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FHA Forceful Eviction, Heavy Gunfire Scares Residents Of FHE As Millons of Properties Lost

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FHA Forceful Eviction, Heavy Gunfire Scares Residents Of FHE As Millons of Properties Lost Residents of the Federal Housing Estate in Obada-Oko, located in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, were thrown into deep chock as operative of the Nigeria police led by the General Manager, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Mr. Olaniyi and the Desk officer of the Estate at FHA, Alhaja Basirat Salami Olayinka, invaded the community and forcefully evicting the occupants of the estate. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday and Saturday when heavily armed policemen, said to be masked, stormed the estate in large numbers. Witnesses alleged that the officers fired sporadically before proceeding with the eviction of residents from over 300 houses, leaving properties abandoned and unsecured in the rain. Speaking with journalists, a retired federal civil servant from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and community leader, Comrade Olujide Ogunsola, condemned the action, i...
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OGEPA GM MAKES UNSCHEDULED VISITS TO A FACTORY IN OGIJO

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OGEPA GM MAKES  UNSCHEDULED VISITS  TO A FACTORY IN OGIJO  The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello has conducted an unscheduled visit to Metal Recycling Industries Limited, located in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, as part of the Agency's commitment to ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations across the State. The surprise inspection was aimed at assessing the company's level of compliance with environmental laws and standards, particularly in the areas of pollution control, waste management and adherence to conditions contained in its environmental approvals. During the inspection, the General Manager alongside the enforcement unit of the agency made  a comprehensive tour of the facility, examined  the company's production processes, waste disposal methods, air emission control measures and overall environmental management practices, to ascertain compliance with existin...
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CAUGHT UNAWARE! THUNDEROUS CHEERS, TRADITIONAL CHANTS AS HON. AKEEM AKINTAYO AMOSUN RECEIVES GRAND SURPRISE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT AK CITY

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CAUGHT UNAWARE! THUNDEROUS CHEERS, TRADITIONAL CHANTS AS HON. AKEEM AKINTAYO AMOSUN RECEIVES GRAND SURPRISE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT AK CITY              By: Abimbola Sobajo It was a moment of genuine emotion, overwhelming excitement and unforgettable memories as Hon. Akeem Akintayo Amosun was left visibly astonished after walking into a meticulously planned surprise birthday celebration organised in his honour at his residence, AK City, Abeokuta by members of Akeem Amosun Political Movement. The expression on his face told the entire story. For a brief moment, he stood speechless, completely caught unaware as deafening cheers erupted from every corner. What began as an ordinary arrival instantly transformed into a spectacular celebration as hundreds of loyal political followers, associates, friends and admirers welcomed him with resounding applause, joyful shouts and heartfelt embraces. The surprise was flawlessly executed, leaving the reve...
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ROTARY CLUB DONATES TRAFFIC CONTROL STAND TO TRACE

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ROTARY CLUB DONATES TRAFFIC CONTROL STAND TO TRACE In cheer display of support and conformity with the  Corporate Social Responsibility of associations,  the Rotary Club of Elega has donated a Traffic Control Stand to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) for the use of operatives at the Elega Junction. Presenting the traffic control stand, the Club President, Rotarian Timothy Sofela, said the donation was the club’s way of extending a hand of fellowship to TRACE, while supporting effective traffic management and enhancing road safety at the busy junction. Rotarian Sofela, commended TRACE for its creditable performance in ensuring traffic safety across Ogun State roads, particularly around Elega Junction, Mokola and other major axis. He noted that TRACE personnel had remained dutiful even in difficult times, adding that their dedication inspired the Rotary Club to provide road traffic control stand to support their operations. Receiving t...
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Epe LG Boss Gifts Cash, Educational Materials To Students

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Epe LG Boss Gifts Cash, Educational Materials To Students Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, the Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos State, has launched major educational support interventions providing millions of Naira in cash awards and learning materials to primary school students across the eight wards within the council area of the local government. These initiatives, driven both by the council Chairperson, and Iya Epe Foundation, and were designed to ease the financial dependence and burden on parents, as well as to encourage academic excellence across the council area of the state. The Chairperson emphasised that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and excel, noting that the foundation of a prosperous Epe was built by investing in its children today. She assured residents that her administration would continue to champion initiatives that empower the next generation and unlock their full potential, saying that...
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OGEPA GM TASKS INDUSTRIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, CSR, TREE PLANTING

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OGEPA GM TASKS INDUSTRIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, CSR, TREE PLANTING The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello, has called on industries operating across Ogun State to strengthen compliance with environmental regulations, improve corporate social responsibility initiatives and embrace sustainable environmental practices. Bello, made the call during a familiarisation tour of companies across the Agency's 3 operational zones which included; Ogun Central, Ogun West and Ogun East. The visit was aimed at assessing the level of environmental compliance by industries and strengthening collaboration between OGEPA and the private sector in protecting the environment. Addressing management of the various companies visited, the General Manager stressed the importance of organising periodic training programmes for staff to enhance their knowledge and capacity in environmental management, noting that continuous training wo...
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OGSG WARNS MARKET LEADERS, TRADERS AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPSITES

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OGSG WARNS MARKET LEADERS, TRADERS AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPSITES     Ogun State Waste Management Authority,OGWAMA has warned market leaders and traders in the state to stop depositing waste illegally inside their markets which will later turn to heaps of waste or dumpsites which constitutes environmental and health hazards in their markets or have them shutdown in the overall public interest.     Special Adviser to the Governor who doubles as Managing Director of OGWAMA ,Hon Farouk Akintunde gave the warning after the evacuation of age-long waste deposits at the Farmers Markets,Solu Road in Ifo and Mamu Market in Ifo and Ijebu North Local Government Councils Areas of the state.        According to him, a situation where markets leaders dump waste inside their markets instead of depositing them at designated points for proper evacuation by government-licenced Waste Collectors is not only unacceptable but constitutes enviro...
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