Residents of Hassan Abiodun Street, off Ojodu Berger, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun, woke up to the death of two lovers who were reportedly killed by Badoo boys Friday morning in their apartment. According to Punch, the heads of the victims were smashed. Many of the residents could not be consoled as policemen from... Read More

Badoo boys, Ifo LGA, Ogun State, ritual killings

June 16, 2017

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Mortein champions cause to defeat malaria with Ogun state health cadets

In furtherance of its contribution to stop the spread of malaria in Nigeria and in commemoration of the 2017 World Malaria Day, insecticide brand, Mortein, has strengthened its partnership with the Ogun state government through the Ministry of Health, to organise the annual Malaria Quiz Competition for Health Cadets in the State. The primary objective... Read More

Governor Amosun escapes death on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

by Omoleye Omoruyi Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday escaped death in an auto accident at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Juwon Soyinka, in a statement said the incident happened when a bullion van belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ran into Amosun’s convoy in... Read More

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May 10, 2017

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Amosun sacks general managers of state-owned broadcast stations

by Omoleye Omoruyi The General Managers of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Tunde Awolana; and General Manager, Ogun State Television, Dele Bolujoko, have been ordered to proceed on compulsory retirement from the Ogun state public service. The Head of Service, Abayomi Sobande, in a statement on Wednesday said the retirement of the two affected general managers takes... Read More

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April 30, 2017

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Man shoots tanker operator dead for blocking his path

A young man has been shot dead by a gunman at a car wash centre located along Sam Ewang Estate, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to an eyewitness, the suspect had been angry that the driver the deceased works with blocked his path. He said the killer brought his Sienna car to the car... Read More

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February 17, 2017

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Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State – February 2017 – Israel Olaore, 25-year old founder of The StopGo Movement and former student of Babcock University is returning to his Alma-mater to facilitate round two of his “Home Project” initiative. The second installment of the project begins on on Sunday, February 19th, with campus-wide awareness and registration that will last... Read More

Still on the Matter: The man who named his dog Buhari

Remember the man, Joe, who got a number of people riled up in Ogun State last August for naming his dog Buhari? A neighbour had gone to the police to report that Joe named a dog after his own father, named Alhaji Buhari. The said neighbour reported Joe at the Sango Ota Police Station and... Read More

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December 9, 2016

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#NYSCAbuse: So it’s not only the corps that is abusive, find out what these corps members did in Ogun

While we lament the wickedness of the National Youth Service corps and are over here frantically trying to seek justice, some corps members, in classic Nigerian style, have decided to turn the table around. They were caught having sex in broad day light while lectures on skills acquisition were ongoing. These once just want the... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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I was not transfixed by ‘gods’, I kept quiet under God’s instruction – Pastor

A pastor, Wale Fagbare, who was reportedly paralysed after destroying a shrine in Aiyetoro in Ogun says the reports are untrue. According to Fagbare, the posture he maintained when he was found by people in the shrine was one he took under the instruction of God, and not because he was transfixed by the gods of... Read More

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September 25, 2016

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Pastor transfixed while trying to destroy shrine in Ogun

Residents of Ketu, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State were served real drama after a pastor, identified as Wale Fagbere reportedly got stuck while trying to destroy a shrine. It was gathered that the pastor had told his congregation that he had a revelation to destroy all shrines in Ketu community. It was learnt... Read More

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Ogun State, pastor, shrine, stucked, Wale Fagbere

September 13, 2016

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2 killed, 9 injured in multiple accident in Ogun

A multiple auto accident at the notorious Onipepeye stretch of the Sagamu – Abeokuta Road on Tuesday claimed the lives of two persons, injuring nine others. According to The Nation the accident which involved a Toyota Picnic car marked KSF 957BB and a Nissan Serena car marked 250 GHA occurred at 11:35am. The Sector Commander, Ogun State Command of the... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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50-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Joseph Sunday for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Ilaro, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. The suspect allegedly dragged the victim to an uncompleted building and raped her while she was on her way to fetch water. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer,... Read More

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13-year-old girl, 50 year old, arrested, Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State, rape

September 3, 2016

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Ogun state permanent secretary dies after swearing-in

A permanent secretary in the Ogun State civil service has died barely 48 hours after being sworn into office, Premium Times reports. Olubunmi Odumusi died in her sleep on Friday night at the age of 57, according to her family said. Before her death, the deceased had a prolonged battle with cancer which she paid huge sums... Read More

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September 3, 2016

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Police arrest brothel-running ‘prophetess’ in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command on Friday paraded a prophetess for allegedly running a prostitution ring, using teenagers, Daily Post reports. Idowu Olupinla, 54, the founder of a white garment, Adura migba Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Ijoko, Ota was said to have used one of the rooms in her apartment as a brothel. The prophetess was apprehended after... Read More

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September 1, 2016

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Police arrest land grabbers for alleged murder

The Ogun State Police Command says its men have arrested two land grabbers suspected to have murdered one Taofeek Bakare in Sango Ota. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspects – Sharafa Adeyemi and Sunday Jamiu – were arrested at about 3am on Wednesday after policemen from the Sango Area Command... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Aisha Buhari visits U.S After allegations that she is wanted in the U.S, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has arrived in Washington D.C. 2. Gunmen attack Ogun state Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ogijo area of Ogun state, killing about 4 persons and... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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Gunmen go on rampage in Ogun state, kill 4 persons

The Ogijo area of Ogun state was thrown into disarray on Tuesday and Wednesday as some gunmen shot sporadically killing no fewer than four residents. According to Punch Metro one of those killed was a man who had gone to buy petrol at an MRS filling station and a woman who sold herbs by the roadside. A boy... Read More

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Aye Confraternity, Eiye Confraternity, gunmen, Ogijo, Ogun State, shootings

August 2, 2016

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Governor Amosun visits Arepo, praises military offensive (PHOTOS)

Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun has paid a visit to Arepo community after the military airstrikes to rid the community of hoodlums and militants. Residents of the community, have in recent times, complained that the suspected militants have made life unbearable for them. During his visit, Amosun admonished security personnel posted to the area not... Read More

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Arepo community, creeks, Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, Militants, military airstrikes, Ogun State

July 29, 2016

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PDP Chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel steps down for Dokpesi

Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has halted his ambition to be the next chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) according to The Vanguard. Daniel says he will be pulling all his resources together in support of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi for the August 17 convention. The two-term governor made the announcement when... Read More

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July 29, 2016

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Just In: Ogun Police rescue chained 10-year-old girl

The Ogun Police Command has rescued another chained 10-year-old girl. The victim known as Promise Udeh, was rescued at Adigbe area of Abeokuta. She was rescued on Thursday when neighbours living close to the building where she was chained alerted the police. The acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said she... Read More

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July 27, 2016

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist MEND flays Army chief Buratai for ‘insensitive’ comments YNaija Some ambassadorial nominees could not recite Nigeria’s national anthem at screening YNaija Aisha Buhari is interested in the story of the chained little boy in Ogun state YNaija UBA denies any link to failed Turkey coup YNaija Dickson wins... Read More

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July 26, 2016

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Teacher lands in court after ‘having oral sex with student’

The Police, on Tuesday, arraigned a 21-year-old teacher, Matthew Sodake, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having oral sex with a 14-year-old student. The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 12 at about 8.00 p.m, when he lured the 14-year-old student into the one of... Read More

Ambassador star comprehensive school, Matthew Sodake, Ogun State, Oral sex with student, Teaher arraigned

July 24, 2016

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Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Respected Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Akarigbo of Remoland, is dead. The Ogun State first class monarch who was aged 90 died Saturday, July 23 in London. Oba Sonariwo who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London a week ago following an illness. “He died Saturday evening in UK... Read More

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July 21, 2016

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Opinion: Ogun state is now for the highest bidder

by Tajudeen Sanusi Even though the last general election was just a year ago, the race to occupy the Oke-Mosan Governor’s office of Ogun State has begun in an unprecedented pace. In what seems like a planned move, potential contenders have started composing campaign teams and many already mapping out strategies on how to clinch the... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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How gunmen kidnapped Ogun lawmaker’s wife

Some gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA), Hon. Olufowobi Oyenuga. Felicia Oyenuga, wife of the lawmaker representing Ijebu East constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly, was said to have been kidnapped on Tuesday morning at Odoladalepo in Ijebu Ife after she had dropped her... Read More

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June 28, 2016

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How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

Officials of the Nigerian Army and the Police Force were on Monday engaged in a 20-minute gun battle with militants when the Ogun Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga, visited the Ebute-Ibafo in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. Also on the team were the state Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi, the state Director, Department of State Services, Kabiru... Read More

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June 20, 2016

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The Explainer: What the government wants you to know about the ‘Ogun River’

Last weekend, an unusual thing happened to the Ogun river – which left residents of the area baffled, stunned and in search of answers. The river, which is near the Kara Cattle Market, was overtaken by vegetation caused by a heavy storm. This created a compacted layer over the river and further blocked its flow. The residents... Read More

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June 20, 2016

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Report: ‘Niger Delta militants relocating to Ogun state’

Militants from the Niger Delta region are relocating to Ogun state for a safe haven, says the Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali. The commissioner made the assertion on Sunday in reaction to Friday’s invasion of Imushin community in Ogijo area of the state by over 100 militants. Ali said the militants were fleeing from the... Read More

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Abdulmajid Ali, Imushin community, Militants, Niger Delta, Ogun State, safe haven

June 19, 2016

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How over 100 militants invaded Ogun village, left corpses behind

About 15 people are said to have died in Imushin community of the Ogijo area of Ogun State after suspected militants, on Friday, invaded the the community, the Punch reports. The report said about 100 militants stormed the community at about 11pm on Friday, killing anyone in their path and looting businesses in the process. The militants... Read More

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2 dead as “badoo boys” strike in Ogun

Mortein champions cause to defeat malaria with Ogun state health cadets

Governor Amosun escapes death on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Amosun sacks general managers of state-owned broadcast stations

Man shoots tanker operator dead for blocking his path

Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

Still on the Matter: The man who named his dog Buhari

#NYSCAbuse: So it’s not only the corps that is abusive, find out what these corps members did in Ogun

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of December

I was not transfixed by ‘gods’, I kept quiet under God’s instruction – Pastor

Pastor transfixed while trying to destroy shrine in Ogun

2 killed, 9 injured in multiple accident in Ogun

50-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl

Ogun state permanent secretary dies after swearing-in

Police arrest brothel-running ‘prophetess’ in Ogun

Police arrest land grabbers for alleged murder

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Gunmen go on rampage in Ogun state, kill 4 persons

Governor Amosun visits Arepo, praises military offensive (PHOTOS)

PDP Chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel steps down for Dokpesi

Just In: Ogun Police rescue chained 10-year-old girl

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More

Teacher lands in court after ‘having oral sex with student’

Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Opinion: Ogun state is now for the highest bidder

How gunmen kidnapped Ogun lawmaker’s wife

How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

The Explainer: What the government wants you to know about the ‘Ogun River’

Report: ‘Niger Delta militants relocating to Ogun state’

How over 100 militants invaded Ogun village, left corpses behind

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