The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has appealed to the State government to study the developmental stride of Remo Stars to form an economically viable football team that would compete for honours and justify the taxpayers money.

In a statement in Abeokuta by the SWAN Secretary, Mr Michael Azeez-Ogunsiji, the association however congratulates the management and technical staff of Remo Stars Football Club, Ikenne-Remo for the club's qualification for Super 6 play-off.

It notes that The team's qualification for the NPFL Super 6 was not by sheer luck, but a dint of hard work, dedication, and commitment of both players, technical staff, and management of the club to redefine football management in Nigeria and put the state on the world map again.

The association expresses the hope that, Remo Stars will do well during the qualifying series and win the ticket to represent the country in next season's continental competition which will once again put Ogun state on the world map.

SWAN urges the players to continue to work with determination and motivation to maintain the momentum displayed during the abridged league season and avoid any mistake that could hamper their continental ticket qualification.

An Anti-Corruption organization, Nigerian Watch Front Group has decried the alleged extortion of desperate applicants who want to be employed by the National Taskforce on the prohibition of Illegal Importation/Smuggling of Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE).

The National Coordinator of the group, Abubakar Gazali stated this in Statement in Bauchi.


According to Gazali, the Attention of the Nigerian Watch Front Group has been drawn to the malicious and continuous extortion of appointment seeking applicants for National Taskforce on Prohibition of Illegal, Importation/Smuggling of Arms, Ammunition, Light Weapons (NATCOM) by the Director General of the organization, Dr Baba Mohammed.”


The Group stated further, “It is disturbing that despite the fact that bill has not been signed into law by the outgoing President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, the DG in his bid to enrich himself has recently imposed a compulsory training fee of N64,000 to each director of the organisation as training fee.”

The group further alleged that the DG is claiming that the money received from sales of appointment applications was used to ‘settle’ members of the National Assembly to lobby for the swift passage of the bill.

It lamented that the applicants after paying such a huge amount of money were left to their fates as nothing positive has been forthcoming to them.

because Staff Sets For Showdown With Dotun Oyelade Led Management Team
..to petition governor, anti corruption agencies




Barring last minute changes by the management of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (because) under it's Executive Chairman, Dotun Oyelade, staff of the corporation are set for showdown with the management.

According to a reliable source, there has been disagreement between the management, leadership of two cooperative societies in the corporation as well as leaders of the two unions in the station over several issues affecting members of staff, deductions inclusive.

After failure by Oyelade led management to pay several months deductions owned the staff, the leadership of the two unions insisted that their May salaries be paid in full as against the usual deductions by the corporation finance department which they had refused to pay into the cooperative accounts.

Though the Executive Chairman, Dotun Oyelade recently pleaded for three months grace to settle part of the deductions but the unions insisted on payment of full May Salary.

It was also gathered that this will not be the first time Oyelade will be promising the unions on payment of their deductions, he has on several occasions failed to fulfil the promise.

Aside from the deductions, Oyelade since coming on board in 2019 has stopped allowance and incentives being enjoyed by members of because staff with excuse of unavailability of funds.

Some representative of because staff are also said to be wondering how fund is being allocated to projects within the corporation which are said to be on the high side.

As at the time of filing this report, plans are underway to petition various anti corruption agencies to look into some of the projects executed by Oyelade led management.

The Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye, has appealed to alternate medicine practitioners to carry out more research that will lead to discoveries of new medicinal herbs in treating people with varied medical conditions locally as being practiced in traditional Chinese medicine.

Balogun Olaleye made the appeal at the graduation of batches 15th and 16th of African College of Traditional Medicine, held at the school Auditorium, Elekuro, Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State.

He noted that a lot of new diseases are presently ravaging the world which scientific Medicine alone cannot combat, adding that this was what gave birth to the decision of WHO mandating all the country’s President to sign a bill that would establish Alternate Medicine under their States Ministry of Health even long before COVID-19, as an alternative means of taking care of peoples health challenges in affordable ways.

He congratulated the graduands and challenged them to bring their herbal knowledge and study of traditional medicine to bear for the treatment of diseases in society.

The Chairman described the graduands as the new dawn of herbal practices in the state, lauding the Governor's foresight for the approval of the establishment of the College of Herbal Medicine where people are allowed to study herbal practice for the health benefit of the citizenry

According to the Board Chairman, "The development and the practice of alternate Medicine has come to stay through Government's investment.

Speaking at the ceremony, the proprietor of the College, Chief Samson Soyoye, urged the graduands to register with the State Alternate Medicine Board to enable them to enjoy government support for modern practice and serve as platforms to sensitise members of the Public about the practice acceptability.

Also speaking, one of the graduands, Mr. Rotimi Ogundipe, commended the efforts of the state government for establishing the board that has brought the practice into the limelight with a modern touch, that would ensure the acceptability of herbal medicine among the citizenry.

The leadership of Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), says preparations are in place to host the second edition of the Ogun SWAN Media Cup.

The association said it has secured a sponsorship deal with sports enthusiast, a public affairs analyst, and Ogun State PDP governorship aspirant, Chief Segun Showunmi.

Chief Showunmi expressed his readiness to sponsor the second edition of the media cup when the SWAN Executives led by Hakeem Akintunde paid him a courtesy visit at his Ibara GRA residence.

According to Chief Showunmi, sports remain a unifying factor, and as such should be treated as atop-tierr sector.

He expressed readiness to be part of the highly anticipated media event while urging SWAN to organize a memorable competition.

The football fiesta is specially designed for journalists across the Gateway State to sweat it out on the field of play.

The first edition featured sixteen media organizations with the Broadcast Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, conquering others in the media football battle.

The date of draws and guidelines will be communicated to the public in no distant time, while the tournament is expected to take place between June 1st and 8th 2023.

The SWAN Media Cup is a 5-Aside football competition to foster unity and strengthen relationships among journalists in Ogun state.

The Ogun State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, this Thursday joined well meaning Nigerians to felicitate business mogul, owner of Remo Stars Sports Club, Hon. Kunle Soname on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement by SWAN Assistant Secretary, Mr Bayo Adegboyega says the Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde described Hon. Soname as an astute sports lover who has contributed immensely to the development of the sector in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.

"On behalf of everyone at Ogun SWAN, we celebrate you and wish you long life in good health and multiple blessings".

"We appreciate your midas touch, foresight and vision, it has in no small measure added value to our dear state, it's our prayer that the Lord continues to grant you good health to carry on".

Hon. Kunle Soname has invested heavily in sports both home and abroad, he's also the owner of Portuguese Club CD Feirense.

Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 33 year old woman Olaide Adekunle for allegedly selling her 18 months old baby at the rate of six hundred thousand naira to yet to be identified buyer.

The suspect was arrested following a complain lodged at Sango divisional headquarters by the woman's husband, one Nureni Rasaq, who reported that his wife, Olaide Adekunle, left home to Lagos on the 15th of March 2023 with their baby girl by name Moridiat Rasaq, but returned home without the baby.

The husband told the policemen that all efforts to know what happened to the baby proved abortive as the woman was unable to give any reasonable account of whereabout of the said baby.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi said the suspect confessed that she had sold the baby to someone in Lagos at the rate of six hundred thousand naira to enable her to pay back the money she had collected from a microfinance bank.

Meanwhile the acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Babakura Muhammed, has directed that the suspect be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and possible recovery of the baby.

Seven persons have been reportedly burnt beyond recognition while 18 people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan expressway few metres after Sapade Bridge.

The fatal crash involved a Toyota sienna marked BWR762PV and a Mazda bus with registration number BDN18 LG.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun state command, Mr Ahmed Umar blamed the
suspected causes of the fatal crash on excessive speed and Route violation on the part of the sienna bus who followed One way and collided with the Mazda bus and unfortunately there was fire outbreak.

Mr Umar said the injured victims had been taken to a private hospital, Ogere for medical attention while some were taken to another health facility in sagamu.


He advised cautioned motorists on the dangers of route violation and excessive speed.

The Executive Board Member, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has been elected as the coordinator of Football Association Chairmen in the South West.

Alhaji Majekodunmi who is the Chairman, Ogun State Football Association polled nine votes to beat his Ondo state counterpart, Otunba Sunday Dele Ajayi who scored two votes at a southwest stakeholders meeting in Lagos.

The event had the six southwest states chairmen and secretaries in attendance.

Speaking after the election, Alhaji Majekodunmi gave the assurance that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring that the latest development adds premium value to the Southwest.

Meanwhile, immediate past First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr Seyi Akinwunmi has been unanimously named Chairman of the Western Nigerian Football Forum, WNFF,.

Chairmen and secretaries of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti as well as the President of the Nigerian Referees Association, Otunba Tade Azeez took the decision as part of efforts to reawaken the WNFF project

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has congratulated the Nigerian and Ogun State born UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya, over his victory over Alex Pereira.

Adesanya knocked out Pereira in the second round at UFC 287 in Miami, the United States of America, to recapture his title.

Governor Abiodun in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, commended Adesanya for making Nigeria and Ogun proud at the global stage.

He described the victory as a well-deserved one and hailed the UFC champion for his tenacity, doggedness and resilience towards recapturing his belt.

Governor Abiodun, who expressed optimism that Adesanya will continue to dominate his category and move a notch higher on the ladder of his chosen sport, urged him not to lower his guard and continue to be a shining star to the youths of the state.

He noted that as an illustrious indigene of Ogun, Adesanya will continue to enjoy the support of the state government in order to win more accolades for Nigeria in general and the state in particular.

While saying that administration will continue to encourage sporting activities among the teeming youths of the state, the governor expressed his delight that Adesanya's victory came over a week when another illustrious indigene of the state, Anthony Joshua, won a very important boxing bout.

He, however, charged him not to rest on his oars, but to strive harder to become the dominant force in the UFC.

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari, the nation’s judiciary and the family of former Justice at the International Court of Justice, The Hague, on the death of the former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, who passed on in the early hours of Sunday.

Describing the death as a big loss to the judiciary, Governor Abiodun said his legacies in the judiciary, philanthropy and the educational development of Nigeria would never be forgotten.

Governor Abiodun, who also commiserated with the Owu Royal Family of the late former Attorney General, his friend, President Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as members of the Baptist Boys' High School Old Students Association, described the legal icon's death as saddening, devastating and the end of an era.


The governor recalled that Prince Ajibola, after serving as President of the Nigerian Bar Association, also served as the nation’s Number One Law officer, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, before he answering the call of higher duties at the International Court of Justice, The Hague.


"He was a jewel of the Law Profession and an accomplished judicial officer of prodigious hue. Baba was a go-getter who delivered on any assignment committed to his hands because of his belief that service should always come first.


“Besides, he was a great religious influencer and philanthropist who established the faith-based Crescent University in his hometown, Abeokuta.

"He not only supported but funded some other altruistic projects and promoted research and scholarship through his establishment of an Islamic co-educational institution, Crescent University, in Nigeria in 2005, and he served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN). He was also the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2002”, the statement stated.



The governor, however, urged the Olowu of Owu, Oba (Prof) Saka Matemilola, Otileta VII, the Olowu-in-Council, sons and daughters of the Ajibola lineage and the entire Gbadela Royal Dynasty of Owu to be consoled by the fact that the deceased selflessly and fervently served God and humanity during his impactful life on earth.

A 43 year old Yusuf Hassan has been arrested by Operatives of Ogun state Police Command for allegedly setting the apartment of his ex lover Busayo Falola ablaze leading to the burning down of the whole building.

The Suspect was arrested on the 4th April 2023 after a 62 year old owner of the house, Adejoke Salau, had reported the incident at Ago Iwoye divisional headquarters.

The landlady told policemen that she heard a noise from one her building within her compound situated at no 127, old Schorlar Palace Igan road Ago Iwoye, at about quarter past one in the morning, and when she came out she discovered that the building was on fire while the tenants in the house were trapped in there.

She pointed out that it was the quick intervention of neighbours that rescued the three tenants, but the house got burnt completely.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspect in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the suspect claimed that he only wanted to burn his ex lover's apartment because he had tried his possible best to reconcile with her but to no avail.

The Command's spokesman said the suspect confessed that he bought five hundred naira petrol, poured it into her room through the window and set it on fire.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has directed that the suspect be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has hailed the Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, for out-punching Jermaine Franklin, in a bout on Saturday.

Governor Abiodun, who described the victory of the Ogun state indigene and former international boxing champion as a great comeback and heart-warming, noted that Joshua, with his latest feat, has made Nigeria and Ogun proud once again.

In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, the governor pointed out that Joshua did not allow his past defeat to dampen his spirit, rather, he rose from the setback and proved to the world that the champion in him never dies.

While calling on Joshua to use his latest triumph in the ring as a spring for a superb comeback, he urged him not to relent, but continue to work hard in order to regain his pride of place in the world of boxing.

Governor Abiodun described the heavyweight boxer as a shinning star of the state and great model to the youth, saying his administration would continue to put in place world-class sports facilities, to ensure more Joshuas evolve from Ogun.

The governor further congratulated him and declared that his administration would continue to support him in his endeavour to dominate the boxing world once again.

He however, expressed optimism that feats recorded by Joshua at the international level will continue to inspire many upcoming professionals, particularly sportsmen and women, not to be discouraged by temporary defeats and setbacks.

While wishing him a bright future and a fulfilling career in boxing, governor Abiodun charged him to continue to be a worthy ambassador of the country in general and Ogun in particular, to the teeming youths and upcoming boxers who look up to him for inspiration.

Three wrestlers from Ogun State have been invited for the National trial ahead of the African championship in Tunisia.

The event to be staged in Bayelsa State will take place between 15th and 18th April, 2023.

Fakoya Samson and Atere Kehinde will participate in 70kg and 92kg free style in male category while Ayodele Peace will battle others in 59 kg women freestyle

Ogun State Wrestling Head coach, Mr Adebayo Badmus described the call up of the state wrestlers as a good development for the state.

Mr Badmus who said the call up came after 15 years the state had been finding it difficult to be among the top wrestlers in Nigeria commended the efforts of Dr Abimbola Taofeek Babalola led wrestling association to improve the game in Ogun state.

In a reaction, the chairman, Wrestling Association, Dr Abimbola Babalola promised that the association would do everything possible to support the invited wrestlers to the trial in Bayelsa state to enable them to qualify for the African championship in Tunisia.

Dr Babalola also gave the assurance that association would not relent in its efforts to develop the game across the state in a bid to discover talented athletes for the state and Nigeria.

A former Governor of Ogun State and National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba has called on all members of the party in the state to continue to support the re - elected Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Chief Osoba made the call while receiving Governor Abiodun, his deputy, Leaders and members of the party at his Abeokuta residence.

While describing the victory of Governor Abiodun at the just concluded Governorship election as divine intervention, Chief Osoba urged leaders and members of the party to be magnanimous in victory.

Responding, Governor Abiodun who described Chief Osoba as his political mentor, commended him for inspiring his administration to do more.

The Governor explained that his administration would focus more on public utilities towards ensuring that people of the state have adequate supply of potable water and uninterrupted power supply.

Governor Abiodun also said that Ogun State International Agro Cargo Airport project would be completed before the end of the year, adding that investment would be brought into the state to facilitate Kajola Dry Port.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented Certificates Governor Dapo Abiodun, his Deputy Mrs Noimot Salako - Oyedele and all the newly elected members of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

Speaking at the ceremony, INEC's National Commissioner in charge of Ogun, Osun and Ondo Professor Adekunle Ajayi expressed optimism that the lessons learnt during the process of the election would serve as working document towards ensuring highest standard of electoral management in the country.

Professor Ajayi gave the assurance that INEC would remain committed to the vision of becoming one of the best electoral management body globally.

In his reaction, the Re- elected Governor emphasized that his administration would ensure seamless delivery of people oriented programmes and projects to make life more comfortable for the people of the state.

Governor Abiodun urged the people and other contestants in the election to join hands with his government towards ensuring sustainable development across the state.

Men of Ogun state Police command have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued two kidnapped victims in Owode Egba area of the state.

The suspects, Mohammed Bello and Mohammed Bashiru were arrested after policemen received a distress call from Bisodun village that kidnappers had invaded the community and a couple Mr and Mrs Ojo had been abducted by the hoodlums.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the two suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi said that upon receiving the distress call, the DPO Owode Egba division, CSP Olasunkanmi Popoola had raced to the scene where he met the local hunters who have already mobilized in large number to confront the kidnappers.

He pointed out that one of hunters was hit by bullets when the kidnappers suddenly opened fire on the rescue team which the security men responded to.

The command spokesman said the abducted victims and the injured hunter were quickly rushed to the hospital but the hunter, Adebare Ramoni, died while receiving treatment.

He said the two arrested suspects have been identified by the victims as members of the gang who abducted them.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Frank Mba, who commended the local hunters for their support has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to anti kidnapping unit of the state Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigation.

Mr Mba also sympathized with the family of the deceased hunters and pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear the unfortunate death.

Ogun State Government has identified the need for more sustainable partnerships, to consolidate the impacts recorded by the present administration in healthcare delivery, especially on maternal and child health.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile made this known during an advocacy meeting, held in Oyo town with Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries of States within the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Lagos Field Office comprising Edo, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, describing the State's existing partnership with UNICEF as strong and sustainable.

Alhaji Odusile said UNICEF's goal of ensuring a significant reduction in maternal mortality and promoting child survival aligns with Prince Dapo Abiodun's vision of making healthcare accessible to all, saying the government's deployment of tricycle ambulances across the 20 Local Government Areas was already saving lives of pregnant women in remote areas.

The Commissioner disclosed that the foundation of the success of Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration was cemented by the government's decision to create a fertile ground for collaborations and partnerships.

He said his Ministry's partnership with UNICEF to use radio programme to disseminate key messages for child survival and development was already yielding positive results, saying more radio stations had indicated interest to take ownership of the programme.

In his submission, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, appreciated UNICEF for partnering with the States in the zone in order to holistically address critical issues pertaining to child survival and the health of adults as well.

Dr Olatubosun said there was an urgent need to scale up interventions that would penetrate remote communities where essential family practices must always be reinforced, adding that collaborations with stakeholders would yield more positive results.

On her part, the Officer in Charge, UNICEF, Akure Field Office, Mrs. Ada Ezeogu, said the goal of the advocacy meeting is to develop strategies to improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake and maternal nutrition and care in the zone, identifying female genital mutilation and open defecation as problems that needed to be addressed.

Mrs Ezeogu said the media and government have a role to play in changing the current narrative, urging the political officeholders to prioritize sustainable ways to spread key information about the identified issues to the grassroots

Ogun State government has announced plans to set up a committee that will be saddled with the responsibility of giving the departed Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant - General Oladipo Diya a befitting state burial.

Governor Dapo Abiodun who made this known in Ikeja, when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Military Administrator, said the committee would be made up of his cabinet members and representatives of the the deceased's family.

The Governor said that Lt General Diya lived an impactful and purposeful life, pointing out that the departed Leader would be solely missed by the people.
Governor Abiodun eulogized the departed Military Administrator as an illustrious son of Ogun State whose contributions to the development of the state could not be over emphasized.

Responding, the Eldest Son of the deceased, Prince Oyedamola Diya appreciated the Governor for the visit, and the kindness extended to the family.

All Stars Football Club Abeokuta has commended the Management of Abeokuta Stormers Sports Club for the appointment of former 3SC's Skipper and All Stars FC's Captain - Coach Shakiru Lawal as the club's new Chief Coach

In a statement by the President of the Club, Alhaji Lawal Waheed, the Association saluted the foresight of the Nigeria National League side in recognising the experience and expertise possessed by Coach Shakiru Lawal for given him the herculean responsibility.

Alhaji Lawal expressed optimism that the new coach would succeed at his job with the needed support already accorded him by the management of the club

He emphasised that it takes a visionary sports juggernaut like former Commisioner for Youth and Sports in Ogun State and one of the foremost Egba Chiefs - Hon. Chief Bukola Olopade aka Ozo the SSC's proprietor to identify such talent and experience within the football cycle.

Alhaji Lawal maintained that All Stars Football Club, Abeokuta is blessed with many Eggheads in the world of football, those who have played the game to the highest level and noted that it is high time to begin according them the deserved recognition and engaging them in high tasks by the state and at the national level of the round leather game.

Shakiru Lawal is famous for scoring the first ever goal at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abuja for Shooting Stars, he found the back of the net with only five minutes into the game against Sunshine Stars on April 8th 2003

In his playing days, the former Stationary Stores of Lagos Gaffer was a Midfielder filled with numerous qualities, a delightful ball user, energetic marker and a fantastic ball passer with sharp vision for goals

Apart from Shooting Stars and defunct Julius Berger FC, Shakiru Lawal also played for Gateway United FC, where he later worked as an Assistant Coach.
"It is our collective hope that his tenure shall bring a lot of development and progress to SSC of Abeokuta",the President concluded

Abraham Samson's header made the difference as Gateway United were edged by Ijebu United at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

In an away encounter for the Toyin Ayinla tutored side though on their home ground as both teams share the same stadium, the visitors' goalkeeper, Araromi Ibukun was kept busy in the first 20 minutes, making three key saves to keep the hosts at bay.

However, the match day one Man of the Match received his marching orders in the 41st minute after a mild shove on Ihemokwele Ifeanyi prior to a goal-kick over an off-the-ball bust-up. As a tactical switch, second choice netminder Obiowo Victor replaced Olajide Mustapha.

Proceedings resumed and Gateway United made a blistering start despite the numerical disadvantage and almost took the lead on two occasions but Haruna Salifu couldn't get the ball past Sunday Odoani at his near post.

Worthy of mention was Obiowo Victor acrobatic save, tipping over Egeonu Collins' half volley in the 71st minute.

With 2 minutes left on the clock, Abraham Samson broke the deadlock and put his side in front with a header at the back stick which eventually sealed a win for the hosts.

Gateway United now look forward to getting back to winning ways on matchday 3 clash against Sporting Lagos FC on Saturday April 1st, 2023 at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

Ogun State Government says plans are on to prevent recurrence of trailer accidents in the state.

The Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele gave this assurance when she visited the scene of a trailer accident which occurred at Enugada- Lafenwa area of Abeokuta.

Mrs Salako-Oyedele who described tgw accident as one too many in the axis, assured residents of the state of the present administration's determination to put an end to such unnecessary accidents as soon as possible.

While commiserating with victims of the incident, the deputy governor promised that government would step in and look at ways it could help to alleviate the sufferings of those directly affected by the mishap.

Mrs Salako-Oyedele solicited the cooperation of motorists and people in the area, noting the appropriate agencies working assiduously to ensure safety as well as smooth flow of vehicular and human movement while evacuation work continues in earnest.

The deputy governor was accompanied to the scene of the accident by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alh. Waleed Odusile; Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Gbenga Dairo; Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Olufemi Ilori Oduntan; TRACE Commander, Olaseni Ogunyemi and other key government functionaries.

A Non governmental Organisation, Coalition of Civil Society Network wants immediate investigation and prosecution of Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments, Mrs. Evelyn Ngige over breach of the Procurement Act during the purchase of some Utility vehicles by the ministry.

The National Coordinator of the group made the call in a Press Release signed by Comrade Zakari Hashim in Abuja.

Comrade Zakari accused the Permanent Secretary of unilaterally approved and released fund for the purchase of the vehicles without due process and informed the Bureau of Public Procurement which according to them contravened the Procurement Act, Section 21 and 58 (4) (d) (5) respectively.

He commended the Nigeria Police for their efforts to ensure strict compliance with public procurement guidelines and adherence to due process.

He, therefore, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies to further investigate Mrs. Ngige.

“Our attention has been drawn to the ongoing investigation by the Nigerian Police Force over the fraudulent procurement process involved by the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Industry, trade and investments Mrs Evelyn Ngige over breach of the procurement act during the purchase of some Maikano Utility Vehicles by the ministry.

“After series of engagements, investigation revealed to us that she contravened the procurement act, section 21 and 58(4) (d) (5) respectively.

“We are perplexed that the Bureau for Public Procurement was not duly informed as the document available to us clearly state that the Procurement Bureau are not aware.

“Handing the matter to Nigeria Anti-Graft agencies remains the best available option and will serve as a deterrent to other erring public officials.”

The Ogun State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has congratulated its Grand Patron, and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on his re-election as governor of the state.

SWAN Chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde in a congratulatory message also commended the people as well various security agencies for their peaceful conduct of the 2023 governorship election.

Alhaji Akintunde expressed confidence that the governor would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people through sports oriented programmes that will further equip the youths.

He urged the governor to swing into action immediately by setting up the Local Organizing Committee and Main Organizing Committee for the 26th National Sports Festival billed to hold in Ogun State in 2024.

According to Alhaji Akintunde, the step will prove the readiness of the state to host a befitting festival that will be a template for other states to emulate.

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested five members of a ritualist gang who have been exhuming corpses from their graves and removing parts of their bodies for ritual purpose.

The suspects; Oshole Fayemi, 60, Osemi Adesanya 39, Ismaila Seidu 30, Oseni Oluwasegun 69 and Lawal Olaiya 50 were arrested, following an information received by the Police at Odogbolu divisional headquarters, that the gang who are responsible for series of corpse exhumation within Ososa community were planning somewhere within the town to carry out another round of human parts harvest.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

According to Mr Oyeyemi. On interrogation, the suspects made confessional statements that they were actually into the business of exhuming corpses from their graves, and that they used to sell parts of such corpse to their standby buyers who need it for money making rituals.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba, has directed that the suspects be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigation and possible prosecution.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says plans are on to review the laws guiding the Alternate Medicine practice in the State for enhanced performance.

Just as he affirmed that the Alternate Medicine Board was created by the present administration to meet people’s demand, especially at the grassroots level to access qualitative and affordable healthcare services at their doorsteps.

Prince Abiodun disclosed this during a strategic working meeting with the State Alternate Medicine practitioners at the June 12, Cultural Center, Abeokuta.

He said the goal of his administration is to promote the sub-sector to the level where the State would be the first to be reckoned with in terms of Alternate medicine.

He said, ”I am assuring you that our administration will do everything possible to sustain the practices of Alternate Medicine in Ogun State, to continue showing appreciation to our people, especially the traditionalist, and that is why we are going to make an open declaration on the celebration of Isese Day as a public holiday which will come up August 20 of every year. I will saddle all relevant bodies, including the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to review the necessary part of the laws that are guiding the practice”.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye appreciated the Governor for approving August 20 as a public holiday set aside for all traditionalists to celebrate their practice and for establishing the Board, giving it necessary support to achieve its set objective.

He commended the civilised way and manner practitioners have been coordinating their affairs since the creation of the Board.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Nigeria Association of Traditional Medicine, Chief Samson Soyoye said the entire traditionalists were very delighted with the Governor for declaring August 20 to celebrate their cultural heritage, adding that the Governor had written his name in gold as a traditionalist, and they would forever be grateful to him.

Speaking with newsmen separately, the National President, Mission Birth Attendants, Mrs. Elizabeth Quadri, and the National President, Ewedayepo Association of Traditional Medical Practises, Chief Olugbemi Adesina, commended the Governor, saying his pronouncement had brought blessing to the State, and it has gone a long way at straighten the unity among the people.

THANK YOU, ABEOKUTA SOUTH 🤝

If there is a winner today, it is my formidable team, political leaders, my immediate family, Afoo Liberation Group, party faithfuls and the wonderful people of Abeokuta South. Therefore, I dedicate this victory, in the feet of Abeokuta South Federal Constituents.

It is a Win for All.

My election is not a personal victory but a victory for Abeokuta Southerners craving for integrity. I would like to also congratulate my wife for her unflinching support.

Those who want a brighter future for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency have built a new narrative with this election for unprecedented representation at the Federal House of Representatives.

I want to assure everyone that I, Afolabi Moruf Afuape will walk shoulder to shoulder with the people to contribute towards unrivalled transformation and security, sustainable development, and mediate against the effects of mediocrity.

Ogun State is continuing to grow rapidly, and as such must therefore ensure Abeokuta South Youth have access to Education, Healthcare, Nutrition and Skills Development to enable them participate in the mainstream of our economies and become skilled.

For me to achieve the noble objectives of an all inclusive representation, I require a stronger support from all and sundry by the unshakeable commitment to serve the people with humility, professionalism, loyalty, experience and patriotism.

May I reiterate the conviction that only by your continuous support, can i improve the quality of life of all Abeokuta South Federal Constituents while discharging my responsibilities as your federal representative.

I would like to conclude with a quote: Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals."

I thank you, and welcome the hard work and effort of everyone!

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The Ogun State traditionalists under the auspices of Alternate Medicine practitioners have unanimously endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun for second term in office due to his immense contributions to the establishment the sub-sector and advancement of trado- medicine in the state.

The endorsement and support for Governor Abiodun's reelection was made known a special meeting of all the practitioner's heads and the Board Chairman Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye, held in Abeokuta Ogun State capital, where the they described the Governor as a kind-hearted leader.
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The Chairman, Nigeria Association of Traditional Medicine and founder of Africa College of Traditional Medicine , Chief Samson Soyoye declared that Prince Dapo Abiodun has done a lot for the advancement of trado- medicine in the state,saying that he has proven himself as a selfless and exemplary leader with the fear of God who keeps every single of his promises.
He said they will continue to support him in his re-election bid.

Also, the national President Mission Birth Attendant, the Reverend Elizabeth Quodri , said one of the reasons for supporting the Governor's reelection bid was due to his truthfulness and systematic way of implementing his programmes for the wellbeing of the People in the State.

she pointed out that, the sincerity of the governor brought about the creation of the Ogun Alternative Medicine Board, first of its in the state.

The President Iwarefa Traditional Medicine Association, Alhaji Muhammed Yahaya said that he was grateful to Governor Abiodun for liberating the Practise of Alternate Medicine in the State by adopting the sub-sector as one of its government project to anable citizens of the State have access to affordable and qualitative healthcare system of their choice.

Speaking in the same vein,the founder Isese Kingdom of Truth and the Kabiesi Olu-isese worldwide Ifarotimi Adifagbola Baalogun , said he was delighted with the kind gesture of the governor for establishing the State Alternate Medicine Board during his first term in office as being practiced in other State of the Federation.

He eulogised the Governor for giving approval for Isese day to be observed annually by traditionalists on 20 August across the State, saying the good gesture should continue unhindered in the state.

In their separate contributions, Chief Adesina Odugbemi , the President Ewedayepo , Mrs. Sonubi Iyabo the Coordinator Ijebu- ode Community Healthcare service and Chief Soremekun Abiwere the State hairman Traditional Birth Attendant , saying efforts of the Ogun State governor Prince Dapo Abiodun on Alternate Medicine practice has transformed the sub - Sector and if the kind of support and attention from the government for the sub-sector s continue soon the State will no longer be waiting for the federal allocation to do things.

21 teams will take part in this year's Ogun State Federation Cup expected to kick-off next Monday, 28th February, across four centres in the State.

The draw for the competition was held at Ogun State Football Association, OGSFA, Secretariat, MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Group A comprises Remo Stars, Beyond the Limit FA, Raven S. FC, Ogun Greater T. FC and Chummie FC will have their matches played at Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

Group B has Gateway United, Gadmaj FC, Dino FC, Imperial FC and Best Talents FC, while the group matches will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium, being the stadium for the Ikenne centre.

Ijebu Ode centre with Dipo Dina International stadium as the playing ground will host matches in group C, which comprises Stormers FC, MKA FC, Ladegbuwa FC, De-Bash FC and Wusu FC.

Group D has Ijebu United, Custom FC, Adiyan FC, Hayfash FA, Craig FC and Ottasolo FC and the group matches will be played at the Gateway International Stadium, Ilaro, as the stadium for the Ilaro centre.

House of Representatives Candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Honourable Afolabi Moruf Afuape has appealed to the residents of Abule Oloni communities to exercise their franchise in next Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Honourable Afuape made the appeal during a meeting leaders and residents of Abule Oloni community in Abeokuta South Local government area of the state.

The House of Representatives candidate said there was the need for the eligible voters to come out in their large numbers to vote for APC presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as the president for a renewed hope and better Nigeria.

He also implored the people to vote for all APC candidates for good representation and delivery of democratic dividends in their community.

Honourable Afuape said the people should not be discouraged with the fuel and cash scarcity, noting that the situation is meant to prevent eligible voters from exercising their franchise.

He promised to deliver on all his campaign promises if elected during the coming polls.

Ogun State Government has expressed its readiness to begin the distribution of 400 thousand food items to the vulnerable residents of the state as part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel and naira scarcity.

Addressing Journalists at the Presidential Lodge, Governor Dapo Abiodun, explained that the 400,000 food items would be the first phase of the palliatives to be distributed through the newly appointed Social Investment Officers, beginning from Saturday, 11th February, 2023.

Governor Abiodun expressed the belief that the social intervention programme would provide the needed succour to the people of the state, especially in the face of the cash crunch and fuel scarcity.

The governor while apologizing to the people of the state for the inadvertent hardship and inconveniences the naira swap policy had caused, appealed to security agencies to handle the situation with more professionalism and deeper maturity.

Governor Abiodun who also reiterated that violence could never resolve issues, called on the people of the state to join hands together with the government to solve the lingering problems, adding that attacking banks or any public facility would not do anybody any good.

While urging the people of the state not to allow unscrupulous elements to take advantage of the challenging times, he noted that the period was a phase which would be defeated.

He disclosed that his administration was working hard to tackle the naira supply challenge, equally said that administration was working around the clock to facilitate the adequate supply of petroleum products to designated filling stations across the state, saying that the result will be seen in the next few days.

Governor Abiodun further said that the Central Bank has assured of adequate supply of money to the money deposit banks in the days ahead, noting that he expected the banks to promptly disburse the money as directed and not divert the money for any other reason.

While warning that his administration would treat any erring banks and bankers as economic saboteurs and will not hesitate to wield the big stick on them, the governor appealed to Royal Fathers, Civil Society Organisations, Youth Organisations, Students’ Bodies, the Organised Labour and Religious Leaders, to help sensitize the people on the need to embrace peace and dialogue in resolving the issues on ground.

One person has been reportedly dead, one sustained injury while 20 people escaped unhurt in a multiple crash that occurred around Kara bridge on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The crash according to Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar involved Seven vehicles with registration numbers RSH492XE a Toyota sienna, MUS479HE A TOYOTA CAMRY CAR, FGG685XY TOYOTA HIACE BUS , FST907HK LEXUS SUV, FST904 HK , LEXUS SUV, A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER WITH NO REGISTRATION ON IT AND A MACK TRUCK.

Mr Umar who noted that the rescue operation was carried out by FRSC operatives and other sisters organization said the suspected cause of the multiple crash was brake failure on the part of the truck.

He said the injured victim had been taken to Accident Emergency centre, ojota for medical attention while the corpse of the deceased was taken away by the Hausa community for burial according to Islamic rites.

The Sector Commander advised motorists especially the articulated vehicles to always put their vehicles in order to avoid such incident and do some vehicle parade check before embark on any trip to detect any fault.