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Lagos Commissioner of Police Hakeem Odumosu has stated Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for allegedly molesting a minor, will be kept in custody till when judiciary workers resume their strike. The Commissioner stated this while addressing Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi, who staged a protest on Wednesday at Panti, the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department. Fabiyi had led protesters to the station, demanding the release of his colleague, Baba Ijesha over the continuous detention, which he described as “illegal.” The police commissioner disclosed that Baba Ijesha has been held in custody based on legal advice…

President Muhammadu Buhari, his family members, president of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and other Muslim faithful on Thursday observed the Eid prayers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer was held at the fore court of the villa with members of the first family, including the First Lady Aisha Buhari, the president’s children and grandchildren in attendance. NAN reports that today’s Eid prayer represented another prayer performed at the Villa, as against the usual tradition of going to prayer grounds, in line with the Presidential Steering…

Our Word, Our Bond “52 Weeks of Building Our Future Together” is a documentation, or perhaps a compendium, of what we have been able to achieve within the first year of our Administration. Though it is not yet Uhuru, we are proud of the legacy projects that we can showcase as pointers to our determination to make Ogun State a better, mutually prosperous place for investors, foreigners, Nigerians and autochthonous citizens of the State. We consider this mandate a divine trust, hence our constant ascription to the goodness of God, everything that we have done in this Administration. The…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has been awarded the best Governor in Security 2019 and Agriculture and Economic Empowerment 2020 by the Business Day Media Limited. Presenting the award, the Managing Director of the company, Dr. Ogho Okiti said the choice of Abiodun, as the best Governor in Agriculture was an overwhelming decision as a result of the massive work his administration had embarked upon since it came on board. Abiodun commended the Business Day Media Limited for paying particular attention to developments in the state, saying the award would spur his administration to continue to do more for…

Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its commitment to partnering with various tiers of governments through investment to build a sustainable and inclusive economy for the benefit of all Nigerians. This came as the company announced its partnership with the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OGUNCCIMA) for the 10th Gateway International Trade Fair 2021, themed “Remodelling Agriculture, Commerce and Trade beyond Nigerian Borders with Modern Technology”, which holds in Abeokuta from April 2 and 12 Group Chief Branding and Communication, Anthony Chiejina, in a statement, said the group had concluded plans to scale up investments in the agricultural sector,…

  Wednesday, 27th May, 2020, the First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, flagged off the Free Planting Materials Palliative for Smallholder Farmers in Ogun State, at an event held at Ogun State Agro Services Corporation, Ikenne, Ogun State. Present at the Occasion were the Chairman Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture, the Alakenne of Ikenne, Chairman Ikenne Local Government, Chairman All Farmers Association (Ogun State Chapter) and Representatives of National and International Donors/Development Partners. Distribution commences immediately in all 20 Local Government Areas through Agricultural Extension Agents from the Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme…

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Veteran singer Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has been reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer. He is reported to have commenced chemotherapy in one of the hospitals in the United States of America. The singer has however not made this news known on his social media accounts. He hinted on his absence in a post he on Instagram a few days ago where he wrote; “In the words of Terminator …….. I Will be Back.” Fellow celebrities alongside fans have been in the comment section offering him encouragement, support and prayers.  

Worried about the spate of killings, kidnappings, arson and robbery, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and all Southern Nigerian governors, except Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola and his Cross Rivers state counterpart, Ben Ayade converged in Asaba, the Delta State capital on Tuesday. Under the aegis of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum (SNGF) they addressed the growing issues of insecurity and other matters affecting their different regions with the composite framework of the Nigerian federation. Speaking at the end of the meeting, Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredoku said after reviewing the situation in the country, southern governors roundly condemned…