ABEOKUTA: In the spirit of Ramadan, the Initiative for Women and Children of Hope in Nigeria, a community-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has distributed food packages and cash donations to over 70 elderly, widows, widowers, and less privileged individuals in Abeokuta and its environs. According to the founder of the NGO,…
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…Says joy is coming The Ogun State Chairman of the Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria (JNTSCN), Olu Okeowo, has promised to prioritize the mass recruitment of youths into the newly established committee. Olu Okeowo, who believes that the lack of opportunities for youths has led to negative social…
The Special Adviser to the Abeokuta North Local Government on Community Development and Social welfare, Honourable Ibraheem Ogunkunle has congratulated muslims on the successful completion of ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid El-Fitr which climaxed the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Hadjour who prayed to Almighty Allah…
A former Chairmanship Aspirant in Ogun waterside local government in the last concluded election andPersonal Assistant on Youth Development and Community Affairs to the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on SDGs and Water Resources., Obipehin Kayode ‘Kaymoni’ has felicitated Muslims faithful and people of the Ogun waterside local…
The new moon of Shawwal 1446AH has been sighted. Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to give details in his official announcement shortly. Details later….
As the one month of Ramadan fast and prayer draws to a close, Okó Opó Foundation in partnership with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again rekindled the hope of widows in seven communities in Ogun State with rice and cash palliatives to break the fast and celebrate this year’s Sallah.…
Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on this special day, I celebrate not just another year of life but a remarkable journey defined by perseverance, steadfastness, tolerance, focus, dedication, humility, and an unwavering commitment to political emancipation through democracy. Your tireless efforts—the late nights, the early mornings, and your relentless…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has expressed deep condolences to the Ogun State Government, the affected families, and the Mayigi Community Comprehensive School, Ilase, over the tragic incident caused by a freak weather event. The unfortunate occurrence resulted in the loss of a student’s life, injuries to…
The Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco (CGEM) to collaborate on power generation and distribution, education, housing, infrastructure, and port development. Governor Dapo Abiodun signed on behalf of the state, while Mr. Ali Zerouali signed for the Moroccan…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, has engaged the Ogun State Ministry of Environment on the growing concerns of poor refuse disposal and flood risks in the State. This engagement followed a formal letter from the Branch to the Ogun State Government, highlighting the urgent need to address…


