to inculcate the right set of knowledge

Welcome back home, be ready for your court case-Ogun APC tells Adebutu

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the Peoples Democratic Party’s gubernatorial candidate of the March 18, 2023 election, Ladi

Nigerian media needs self-regulation not govt’s control – Former UK Envoy

The immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, on Friday called for a self-regulation of the media rather

Ogun seeks special court to try rapist, others

The commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Adijat Adeleye has called for a special court to try perpetrators of rape

Young Journalist Of The Year Award: Synergy Interlink Network Honours Saheed Adeola

A seasoned journalist who also double as Media and PR consultant to various companies, organizations and individuals, Saheed Adeola popularly known as Mrpossible has

Court vacates order stopping inauguration of NSE’s female president

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Kuje, Abuja, has set aside an interlocutory injunction, stopping the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) election

Synergy network names Pelican Valley CEO ‘Man of The Year 2023′

The Synergy Interlinks Network has on Sunday named the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo, as “Synergy’s ‘Man of the Year 2023.”

NSCDC deploys 2,740 officers, assures hitch-free yuletide in Ogun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State command has said not less the 2,740 officers have been deployed across the 71 formation

S’West Hausa leaders raise alarm over Kano political crisis

Hausa traditional rulers have on Saturday voiced their worries over the escalating tension in Kano State following the governorship election. The leaders under the

Protect human rights, Ogun NSCDC boss tells officers

In a bid to effectively protect lives and properties, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Ogun state command have organized a retreat to sensitize

Ogun orders 17 communities to vacate Omo forest reserve

The Ogun state government has ordered seventeen illegal farmers and timber contractors of the Omo Forest Reserve, in Ijebu-East/North local government area of the

OgunWatch reporter, 74 others for Synergy awards

The founder of Synergy Interlinks Network, Kazeem Adewale has said the forthcoming Synergy Meritorious Award would be celebrating over 75 Ogun state youths, students

Abiodun accuses Ogun monarchs of selling govt land

The governor of Ogun state Dapo Abiodun on Monday accused traditional rulers of selling government-owned land. Governor Abiodun who stated this on Monday at

OgunWatch’s Gift Barry-Oba wins development journalist award

Ms Gift Barry-Oba, a reporter with OgunWatch online news platform, has won the Most Outstanding Developmental Journalism Practitioner of the year award in Ogun

Iyalode of Yorubaland buried, as Obasanjo, Abiodun pay tributes

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, on Friday, paid glowing tributes to the late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba

Adebutu not charged for money laundering – Ogun High Court

A State High Court sitting in Abeokuta , Ogun State, on Friday, clarified that the Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo

Ogun places N50m bounty on killers of govt accountant

The Ogun State government on Friday announced a N50 million reward for information leading to the capture of Taiwo Oyekanmi’s killers. Oyekanmi, the state’s

NSCDC arrests 35-year-man for ‘defiling’ lover’s daughter in Ogun

One 35-year-old Odewale Iseoluwa Akinleye has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) for allegedly defiling the 16-year-old

Abiodun promises shelter for victims of gender based violence in Ogun

In commemoration of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has pledged to give victims in

Join hands to build Nigeria, Abike Dabiri, Pelican Valley CEO tell diasporas

The Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and realtor (Amb) Babatunde Adeyemo have urged Nigerians living in diaspora to work together

Ogun poly shut down over rising robbery attacks

Following the ongoing armed robbery attacks on students, the management of the Gateway Polytechnic (ICT) Sapaade, Ogun State, has announced that the institution will

My friend sold my Range Rover, Delta Police conniving with suspect – Footballer

Maxwell Eyerakpo, a professional footballer who plays for the National team of Vietnam and also Ninh Thuận fc club has cried out over the

SPECIAL REPORT: Ogun turns breeding ground for ‘Olosho business’

Gift Barry-Oba reports on the growing trade of prostitution among teenagers and young ladies in Abeokuta, Ogun State, often referred to as ‘Olosho.’ Driving

Armed robbers attack Ogun poly students, kill one, shoot 9

One student has been reported dead while nine others injured in an alleged armed robbery attack on students of the Gateway Polytechnic (ICT), Sapaade,

5,000 land owners receive CofOs in Ogun

Across the 20 local government areas of Ogun state, 5,000 landowners on Friday received Certificates of Occupancy (CofOs) from the state governor Dapo Abiodun.

So-Safe Corps sacks officer for stealing in Ogun

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, also known as the So-Safe Corps, has discharged one Adeboye Yusuf Sunday from the Corps

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

Abiodun declares one-week mourning for slain Accountant

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared one week of mourning in memory of the late Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Taiwo

Farmers need technology training to increase productivity – Former Ogun commissioner

In order to increase productivity in agriculture, the former Commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, Dr Adeola Odedina has stressed the need for training

STV’s Alarape Rafiu emerge winner of Ogun SWAN/Tokunbo Talabi table tennis tourney

Rafiu Alarape of Consolidated Chapel on Wednesday emerged champion of the maiden edition of Ogun State SWAN/Tokunbo Talabi Table Tennis Championship with a cash

Enrol in professional courses, NSCDC DG tells operatives

Enroll in professional courses that will sharpen your minds and increase your ability to contribute to the nation's security system.

You’ve murdered sleep, Abiodun tells killers of Ogun accountant

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has assured that, killers of his director will be flushed out irrespective of where they might be hiding.

Gunmen kill Ogun govt accountant, cart away with millions

Unknown five hooded gunmen on Wednesday shot an accountant of the Ogun State Government, Taiwo Oyekanmi, dead and took off with the government’s funds.

Reduce tuition hike, Ogun assembly urges tertiary institution

Acknowledging the adverse effects of economic hardship faced by parents, Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, has appealed

Ogun to landlords: Build toilets or lose your properties

The Ogun state government has threatened to take away houses of landlords who do not have toilet facilities. The development, according to the authorities,

Ogun set to distribute 5000 CofO

The Ogun state government will distribute 5000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to beneficiaries on Friday, December 1 2023. According to a statement

46,000 people living in Ogun are HIV/AIDS positive, says Commissioner

The Ogun state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, on Tuesday, said not less than 46,143 people in Ogun State are now living with HIV/AIDS.

We have paid over N112bn to pensioners, says Abiodun

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has said he paid over N112 billion in pensions and gratuities to retired government officials of both the

Ogun approves constituency projects for 236 councillors

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved constituency projects for the 236 councillors in the state. Abiodun made this known at

10 Million people diagnosed with dementia, experts say as NGO fights disease in Ogun

Health experts have expressed concern over the rise in dementia cases worldwide, stating that approximately 10 million people are diagnosed with the age-related illness

Ogun NAWOJ congratulates new leadership, calls for advancement

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ogun State Chapter has congratulated all women journalists in the country on the successful hosting of the

ACOMORAN praises Abiodun’s victory in Appeal court

Following the recent confirmation of Dapo Abiodun’s victory in the Appeal Court, the Amalgamated Commercials Tricycle And Motorcycle Owners, Repairers And Riders Association of

Join hands in making Ogun crime free, NSCDC tells stakeholders

The Ogun state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Commandant Idris Ojelabi has urged all stakeholders to take part in the

UNICEF donates oxygen plant to Ogun teaching hospital

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers, on Tuesday donated a multi-million naira pressure swing

WTD: Harness the power of social media, Pelican boss urges journalist

Leading real estate developer, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo has advised journalists to use social media as a professional tool and capitalise on the potential it

Embrace fact-checking, experts tell journalists

In commemoration of the 2023 World Television Day, journalists have been charged to kick out the dissemination of fake news and incorporate fact-checking in

How to apply for Ogun N1bn grant for small businesses

The Ogun State Government has started the second phase of the N1 billion grant to micro and small businesses. The first batch distributed over

Ogun begins 2nd phase disbursement of N1bn grant to micro, small enterprises

Aimed to alleviate poverty and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, the Ogun state governor has announced the second phase disbursement of the

Western liberal democracy is not working for Africa, says Obasanjo

The former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the Western Liberal Democracy was “forced” onto the African continent hence its failure in Africa. Obasanjo stated this

76- year-old man defiles, impregnates 16-year-old girl in Ogun

76-year-old David Ogunsanwo has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) for having carnal knowledge with a 16-year-old

Ogun set to host biggest concert, TheKLIC23

Fast raising comedy star, Olukoyejo Morenikeji, popularly known as Koye has said, his upcoming concert will use comedy, music and art to foster peace

Mapoly set to resume as Abiodun pays N480m of staff salaries

Workers of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere, Abeokuta, Ogun state have received N480 million naira to clear their unpaid salaries . According to a

Abiodun, OGD mourn former finance minister, Soleye

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye as a as a major loss to

Fight cultism through sports, SWAN tells Ogun govt

Following the recent cult battles in Ogun state, chairman of the state’s chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has advised the government

Ogun moves to sanction producers of “Chinese-made Adire”

The Ogun state government has disclosed plans to enact a law that would regulate the operations of the “Chinese Adire fabric”. Sesan Fagbayi, the

Former finance Minister, Soleye, dies four days after birthday celebration

Former Finance Minister, Dr Onaolapo Soleye, has been reported dead. Soleye who marked his 90th birthday on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State died at

FRSC begins mobile court to curb road accidents on Lagos – Ibadan expressway

Following the incessant road crashes that have claimed the lives of people and left others injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command,

Ogun Gov’ship Poll: Court reserves judgment in Adebutu’s appeal against Abiodun

A Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Tuesday reserved its judgment in an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ladi

Banks, others shun NLC, TUC strike in Ogun

Some commercial banks, schools, and private organizations in Abeokuta, Ogun state have shunned the directives of the labour congress to stay out of work.

Detty December: Ogun police bans use of banger

The Ogun state police command has banned the indiscriminate use of explosive fireworks popularly called banger. The ban was announced on Monday, in a

Abiodun has changed Ogun’s fortune for better- Akinmade

The Special Adviser to Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade has said the governor has changed the state’s fortune for

Let’s go back to farm, OGD begs Nigerians

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and senator for Ogun East in the National Assembly, has urged Nigerians to get back

Three confirmed dead in Sagamu fresh cult clash

Three person have been confirmed dead in the fresh cult killings in Sagamu, Ogun State. This was confirmed on Monday by the state police

Ogun Agro-Cargo airport will revolutionise aviation industry — Abiodun

The Ogun state-owned Agro-Cargo International Airport, according to governor Dapo Abiodun, is set to revolutionise the country’s aviation industry. Abiodun noted that, the airport’s

Nigeria’s legislature a misunderstood arm of government, says Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has labelled Nigeria’s legislature as the least understood instrument of government, claiming that the body has always been

Serve Nigeria first before demanding from it, Minister tells youths

Nigerian youths have been asked to serve their country with zeal and diligence first before making demands of it. The Minister of State for Environment

Auto crash claims 5 lives along Sagamu-Benin-Ore expressway

Five lives have been lost on Sunday, in a fatal crash that occurred along Ijebu-Ode Ore expressway The crash which occurred at about 06:09

Again, Ogun shuts factory over environmental pollution

The Ogun State government has shut down Supreme Agro Limited, an agro-processing company, in Igbesa, Ado Odo local government area due to severe industrial

INTERVIEW: My comedies have cured depression – Olusho Agba

Abiodun Omokayode, popularly known as Olusho Agba, is a comedian and skit maker based in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In this interview with OgunWatch, Olusho

32 year-old man rapes drunk girl in Ogun

Thirty two-year-old Gbenga Kolawole has been arrested by the Ogun police command for allegedly raping a sixteen-year-old girl who got drunk during an annual

Two die, ten injure in Lagos Ibadan auto crash

Two persons have been reported dead in a crash that occurred along the Lagos Ibadan expressway. The fatal crash which occurred on Friday at about

Abiodun: Benin is not challenging Nigeria for Tongeji Island

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has said, the Tongeji Island is part of Nigeria and that the Republic of Benin is not

Neglect of cocoa for oil, cause of vulnerable economy, says Yoruba group

“ In the same Vein, we are also calling on our Legislators at the Red and Green Chambers to as a matter of urgency

Reverse tuition hike or face mass protest, NANS tells Abiodun

“ There is no excuse for any government to increase school fees abnormally for whatsoever reason because education should not be seen as a

Inside forced, child labour on Ogun cocoa farms

In spite of the global outcry against child labour and its adverse effects, a concerning surge in forced and child labour is observed among

Tuition hike: protest continues as TASUED Mgt plans N10,000 reduction

As agitation against fee hike continues, Tasued students on Wednesday resumed a fresh protest, blocking the Sagamu-Ore expressway. As previously reported by Ogunwatch, the university

Ogun seals 10 unapproved medical facilities, arrests 6

The Ogun state government has said six persons have been detained for quackery and has sealed 10 unapproved medical facilities in the Ado-Odo/Ota local

11 OAU undergraduates arraigned for alleged internet fraud

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, November 6, 2023, arraigned eleven students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU,

Deeper life’s Kumuyi launches youth-powered GCK king’s circle

With the goal of having a positive impact on the lives of youth globally, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr.

S/West Governors stopped politicians’ interference in Oodua Group – Abiodun

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, said that the owner states of Oodua Investment Company Ltd. had made the decision to prohibit politicians

Ogun fish sellers protest 100% price hike

Fish sellers under the auspices of Fish and Seafood Sellers Association of Nigeria have on Tuesday stormed the Ogun state governor’s office in Abeokuta

Contribute to green economy, Obasanjo tells youths

With the aim of building an environmentally sustainable future, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged young people in Nigeria to spearhead efforts against climate

Students kick as TASUED increases school fee to N240,000

Students of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Monday expressed their anger in a protest over the increments of

Olu of Imasayi warns against falsehood over Aminu’s murder

The gruesome murder of one of the residents of Imasayi town, Aminu Ajayi, has drawn the attention of Oba Lukmon Kuoye of Olu of

Obasanjo, prime minister, proffer solutions to problems facing Africa, Caribbean

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, have expressed their belief on how Africans

Ogun investigates ‘pure water’ factories over cholera outbreak

Following the cholera outbreak in some areas of the state, the Ogun state government has announced that it will perform compliance checks at all

FG to give relief materials to flood victims in Ogun

The Federal Government has said it will provide relief materials to victims of the Isheri flood in Ogun state. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of

Police arrest two for ‘stealing’ Dangote truck in Ogun

The police in Ogun state have arrested Mohammed Ndatotu and Lawal for allegedly stealing a vehicle of the Dangote Cement Factory in Ibese. Omolola

Court jails 41 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command has convicted and sentenced of forty-one online fraudsters to different jail terms in the

Ogun govt warns Ondo against attacks, invasion on territory

The Ogun State government has warned inhabitant of Ondo state to stop invading Ogun lands and attacking natives in the communities that border the

I’ve delivered more housing units than all my predecessors – Abiodun

The governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration has delivered more housing units in its first four years in office

23 year-old suspected cultist arrested during operation in Ogun

Twenty three year – old Afolabi Taiwo in Abioro Community, Sango Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun state have been arrested by the state

Ogun commissioner visits woman found with dead child, assures family of support

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has visited the home of Mrs. Aminatu, a mother who was discovered with a

Rising cost of fish sparks protest in Sagamu

On Wednesday, a group of concerned Nigerians took to the streets of Sagamu in Ogun State to voice their grievances against the rising cost

NIS arrests 30 illegal Beninoise, Congolese in Ogun

Thirty young suspected illegal migrant have being arrested and paraded on Tuesday by the Nigerian Immigration Service, Ogun Command. According to State Comptroller Abosede Olayemisi,

Abiodun’s administration is burying entertainment industry, says Dr Smile

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has been accused of almost burying the entertainment industry in the state. This was stated by popular comedian

Oluyole club to award bursary to Ibadan indigenous students across Nigeria

The OLUYOLE club has stated its desire to award bursaries to deserving Ibadan indigenes enrolled in tertiary institutions throughout the country. According to a

Ogun: So-Safe admits killing abducted pastor during gun duel with kidnappers

The Ogun state So-Safe Corps, has on Monday admitted killing Adeniyi Adisa, a pastor during a shoot-out with suspected kidnappers on July 1, 2023.

Tribunal upholds Ogun speaker’s election, dismisses PDP’s petition

The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced the Speaker of State House Assembly, Olakunle

Ogun launches compressed natural gas buses

The Ogun state government has on Monday unveiled 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses which will alleviate the suffering brought about by

Two minors arrested for setting Ogun school on fire

Nine year old Malik Iliasu and six year old Wahis Musa of Community Primary School, Isheri Olofin have been arrested for setting their school

BREAKING: Police finally lift Ogun SWAN cup after two failed attempts

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) football team has on Sunday won the security and safety football tournament in Ogun State. In the championship game

Ogun govt shuts recycling company over pollution in Sagamu

The Ogun State Government has closed Maths Metal Recycling Limited in Sagamu due to industrial pollution after it intentionally spilled contaminated oil into its

Iyalode: Ogun govt will give a befitting burial, Abiodun says

On Saturday night, the governor of Ogun State made a condolence visit to the family of the late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Iyalode Alaba Lawson,

Stop blaming our leaders, contribute your quota -Cleric tells Nigerians

Nigerians have been urged to contribute their quota to the country’s growth and development rather than blaming leaders for the economic instability. Bishop Israel

BREAKING: Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson, is dead

Chief Mrs. Oluwaseun Alaba Lawson, the Iyalode of Yorubaland has been reported dead, at the age of 72 years. She was born on January

OGSIEC declares APC’s Adeyemi winner of Ilado Ward 10 by-election

Hon. Abosede Adeyemi was announced the winner of the just concluded councillorship bye-election in Ilado Ward 10, Odogbolu local government area of Ogun state

603 students receive scholarship in Ogun

The Gbemiga Abiodun Education Programme has awarded scholarships to 603 students in primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools across Ogun state, allowing poor kids in

Ogun red, blue rail lines to be implemented in 2024, says Abiodun

The projected red and blue rail lines, which are being developed in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, would be implemented in 2024–2026. This

Demolition: Get necessary information before building, Crestline Properties boss tells public

Following the recent demolition of houses in Ogun State, the CEO of Crestline Properties Nigeria Limited, Samuel Somide has advised the public to learn

Badagry to become center for Africa Slave Trade Museum- Obasanjo, Garvey

Badagry in Lagos State has been selected as the location for the World Africa Slave Trade Museum by both Dr. Julius Garvey, the head

Tinubu’s victory, a victory for Nigerian State says Abiodun

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling to which dismissed the PDP and Labour Party presidential candidates’ appeals against President Bola

NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N16bn in Ogun

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N16 billion at Oke-Diya

Demolition: Ogun govt sold our inheritance to foreigners, victims cry out

Victims of demolished properties in Ajegunle-Araromi Makun community of Sagamu local government area of Ogun state, have accused the state government of forcefully taking

Rep rejects motion on free registration for WAEC, NECO, JAMB

A motion, calling on the federal government to make all secondary school examinations for 2023/2024 free as part of measures to reduce the effect

Isheri flooding: We may demolish houses for permanent solution – Abiodun

The Ogun state government has said in order to find permanent solution to the flooding in the Isheri community of Ifo local government area,

Ogun govt begs for FG intervention on Isheri flooding

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Federal Government to intervene in addressing the periodic flooding that affects the Isheri community in

Armed robbers break into hostels, rape TASUED students

Four female students of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have been reportedly raped by some alleged armed robbers. Ogunwatch

Abiodun reiterates administration’s all inclusive government

The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated the inclusive governing principles of his administration, committing to uphold transparency, accountability, and citizen

Ogun women affairs commissioner pledges continuous investment in women

The Ogun state ministry of women affairs and social development has pledged that the ministry would keep making continuous empowerment and protection of the

OGSIEC to hold by – election in Ilado Ward 10 to replace dead councillor

To replace the late councillor, Hon. Olufemi Taiwo of Ilado ward 10 in the state’s Odogbolu local government area the Ogun sate Independent Electoral

Ogun IGR increases from N78bn to N119bn in 2 years

Ogun State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has increased from N78.17billion in 2021 to N119.83billion in 2022, a report has shown. A 2023 report by

Protect your girl child from cervical cancer, Ogun begs parents

Parents and guidance have being urged to protect their daughters against cervical cancer by ensuring they obtain the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine The appeal

100 women benefit from free medical tests on cancer, others in Ogun

More than 100 women on Monday, received free cancer screening among others at Adigbe Primary HealthCare Centre, Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun

Ogun ministry spends over N1.04bn in 9 months

The Ogun state Ministry of Health says it has spent over N1.04 billion between January and September 2023. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry

NANS demands justice for Nigerian student killed in Philippines

The alleged horrific murder of a Nigerian student in the Philippines has drawn criticism from the Senate arm of NANS. Senator Elvis Ekudina, Senate

Oba Odugbemi clocks 66, describes Lisa Community as ‘untapped resources’

Oba Nojeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, the Olu of Lisa kingdom in Ifo local government area of Ogun state clocks 66 today. Lisa, a community placed

By the end of 2023, 200 housing units will be delivered to PMB estate says Abiodun

Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, has revealed that approximately 200 units of semi-detached, detached, fully detached duplexes and terraces under construction at the

Ogun gives street traders 21-day ultimatum to vacate Lagos Ibadan expressway

As part of the government’s efforts to restore environmental sanity along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Ogun state governor has issued all illegal street vendors

Ogun police to punish three officers for extortion

The Ogun state police command has said the three officers who were seen in a viral video extorting money from commercial motorbike riders at

JAMB receives multi-million naira virtual examination centre from NCC

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Abeokuta has received a Virtual Examination centre as a gift from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The facility,

Subsidy Removal: Ogun ACOMORAN gives cash palliative to members

To lessen the impact of the subsidy removal, the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle Repairers And Riders Association Of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun state chapter has

Two feared dead as fire razes fuel station in Abeokuta

Two persons have been reported hospitalized on Wednesday after a fire outbreak which occurred at Nine Energies filling station in Asero, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

How Amotekun officer allegedly hit policemen with charms, injure three in Ogun

Amotekun Corps on Tuesday attacked police officers with charms and knives during the Value Jet/SWAN Security Cup. When the Police officers scored their second

Ogun customers are owing us N67 billion, IBEDC says

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has said customers in Ogun state owe over 67 billion naira adding that the huge amount of debt

Provide protective goggles for your workers, Ogun orders factories

Ogun State Government has asked factories to provide their workers with protective goggles in order to safeguard their sights. The government added that the

Army holds promotion examination for 286 Captains in Ogun

The Nigerian Army has said not less that 286 officers are taking part in the 2023 Captain to Major practical examination to test the proficiency

Ogun Govt alleges blackmail by opponents over palliative distribution

The Ogun State government on Sunday, expressed concern about the continuous attempt by opposition lawmakers to dismiss efforts by the state and federal governments

Hoodlums burgle Ogun palace, steal crown, staff of office

Suspected thieves have broken and stolen the crown and staff of office of Oba James Sodiya, the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode local

Consider Africa’s peculiarities when making developmental decisions Obj tells leaders

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for Africa to consider the unique characteristics of its citizens while developing and implementing practical solutions