Stephen Angbulu The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has joined Americans the world over to celebrate the US Independence Day. Buhari congratulated President Joe Biden Jr, the Government, and the people of the United States as they commemorate the special day, July 4 as the 245th Independence Day and the annual celebration of nationhood….
Our Reporter Embattled Sunday Igboho on Saturday wrote a petition to the federal government protesting damage to his residence, cars and other property by state agents. He estimated his losses at N500million and demanded same as reparation. Igboho, in a letter through his counsel Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN) also sought a public apology for what…
Kayode Oyero yemo also known as Sunday Igboho, was conspicuously absent from a rally organised by agitators for Yoruba nation in Lagos on Saturday. The agitators announced their presence at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, this morning, when they appeared in cultural regalia synonymous with African traditional religion. The separatists held the rally for the…
by Ahmed Taofeek, Towards ensuring a hitch-free Local Government polls, all ad-hoc staff, including Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, Poll Clerk and Poll Orderly, currently being considered by the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) will be exposed to required training. OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu who dropped the hint in Abeokuta, while speaking on the…
By Femi Osipitan and Joke Akinnuga, The Ogun State Government has alerted its residents, warning them to guide against any act that may precipitate flooding as predicted in the metrological report by the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA). The agency had earlier named the State as one of those that would experience flooding this year….
By Goke Gbadamosi & Femi Onasanya, Citizens of Ogun State have been advised to always ensure regular medical check-up, in order to detect early, life-threatening diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele gave this advice at the flag-off of a 2-day Free Diabetes Screening programme at Primary Health Center, Oke-Ilewo,…
by Kemi Oyeleye and Tayo Olusanya, The Ogun State Government is committed to continually ensuring that widows’ welfare is given utmost attention through various programmes, such as provision of micro credit scheme, as well as vocational training and mobile skill acquisition programmes. The Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun made this known in…
By Aderonke Dada, The Ogun State Government has commenced registration of small business owners, petty traders, low wage employees and artisans as would-be beneficiaries of the COVID-19 cash transfer social intervention programme of the Federal Government, under the ‘The Rapid Response Register (RRR). Coordinator, Ogun State Operations Coordinating Unit (Ogun SOCU), Mr. Tunde Adebiyi made…
By Oluwasegun Oniyide, The leadership of Cooperative Societies and Unions in Ogun State need to maintain good conduct and be vigilant in order not to accommodate members that can cause discord among them, the State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat has said. Hon. Hamzat who made this call during a-day capacity…