Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former head of state Yakubu Gowon, and secretary to the government of the federation Boss Mustapha on Friday attended the funeral of former head of Nigeria’s interim government Ernest Shonekan in Lagos. The funeral service was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. Also in attendance … Read more
The police on Thursday arraigned four teenagers who allegedly killed a 20-year-old girl, Sofiat Kehinde, at an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sitting at Isabo, Ogun State. The defendants, Balogun Mustaqeem, 20; Majekodunmi Soliudeen,18; Abdulgafar Lukman,19; and Waris Oladeinde,18; were arraigned on two counts of conspiracy and murder. The boys were arrested last Saturday for allegedly severing … Read more
On January 19, Olawale Ashafa, an internet technology expert resident in Ogun State, woke up to charge his phone, but saw debit alerts. He said he had received N30,000 in his Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) account the previous night, and had N29,000 in his account after N1,000 charges was deducted. “As soon as my phone … Read more
A sister of the woman that was killed by her boyfriend in Ogun state for money ritual has broken her silence. Recall that Sofiat Kehinde was killed by her boyfriend and three other friends for money ritual in Abeokuta. Reacting, the sister of the victim in an interview asked the government to kill the suspects … Read more
A man identified as Diran Elijah, a 50-year-old house agent, died at a hotel in Agbado, Ogun State, after having intercourse with his former spouse, simply named as Idowu. Idowu, who has remarried and has 2 kids with her new spouse, allegedly divorced Elijah four years ago, according to Punch. The ex-couple recently revived their … Read more
Three teenagers, 17, 19, and 20-year-old have been arrested during in the act of performing money ritual with the head of a young lady. 17-year-old Wariz Oladeinde from Kugba, 19-year-old Abdulgafar Lukman from Kugba and Mustakeem Balogun from Bode Olude, all in Abeokuta. Soliu who was the boyfriend of the girl ran, but was later … Read more
Laycon Big Brother Naija season five winner Laycon on Friday shared a photo of himself posing shirtless. The singer shared the photo with the caption: “Carry Water Pour me, Babe.” The photo sparked reactions from celebrities and fans. Music producer Ksolo wrote: “Oshey 1pack meanwhile carry water pour me babe.” BBNaija’s Vee wrote: “See all … Read more
One of the teenagers arrested by men of Ogun state police command for allegedly killing a motorcyclist, Bashiru Umaru, confessed to committing the crime because he needed money for data subscription. Sodiq Awokoya,18, Samson Odunayo,18, and Jimoh Rilwan, 17, allegedly hacked the victim to death before snatching his motorcycle. The suspects were arrested on the … Read more
The police in Ogun said it was in possession of “credible intelligence” showing that some hoodlums were planning to wreak havoc at the state congress of the All Progressives Congress. The congress is scheduled to be held on Saturday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Police spokesman in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, however, issued a statement on … Read more
Ex-Managing Director of Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC), Babajide Odusolu, has responded to corruption allegations by the Ogun state government. At a press conference in Ikeja on Tuesday, he asked the state government and lawmakers to tender evidence that he siphoned the corporation funds during his tenure. Mr Odusolu, who was the MD … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted at least eighteen passengers heading to Lagos in Ondo state. Naija News gathered that the passengers were travelling in a Toyota Hiace bus before their abduction. The travellers were said to have been abducted along Idoani-Ifira Akoko in the Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen reportedly ordered … Read more
The Ogun State Ministry of Health has identified unhygienic spots in the state following the suspected outbreak of Cholera disease. The state commissioner of health, Tomi Coker, confirmed that ten persons have died of the yet-to-be-identified disease in the Magboro community of the state. Naija News reports that the index case of the disease outbreak … Read more
A sixty-four years old man known as Ayotunde Taiwo has allegedly defiled a two-year-old girl in Ogun state. The mother of the child had noticed her daughter was not able to walk properly, when she examined her child, she had realized blood was being expelled from her privates. When the child had been questioned on … Read more
A businesswoman identified as Morenikeji Adekunle Praiseberry has taken to Facebook to narrate how she narrowly escaped been used for rituals in Ogun state. According to Moreni, a ritualist had accosted her, chanting some incantations which hypnotized her to follow him while she was on her way to the bank. She added that a thought … Read more
Two bandits have been shot dead in a gun battle with police in Ogun State. Spokesman of Ogun police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi said two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the bandits during the crossfire which occurred at Bere forest in Onigaari area along Lagos-Ibadan Express way. Oyeyemi disclosed that the armed bandits opened fire on … Read more
The chieftaincy title conferred on the lawmaker representing Imo West senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha, has been withdrawn by the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi. The monarch on Monday also canceled the installation ceremony which was earlier scheduled to hold on Sept. 19. The development was disclosed in a letter dated August 9, and … Read more
Alhaji Lekan Buari, a close ally of the former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has died. Buari, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Governor’s Office, to Amosun, died on Sunday at the age of 55. Reacting to his death, Senator Amosun expressed sorrow over his sudden demise. He described the deceased as “a long standing, … Read more
No fewer than seven casualties were recorded on Tuesday after a fight broke out between some Hausa and Yoruba motorcycle riders in Ogun State. Naija News learnt that the chaos started between the Okada riders and the unions, who allegedly increased the ticket fee from N600 to N800. Argument between the two groups turned bloody … Read more
An eighteen-year-old boy, Jamiu Malomo, who allegedly murdered a 28 years old lady Azeezat Akande in cold blood has been apprehended by the police operatives in Ogun state. A statement released by DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, says the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Adatan divisional headquarters by … Read more
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has felicitated Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu as he clocks another year. Naija News reports that Akeredolu clocked 65 years of age on Wednesday, July 21. Celebrating the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Oyetola hailed Akeredolu, describing him as a selfless leader and patriotic Nigerian who is … Read more
The security operatives in the Ogun state police command has arrested a suspect for kidnapping a military officer and stripping him off his uniform and using it to commit a crime. The incident is said to have happened at Odo Pako Ota, in Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The suspect was … Read more
Ogun state government has ahead of 2021 Eid El Kabir celebration warned ram sellers against setting up illegal markets in the state. The State Governor Dapo Abiodun in a statement through his Special Adviser on Environment, Ola Oresanya, warned the traders against converting any available open spaces into markets, saying offenders will be prosecuted. The … Read more
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has vowed to go against Federal Government over its refusal to fix the dilapidated Ota-Abeokuta highway. According to the governor, his administration had requested the Federal Government to allow the state government to rehabilitate the damaged road. Abiodun, however, lamented that the Federal Government refused to release the … Read more
Ogun Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to regulate animal grazing and the establishment of cattle ranches in designated grazing areas in the state. The sponsor of the bill, Ganiyu Oyedeji, presented the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry during plenary in Abeokuta. Oyedeji moved the motion for the adoption of the report, … Read more
The Senate has condemned the unlawful encroachment and arrest of Nigerians by the authorities of the Republic of Benin. This stance by the upper chamber followed a motion by Senator Tolu Odebiyi during the plenary on Tuesday. The lawmaker drew the attention of lawmakers to reports of encroachments into Nigeria’s territory by authorities of the … Read more
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A 15-year-old boy who allegedly beat a girl to death for refusing his love advances has been placed on remand by an Abeokuta Magistrate Court pending legal advice by the Ogun State Department of Public Prosecution. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the teenager was charged by the police with murder on Tuesday. The … Read more
A 15-year-old boy who allegedly beat a girl to death for refusing his love advances has been placed on remand by an Abeokuta Magistrate Court pending legal advice by the Ogun State Department of Public Prosecution. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the teenager was charged by the police with murder on Tuesday. The … Read more
A 15-year-old boy who allegedly beat a girl to death for refusing his love advances has been placed on remand by an Abeokuta Magistrate Court pending legal advice by the Ogun State Department of Public Prosecution. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the teenager was charged by the police with murder on Tuesday. The … Read more
Omotoke Suliyat, a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State has slumped and died. Naija News learnt that the deceased was in her Higher National Diploma II in the Marketing Department. She is said to have slumped in the bathroom and was immediately rushed to Hope Hospital at Adigbe where she was confirmed dead … Read more