-
Crime & City Diary
10 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
Ten persons were reported dead in a fatal accident along Kara turning area of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. The crash involved two vehicles, a Toyota Haice Bus Ash colour with registration number, FKY898YF, and an Iveco Truck Tipper Orange colour. A statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe stated that a total of 18…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Alake, Egba chiefs, others for Sarafa Isola’s homecoming Dec 14
The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, prominent Egba chiefs, and other dignitaries will gather on December 14 at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta for the homecoming reception of the immediate past Nigeria High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Ambassador Tunji Sarafa Isola. Isola, a former minister, former Secretary to Ogun State Government during the…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Abiodun visits home of slain Director, promises full responsibility for wife, children
…says perpetrators’ll be fished out, dealt with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the family of the slain Director of Finance and Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi and people of the state that the perpetrators behind the killing will be caught and brought to justice. Abiodun also said that his administration would take full responsibility…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Ogun Governor commiserates family of slain director
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the family of Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the late Director of Finance and Accounts, in the office of the Governor, who was killed in cold blood by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Oyekanmi was on official assignment within the metropolis when he met his untimely death in…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Ogun to distribute 5000 CofO Friday
Ogun State Government will, on Friday, December 1, distribute 5000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to beneficiaries. A statement issued on Tuesday by the office of the Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, said Governor Dapo Abiodun will present the certificates to beneficiaries, thus enhancing the value of their properties, as they can be used as collaterals, while…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Our culture, tradition unite us- Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Saturday said the unity of the people of the country lies in their cultures and traditions. Senator Shettima made this known during the celebration of the 37th edition of the Akesan day held at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo,Ogun State, where he also said the Akesan day is a testimony to the…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Construction of CNG bus stations will begin soon- Ogun Commissioner
Construction of bus stations for the take-off of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit scheme along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway axis will commence soon. The stations would be sited within Mowe, Ibafo Arepo, and Berger axis of the ever-busy expressway. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Dairo Olugbenga, while speaking on a radio programme in Abeokuta, the…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Soleye, Opaleye contributed to nation building- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the former Military Governor of Ondo State, late Major General Ekundayo Opaleye, as a humble and intelligent officer who served his country and humanity diligently while alive. Abiodun, who made this assertion when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late General at their Ibara GRA resident in Abeokuta,…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Owutech Rector visits new Ogun King over security issues
The Rector of Owu College of Management Technology, Wasinmi, Dr. Samuel Adekunle, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Suffian Adisa Jolaosho, the Oniwasinmi of Wasinmi land over security issues. Adekunle was accompanied to the palace of Oniwasinmi of Wasinmi land by registrar of the institution Mr Dapo Kolawole, Deputy Rector Administration Dr Adeniran S A, Mr…
Read More » -
Homeland News
Abiodun mourns former Ondo Governor Opaleye
…..describes him as a patriotic military officer Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of former military governor of Ondo State (Ondo and Ekiti), Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), as a great loss to the state and Nigeria. Opaleye reportedly died on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital of heart attack. He was military governor…
Read More »
