The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has strongly condemned the alleged assault and harassment of three journalists by private security operatives attached to a Chinese company in Igbesa, Ogun State.The affected journalists, identified as OGTV reporter Taiwo Fabajo, Channels Television crew member Bidemi Bello, and journalist Gbenga…
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Johnson Elleh, for allegedly producing and circulating a false video claiming that kidnappers and bandits were operating along the Owode-Idiroko axis of the state. The arrest followed an investigation launched by the police after the video went viral on social media,…
By: Ayonitemi Kareem The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo Emmanuel, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his leadership and contributions to the successful conduct of the party’s primary elections, while urging party members and supporters to remain united…
Residents of Ijebu-Ode were thrown into anxiety on Wednesday following another reported outbreak of a strange and unpleasant odour at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, leaving several students and staff members requiring medical attention. Witnesses said the incident occurred during school hours when students and teachers…
The sister of the former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress 2027 governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin children have been kidnapped in Ibadan, the state capital. An eyewitness said that the incident occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local…
By Capt. Oyeleke Fola Oluwole (Rtd.) For decades, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has largely been measured by the number of troops deployed, checkpoints established, and operations launched. Yet despite the courage and sacrifices of our security personnel, banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and organized criminality continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and national…
The Chairman of the Riders and Owners of Motorcycles Organisation (ROMO), Ogun State Chapter, Dr Rasaq Olusola Shotayo, popularly known as “Sholebo” has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that he issued a threat to the life of the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Iju Ward, Ado-Odo/Ota…
A House of Assembly candidate in Ewekoro State Constituency, Hon. Abiodun Adeleye FCTI, FCA has felicitated with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun on the auspicious occasion of his 66 years birthday celebration and 7years anniversary. Hon. Adeleye In a congratulatory statement personally signed by him and…
The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode came alive on Friday as thousands of residents, tourists, cultural enthusiasts and prominent personalities converged on the city for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, a colourful celebration of culture, tradition and communal unity. The annual festival transformed the town into a vibrant spectacle of dazzling colours,…
A support group known Bibire, chiefs, baales, market women, youths and the good people of Orile-Oko community in Remo North Local Government, Ogun State have congratulated the Governor of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun on his 66 years birthday celebration and 7 years anniversary. In a statement signed by the…