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3 Individuals in Ogun Receive 6-Year Prison Sentence for Cable Vandalism

16May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

3 Individuals in Ogun Receive 6-Year Prison Sentence for Cable Vandalism

Three individuals have been handed six-year prison terms by a Federal High Court in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. They were found guilty of unlawfully tampering, disconnecting, and damaging electrical installations belonging to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC. The offenders, Chibueze Emmanuel, Michael Genesis, and Ojuolape Olaitan, were apprehended in January 2022 (Emmanuel and Genesis) and January 2024 (Olaitan) by the Ogun State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Appearing before Justice A. Demi-Ajayi, the trio pleaded guilty to the charges and were subsequently convicted. Following a thorough examination of the case, each defendant was sentenced to six years in prison by Justice Demi-Ajayi. IBEDC emphasized that energy theft, which ...

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Ogun psychiatric patients revolt, protest poor treatment

16May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Ogun psychiatric patients revolt, protest poor treatment Ogun psychiatric patients revolt, protest poor treatment

Reports from Channels Television indicate that psychiatric patients at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Abeokuta, located in the Ogun State capital, have voiced their dissatisfaction with the inadequate treatment they are receiving. An uproar ensued for over two hours until law enforcement officers from the Lafenwa Divisional Headquarters intervened to restore order. During the incident, a psychiatric doctor and three nurses narrowly escaped harm as the situation turned violent. The grievances of the patients at the Aro Neuropsychiatric facility included substandard meals, poor sanitation conditions, and a lack of backup power when the primary electricity supply from the utility company failed. Some family members of the patients revealed that th...

15May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

Presidential Committee to Roll Out Nationwide Deployment of CNG Starting May 29

An official announcement has been made by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) regarding the commencement of a nationwide deployment commencing on May 29. This follows a mandate from President Bola Tinubu for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to initiate the procurement of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas. In a statement released by Michael Oluwagbemi, who serves as the Programme Director and Chief Executive of the Initiative, it was disclosed that President Tinubu will virtually commission critical gas supply projects at NNPCL between May 15 and 22 in Abuja. “In adherence to our commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon footprints, PCNGI is embarking on an extensive pre-launch schedule with the objective of ...

Northern Youths Issue Warning to Nigerian Government Regarding French and US Military Bases

15May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Northern Youths Issue Warning to Nigerian Government Regarding French and US Military Bases

The Northern Youth Leader’s Forum (NYLF) has firmly stated that the North will not permit the establishment of French and American military bases on its territory, no matter the circumstances. Speculations have arisen suggesting that the Federal Government is contemplating allowing US and French military bases after their expulsion from neighboring Niger Republic. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, refuted these claims, assuring that the government has no intentions of hosting foreign military bases and dismissing the rumors as unfounded. During a press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State, NYLF's National President, Afiyo Elliot, expressed strong opposition to the alleged plan and demanded the immediate cessation of such discussions by the Federal Government. "We have been closel...

A School Teacher Gets Life Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting a Seven-Year-Old

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

A School Teacher Gets Life Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting a Seven-Year-Old

In a significant ruling, the Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta has handed a life sentence to Ojo Ezekiel, a 47-year-old secondary school teacher, for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl. Convicted on a single charge of rape, Ezekiel was first brought to court on July 1, 2022, under the provisions of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law of Ogun State 2017. It was disclosed that Ezekiel taught at a secondary school situated in the same vicinity as the victim's school. The prosecuting counsel, Olusegun Olaotan, informed the court that the victim's mother noticed something amiss with her daughter's private parts while bathing her. Upon being questioned, the seven-year-old confided in her mother about the teacher's sexual abuse. In the course of proceedings, Olaotan detailed,...

Ogun State Assembly Passes Resolution Regarding Soyinka Train Station Road

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Ogun State Assembly Passes Resolution Regarding Soyinka Train Station Road

In a recent session, the Ogun State House of Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the state government to initiate repairs on the Kemta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba road. The motion was proposed by Adeyanju Adegoke and endorsed by Olakunle Sobukanla during the plenary session on Tuesday, under the leadership of Speaker Oludaisi Elemide. Earlier, Governor had explained that the reconstruction of the road leading to the train station is pending pending Federal Government's approval. In his argument for the resolution, Adeyanju highlighted the deteriorating state of the road, exacerbated by frequent flooding, rendering it almost inaccessible to vehicles, with only commercial motorcyclists able to traverse its length. Various lawmakers, including Damilola Soneye, Odunuga Kaka, Oyedele Adebi...

The Reason Abeokuta Train Station Road Renovation is Delayed, According to Ogun Government

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Reason Abeokuta Train Station Road Renovation is Delayed, According to Ogun Government

Reconstruction work on the Laderin-Train Station road in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is pending approval from the Federal Government before it can commence, as stated by the Ogun State Government. In 2023, residents of Laderin, Olokuta, and Idi-Aba communities in Abeokuta South Local Government area expressed dissatisfaction with the poor condition of the road. This road serves as a crucial link to the popular Wole Soyinka Train Station and connects more than 40 communities. Residents and commuters have described the state of the road as terrible, especially during rainy weather. In response to the concerns raised, Engr Ade Akinsanya, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, mentioned that the government had already planned the reconstruction of the road. However, in a...

32 passengers narrowly evade tragedy in Ogun multi-vehicle accident

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

32 passengers narrowly evade tragedy in Ogun multi-vehicle accident

A group of 32 passengers managed to escape a fatal incident on Saturday during a multi-vehicle accident on the Iju bridge along Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun State. Involved in the accident were four vehicles bearing registration numbers AAA729YC Mazda, LND85YA TOYOTA HIACE, TTN58ND BAJAJ, and a SINO TRUCK without a registration number. It was reported by NewsNow that the collision happened around 8:55 am and included 12 adult males and 20 adult females, among whom 17 sustained injuries. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun, attributed the cause of the accident to the SINO TRUCK's excessive speed while attempting to navigate a bend at the Iju bridge. The truck lost control at high speed and collided with two other vehicles. Okpe mentioned that the injured...

Defendants in Ogun court arrested by DSS

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Defendants in Ogun court arrested by DSS

Reports indicate that the Department of State Services (DSS) operatives carried out an operation at a high court in Ilaro, Ogun State on Monday, leading to the arrest of two individuals facing a legal case. The defendants, Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were involved in a matter related to suit No HCP/IC/2023 titled The State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others, under the jurisdiction of Justice A.A. Shobayo. The case revolved around allegations of arson brought forward by Akeem Adigun (aka Socopao) against Alhaji Isiaka Fatai, Samuel Oyero, and 12 others. The town of Agosasa had recently experienced a crisis resulting in significant property damage and loss of life due to a dispute over chieftaincy. According to a statement from Alhaji Isiaka's legal representative, Kehind...

Tragic Incident: Ogun State POS Operator Fatally Shot

13May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tragic Incident: Ogun State POS Operator Fatally Shot

Reports indicate that a motorcycle-riding assailant has sadly ended the life of Mutiu Salako, a Point of Sale (POS) operator, in Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident, which took place at 6 pm on a Sunday, has generated widespread attention. An alert circulated via WhatsApp mentioned that the attack was linked to a cult-related motive. However, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, clarified on Monday that the case was actually an attempted robbery. Odutola stated that following the law enforcement's thorough search of the crime scene, three individuals were apprehended. She elaborated, "As per the information available to me, officers from Kemta Division swiftly responded to the situation. Two armed individuals on a motorcycle shot Mutiu Salako, a PoS operator, who tragi...