Tag: #OgunState
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OGUN POLICE ARREST FATHER, SON, RECOVER FIREARMS IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a father, his son and another suspect during separate intelligence-led operations carried out across the state. According to the command, operatives recovered four firearms, one live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone during the operations. The arrests were made in different locations including Afon, Ilisan-Remo…
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11 KILLED IN LONE VEHICLE CRASH ON LAGOS–ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State says 11 people have died in a lone accident on the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway. According to FRSC, the crash involved a Toyota vehicle that reportedly somersaulted and fell off the bridge on Sunday night, trapping all occupants inside. Officials say FRSC rescue teams,…
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OGUN POLICE DEBUNK VIRAL “ARMED MEN” VIDEO
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming armed men are operating in the state, describing it as fake and panic-inducing. According to police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, investigations show the footage wasn’t shot in Ogun—or anywhere in Nigeria. Instead, it traces back to Kenya, filmed during an anti–cattle rustling operation and first…
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NIGHT SHIFT TURNED DEADLY: OGUN GUARDS HELD OVER TRAVELLER’S MURDER
What should have been a routine night watch in Ibafo turned tragic after a traveller ended up dead and two security guards are now in police custody as investigators piece together what really happened in the dark. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two security guards over the alleged murder of a traveller identified…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN: 17 TRAFFIC OFFENDERS CONVICTED ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
No mercy on the road! The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has convicted 17 motorists at a mobile court in Ogere for various traffic offences. FRSC spokesperson Odunsi Afolabi said the court, presided over by Magistrate O.S. Fadahunsi, handed down convictions to all offenders—no discharges were granted. The move is part of ongoing…
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PDP FACTION DENIES DISSOLUTION OF STATE COMMITTEES
Turaki-led NWC calls the move “illegal” and urges members to ignore it. The Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members to disregard reports of dissolved state executive committees in Ogun, Ekiti, and Ondo. National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong described the purported dissolution as illegal and a threat…
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OGUN TURNS 50: TUESDAY DECLARED PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Governor Abiodun urges residents to join Golden Jubilee celebrations. To mark Ogun State’s 50th anniversary, Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday a public holiday across the state. The move aims to give residents time to fully participate in the Golden Jubilee activities. The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said the milestone celebrates five…
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OGUN STATE PROMOTES ITSELF AS AFRICA’S GATEWAY AT AfCFTA TRADE FAIR
Governor Abiodun spotlights bold reforms and infrastructure to attract investors and boost intra-African trade. At IATF25 in Algiers, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun positioned the state as Nigeria’s top investment hub, highlighting projects like Gateway Cargo Airport, upgraded ports, roads, and industrial clusters. Simplified processes via OgunInvest and strategic location near Lagos ports and ECOWAS…
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FRSC OGUN WARNS MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN DURING EMBER MONTHS
Speed thrills but kills—FRSC urges caution to prevent road crashes this festive season. Mr. Nasir Mohammed of FRSC Ogun Command advises drivers on Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway to reduce speed, avoid reckless driving, night travel, and drunk-driving during the ember months. The FRSC pledges increased patrols and public education to promote road safety and curb avoidable accidents.
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MINOR EXPLOSION, FIRE REPORTED AT ILESE BARRACKS; NO CASUALTIES – NIGERIAN ARMY
A minor explosion followed by a fire broke out early Thursday at the 42 Engineers Brigade storage building in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The Nigerian Army confirmed no lives were lost or injuries sustained, thanks to swift action by troops and the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service that contained the blaze. An investigation is underway to determine…
