The Oyo State Government has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) student who was hit by a stray bullet in Ibadan. According to the government, the student’s father was driving against traffic on Alakia Old Road when the incident occurred. In a statement…
The Management of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, led by the Executive Chairman Alhaji Lawal Adewale Wasiu FCA, paid a courtesy visit to CWAY Food and Beverages Ltd in Ota with the Executive Team and Local Government Management Team. The visit aimed to familiarize the Local Government with companies within its jurisdiction and foster a working relationship. During…
The reappointed Chairman of Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, Ms Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo alongside her Commissioners officially resumed duty on Monday, 19th May, 2025. Speaking at a reception held to welcome the newly reappointed Commission members, Onabanjo thanked the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON. for the trust he has in reappointing her and the Commissioners…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie, a Nollywood actress, has addressed concerns about her health after a video of her expressing a cancer fear recently went viral. In a footage from her Mercy’s Menu TV show, the actress discussed her health issues and unexpected weight loss with her colleague, Joke Silva, disclosing that she had a cancer scare and…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old woman identified as Gift for allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a domestic dispute in the Mile 3 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, sent shockwaves through the densely populated Bishop Okoye Street when news of the…
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell the 753 housing units recovered from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as proceeds of crime. This development is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, by Salisu Haiba, Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Haiba disclosed that the Ministry…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, yesterday, harped on enhanced collaboration between China and Nigeria in unlocking the latter’s solid minerals sector’s potential through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in the country. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, in his office at the weekend, the…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed “Gateway Games 2024,” has officially kicked off in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, with a colorful opening ceremony. Over 10,000 athletes from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are competing in 33 sports, showcasing Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage and athletic excellence. Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun,…
The Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun,CON, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Abeokuta Polo Club, a project aimed at promoting sports development and boosting the state’s economy. The ceremony was held at the Abeokuta Polo Estate on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. Gov Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Her Excellency, Engr Noimot…
