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Sunday, 16 March 2025
Health

Ogun Health Commissioner Confirms Cholera Outbreak Across 7 LGAs, One De@d Among 25 Cases

The Ogun State government has acknowledged a cholera outbreak across the region and is mobilizing resources to contain its spread effectively.   According to officials, 25 cases have been reported in seven local government areas, resulting in one death.   Speaking at a press briefing held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre in Abeokuta, Health […]

News

President Tinubu Appoints Olatunji Bello as CEO/Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate.   Mr. Bello, a seasoned lawyer, administrator, and distinguished journalist, brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role.   With an illustrious career spanning decades, […]

Politics

Alleged Plot: Northern Politicians’ Visit to Buhari Aimed at Unseating Tinubu in 2027

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has alleged that a recent visit by prominent Northern politicians to former President Muhammadu Buhari aimed to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.     On Monday, Senator Sani posted on his verified Facebook page, criticizing Buhari’s legacy, stating that he left the North worse off after his […]

Crime

2 Arrested in Edo as NDLEA Busts Snake-Guarded Shrine

A shrine guarded by a snake and used to store illegal drugs in Igor community, Benin City, Edo State, was raided by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).   The agents discovered a specially constructed large hole hidden behind wallpapers and fetish objects.   Different quantities of illegal substances such as methamphetamine, […]

Politics

Governor Abiodun to Host Southern Governors Forum in Abeokuta

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, will be hosting the Southern Governors Forum (NGF) at the Presidential Lounge in Ibara, Abeokuta, on Monday, June 24, 2023.   The NGF, a non-partisan platform comprising governors from all political parties in the southern part of Nigeria, aims to foster collaborative discussions and address critical national […]

Business

Foreign Reserves Gain $5 Million as Tinubu Receives Refined Nigerian Gold

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have seen a notable increase of $5 million following the successful execution of the National Gold Purchase Programme (NGPP).     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked the occasion by receiving gold bars refined to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery Standard.     The gold, obtained from artisanal and small-scale […]

Politics

Gov Abiodun Issues Three Executive Orders Establishing New Agencies and Restricting Monarchs on Land Agreements

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three significant executive orders aimed at enhancing state governance, environmental management, and regulating mining activities.   The executive orders establish two new agencies and impose restrictions on traditional rulers regarding land agreements.     Executive Order One: Establishment of the Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency   […]