Ex-Ogun Assemblyman Kidnapped During Prayers
Gunmen abducted former Ogun lawmaker Moruf Musa at a mosque in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside. Local chairman confirms shooting. Police anti-kidnapping unit deployed. Stay informed.
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Ogun Gov Appoints 9 Perm Secs, 6 Education Leaders
Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of nine new permanent secretaries, two principals-general, and four headteachers-general in Ogun State. The selections follow a rigorous process based on merit and experience.
Former Ogun Lawmaker Kidnapped in Mosque Attack
Gunmen stormed a mosque in Ibiade, kidnapping former Ogun Assembly Chief Whip Maruf Musa. Residents were injured in the sporadic shooting. Get the latest details.
Anthony Joshua Survives Crash in Ogun, Two Dead
Ogun State mourns as two foreign nationals die in a crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua. The champion escaped death. Read details and government's safety plea.
Atiku Sympathises Over Anthony Joshua Ogun Crash
Former VP Atiku Abubakar expresses sorrow over the Ogun road accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua that killed two. Get the latest details on the crash and Joshua's condition.
Father rescues kidnapped daughter using phone tracker on Christmas
A Texas father heroically rescued his 15-year-old daughter after tracking her phone on Christmas Day. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, is now in custody. Read the full story.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Abiodun Promises Historic Peaceful Transition in Ogun for 2027
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun pledges a seamless 2027 power transfer, citing economic expansion and infrastructure as his legacy. Read his full Christmas message and vision for the state's future.
Ogun Assembly Directs TRACE to Tackle Kuto Flyover Parking
Ogun State House of Assembly mandates TRACE to end illegal parking under Abeokuta's Kuto Flyover to improve safety. State also reveals plans for a state-owned airline and modern bus terminals. Read more.
Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Ogun Appoints New Statistician-General, Adebayo
Governor Dapo Abiodun appoints Mrs. Omolara Adebukola Adebayo as Ogun State's new Statistician-General to strengthen data operations. Also, police aid defrauded Cameroonian national in Ibafo.
Ogun Assembly Commends Housing Ministry's Achievements
Ogun State House of Assembly commends the Housing Ministry for affordable housing and GRA regeneration. Commissioner unveils new legacy projects for 2025, including an International Conference Centre.
Ogun Assembly Commends Housing Ministry on GRA Regeneration
Ogun State House of Assembly lauds Housing Ministry for affordable housing and GRA regeneration. Commissioner unveils plans for an International Conference Centre, Appeal Court complex, and more. Governor appoints new Statistician-General.
Visa Scam: Cameroonian Woman Loses N2m in Ogun
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Actor Lalude Links Kidnapping to Destiny, Not Government
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
Ogun Customs Seizes ₦2.6B Drugs, Contraband
Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun intercepts heroin, cannabis, spaghetti, and oil worth billions in major crackdown. Read details of the intelligence-led operations.
Okada Riders Clash with Ogun Councils Over N200 Insurance Fee
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
Okada Riders Kick Against Daily Insurance Fee in Ogun
Okada riders in Abeokuta protest a new ₦200 daily insurance premium, calling it an extra burden. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital health coverage. Read the full story.
LP to Sue Ogun State Over N1.669 Trillion Budget Loan
Labour Party warns Governor Dapo Abiodun against borrowing to fund Ogun's 2026 budget, threatens court action. Details on the N518.9bn debt plan and political showdown.
Police bust kidnapping syndicate, recover GPMG in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Ogun State Health Polytechnic: Courses, Fees, Cut-off 2025
Complete guide to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Science (formerly OSCOHTECH). Get details on 2025 courses, school fees, cut-off marks, and admission requirements for aspiring health professionals.
14 Kidnapped on Owerri-Aba Road, Imo State
Gunmen abducted 14 passengers in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. A separate kidnap attack left a Lexus SUV destroyed. Watch the shocking videos and get the full details.
Why APC Suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel
Ogun State Government reveals Senator Gbenga Daniel's suspension stems from supporting PDP's Adebutu in 2023. Read the full details of the political clash and allegations.
Six Real Estate Marketers Abducted in Ogun
Gunmen kidnapped six Lagos-based real estate marketers in Ogun State. Police confirm the Friday abduction and have launched a rescue operation. Read for details.
Ogun Offers Free Lead Tests for Ogijo Residents
Ogun State Government begins free lead poisoning testing for Ogijo residents following shutdown of battery recycling plants. Testing starts Monday at Ogijo Primary Health Centre.
Bodies of 2 Kidnapped Cameroonian Women Found
Anambra police confirm recovery of two Cameroonian women's bodies from Omambala River after kidnapping. Two suspects arrested, one remains at large. Families identify victims.
Kogi Kidnapping: N60m Ransom Demand for Mother
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
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