Court Nullifies Benue NUJ Election, Orders Arrest of President, Others

The National Industrial Court sitting in Makurdi the Benue state capital has ordered the Commissioner of Police to effect the arrest of the National president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chris Isiguzo, national secretary, Leman Shuaib and the Vice president Zone D, Mr. Wilson Bako over contempt of court. At the Court, Bemdoo Ubger…

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FLOODING: Ogun to partner FG On ecological projects

By Jamiu Lawal Committed to averting the adverse effects of perennial flooding in the country, the Ogun State Government is collaborating with the Federal Government to ensure the speedy commencement of the ecological projects in Ilaro and Ijebu-Ode, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council.  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr. Ola…

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COVID-19 Delta variant: Ogun calls for strict adherence to public health measures

By  Goke Gbadamosi and  Femi Onsanya, The Ogun State Government has called on residents and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the non-pharmaceutical guidelines to prevent the spread of the virulent Delta Variant of COVID-19, which has been confirmed in some parts of the country. The call was made in a statement by the Commissioner for…

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OGSTEP partners world bank to revitalize technical colleges

By Jacob Damilola and Ayoola Obadimu The Ogun State Government has revealed that plans are in top gear with the World Bank through the Ogun State Transformation Economic Projects (OGSTEP), to give a facelift to all the eight Technical and Vocational Colleges in the State for improved skills acquisition. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,…

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OOU Generates over N3.4BN in six months

By Jamiu Lawal The Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State has generated over N3.4bn out of its over N7.8bn revenue projection contained in the 2021 Appropriation act, Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ganiu Olatunde has disclosed. Prof. Olatunde represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Deji Agboola made this disclosure while presenting the University’s budget…

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LG ELECTIONS: Yewa traditional council pledges support for (OGSIEC

By Ahmed Taofeek The Yewa Traditional Council has promised to collaborate with Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), in its campaign against violence during the forthcoming 2021 Local Government elections. Chairman of the Council, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa Land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, who made the promise while playing host to…

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Application for immediate response to people’s need coming

By Oluwayemisi Onanuga, The Ogun State Government is putting measures in place to create a mobile application through Complaint Resolution Mechanism (CRM), that will manage relationships, complaints, feedback and transactions between the citizens and government, for immediate response to people’s needs. The Acting Project Manager, Public Service Reform for Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP),…

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FG/Ogun set committee to forestall illegal structures at railway corridors

By Tosin Koletowo and Luke Adebesin, A Committee comprising officials of the Federal and Ogun State Governments have been set up, to engender a developmental plan for the Lagos/Ibadan railway corridors to forestall illegal activities, which may become future threat to commuters and rail services.  Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Tunji Odunlami…

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