Ogun Youths Appeal to Governor Abiodun for Completion of Abandoned Ipokia Polytechnic

Youths in Ogun State have called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to prioritize the completion of the neglected Ogun State Polytechnic located in Ipokia Local Government Area. The once-promising institution, which was started during the administration of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has remained unfinished for years, leaving the community disappointed. In July 2017, the National Board […]

Food Security in Nigeria: No Reason for Hunger — Vice President

As Nigeria faces a severe food crisis, Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that hunger is unjustifiable, given the country’s vast agricultural potential. At the launch of Springfield Agro Limited’s Crop Protection Chemical Plant in Ogun State, the Vice President, represented by Senator Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture, highlighted Nigeria’s favorable climate, […]

Gunmen Abduct Wife of Former Lagos Commissioner of Police, Odumosu, in Ogun State

The wife of retired Assistant-Inspector General of Police and former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has been abducted by gunmen in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday when masked assailants intercepted her Lexus Jeep near her residence. The attackers forcefully dragged her from the vehicle […]

11 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident Involving Truck and Buses

A serious accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway left 11 injured after a Mazda bus, Mack truck, and Toyota Hiace collided. Learn more about the incident. A serious road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, specifically around the Interchange section, left 11 individuals injured on Saturday. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) confirmed the […]

Ogun Police Arrests 25 Suspects, Including a Man Accused of Beheading an 80-Year-Old Woman

“Ogun Police arrest 25 suspects, including a man accused of beheading an 80-year-old woman and twin brothers involved in ritual killings. Stay updated on crime reports.” The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended 27-year-old Afeez Ayeteru for the alleged killing and beheading of an 80-year-old woman named Aduke in Ado Odo Ota, Ogun State. The […]

Popular Socialite, ‘Cash Madam’ Adebisi Edionseri, Dies at 89

Chief (Mrs) Khadijah Adebisi Edionseri, widely known as “Cash Madam,” a renowned socialite and businesswoman, has passed away at the age of 89 following a brief illness. Tribute to a Remarkable Life The announcement of her passing was made on January 5, 2025, by her child, Dr. Adebayo Adebowale, who expressed gratitude for her well-lived […]

NDLEA Destroys Six-Hectare Indian Hemp Farm in Ogun State

The NDLEA Ogun State Command eradicated a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka village, arrested four suspects, and conducted successful operations against drug trafficking in 2024. In a determined effort to combat drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command, has destroyed a six-hectare Indian hemp farm located in Alaka village. […]

Ogun State Partners with SON to Train Stakeholders on PMS to CNG Vehicle Conversion

The Ogun State Government has collaborated with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to train stakeholders and technical staff from the Ministries of Environment and Transportation, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Vehicle Inspection Officers, and Fire and Safety Officers on the upcoming large-scale conversion of PMS vehicles to CNG-powered vehicles in the state. This […]

Fear As Flames Devastate Ogun State  Ibafo Community

On the Ibafo stretch of the freeway, a gasoline-loaded tanker flipped over in front of a commercial bank, starting the fire. A fire incident that happened early on Wednesday morning in the Ibafo region of the Lagos-Ibadan Expresswayb in Ogun State is claimed to have left several injured and burned several cars and houses. The […]