As activities Marking the 39th Lisabi Day celebration continue, an Ẹgba socio-cultural group ẸGBA PEER GROUP has announced a series of activities aimed at showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of Egbaland. The group revealed that this year’s edition of the annual festival will feature a unique blend of cultural…
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The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, has raised concerns over the growing use of forested areas in the state by criminal elements, particularly kidnappers demanding ransom. Ogunlowo made this known while addressing journalists on the sidelines of his send-off ceremony held at the State Police Command…
A land dispute in Ogun State has escalated, with the Chief Executive Officer of Young Agro’s Homes and Properties Limited, Ajibola Johnson, accusing a serving councilor of harassment, intimidation, and alleged illegal encroachment. The dispute involves a parcel of land located at Imo Emulu in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.…
On the morning of March 25, 2026, a wave of relief and renewed hope swept through the ancient town of Makun Omi as news broke that the long-standing obaship dispute had finally been resolved. For seven years, the community had been divided over the rightful occupant of the revered stool…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has praised the Ogun State Government under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for the inauguration of a 15-member administrative team for the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGERC), describing it as a commendable step toward the practical implementation of the…
The News Department of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abeokuta, has organised a capacity-building training for its staff as part of efforts to enhance professional competence and strengthen newsroom efficiency. The training session, facilitated by retired Assistant Director of News, Ilorin, Yemi Akintunde, focused on contemporary journalism practices, ethical standards,…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with strategic national institutions following a courtesy visit to the Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Engr. G.U. Nwamba, DSS, PSC(+), mni, CM. The visit formed part of the…
The Omoluabi Movement, a prominent political group in Ogun State, has rebranded as the Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a press statement signed by the Convener, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, and released to journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the movement’s…
The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr. Olalekan was arraigned on 23 March 2026 before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta,…
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical…