by Godwin Akanfe Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has had his first day in class as a Masters/Ph.d student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The president is studying for a masters and doctorate degree in Christian Theology. The class which took place in Ota, Ogun State was held with his internal supervisor Dr.... Read More

October 20, 2014

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80-year-old faces time for N50 million fraud

by Azubuike Azikiwe An 80-year-old man, Jimoh Oni and three others have been charged before a Senior Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ota, for collecting N50 million under false pretences. Oni was arraigned on Monday, 20 October, alongside three others, 48-year-old Akeem Badmus, 45-year-old Fausat Popolola, and 27-year-old Morufat Babalola. The quartet are facing charges of... Read More

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October 9, 2014

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Teenager to serve time for stealing eight tubers of yam

by Damilola Jagun At a hearing at the Magistrate’s Court in Ota, an 18-year-old man, Joshua Fagbolade, has been remanded in prison for stealing eight tubers of yam and two pieces of coco-yam, valued at N15,000. Police prosecutor, Corporal Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Tuesday, 7 October at about 5.00 p.m, behind... Read More

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September 23, 2014

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Frustration! Retired 60-year-old Police officer kills self and wife

by Azubuike Azikiwe Following the incident which saw a 60-year-old retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sunday Isokpehi, shoot himself and his 40-year-old wife, Gladys, to death, the Ogun State Police Command has promised to investigate the circumstances which led to the death of the couple. The deceased officer, Isokpehi reportedly shot his wife to death... Read More

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June 15, 2014

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HORRIBLE: Suspected ritualist arrested after attempting to slaughter young boy in Ogun (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani An unidentified young boy who got missing while hawking on Alhaji Jamiu Sulaimon Street in Itele, Ota area of Ogun State on Tuesday evening has been rescued by residents. Reports say the boy was rescued as he was about to be killed. According to reports, No 3, Alhaji Jamiu Sulaimon, where the... Read More

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March 14, 2014

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Sorry guys, no Instagram: Covenant University bans use of tablets, iPads by students

by Akan Ido Students of Covenant University based in Ota, Ogun State, have been banned from using or being in possession of gadgets such as SIM enabled tablets and more. The school which is being run under strict disciplinary rules is known for its low tolerance any form of misconduct among its students. The school... Read More

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September 8, 2013

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Bishop Oyedepo watched as his church members assaulted OGTV crew – Ogun gov’t

For the second time, some members of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, better known as Winners Chapel have attacked another set of officials of Ogun State Government. A reporter and cameraman of the state television station, OGTV, were the latest victims. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, identified the assaulted officials... Read More

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March 24, 2013

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Love weds: Bishop Oyedepo’s daughter has married her sweetheart (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Love Oyedepo, the daughter of the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, got married to Steve Ogah yesterday at the Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State and it was a joyful affair. We couldn’t help but notice the bride’s beautiful gown and the exquisite wedding cake – bliss. We... Read More

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January 14, 2013

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U-turn? Covenant University reconsiders expelled students

by Isi Esene Due to pressure mounted on the authorities of the Covenant University Ota, Ogun State, reports say the institution has decided to commute the expulsion of about 126 students to suspension instead. The students were reportedly expelled from the school for failing to attend the ‘departure service’ meant to sign off from the... Read More

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December 6, 2012

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“How top police officer is shielding my father’s killers from prosecution”

On March 13, 2012, Pastor David Ogbolu, Founder of Christ Bible Gospel Church, Ajibawo Village in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government of Ogun State, was murdered by some land speculators. His sin, according to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, was that he was not ready to compromise on land matters. But over eight months after the 50-year-old... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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No surrender: We’ll pursue the arrest of Oyedepo – Lawyer

by Isi Esene The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ota, on Thursday, dismissed the assault charges brought against Bishop David Oyedepo, the multi billionaire founder of the Living Faith Church International. Justice Mobolaji Ojo, the presiding judge, while describing the applicant, Robert Igbinedion’s, applications as “lacking in merit”; added that the court cannot act... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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The slap victim “is a fictitious person” – Oyedepo wins assault case

by Isi Esene The suit filed by Robert Igbinedion against the founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop Oyedepo has been struck out by the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State. Igninedion, who filed the suit on behalf of the young lady who was allegedly slapped in Oyedepo’s church in 2009, had... Read More

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