The Ogun State Government has denied that it owes Bond Investments and Holdings Limited $11,740,362.00, as consultancy fees, on ‘external debt and multilateral loans. The government said it had no legal contract with the firm. The consulting firm had accused…
Most inmates in Lagos prisons are from Ogun State – Report (Punch)
The Lagos State Criminal Information System, January-March, 2019 edition has identified stealing as the crime for which majority of inmates in the five prisons in the state are being held. It also identified Ogun as the state of origin of…
Ogun denies gov-elect’s transition team access to facilities (Punch)
Ogun State Government has denied the transition committee set up by the governor-elect, Dapo Abiodun, access to some state-owned facilities for inspection. The denial was contained in a letter from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, which…
Ogun APC vows to reverse Amosun’s last-minute appointments, contracts (Punch)
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has vowed to reverse last-minute appointments and installation of traditional rulers made by the outgoing governor, Ibikunle Amosun. The party said this in a statement issued on Monday by the Publicity…
VIO threatens to impound vehicles without inspection certificate (Punch)
The Ogun State chapter of Vehicle Inspection Office has threatened to take drastic actions against any vehicle operating across the state without inspection certificate. The Chief VIO in the state, Gboyega Ademehin, warned that vehicles that do not take part…
Molten iron kills four Ogun workers in Indian steel company (Punch)
There was a protest on the premises of an Indian steel company, African Foundries Limited on the Sagamu-Ikorodu Road, Ogun State, after four workers reportedly died after molten iron poured on them. Colleagues of the victims protested against what they…
INEC ad hoc workers protest maltreatment in Ogun (Punch)
Serving members of the National Youth Service Corps who worked as ad hoc workers during the 2019 general elections in Ogun State, have protested against their alleged maltreatment by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The ad hoc workers, while condemning…
NLC insists on mass protest in Ogun today (Guardian)
The mass protests slated for Abeokuta, Ogun State will take place today as planned despite the threat of the State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, to disgrace the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress. Congress President, Ayuba Wabba, who stated this in…
APC wins four out of nine reps declared in Ogun (Punch)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clinched three more House of Representatives seats in Ogun State, winning all four so far declared out of nine federal constituencies in the state. Olumide Osoba (APC) won Abeokuta North/ Odeda/Obafemi Owode, Lanre Edun…