Tag: Ogun
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Gov. Abiodun releases grants for projects in 20 LGs in Ogun
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, on Friday, says his administration has given grants to all the 20 local government councils in the state to immediately embark on, at least, three projects each in their respective areas. Abiodun stated this during the inauguration of 50 open market stalls at Ashero and a public toilet at Isale…
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WARNING: Graphic photos, videos from scene of Lagos, Ogun community gas explosion
Residents of Iju, (Ajuwon road), a sloppy community tucked in Lagos and Ogun States border were alarmed on Thursday afternoon when a loud tanker explosion rocked the area. Before they could get their acts together, the explosion had affected a nearby gas station which instantly triggered an inferno affecting an adjoining plank market. Over 16…
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BREAKING: Several injured, properties destroyed as gas explosion rocks Lagos, Ogun community [GRAPHIC PHOTOS/VIDEOS]
Residents of Ajuwon, a community between Lagos and Ogun State border are currently in distress after a gas explosion rocked the area on Thursday (today) afternoon, TheNewsGuru.com, TNG can authoritatively report. According to a TNG correspondent at the scene of the explosion, the incident happened at Cele Bus Stop, along Grailand, Ajuwon. TNG correspondent also…
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Ogun on another shutdown as workers begin one week warning strike today
Workers in Ogun State on Tuesday declared one-week warning strike after failed negotiation with government on the new minimum wage and gratuity. The warning strike will be effective from 12pm on Wednesday. The declaration came after a meeting between the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun…
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Police arrest 4 for allegedly beating officer to death
The Police Command in Ogun said it had arrested four men in connection with the death of a policeman, Agada Akoh, who was beaten to death at Dalemo area of Sango Ota on Sept. 13. Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday.…
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Road accidents claim 109 lives in Ogun
The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun says no fewer than 109 persons lost their lives while 665 others sustained injuries in various road accidents across the state between January and August. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday. Akinbiyi…
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Ogun police capture teenager with 14 used female pants
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have detained a 16-year-old boy, Adeniyi Muhammed, for purportedly stealing 14 used female pants. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed this in a statement on Saturday. Oyeyemi said that the suspect was arrested following a report by one of…
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Covid-19: Two killed as Ekiti monarch moves to enforce ban on festival
An attempt by the Onire of Ire-Ekiti in Ekiti, Oba Victor Bobade, to enforce a government ban on traditional festivals due to the rampaging COVID-19 has led to violence in the community, resulting in the killing of two people. The state government had banned the celebration of traditional festivals across the state and directed traditional…
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Ogun parents kick against COVID-19 test fee for students
Parents of pupils in private secondary schools in Ogun State are protesting the request of N25,000 coronavirus test fee on each pupil by the government. This comes ahead of the return to schools by graduating pupils following months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The state government had ordered all SS 3 boarding students…
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Ogun announces date for reopening of worship centres, schools
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday said the state will open all worship centres on August 14. The governor also declared that private and public schools would resume on August 4 for Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3 students. Abiodun warned that any private school that failed to meet established guidelines for prevention of COVID-19…