NYSC confirms death of corps member in Ogun
The National Youth Service Corps has confirmed the death of a corps member in Abeokuta. The incident has raised serious concerns, with a staff member of the scheme already taken into custody over alleged involvement. The announcement was made by Caroline Embu, who stated that the matter is currently under investigation by relevant security agencies. […]
Ogun to eliminate examination malpractice in schools – Commissioner
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has pledged that the state government will eliminate examination malpractice in both public and private schools. He gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lisabi Grammar School in Abeokuta, stressing that the ministry is determined to close all loopholes that encourage cheating. […]
Ogun begins 50th anniversary celebration with weekly road commissioning
The Ogun State Government has officially launched activities marking its 50th anniversary with the weekly commissioning of major road projects across the state. The Golden Jubilee celebration began last week with the opening of the Wole Soyinka Train Terminal and the Sagamu–Ayepe Road in Sagamu Local Government Area, followed by the Afon Palace Road in […]
NELFUND: 5,000 FUNAAB students received N840m as student loan – VC, Prof Olusola
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Kehinde, has revealed that 5,000 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), receiving a total of N840 million. He made this disclosure on Wednesday during a news conference ahead of FUNAAB’s 33rd convocation ceremony in Abeokuta. […]
Abeokuta to hold maiden edition of Polo festival
Abeokuta is preparing to host its maiden Polo Festival, an event expected to attract sports lovers, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria. Organizers say the festival will showcase the beauty of the game while promoting Abeokuta as a destination for leisure and sport. The event aims to blend traditional hospitality with modern sporting excitement. […]
Police declares FRSC officer, daughter missing
Authorities in Ogun State have launched an urgent search for a senior Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her teenage daughter, Sewa Lasisi, who were declared missing. The duo reportedly left their home in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, last Sunday and have not been seen or heard from since. The incident has raised concern […]
BREAKING: Gateway Games: Explosion rocks Alake Sports Centre
A scary moment happened at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday. The venue, which is part of the 2024 National Sports Festival, was rocked by a gas explosion that caused confusion and fear. The explosion started when a gas truck, which was supplying fuel to a generator at the complex, […]
Alleged assault: Court adjourns Portable’s case
A Magistrate’s Court in Abeokuta has postponed the case against popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, to March 26. The court decided to merge his charges with those of his workers before starting the trial. When the case resumed on Wednesday, the prosecution argued that it would be a waste of time to […]
Protesting MAPOLY Students Allegedly Attack Ogun Deputy Governor’s Convoy
On Wednesday, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, narrowly escaped an attack during a protest in Abeokuta. She was traveling to the 35 Artillery Brigade Alabama to represent Governor Dapo Abiodun at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony when her convoy encountered a group of protesting students. The protest started at the […]
Landlord in Ogun Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Tenant’s 14-Year-Old Daughter
In a serious case of alleged abuse in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Bola Tobiloba, a local landlord, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. The arrest follows accusations that Tobiloba assaulted his tenant’s 14-year-old daughter. The incident reportedly occurred last Friday, September 13, 2024. According to Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the Ogun State […]