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OGSG suspends teacher, queries principal over pupil’s death
The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of…
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Abiodun affirms commitment to unlocking Ogun’s tourism potentials
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his administration is committed to exploiting and enhancing the tourism potential in the state. Abiodun stated this during the celebration of the 25th edition of the Omo Olowu Day celebration at the weekend, which was held at the Oba Odeleye Park in Oke-Sokori, Abeokuta. The governor said that his administration is steadfast…
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Ogun Govt. suspends Teacher, queries Principal over pupil’s death
The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idiemi, which reportedly led to his demise. The died after a teacher allegedly asked him to perform 162 frog jumps and beaten him 24 times with…
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Oyo Government to establish airstrip in Igbeti, Otu
In order to strengthen security and improve surveillance efforts in the state, Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has announced plans to build an airfield with aircraft security equipment in Igbeti and Otu towns, respectively. He also promised that additional Amotekun corps will be recruited to bolster the state security force. The governor disclosed these during the passing out parade…
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Kwara commissioner condemns sanitation violations by motorists
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Buge, has criticized some commercial motor parks for violating the state’s sanitation laws by operating during designated sanitation hours. She urged them to respect the laws and called on residents across the state to strictly adhere to the sanitation regulations. The monthly sanitation exercise, held on Saturday across all…
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CDHR condemns police brutality against NSCDC personnel in Osun
…calls for immediate action By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR), Osun State chapter, has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to address unethical practices by members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that allegedly resulted in affray, assault, battery, and the unlawful detention of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
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BREAKING: Fire guts section of Lagos Blue Line
A fire outbreak has occurred on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State. According to a post by Gboyega Akosile, the spokesman for the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his X.com handle @gboyegakosile, the incident occurred at 4:12…
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Osun: Police clash with NSCDC officer in estate, residents injured
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A violent confrontation erupted between police officers and a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer in Elizabeth Estate, Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to residents and the detention of the NSCDC officer. The incident occurred after officers from the Ataoja Police Division were reportedly denied entry to the estate due to…
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Ijeja-Igbore link bridge to be completed in November-Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured residents along the Ijeja-Igbore road in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area that the link bridge between the two communities will be fully completed and operational by the end of November 2024. Governor Abiodun made this announcement during an on-site assessment of the ongoing construction work on the bridge. While addressing the…
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Abiodun promises state-of-the-art facilities for national sports festival
…as Ogun speeds up preparation The Ogun State Government has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, the State Governor, Prince Dapo…
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