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Ogun Students Shower Praise on Governor Abiodun as MKO Stadium Shines with World-Class Upgrades Ahead of Gateway Games 2025

April 28, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

In a wave of excitement sweeping across Ogun State, students under the banners of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for the remarkable transformation of sporting facilities ahead of the highly anticipated National Sports Festival. Speaking through a joint statement … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Quantum Steels Nigeria Explosion Injures Seven Workers

March 6, 2025 by Emmanuel Nwosu

Police launch investigation as explosion injures seven workers in Ogun steel factory

A powerful explosion at Quantum Steels Nigeria Limited, located at KM 16, Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, Ogijo, has left seven workers, including three expatriates, with severe injuries. The blast, which occurred on Wednesday, March 2, 2025, caused significant destruction to factory machinery and other equipment within its vicinity. The injured victims were immediately rushed to Rolayo Hospital … Read more

Revamp of Technical Colleges Will Meet Manpower and Skills Demand – Ogun Students

March 3, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Students in Ogun State have commended the state government’s ongoing efforts to revamp technical colleges, describing the initiative as a crucial step toward addressing the rising demand for skilled labor. They believe the rehabilitation of technical institutions will not only enhance technical education but also produce a workforce capable of meeting both local and international … Read more

Woman remanded for sexually abusing 14-year-old boy in Ogun

February 26, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of a 29-year-old woman, Idris Mariam, for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy (name withheld) in the Muslim High School area of Ago-Iwoye. According to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mariam had unlawful sexual intercourse with the teenager on eight … Read more

Ogun NSCDC hands over 4 suspects to NAPTIP for child trafficking

February 26, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has handed over four suspects to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over their alleged involvement in child trafficking. The suspects include a 16-year-old girl, her mother—39-year-old Sakirat Aremu—along with Ogunlaja Ronke, 35, and Mary Samuel, 50. According to … Read more

I’m Mentally Stable’ Portable Makes U-Turn in Court

February 20, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, made a sharp U-turn on Thursday, declaring himself mentally stable and healthy in court. Portable appeared before Magistrate O.L Oke at the Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. This comes after the Ogun State police command declared him wanted on Monday for allegedly assaulting three … Read more

Portable Arraigned in Ogun Court Over Assault on Government Officials

February 20, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on charges of assault, obstruction, and violent conduct. His court appearance comes just hours after he voluntarily surrendered to the police following a manhunt declared earlier in the week. The Ogun State Police … Read more

Woman Arrested for Stabbing Two Friends During Argument in Ogun

February 14, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

A woman identified as Deborah has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing two ladies, Adebayo Omokehinde and Kolapo Aishat, during a scuffle in the Aiyetoro area of the state. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the suspect fled the scene … Read more

Tragic End as Missing 76-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Ogun Forest, Police Launch Investigation

February 13, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The disappearance of 76-year-old Pa Sikiru Olatunji has ended in tragedy as his lifeless body was discovered deep inside a forest in the Imasayi area of Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State. The elderly man, who was reported missing on February 8, was found four days later in a remote location, approximately one and a … Read more

Ogun Government Seeks Reduction in Drug Abuse Among Athletes

February 7, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

As preparations intensify for the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF), the Ogun State government has expressed its commitment to minimizing and ultimately eradicating drug use and abuse among athletes. This initiative aims to promote fair competition and maintain the integrity of the festival. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, made this known on Thursday … Read more