The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun is not under investigation by the anti-graft agency. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement on Wednesday denied media reports that its agents stormed the basement of the Ikeja residence of the Governor. Uwujaren said during the reported raid, EFCC agents... Read More

EFCC, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, investigating

January 26, 2017

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How Police called Nigerian-Turkish school kidnappers in my presence – Gov. Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said he was present in one of the sessions when police were discussing with kidnappers of the Nigerian-Turkish pupils and staff. Amosun said this when he received the eight freed victims at his office in Abeokuta. Amosun, however, stated that he refrained from speaking with the criminals in order... Read More

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Governor Ibikunle Amosun, kidnappers, Nigerian Turkish International College, Ogun

October 21, 2016

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Amosun sent thugs to attack us – Striking Ogun workers

Striking workers in Ogun have accused Governor Ibikunle Amosun of sending thugs after them, The Punch reports. Labour leaders in the state said the thugs who came with covered number plates attacked them at the secretariat of the state Nigeria Labour Congress around 8am on Thursday. One of those beaten, who pleaded anonymity, said, “The thugs came in... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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Kerosene should be sold for N150 per litre, NNPC tells markerters

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged all marketers of petroleum products not to sell kerosene beyond N150 per litre. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru made remark during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta this week. The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs... Read More

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Dr. Maikanti Baru, Garba Deen Muhammad, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Kerosene, Marketers, N150 per litre, nnpc

August 24, 2014

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OOU students have dared Governor Amosun [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The Committee for Defense of Human Right, CDHR, a student body, says the students will defy the order of the Ogun State government to close down Olabisi Onabanjo University, (OOU), Ago Iwoye, by staying put within the school premises. The body released a statement signed by the coordinator, CDHR, James Ogunjimi, saying that... Read More

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August 24, 2014

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Why Governor Amosun ordered closure of Olabisi Onabanjo University

by Kolapo Olapoju Reacting to the unwavering student protest of tuition fees, Governor Ibikunle Amosun has reportedly ordered the immediate closure of Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. This information was disseminated via a statement released on Saturday, 23 August, by the Secretary to state Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa. It disclosed that the... Read More

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August 16, 2013

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Akin Osuntokun: The trial of Reuben Abati

by Akin Osuntokun The role of a presidential spokesman is mostly a no-win situation. It is his lot to champion and defend the president in all materials particular even where he personally entertains a different opinion. I recently attended the burial ceremony of the mother of the spokesman of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati,... Read More

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