Tag: Ogun
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Ogun bars traditional rulers from signing MoUs on land
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has issued three Executive Orders, an official said on Saturday in Abeokuta. Two of the three orders are establishing two new agencies, while the third restrains traditional rulers from signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on land in the state.
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Ogun doctors threaten strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun chapter, says it will go on strike over poor working conditions at the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum issued to the state government. The association’s chairman, Dr Kunle Ashimi, said at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday that the ultimatum, issued on June 7, would expire on Thursday.
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Landlord collapses, dies after argument with tenant over unpaid rent
A landlord, Benjamin Apeh, has reportedly died after he collapsed during an argument with his tenant over unpaid salary. SP Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer, Police Command, Ogun, in a
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Ogun: Senator Bajomo makes call for Yewa to produce governor in 2027
Sen. Felix Bajomo, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly,, says it is the turn of Yewaland to produce the governor of the state in 2027. Bajomo made the statement while delivering the keynote address at the Yewaland Development F
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Ogun judiciary workers commence indefinite strike on Monday
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ogun Branch, says it will embark on an indefinite strike from Monday. This is contained in a statement issued and jointly signed in Abeokuta on Sunday by the JUSUN Chairman, Ajiboye Olanrewaju, and the Publicity Secretary, Mr Adewale Adenekan.
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EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
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Police arrest robbery suspect who allegedly killed a cop in Ogun
A 35-year old suspected armed robber, who allegedly killed a policeman at Ifo in Ogun, has been arrested in Lagos, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has confirmed. Fayoade told newsmen on Wednesday while parading the suspect and 59 others in Lagos, that the suspec
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Ogun raises concern over rising TB cases
The Commissioner for Health in Ogun, Dr Tomi Coker, has expressed concern over rising number of tuberculosis patients in the state. Coker said this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Tuesday as part of activities to mark the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day, which has “Yes! We Can End TB” as its theme.
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Ogun says it’s paying N10,000 cash award to pupils, students
The Ogun government says it has began the payment of N10,000 cash award to 100,000 primary school pupils and secondary school students in 2,000 public schools across the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Mr Lekan Adeniran, in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta said the
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Police confirm 9 injured in Ogun gas explosion
Nine persons were injured in a gas explosion on Saturday at a steel company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion occurred at Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo. Reacting to the situation in a statement on Sunday night