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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Ogun State Launches Reconstruction of Key Sporting Complexes Ahead of NSF

The Ogun State Government has initiated renovation and reconstruction activities at the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja, Abeokuta, in preparation for the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF), themed “2024 Gateway Games.”   Following an inspection of the two venues, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, the Commissioner for Sports Development, expressed confidence […]

Business

Petrol Price Rises to N1,030 per Litre at NNPC Outlets

The price of petrol at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) outlets in Abuja surged to N1,030 per litre on Wednesday.   This increase follows the termination of NNPC’s exclusive purchasing agreement with Dangote Refinery. Recent reports indicated that NNPC Ltd would no longer serve as the sole buyer of petrol from Dangote Refinery. […]

News

OGSIEC to Screen APC Chairmanship Candidates Tomorrow

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has confirmed that the screening for All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship aspirants is set for tomorrow, October 10, 2024, starting at 9 am.   Yemi Adelani, the State Organizing Secretary, has called on all candidates to arrive at the designated venue with the required documents […]

News

Senator Shuaib Salisu Facilitates ICT Centre at Government Technical College, Abeokuta

In a significant boost to educational development, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu has facilitated the establishment of a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Government Technical College, Olobe Idiaba, Abeokuta. This initiative, made possible in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, […]

News

Palliative Work Set to Commence on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway Monday – Umahi

Motorists using the busy Lagos-Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road can soon expect relief as palliative work will begin on the damaged sections next Monday.   The repairs are expected to be completed by mid-December this year. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the quick intervention. After inspecting the damaged areas in Sagamu, […]

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Armed Robber and Rape Suspect

The Ogun State police command stated on Monday that its Igbeba Division, Ijebu-Ode, apprehended Shedrack Olawale Olayemi, who had been on their wanted list for armed robbery and the alleged sexual assault of female students at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, in July.   SP Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the command, announced this in […]

Crime

President Tinubu Condemns Rivers Election Violence, Directs Police to Secure the State

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the recent violence in Rivers State after Saturday’s Local Government Area elections.   According to reports, after the election, Governor Sim Fubara swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas on Sunday.   However, following the ceremony, several Rivers LGA secretariats were attacked […]

News

Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Program Awards millions of Naira to 1,000 Beneficiaries

The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Support Program has provided millions of Naira in educational aid to students across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the state.   This initiative, launched by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his family in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017, aims to support education in his […]

Crime

NDLEA Arrests Canadian Woman for Importing ‘Canadian Loud’ at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.   According to the NDLEA, Munju was arrested for importing a significant quantity of ‘Canadian Loud,’ a high-grade strain of cannabis. The arrest took place during a routine search operation at the […]