In a chilling development, the So-Safe Corps of Ogun State has apprehended a 54-year-old man, Adelani Oriyomi, for allegedly attempting to exhume a human skull in what is believed to be part of a ritual preparation. The suspect was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday at a tomb in Kere, Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government … Read more
A trader, Monsurat Bello, has been hospitalized following an assault by her neighbor, Gbenga Soboyejo, in the Atoyo area of Sagamu, Ogun State. According to Bello, the attack occurred after she sat on Soboyejo’s premises to avoid the harsh sunlight while running her business. Bello explained that she often faced discomfort from the sun at … Read more
Funsho Jimoh, also known as Danjuma, who was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife, Iyanu Adedeji, over an infidelity dispute in the Gbonogun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, has been revealed to be a suspect in the murder of Mary Ogunyemi, a victim of serial killer Philip Ogunnaike. A police source confirmed that Funsho … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the assailants responsible for the brutal killing of Prophet Yomi Adetula, a pastor from the Celestial Church of Christ’s Hebrew Parish in Idiroko. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the pastor was shot during a church service. According to the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, … Read more
Lagos State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Sessi Funmi, has called on the state government to prioritize affordable housing and improved infrastructure for workers in Lagos. Speaking exclusively with The PUNCH, Funmi highlighted the challenges faced by workers in the state, particularly the high cost of housing and inadequate infrastructure in neighboring Ogun State. … Read more
Ogun State is facing a troubling increase in missing persons. The Ogun State Police Command has raised the alarm, urging citizens to stay alert and report suspicious activities. Over the past weeks, more individuals have gone missing, prompting a call for heightened awareness and security. The police believe that this rise in cases could be … Read more
The Ogun State Technical Working Group has called on the state government to take immediate action against the surge in Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The group demands the establishment of a special court and a Trust Fund to address the growing crisis. The group, including WARDC, AWDF, WOPEGEE, WAHPOD, AFED, and CEEGA, has spent over a … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have expressed their condolences over the death of Tayo Oluwatuyi, an influential public servant from Ondo State. Governor Abiodun, in a heartfelt condolence letter to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described the death of Oluwatuyi as a significant loss to both the government and … Read more
Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as Cash Madam, a renowned socialite and businesswoman, has passed away at the age of 89 after a brief illness. Her death occurred on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement released by her son, Dr. Adebayo Adebowale, the family announced her passing and reflected on the … Read more
Five motorists narrowly escaped death in three separate road accidents along the Lagos-Abeokuta and Sagamu-Benin expressways on Monday and Tuesday, according to updates from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). The first accident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in the Papa area. Three occupants of a Daf truck were unhurt … Read more