The Ogun State Government and Federal Security Agencies have stepped up coordination to ensure seamless Hajj flight operations at Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, ahead of this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The commitment was reaffirmed on Monday during a strategic security meeting involving representatives of the State Government and key security and regulatory Agencies at…
The Gateway International Airport is moving closer to commencing International passenger operations as the Ogun State Government intensifies preparations to begin flights for the annual Hajj to the Saudi Arabia. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy by the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun to strengthen aviation infrastructure, stimulate economic growth and position the…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 65 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Aviele community, recovering N1.85 million believed to be ransom proceeds alongside Military uniforms and other incriminating items. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem. According to the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 Ambassadors-designate and high Commissioners to various Countries and International Organisations, including the United Nations, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic representation abroad. Global Mirror News gathered that the list comprises 34 non-career Ambassadors and 31 Career Diplomats who have been assigned to different…
The Abeokuta South Local Government has invited reputable contractors to submit bids for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of key infrastructure within the Council Area as part of efforts to improve road connectivity and public safety. According to a Tender Notice issued by the Local Government, the project covers the rehabilitation, resurfacing and palliative repair of…
The Asiwaju Adinni and Amir Hajj of Ogun State, Alhaji Ambassador Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, has called on media professionals and Nigerians at large to uphold integrity, sustain hope and strengthen compassion in the face of prevailing economic challenges. Alhaji Apelogun, who is also the President of Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria…
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has commenced a statewide special clearance operation aimed at evacuating accumulated waste and restoring environmental sanitation across major urban centres. The newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Farouk Akintunde, said the intervention became imperative to address the backlog of refuse that had…
The Regional Supervisor of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) USA National Diocese Region F, Venerable Superior Evangelist (VSE) Remi Ogunmefun, has called on members of CCC Columbus Cathedral, Columbus, Ohio, to embrace spiritual renewal, unity, and unwavering faithfulness in their Christian walk. VSE Ogunmefun made the call during a Pastoral visit to the parish…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace the spiritual significance of Ramadan and Lent, describing the twin observances as a rare moment of unity, sacrifice and collective supplication. In a statement released on Wednesday February 18 in Abeokuta, the Governor congratulated adherents of both faiths on the commencement…
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, as part of what it described as sustained reforms to stabilise public finances and prioritise retirees’ welfare. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Commissioner for…
