Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, describing it as a profound personal loss. The governor, who is also a prince of the Iperu-Remo kingdom, shared his grief, stating that the news of the revered monarch’s death was both shocking … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has taken to social media to express his frustration after the government sealed his newly constructed, yet uncompleted building and hotel for alleged illegal development without an approval permit. In an emotional post on Instagram, Portable, who has consistently used his platform to help others, claimed … Read more
The Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project Implementation Unit, held a key stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday in Abeokuta. The meeting aimed to discuss the contributions of the IMPACT Project to the state’s health sector and ensure a unified approach to its … Read more
Lagos is on the verge of a monumental achievement in its quest to meet the growing demand for potable water with the ongoing development of the Adiyan Water Works. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently announced that the second phase of this ambitious project, once completed, will provide a staggering 70 million gallons of water daily to … Read more
A fatal road accident along the Abeokuta-Ibadan highway, near Ajobo village in Ogun State, has claimed the life of one person and left six others severely injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at around 2:30 pm, involving two vehicles: a Lexus ES 350 and a Zafira 1.8 Space Wagon. According to eyewitnesses, … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, on charges of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace following the brutal attack on a 73-year-old man, Elder Abraham Areola. The arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, comes after widespread public condemnation of the … Read more
In a ruling that emphasizes the importance of maintaining public order, the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State has sentenced two men, Isa Ajibose (25) and Emmanuel Lawrence (22), to one day of community service for obstructing traffic and demanding money from the public. The court’s decision on Monday came after the two men pleaded … Read more
A disturbing video has surfaced online showing a shocking and unprecedented display of power and abuse by the Olorile of Orile Ifo in Ogun State, Oba Semiu Ogunjobi. The footage, which has sparked outrage across Nigeria and beyond, captures a 73-year-old man, Chief Abraham Areola, being publicly humiliated and physically assaulted by the traditional ruler. … Read more
The Ogun State High Court has ruled to nullify the installation of Alexander Macgregor as the Olu of Ilawo, declaring the process illegal. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi ordered Macgregor to stop posing as the Olu of Orile Ilawo until a proper determination is made regarding the legality of his nomination. … Read more
The Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has taken legal action against the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) by initiating contempt proceedings before the Local Government Election Petition Tribunal in Abeokuta. This follows the Commission’s failure to comply with the Tribunal’s order, which instructed OGSIEC to grant the Labour Party unrestricted access … Read more