Tag: Ogun
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Ogun: 42-year-old Farmer Arrested over Alleged Rape of 12-year-old
By Sunday Ameh Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 42-year-old farmer, Ganiu Agbajo, over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. The State Commander of the Corps, Soji Ganzallo, disclosed this in a statement issued…
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INSECURITY: Ogun Police Deploy School Protection Squad as Schools Reopen
By Sunday Ameh The Ogun State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state as schools resume academic activities. The initiative is aimed at protecting pupils, teachers, school workers and educational facilities while strengthening early detection and response to security threats. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the squad would gather…
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Iyabo Obasanjo, Adebutu, others present, as PDP flags off Ogun Central campaign
By Sunday Ameh The Peoples Democratic Party has commenced its 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaign in Ogun Central Senatorial District, drawing large crowds of supporters across the three federal constituencies in the district. The campaign train, led by the party’s Ogun State governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, and its Ogun Central senatorial candidate, Senator Iyabo…
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Ogun 2027: APC Disowns Hunye, Petitions IGP, DSS over alleged Impersonation
By Sunday Ameh The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Abayomi Hunye as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, accusing him of impersonating the party’s candidate. The party has consequently petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding an investigation, arrest and prosecution of…
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Three killed, 12 Rescued as two-Storey Building Collapses in Ogun
By Sunday Ameh Three people have been confirmed dead while 12 others were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the Ajuwon area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The building, located on Baale Street and comprising shops and residential apartments, reportedly collapsed on Monday afternoon following heavy rainfall in the area. Emergency…
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Ogun Ifa Priest Dies After Setting Himself Ablaze
By Opeyemi Adelakun A 50-year-old traditional priest, Muritala Shodiya, has died after allegedly setting himself ablaze in Adebiopon Village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident, which threw the community into shock, occurred on Wednesday evening when Shodiya, popularly known as “Ifa,” reportedly poured petrol on himself inside an uncompleted building before…
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Ogun Warns Schools Against Illegal Graduation Ceremonies, Clears 2016 Promotion Backlog
By Sunday Ameh The Ogun State Government has reiterated that its ban on graduation ceremonies for pupils in non-terminal classes remains in force, warning that approved public and private schools that violate the directive risk sanctions. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, issued the warning during an interview on Frontline, a…
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Gunmen Strike Ogun Community, Kill Soldier and Abduct Residents
By Gloria Drealomalicha A soldier has been killed following an attack by armed men at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido community, located in Mowe, Ogun State. The incident, which has heightened concerns among residents, reportedly began when the assailants invaded nearby Karanla community, where they allegedly abducted several people before encountering security personnel.…
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Drama Unfolds as Gbenga Daniel Denied Entry to Ogun East APC Caucus Meeting
In a surprising turn of events on Monday morning, a mild drama unfolded in Ijebu-Ode during the Ogun East Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel was denied entry to the Adeola Odutola College, the designated venue for the gathering. Eyewitness accounts and videos obtained by Vanguard showed party…
