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  • SAD: 2 die, 1 injured in Ota-Idiroko road crash

    SAD: 2 die, 1 injured in Ota-Idiroko road crash

    The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has said two persons died while one other sustained injury in an accident at Chelsea area on Ota-Idiroko Expressway.

    Mr Adekunle Ajibade, the South-West Area Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN on Saturday in Ota, said the accident that involved a Truck and motorcycle occurred at about 1.00 p.m on Friday.

    He explained that the accident which happened at Chelsea area inbound Atan, involved four persons.

    He disclosed that a commercial motorcycle, marked KTU 643 QQ, lost control due to speeding and rammed into a Howo truck, resulting in the death of two passengers while the rider sustained injury.

    “The corpses of the victims have been deposited at Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the injured person was taken to Ota General Hospital for treatment,” he said.

    Ajibade said that the truck had been towed off the road to ease free flow of traffic in the area.

    He advised motorcyclists and drivers to always exercise patient, and refrain from speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.

  • Ogun Assembly postpones mid-year budget performance appraisal for MDAs

    Ogun Assembly postpones mid-year budget performance appraisal for MDAs

    The Ogun House of Assembly has rescheduled its mid-year budget performance assessment  for Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to July 28.

    The Deputy Clerk of the House Assembly Mrs Funmi Adeyemi disclosed the new date for commencement of the exercise in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

    Adeyemi explained that the shift in the date of the exercise from  July 21 to July 28 was as a result of the just suspended industrial action by workers in the state.

    The clerk said that the exercise was part of the constitutional responsibility of the legislative arm to assess the level of compliance of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to the State’s 2025 Appropriation Law.

    According to her, the exercise is aimed at ensuring that value is got for all government resources expended on project implementation.

    Adeyemi therefore directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to attend the exercise in line with the revised schedule commencing from Monday, July 28 by 10:00a.m.

  • Organised labour suspends strike in Ogun

    Organised labour suspends strike in Ogun

    The Organised Labour in Ogun State has suspended the strike it directed civil servants to embark on July 14.

    This is contained in a statement tagged:” Notice of Suspension of Strike ” by Mr Ademola Hameed – Benco, the Chairman of the Ogun Chapter, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) , on Tuesday in Abeokuta.

    Hameed-Benco said the strike was suspended after numerous engagements with the state government.

    “Decisively, the state Organised Labour partook in numerous engagements with the state government, the outcome of which produced this signed Memorandum of Action ( MoA).

    “Therefore, the industrial strike, which began on July 14, be put on hold, so as to give space and time to the implementation of actions spelt out in the MoA.

    “Resumption of work , therefore, takes effect from Wednesday, July 23 2025,” he said.

    According to him , other reasons for calling-off the strike are the interventions of revered paramount rulers , leadership of various unions , veterans home and abroad.

    “The state government has also promised to commence full implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for the state workers from this month (July) 2025,” he said.

  • Ogun workers’ strike persist as Labour reject Gov Abiodun’s proposal

    Ogun workers’ strike persist as Labour reject Gov Abiodun’s proposal

    The Organised Labour in Ogun has rejected Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s proposals to resolve the indefinite strike, which was triggered by the unrelated N82 billion contributory pension deductions and other issues.

    This was contained in a communique issued on Friday night by the organised labour with signatories of 25 affiliate unions, after a seven-hour emergency meeting held in Abeokuta.

    The union expressed its dissatisfaction with the government’s offers after discussion on several issues.

    Some of the issues include the Contributory Pension Scheme, new minimum wage, eight years’ arrears of leave allowance, consequential adjustment on pension, and staff promotions for 2023 and 2024.

    According to the statement, the council-in-session was displeased with the government’s resolve, particularly on the Contributory Pension Scheme.

    “The Council-in-session is displeased with the resolve of the state government, especially on the Contributory Pension Scheme.

    “In effect, the initial position of the Congress subsists, and the declared trade dispute stands,” the statement read in parts.

    Meanwhile, Gov. Abiodun, in a statement issued earlier by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran, said his administration would ensure immediate payment of workers retiring from July 2, 2025, through the contributory pension scheme.

    He proposed a 10-year payment plan, divided into two phases 2025 to 2030 and 2030 to 2035.

    Abiodun explained that the arrangement would cover the remaining two years of his tenure and eight years of his successors’ tenure.

    “We have decided that in phase one, we will pay outstanding contributions for retirees from July 2, 2025, to July 2030.

    “We will make that immediate payment next year; we will make the second payment, which will be phase two for those who will be retiring from July 2, 2030, to July 1, 2035,”he said

    The governor added that there would be no gratuity scheme from July 2, 2025, and that all consolidated salaries would revert to the Contributory Pension Scheme.

  • NLC strike paralyses Govt. activities in Ogun

    NLC strike paralyses Govt. activities in Ogun

    In compliance with the strike declared by the organised labour in Ogun, most state government agencies are under lock and key, paralyzing activities in the state.

    A correspondent of NAN who monitored the strike on Wednesday in Abeokuta, observed that most entrance gates were under lock and key.

    The organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on Monday, directed all civil servants in the state to withdraw their services indefinitely.

    It gave the directive following unresolved issues over the government’s failure to remit pension deductions, implementation of the national minimum wage and non-payment of eight years leave allowances and promotion of workers.

    Total compliance was  observed at Asero High School, Egba High School, Lisabi Grammar School, and Baptist Boys High School, as classrooms remained shut and school premises deserted.

    A  Teacher, who pleaded anonymity at Asero High School, disclosed that the pupils were writing examination before the public holiday was declared on Tuesday by the Federal government.

    “Our students resume today after the public holiday to continue with their examinations, but we have to send them back home.

    “We are appealing to the state government to resolve the issue promptly, so it won’t affect the students, because it’s an indefinite strike” he said.

    A visit by our reporter to the State House Assembly and Magistrates and High Courts, saw the entrance gate locked with just the security guard around the premises.

    The strike followed a unified resolution reached during a series of congresses held at the Arcade ground in oke-mosan area of Abeokuta.

    The unions had resolved to meet directly with Gov. Dapo Abiodun to address lingering concerns surrounding the Contributory Pension Scheme.

    They insisted that no other official would be accepted as a representative in the ongoing negotiations.

  • Ogun workers begin indefinite strike

    Ogun workers begin indefinite strike

    Organised Labour in Ogun has declared an indefinite strike over the non-remittance of pension deductions and non-implementation of minimum wage by the state government, among others.

    This was contained in a statement by the NLC Chairman,  Mr Demola Hameed-Benco, on Monday in Abeokuta.

    It said the decision was reached  at the statewide congress held by state civil service workers and the organised labour.

    According to the statement, workers were forced to withdraw their services, particularly over the dysfunctional Ogun State Pension Law (OGSPRL) 2008 amended by 2013 Law, which established the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) .

    “Arising from the resolution reached at the general parliament of Ogun state civil and public service workers, all members are directed to withdraw their services till further notice.

    “The congress warns that any worker who disobeys the directive does so at their own risk, the union will not bear responsibility for such actions.

    “The NLC urge the Ogun government to, as soon as possible, call for dialogue to address the concerns of the teeming workers.

    “We shall continue to keep you updated on further development. A workers united can never be defeated. Solidarity forever,” the statement read in parts.

  • 2 die, 9 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    2 die, 9 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says two persons lost their lives and nine others injured in an accident involving three vehicles at Tipper Garage on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

    Mr Adekunle Ajibade, South-West Area Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the accident to NAN on Tuesday, explained that the accident, which involved 14 people, a Daf truck with registration number JJJ 144 XD, a Mazda bus with registration number EPE 394 XP and a tricycle marked DGB 599 VC, happened at about 7.40p.m on Monday.

    Ajibade said that the truck was parked on a slope at the entrance of a warehouse opposite Tipper garage, leaving the engine running while the handbrake was applied by the driver.

    He disclosed that the driver exited the truck to deliver waybill to security guards at the gate of the warehouse.

    Ajibade said the truck eventually reversed onto the expressway after disengaging the handbrake, causing the accident leading to the death of two people and nine others sustained injuries while three were unhurt.

    “The corpses of victims have been deposited at the Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the survivors are also receiving treatment in the same hospital,” he said.

    Ajibade said rescue operation was carried out by TRACE and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel while the vehicles were removed from the road to ease the flow of traffic.

    He advised motorists to reduce speed, and adhere to traffic rules and regulations.

  • 4 die in Ogun ‘Hit and Run’ road crash

    4 die in Ogun ‘Hit and Run’ road crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has confirmed the death of four persons in a “Hit and run” vehicle accident along Oke Iganmu in Ilaro, Ogun.

    Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Akinwumi Fasakin, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe, on Monday in Ilaro.

    He explained that the crash, which occurred about 3.50 a.m., involved two vehicles: a yellow tricycle with registration number DED425WB and an unknown vehicle.

    He added that it was a case of “hit and run”.

    Fasakin explained that operatives of RS2.211, Ilaro Unit Command, responded swiftly to the crash scene for a rescue operation.

    According to him, the four passengers of the tricycle, comprising two male adults and two female adults, lost their lives.

    “However, the corpses of the victims have been deposited at the State Hospital Morgue, Ilaro, Ogun,” he said.

    The sector commander attributed the suspected causes of the crash to speeding and dangerous driving.

    He sympathised with the families of the deceased and urged all road users to be safety conscious.

  • 10 die in Ogun night bus crash

    10 die in Ogun night bus crash

    No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a lone crash involving a Mitsubishi bus on Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Expressway.

    Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.

    Akinbiyi said the accident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Ome Bridge, Awa, along Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan highway in Ijebu North Local Government Area.

    He stated that the lone crash involved a Mitsubishi bus, registration number EJ829-LSR, which was conveying 15 passengers at the time.

    According to Akinbiyi, seven male and three female passengers died. Three others were injured, while a toddler and one adult escaped unhurt.

    He said preliminary findings indicate that overspeeding and wrongful overtaking led to the accident.

    “Eyewitnesses said the driver wrongly overtook another vehicle at high speed and could not regain control after noticing an oncoming vehicle.

    “The driver veered off the road, hit an abandoned gravel pile beside the bridge, and plunged the vehicle into the river,” Akinbiyi explained.

    He said the deceased were taken to Ijebu-Ode General Hospital’s morgue, while the injured were also being treated at the same facility.

    The spokesperson urged motorists to avoid speeding and to refrain from travelling at night, stressing the importance of road safety at all times.

  • Ogun Assembly confirms nominees for SUBEB

    Ogun Assembly confirms nominees for SUBEB

    The Ogun State House of Assembly has confirmed the nominees for the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

    The House confirmed the nominees at its plenary on Thursday in Abeokuta.

    Those nominated and confirmed are  Ifede Joshua, Barrister Femi Odufowokan, Isiaka Aderounmu and  Akeem Balogun,

    Others are Mrs Kemi Adeogun, Wale Adeogun, Waheed Ogundele, Stephen Kolawole Odusanya and Moroof Paramole.

    The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Yusuf Sheriff, had presented the committee’s report on the nominees and requested the House to adopt the report.

    Sheriff said the committee had thoroughly reviewed the nominees’  credentials, adding that the nominees’ responses during the screening were impressive and found them suitable for the appointment.

    The House Speaker, Hon. Oludaisi Elemide,  adopted the report after a motion moved by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye.

    Elimide, however, charged the nominees, when sworn in by the governor, to discharge their duties with integrity and commitment to advance basic education in the state.