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OGSG CONVICTS THREE RITUAL KILLERS

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OGSG CONVICTS THREE RITUAL KILLERS In a swift reaction to curtail if not completely eradicate the unwholesome practice of human ritualism, the Ministry of Justice has secured the conviction of three ritual killers in the kugba axis of the State. In a release signed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the State, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade SAN, said the trio of Mustakeem Balogun, Soliudeen Majekodunmi, and Lukmon  Abdulgafar are to face the full wrath of the law owing to their gruesome act of killing Sofia Okeowo. The dastardly act which occurred on January 28th 2022, saw Mustakeem Balogun lured 16 year old Sofia to have canal knowledge of her and later strangled her in preparatory for a premeditated money ritual. The Commissioner further stated that, the present administration's determination not give any room for crime to thrive, promoted the state efforts towards securing the conviction of the three criminals, so as to serve as deterrent to other ...
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TRADITIONAL RULERS ARE KEY PARTNERS IN PROGRESS – GOV. ABIODUN

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TRADITIONAL RULERS ARE KEY PARTNERS IN PROGRESS – GOV. ABIODUN Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described traditional rulers as key partners in progress, whose advisory roles have significantly contributed to the growth and development recorded in the State. The Governor made this assertion during the Installation and Presentation of the Staff of Office to the newly installed Towulade of Akinale, Oba Oluseyi Adediran, in Ewekoro Local Government Area. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration's commitment to implementing policies and programmes that would create prosperity across all sectors of the State's economy, urging the new Monarch to see his appointment as a call to serve, with a focus on driving socio-economic development in Akinale and Egbaland. "As a Monarch, you must mobilise your people in a way that supports our administration's ...
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GOVERNOR ABIODUN INSTALLS SODIPO AS NEW OLU OF OKE-ARO

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GOVERNOR ABIODUN INSTALLS SODIPO AS NEW OLU OF OKE-ARO  The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has installed Oba Olayiwola Sodipo, as the new Olu of Oke-Aro kingdom, Oke-Aro community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba Ezekiel Soyinka, in year 2021. Governor Abiodun, represented by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, congratulated Oba Sodipo, urging the new Monarch to live up to his responsibilities as father for all and also contribute his quota towards the growth and development of the Oke-Aro kingdom. "Your appointment as the new Olu of Oke-Aro, designates you as a Part II Oba and a member of the Egba Traditional Council. As a royal father, it is essential that you remain accessible, receptive, and responsive to the aspirations of your people," he stated. Abiodun also encouraged Oba Sodipo to mobilise the community to fulfill their civic duties and to discourage l...
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Lagos LG Polls: Epe Council Chief Solicits Votes For APC

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Lagos LG Polls: Epe Council Chief Solicits Votes For APC The Chairman, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State and Chairmanship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Princess Surah Animashaun, has urged electorates to come out en-masse for Saturday’s Local Government (LG) elections across the state. Princess Animashaun made the appeal at the round-off 'door-to-door LG campaign, at the Epe Local Government Area Council of the state. She also urged residents to vote massively for All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship, deputy chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the 8 political wards in Epe Local Government Council. The chairman lauded residents for the massive turn out for the LG campaign tour throughout the eight wards of the council areas, and urged them “to repeat the feat for all APC candidates in Saturday’s polls”. “We thank you for the turnout and massive campaign throughout the eight wards of the council, we urge you to repeat the same ...
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NEW SUBEB BOSS CHARGES MANAGEMENT, STAFF ON TEAMWORK

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NEW SUBEB BOSS CHARGES MANAGEMENT, STAFF ON TEAMWORK In a bid to ensure effective and seamless administration, the newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, has urged Education Secretaries across the Local Government Education Authorities, as well as the Board's management and staff, to embrace teamwork and unity. Evangelist Ifede made this call during the inauguration and official resumption of duties by the new Board members. He emphasized that cooperation and collaboration were essential for achieving progress and stability in the administration of basic education in the state. “Two good heads are better than one. I appeal to all career officers to see themselves as one. Let us work together as a team. I have come with love and where there is love, there is progress,” Ifede stated. He further urged all career officers to foster unity and mutual respect, noting that no individual possesses ...
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CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR WELFARE OFFICERS HOLDS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

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CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR WELFARE OFFICERS HOLDS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY  A 2-day capacity building training for Welfare Officers in the Civil/Public Service put together by the Ogun State Government through the Bureau of Establishments and Training, Office of the Head of Service, starts from Tuesday, 8th to Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 beginning at 9am each day. According to a release signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, the training with the theme "Enhancing Social Service Delivery through Case Management, Emotional Intelligence and Community Engagement", will take place at the Oba's Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The release added that the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, would declare the training open, and enjoined all participants to be seated at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the programme.
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OGSG TO COMMENCE SECOND PHASE OF VEHICULAR EMISSION SCHEME

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OGSG TO COMMENCE SECOND PHASE OF VEHICULAR EMISSION SCHEME  The Ogun State government is set to commence the second phase of the Vehicular Emission Scheme to reduce the environmental and health impact of vehicle emissions. This was revealed in a release signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor of the State on Environmental Protection Agency(OGEPA), Alhaji Farouk Akintunde, saying that, the step was to improve the quality of life of the citizens. It further disclosed that the second phase would take off on Monday 7th July, 2025. While calling on the citizens and residents of the State to cooperate with the staff of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency and Security agencies as they emback on the programme. The release indicated that the scheme was necessary to protect and ensure the overall wellbeing of the citizens of the State.
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