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Sports

NSF 2024: Abiodun receives unity touch, declares “Ogun ready to host Nigeria”

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday received the Touch of Unity in readiness for the commencement of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024. Abiodun received the …

NSF 2024: Abiodun receives unity touch, declares “Ogun ready to host Nigeria” Read More
Nigerian News

Popular female broadcaster slumps, d!es

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A female broadcast journalist with Ogun State Television, (OGTV), in Abeokuta, Mrs Bukola Agbakaizu, on Monday slumped and died while preparing for afternoon shift duty at the state-owned television station. …

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Nigerian News

FG to increase internet penetration with 90,000km of fibre optic cables 

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Federal Government has disclosed that it is investing in laying 90,000km of fibre optic cables nationwide to enhance internet connectivity in the country.  The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and …

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Nigerian News

Police rescue 25 Ivorians from kidnappers, eight suspects arrested

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Admin II

The Nigeria Police Force said their operatives have rescued 25 Ivorian nationals from a cross-border kidnapping syndicate operating in Ogun state. Eight suspects were also said to have been arrested …

Police rescue 25 Ivorians from kidnappers, eight suspects arrested Read More
Sports

2024 National Sports Festival: 742 athletes to represent Ogun

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Admin I

Ogun State is set to showcase over 742 athletes across various sports at the 22nd National Sports Festival, scheduled from May 16 to 30, 2025. Speaking recently in Abeokuta, the …

2024 National Sports Festival: 742 athletes to represent Ogun Read More
Sports

Ogun governor hails Remo Stars over NPFL feat

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 - by Admin I

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has applauded Remo Stars for emerging as champions of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). It would be recalled that the local football …

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Nigerian News

Troops arrest human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun 

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Troops of Nigerian Army (NA) 81 division have nabbed a suspected human parts trafficker and drug peddlers in Ogun state. The  NA 81 division  spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel, Olabisi Ayeni, …

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Nigerian News

Ogun warns on indiscriminate refuse dump, open defecation 

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

In commemoration of the year 2025 World Earth Day, the Ogun state government has urged the citizens to desist  from indiscriminate waste disposal and open defecation.  Speaking with newsmen at …

Ogun warns on indiscriminate refuse dump, open defecation  Read More
Sports

NSC, National Council on Sports okay 32 sports for National Sports Festival 

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Admin I

In a bid to enhance the operational effectiveness and overall performance of Nigerian athletes, the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) memorandum towards a fixed period for the National Sports Festival (NSF), …

NSC, National Council on Sports okay 32 sports for National Sports Festival  Read More
Nigerian News

Olumo Rock: Ogun shuts down tourist center

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun state government will temporary close down foremost tourist center, Olumo Rock Tourist Complex from Monday April 14, 2025 for renovation works.  This is according to a press statement …

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Entertainment

Quench 3.0 promises top nightlife for Ogun 2024 sports festival

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 - by Blueprint

As Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, is gearing up for the highly anticipated National Sports Festival Ogun 2024,  the city’s leading nightlife event, Quench 3.0, has announced its readiness …

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Nigerian News

Alake of Egbaland to host men-only townhall to strengthen family, community bonds

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Ene Oshaba 

In its efforts to fostering safer communities and reshaping societal norms, Women Radio 91.7FM, Nigeria’s only female-centric radio station, has announced a high-profile Townhall Meeting to be hosted at the …

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Nigerian News

Tinubu celebrates Asiwaju of Ijebuland, Suleiman Adegunwa, at 80

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with his longtime friend and Asiwaju of Ijebuland, Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, on his 80th birthday. The President joined family, friends, and business associates of the …

Tinubu celebrates Asiwaju of Ijebuland, Suleiman Adegunwa, at 80 Read More
Nigerian News

Students honour Ogun transport official Olugboyega for outstanding leadership

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), Nigeria Chapter, a leading Pan-African student organisation, has announced its intention to honour Engr. Ademehin Olugboyega, the State Director of Vehicle Inspection Services at the …

Students honour Ogun transport official Olugboyega for outstanding leadership Read More
Sports

Ogun ready to host National Sports Festival – Commissioner

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Commissioner for Sports Development in Ogun state, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has assured that the state is ready to host the National Sports Festival, schedule for May 16 to 30, …

Ogun ready to host National Sports Festival – Commissioner Read More
Nigerian News

Ogun: Pensioners seek 33 percent increase, consequential adjustment

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Pensioners have renewed their appeal to federal government on the need to prioritise the welfare of the members of the Union, especially the 33 percent pension increase and the consequential …

Ogun: Pensioners seek 33 percent increase, consequential adjustment Read More
Nigerian News

Beware of landgrabber’s activities, Ogun warns prospective land buyers

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Ogun state Ministry of Justice has warned members of public against the activities of land grabbers on government acquired land in the Odogbolu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. …

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Nigerian News

Police arrest cultist, bust human trafficking syndicate in Lagos, Ogun 

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested a suspected cultist, 54-year-old Orekoya Abayomi, allegedly responsible for terrorising residents of Lagos and Ogun states. The arrest was …

Police arrest cultist, bust human trafficking syndicate in Lagos, Ogun  Read More
Nigerian News

Student body lauds Ogun CP, calls for action against sexual crimes

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun state, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social …

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Judiciary

Ogun: Attorney-General reaffirms commitment to justice, protection of human rights

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Ogun state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), has underscored the importance of due process, human rights protection, and fair investigations in legal proceedings across the …

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Nigerian News

Student movement lauds Ogun CP’s commitment to security, community engagement

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a leading Pan-African student body, has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Ogun state under Commissioner of Police (CP) Lanre Ogunlowo, …

Student movement lauds Ogun CP’s commitment to security, community engagement Read More
Health / Top Stories

NYSC corps member k!lled as Lassa fever hits Ogun

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun state government has declared the outbreak of lassa fever, just as one 25-year-old corps member became first casualty.  The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, in a statement …

NYSC corps member k!lled as Lassa fever hits Ogun Read More
Sports / Top Stories

National Sports Festival: Tinubu flags off touch of unity movement

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, flagged off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and providing an …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Happening now: Portable arrives Ogun police headquarters in Abeokuta

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial Nigerian singer popularly known as Portable, has arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself at the Lagos …

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Breaking News / Top Stories

Breaking: At last, wanted controversial musician Portable surrenders to Police

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial Nigerian singer popularly known as Portable, has surrendered himself to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. The development comes after the Ogun State …

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