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OGUN TEACHERS TO GET BOOST IN RURAL ALLOWANCE

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OGUN TEACHERS TO GET BOOST IN RURAL ALLOWANCE The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has announced plans to increase the rural allowance for teachers in the State, targeted to enhance teaching and learning in rural communities. The TESCOM Chairman, Apostle 'Biodun Sanyaolu disclosed this while speaking with newsmen at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.  Apostle Sanyaolu, said the incentive was part of Governor Dapo Abiodun determination to motivate and boost the morale of teachers posted to rural schools, thereby improving their productivity. "TESCOM has categorised schools into urban, semi-urban and rural areas to determine which teachers will benefit from the incentive. Gone are the days when teachers rewards were said to be in heaven", he said. The TESCOM boss affirmed that there were sufficient teachers in secondary schools across the State, noting that the ongoing redistribution exercise by the commission was aimed at ensuring equitable deplo...

NUT Applauds Gov. Abiodun for Approving Level 17 for Primary School Teachers

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NUT Applauds Gov. Abiodun for Approving Level 17 for Primary School Teachers The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogun State Wing, has applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving Grade Level 17 for degree-holding primary school teachers and the consolidated salary structure for Head Teachers-General in the state, describing the decision as “a historic milestone and a masterstroke of visionary leadership.” In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC), Comrade Sewakanu Noah Oladipupo, and the Secretary, Comrade Samson Oyelere, the union said the approval had restored dignity to the teaching profession and boosted morale across the primary education sector. According to the statement, the approval reflected Governor Abiodun’s “unwavering commitment to the growth and development of education in Ogun State,” noting that the policy would directly benefit over 14,000 primary school teachers. The union stated that the governor’s action ...

OGEPA CHARGES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ON DUE PROCESS

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OGEPA CHARGES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ON DUE PROCESS The General Manager, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello has reinforced the importance of adherence to due process among accredited consultants within the State. He made this known during an interactive meeting with accredited consultants registered with the agency in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, saying that they must ensure due diligence and not be given in to compromise in the discharge of their duties. "As the statutory agency responsible for regulating environmental compliance and protection, we are committed to minimising environmental infractions and ensure decisions are made transparently and within the environmental extent laws" He said. The OGEPA boss said the consultants had a major role to play in advising industries on adherence to due process. In his contribution, Director, Laboratory Services in the agency, Mr. Abiodun Durojaye reminded the consultants...

Scripture Union Unveils 2026 Edition of Reading Note In Abeokuta South, Recommends DailyMilk, Daily Power, Daily Guide For Schools, Others

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Scripture Union Unveils 2026 Edition of Reading Note In Abeokuta South, Recommends DailyMilk, Daily Power, Daily Guide For Schools, Others  Scripture Union of Nigeria in Abeokuta South Zone, has unveiled its 2026 edition of reading note, including *Daily Milk*, *Daily Power*, *Daily Guide* and *Bibeli Ajumoka* for the reading publics in the Ogun State capital  A member of the trustees of the Scripture Union of Nigeria, Dr.Kunle Ogun,  Abeokuta-South Zonal Rep.,Mr. Babatunde Sunday and Traveling Secretary, Okike Gideon in their separate remarks during the flagged-off ceremony of the year 2026 devotionals in Abeokuta on Sunday, encouraged Christians, particularly students and pupils in secondary and primary schools to  get Daily Power and Daily Milk to improve on their learning and speaking of English language and understanding of words of God through the scriptures in the Holy Bible  Dr. Ogun, a former National Vice-Chairman of the Scripture Union emp...

Why Am Vying For Awujale Stool: Chartered Arbitrator

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Why Am Vying For Awujale Stool: Chartered Arbitrator A Chartered Arbitrator and Legal Practitioner Prince Adebowale Olufeko reiterates his readiness for the Awujale Stool when he submitted his form to vie for the stool to the Olori Ebi.The Mediator,promising a unity, growth and cultural renewal. Owolabi made this known in a letter written to the FASENGBUWA RULING HOUSE of Ijebu-Ode, and made available to newsmen, describing himself as bonafide candidate of the Ruling House. Olufeko, a descendant of Bubiade Family of Fusengbuwa House, said he is vying for the throne based on duty, antecedent, loyalty, experience and commitment to Ijebuland. He said that as an attorney, mediation of advocate, and Chartered Fellow Arbitrator, he is ready to strengthen the socio-economic development and fabric of Ijebuland as well as elevate the Ojude Oba Festival into a greater cultural and economic global carnival. He said his ambition could be tracked or traced to the service to humanity. ...

No Election In Ogun State

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No Election In Ogun State  There was a mild drama at Iwe-Irohin, the Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council when members of the Union registered their grievances and displeasure over the non-compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and Electoral Guidelines. The Election, which was scheduled by the Abiodun Taiwo-led Credentials Committee to hold between the hours of 7am and 10am on Thursday, 11th December, 2025, was not held within the scheduled time. Meanwhile, the List of Voters posted revealed gross irregularities as members were deliberately omitted and many of those listed as either Associate Members or people who are not known to the NUJ Constitution. It will recalled that the outgoing Chairman who is reconnecting ought to have been disqualified, having failed to fulfil Article 6, Section 7f, While nominators were Associate members and non-qualified member of NUJ.  This also affects other members of outgoing Execut...

Ogun NUJ election: Cultists, thugs invade iwe iroyin

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Ogun NUJ election: Cultists, thugs invade iwe iroyin As the election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun state council to elect the new officers that will pilot the affairs of the union in the state holds today, their is an alleged invasion of the union secretariat by thugs and cultists to cause chaos.  According to investigation, the thugs and the cultists have been laying siege around iwe iroyin house to prevent some targeted members from coming inside to exercise their electoral franchise.  Just yesterday night, the electoral committee headed by non member of the union, Abiodun Taiwo released the names of "eligible" voters where majority members in that list contain non members of the union and also fixed the election period from 7am to 10am this morning.  Another twist in the electoral time table of the election is the usual manifesto nite among the candidates, which normally holds a day before the election and the business session on  the elect...