The stage is set for the maiden edition of Omoluabi sports festival put together by Yoruba Council of Youths worldwide, YCYW, Ogun State Council.

The two weeks soccer competition which has thirty two participating teams will kick off on Thursday, 25th August, 2022 and will be played across the three senatorial districts of the state.

Addressing sports Journalists at the conference room, ministry of Youth and sports, the Chairman YCYW, Mr Sunday Adebowale explained that the competition was organised to bring out the raw talents embedded in the youths from the grassroots across Ogun state towards the emancipation of the youths.

Mr Adebowale who acknowledged the contributions of sports especially football to the promote peaceful coexistence in the society said plans were on to extend the events beyond soccer in the next edition.

YCYW Chairman also noted that the competition was designed towards promoting Omoluabi behaviors, character and norms for a better society.

The Chairman, Technical committee, Prince Tunji Onatolu noted that the era of recycling athletes hence the need to organise competition that would assist in the discovery of new talents for the country.

Prince Onatolu who commended the organizer for the competition said the soccer tournament would also assist the state athletes in preparing for the forthcoming National Sports Festival.

Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun state chapter have commiserated with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sports, Ogun state, Engr. Olayiwola Abiodun over the death of his wife, Mrs. Oluwakemi.

A statement by the Secretary of the Association, Mr Michael Azeez Ogunsiji describes the deceased as steadfastness in Christ and the mainframe to her dear husband before her departure.

It notes that the death of Pastor Oluwakemi Abiodun had left a tragic hole in the minds of family, friends, and associates.

The statements prayed God to give her husband, Engr. Abiodun the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The late Mrs. Abiodun who died on Monday at the age of 62years after a brief illness is survived by her Husband, Children, and grandchildren.

The second edition of SWAN/Security & Safety Cup received additional boost as a foremost Real Estate company, Pelican Valley Limited has declared support for the competition.

The company's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo while receiving the SWAN executive on Friday at his office pledged to support the competition with the sum of N150,000 for the first runner up cash prize.

Dr. Adeyemo expressed satisfaction with the success of the maiden edition of the football tourney among security agencies in the state.

The Realtor assured the association of his unflinching support towards the success of the second edition of SWAN/Security & Safety Cup.

He, therefore, vowed to brand the match venue of the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta to add glamour to the event.

He commended the organizers for their doggedness and forthrightness in creating healthy relationships among security operatives in the state.

He called on the citizens of the state to support the security agencies by giving adequate and useful information that can help eradicate crimes in the state.

The draw for the maiden edition of Dapo Abiodun football competition put together by Abeokuta south local government been held in the state capital.

The draw attracted football stakeholders and All Progressives Congress, APC members across the 15 wards in the Abeokuta south local government.

The 15 wards were drawn into four groups from the two constituencies in Abeokuta south local government.

Group A comprises teams from Wards 3, 5,7 and 4 while group B is made of teams from Wards 6, 1 and 2.

Group C consists of teams from Wards 14, 15,10 and 13 while teams from wards 12, 11, 9 and 8 are in group D.

Speaking at the event, APC Chairman, Abeokuta south local government, Honourable Tunji Fagbenro said the competition was part of the events to engage the youths in sporting activities.

Honourable Fagbenro also explained that the football events was designed for the reelection bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the forthcoming polls

He announced that necessary logistics had been put in place towards the success of the competition.

Also, the Governor Lisaon Officer in the local government, Mr Kayode Olalekan encouraged party members to the competition as an avenue to nurture and develop young players.

Mr Kayode plans were on to follow up on the exceptional players discovered during the competition with the intention of taking them beyond the shores of the country.

The competition will kick off in September with matches in group A at MKO international stadium, Kuto Abeokuta.

Former commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Afolabi Afuape has described the forthcoming Dapo Abiodun football competition as good initiative towards the discovery of budding talents in the state.

Honourable Afuape who is also the former commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs stated this in Abeokuta during an interaction with journalists.

He noted that apart from the fact that football promote unity among the people regardless of the tribes, religion and ethnicity, the Dapo Abiodun cup would also improve sports activities in the state especially in Abeokuta south local government area of the state.

Honourable Afuape who commended the initiator and the sponsor of the competition promised to support the tournament to enable it to achieve the set goals.

The Abeokuta South local government Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Honourable Tunji Fagbenro explained that the competition which would be opened for all categories of players, was designed to mobilise members towards the forthcoming elections.

Honourable Fagbenro noted that the 15 wards that made up of Abeokuta South one and two would participate in the competition with the winner going home with 200 hundred thousand naira prize money and a trophy, 1st runner up, 150 thousand naira while the 2nd runner up would get100 thousand naira.

He pointed out that necessary arrangements had been made towards the success of the competition.

The sponsor of the competition, Mr Sowunmi Kayode who is the chairman of ACOMORAN in the state said it was imperative for members of the party to take advantage of the competition to mobilise and gear up others members of the ahead of the general elections.

The event attracted members of the party across the 15 wards in Abeokuta South Local government

In a bid to ensure that Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, OGAMB, achieve its set objective, the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has reaffirmed its continued support to the Board in its efforts to rid the State of quacks.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole gave the assurance while receiving the management of the Board led by Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye at Eleweran headquarters of the command in Abeokuta.

Mr Bankole emphasised the need to collaborate with the Board, in order to effectively deliver on its mandate and actualise the vision.

He assured that the Police would continue to partner and support the Board not only in the area crime fighting but also in its sensitisation and public enlightenment programmes.

Earlier, the chairman of the board, Balogun Olaleye said the present administration is ensuring that residents enjoy efficient and qualitative health care services in all ramifications, adding that emergence of the Board would enable the people derive maximal benefit of alternate medicine use without fear.

The Board Chairman who affirmed the support of government and the key stakeholder to the agency's remarkable achievements, expressed optimism that it would soon be a full fledged agency.

He commended the effort of the Command for his outstanding performance on security of lives and property in the State.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives Candidate, Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Hon Afolabi Afuape has described the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi as dependable and administrator per excellence.


Hon Afuape in a message to celebrate Mr Talabi on the occasion of his birthday said the celebrant remained the super administrator behind the present administration's Building Our Future Together, we are most proud to be associated with your leadership and administrative sagacity.

"As you journeyed on in the service of our people, it is my prayers that God Almighty will continue to guard, guide and renew you on a daily basis."

Accept sir, the best wishes of my family, political associates, supporters and good people of Abeokuta South Federal Constituency on this beautiful day.

*Happy birthday sir!*

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, has given his royal nod and blessings to Hon. Oluwatobi Taiwo Doregos popularly known as OTD over his intention to contest for House of Assembly seat during the general elections.

The monarch gave the blessings during Hon. Oluwatobi Taiwo's visit to the Ake palace as part of his familiarisation tour to key stakeholders in Egbaland and use the occasion to inform them about his intention to contest in 2023.

Oba Gbadebo commended the family lineage of Hon. Oluwatobi Taiwo Doregos and described the family as a very trustworthy one with a name that can be proud of at any point in time, highly discipline, faithful, very reliable, committed and also dedicated to serve humanity at large with a clear integrity.

Oba Gbadebo noted that the roles his late political father, Chief Segun Taiwo, the former Oluwo Ake played during his struggle to become the Alake of Egbaland could not be forgotten in the history of his reign as the paramount ruler of Egbaland and will forever be grateful to the family.

He assured him of the support of the people of Egbaland in his quest and also appealed to him to be more concern about the good name left behind by his family and make sure he fulfilled every single promised made to the people and not far from them and wishing him the best in his quest to represent Abeokuta South Constituency 1 at Ogun State House of Assembly.

Hon. Oluwatobi Taiwo Doregos is a native of Egba Ake, Abeokuta South Local Government area of the State , whom had served in various capacity both at the State and outside the State.

A philanthropist, promoter of Egba cultural heritage and Yoruba culture in general.

Among the high Chiefs at the Ake palace with Kabiesi included the Bantun of Egbaland, High Chief Kehinde Sofenwa, the first Alawo-erin of Egbaland, high Chief Nurudeen Olaleye among others.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been described as the most credible presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC)

The Ogun State coordinator of the Osinbajo Project, Otunba Olatunji Olanyi said this in Abeokuta in an interview with news men.

According to Otunba Olatunji, Professor Yemi Osinbajo is a man of high integrity, impeccable loyalist and astute administrator who has demonstrated high level of competence, professionalism and uncommon patriotism in the last seven years as Vice President of Nigeria.

Olaniyi, who led members of the Osinbajo project to give rousing welcome to the vice president who visited Ogun State today urged all APC delegates to the national convention not to serve their conscience to money bag politicians who have no vision for the country noting that the presidency should not be for the highest bidder but for a servant leader with passion for the common man and the nation at large.

Otunba Olatunji Olaniyi observed that vice president Osinbajo while acting for President Buhari during his medical vacation was able to prove to the world that he is a leader that understand the National polity with his actions that created positive impact in the country.

He said the Osinbajo project is an inclusive organization with structures at the national, state, local and ward levels to promote the aspirations of Vice President Osinbajo and towards his emergence as not only as APC presidential candidate but as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 general election.

Activities marking the 2022 May Day celebration put together by the Trade Union Congress, TUC, continue on Wednesday with Presentation of gifts.

Venue of the presentation is the motherless home Abeokuta beginning from 11 O'clock in the morning.

A statement from the Media Team indicates that the Jumat Service/Thanksgiving will be held on Friday at Secretariat Mosque, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta beginning from 1 O'clock in the afternoon.

It adds that the TUC Chairman, Comrade Akeem Lasisi will on Saturday lead Labour Veterans to TUC Secretariat, Layi Balogun Close, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta for appreciation evening.

The statement explains that grand finale of the event with the theme" Labour Politics and the quest for good governance and development in Nigeria" will come up on Sunday May 1st at MKO Abiola International stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta while reception will follow immediately at TUC Secretariat

Activities marking the 2022 May Day celebration put together by the Trade Union Congress, TUC, continue on Wednesday with Presentation of gifts.

Venue of the presentation is the motherless home Abeokuta beginning from 11 O'clock in the morning.

A statement by the TUC Chairman, Comrade Akeem Lasisi indicates that the Jumat Service/Thanksgiving will be held on Friday at Secretariat Mosque, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta beginning from 1 O'clock in the afternoon.

It adds that Labour Veterans appreciation evening will take place on Saturday at TUC Secretariat, Layi Balogun Close, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta.

The statement explains that grand finale of the event with the theme" Labour Politics and the quest for good governance and development in Nigeria" will come up on Sunday May 1st at MKO Abiola International stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta while reception will follow immediately at TUC Secretariat

The Association of Ijobabalawo in Egbaland has inaugurated a formidable task force and 22 disciplinary Committee to complement State government's efforts to end the rising spate of ritual killings across the state.

Some of the responsibilities of the task force committee included re - orientation of members on special programme from time to time, to monitor their activities in line with the state guidelines and to fish out evil ones.

Inaugurating the committee at the Valley View Auditorium Isale Igbein, Abeokuta, the Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye commended the initiative of the Herbalists Association in Egbaland , describing them as the best practitioners who seek the wellness of the people in the state.

Balogun Olaleye appreciated the practitioners for complimenting the efforts of the Present administration in the state without waiting for the government sponsorship before embarking on such a laudable Programme of setting up Task Force committee to monitor members activities.

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Commended the Association and enjoined others to emulate their determination to rid the profession of bad eggs in Egbaland.

Also, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said he was impressed with their initiative and commended the practitioners for setting up the task force among themselves to curb crimes among herbalist and uncover fake herbalists.

The Special Adviser to the governor Dapo Abiodun on Security matters, Mr. Biyi Odubote, Commended the State Alternate medicine Board for its creative ways of coordinating the activities of the practitioners across the state under the Chairmanship of Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye.

Earlier, the Oluwo Ifa of Egbaland , High Chief Ifagbeminiyi Atada appreciated efforts of the State government on the strides to promote Herbalist to the front burner of the State.

Chief Atanda reminded the governor Dapo Abiodun on the pending pronouncement of public holiday for
Traditional Worshippers and Believers.

High Point of the event was the presentation of the Certificates of practice to the over 200 Babalawos' in Egbaland by Mr Femi Falana as legal Adviser of the association

The Osinbajo Southwest Group, OSG, has the described vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as the right candidate to continue President Muhammadu Buhari's laudable policies and programmes.

The group stated this at the pre declaration press conference held at the Next Level Event Centre in Lagos.

The Osinbajo Southwest Group congratulated the APC for a successful convention and the newly elected members of the party’s National Working Committee and the fatherly role played by President, Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure that the proceedings took place with negligible rancor must be acknowledged.

"It is undoubtedly true that Nigeria needs a leader with critical-thinking, sound economic ideas, integrity, foresight, character, competence, and charisma. Someone of impeccable credentials, tested and proven that will deliver the country of our dreams and take us to the promised land. Our dear country yearns to be led by a true Omoluabi."

"The sole objective of our convergence today is to come together as Nigerians and collectively speak in unity and one accord. Our gathering primarily centers on the presidential ambition of His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, knowing full well that the long-awaited moment of his declaration to run is very much at hand"

The group noted that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN remained the best qualified for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander – In – Chief of the Armed Forces considering his God-given intellectual capacity, firm belief in the ability of the younger generation, and his deep understanding of the economy make him stand out from the crowd of contenders

According to the group "Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, is cerebral, eloquent, healthy, dependable, energetic and experienced. For seven years, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has stood resolutely behind his principal and never wavered for once. He has acted as President several times and has given a good account of himself"

" Prof Yemi Osinbajo’s interventions have led to Nigeria becoming the home of no less than six unicorns in the tech space. Microsoft, Google and other international technology giants are beating the path to Nigeria following meetings with the brilliant Vice President. He is highly regarded in the NGO world and has earned the respect and accolades of the leadership of great nations like Canada and France. He is truly a rare gem… one Nigerians can ill-afford to miss at this time" the group submitted

"In the light of all that has been said, we hereby call on the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, despite all political tethers to evoke the doctrine of service-above-self and make open declaration to over 200 million patiently waiting Nigerians on his 2023 Presidential Bid. We appeal to him to declare as millions of Nigerians across the country and abroad are waiting anxiously with the belief that he is the best for Nation . A ship that doesn't leave the harbour will not catch glimpse of the ocean."

The 2021/2022 finals of Ogun Community Under-14 Football League Season will hold next Saturday, 16th April, 2022.

Venue of the finals is the training pitch, MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta beginning 11am.

According to the organisers, the final is between Amazing Boys Football Academy, Odeda Local government and Annas Football Academy from Ijebu Ode local government area of the state.

Ogun State Government has organised an orientation programme for herbalists across the State as part of efforts to promote efficiency, regulate the herbal practice and ensure the standard that will further increase herbal acceptability among the people.

The Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye, while declaring open the orientation course and certification programme at Igbodu, Onifa Egba, Kobiti, Abeokuta, said membership registration is essential for herbalists in the State, calling on them to register with the government and undergo necessary orientation courses.

The Board Chairman maintained that they should abide by the modern ways in their practice and be familiar with the rules guiding the sub-sector, noting that it deals with human life, which must be protected by the government rules and regulations.

Balogun Olaleye said the present administration recognised the importance of the Alternate Medicine practitioners and consider them as an important force that must be reckoned with, which according to him led to the creation of Alternate Medicine Board.

He appealed to those that were yet to register with the Board to do so without delay, as the Board would soon embark on full enforcement across the State, sounding a word of caution to practitioners not to be caught involved in evil acts as the Board would deregister any member caught it the act, and hand over such practitioner to the law enforcement agency for prosecution.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Oluwo Ifa Ogun State, Chief Ifashola Anipupo, applauded the gesture of the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Board members and management for their wonderful performance on strategic ways they have been conducting the board activities.

Chief Anipupo assured that in no short time, all herbal doctors in the State would be fully registered, assuring that no member would be found wanting of any sharp practices. He called on the government and other stakeholders to continue to support and help them with new ideas that would further develop the traditional heritage.

Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board (OGAMB) has inaugurated a 42-man Advisory Committee to assist it in promoting genuine and quality service delivery, through regular monitoring and screening of Alternate Medicine Practitioners before being certified.


Chairman of the Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye while inaugurating the Committee in Abeokuta, said the move would enable the Board have a well-coordinated and verified records of practitioners in accordance with the rules and regulations guiding its conduct.

Balogun Olaleye who decried the increase in ritual killings said it had affected the socio-economic growth of the country.

He noted that the Board would not sit back and watch some fake practitioners and miscreants bastardise alternate medicine practice.

Balogun Olaleye explained that part of the Committee’s responsibilities were to recommend qualified practitioners and certify them as members, detect quacks, as well as those who indulge in money rituals, among other corrupt practices.


“The present administration in the State is striving to improve the health sector towards providing affordable and quality healthcare services to the people of the State within their localities. We have decided to inaugurate this Committee to guide the practice of Alternate Medicine and to sanitise what our forefathers consider to be precious to them. We will not fold our arms and allow some deviants to tarnish the image of this profession“, he said.


Responding, a member of the Committee, the Oluwo Ifa of Ogun State, Chief (Dr.) Ifashola Anipupo commended the State government for its effort in the health sector and for recognising Alternate Medicine and its practitioners, assuring that the Committee would perform accordingly.

The Launching and Press Conference on the Presidential Aspiration of Professor Yemi Osinbajo will be held on Sunday 20th March, 2022

The venue of the Launching and Press Conference according to the organisers is NUJ Secretariat Hall, Iwe-Iroyin, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta beginning from 3 O'clock in the afternoon

It advises all State Directors to encourage as many members from their jurisdiction for timely attendance.

The Ogun State Government has revealed its target of improving the implementation status of the Health Sector's Annual Operational Plan, AOP, for 2022, saying this would further help to deliver on the promises of the present administration for the sector.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, who disclosed this at the Dissemination Meeting of the 2022 Annual Operation Plan, expressed optimism that the implementation status of the new AOP would improve from 50.2% to a minimum of 80%.

Represented by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Health, Dr. Festus Soyinka, Dr Coker explained that the AOP was aimed at improving the connection between policy-making, planning, and budgeting allocation to facilitate better implementation of health policies.

She described it as an important vehicle towards actualizing the present administration's vision for the health sector.

"The AOP was developed through a rigorous exercise that engaged key stakeholders in the state health sector at a 5-day workshop in the fourth quarter of the year 2021.

The Commissioner called on all the heads of agencies, directors, unit heads, and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers to work hard to ensure successful implementation of the carefully developed plan, saying the citizens of the State would be the better for it.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Tayo Lawal charged Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers to keep policymakers in the sector abreast of the progress being made with the AOP, calling on the leaders in MDAs to always refer to the plan for strategic decisions.

In his welcome address, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Kushimo, said the AOP was the last plan to be developed from the Ogun State Strategic Health Development Plan II, 2018-2022, appreciating the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for thier support towards the realization of the plan.

The Sports Minister Sunday Dare has congratulated Nigeria's Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori on his victory at the All Africa Individual Badminton Championships in Kampala, Uganda over the weekend.

Opeyori defeated the home boy Brian Kasirye of Uganda in straight sets, winning 21-14, 23-21 in a thrilling and pulsating encounter.

The Nigerian had earlier, also beaten the 2017 Champion Adel Hamek of Algeria in straight sets in the semifinal.

The Minister commended Opeyori for doing the nation proud and displaying the unconquerable Nigerian spirit at the Championships inspite of being the country's sole representative.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq has directed the immediate delivery of food and non-food items to victims of the Muna El-Badawy Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Maiduguri.

This followed a fire incident on Saturday which razed over 3000 shelters in the camp.

A statement by her media aide, NNEKA IKEM ANIBEZE, Hajia Farouq expressed sadness at the incident which rendered over 3000 households homeless.

The minister sympathize with the government and people of Borno state over the fire incident which killed some people and destroyed shelters.

“This disaster has rendered many more people without shelter even as government intensifies efforts to re-settle Internally Displaced Persons.

“The spate of fire incidents in IDP camps have become recurrent and the ministry is putting up measures to educate the IDPs on ways of preventing such fire disasters”.

The fire which reportedly started from a tent engulfed 3,000 others due to the absence of fire fighting facilities.

The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA and the SEMA have already begun an on-the-field assessment of the damage.
The Minister has since directed that the affected IDPs be provided with food, water and grains as well as non food items like clothing, blankets , mosquito nets and other items to temporarily cushion the hardship in camp as a result of the fire incident.

Ogun State Police command has arrested a 30 year old woman, Bola Agbedimu for allegedly spending fake one thousand naira note at kila market in odeda local government area of the state.

The suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Odeda divisional headquarters by the chairperson of Egbalawa crops/fruits association, that the suspect was caught spending fake one thousand naira currency note in the market.

The Police Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi said the Dpo Odeda division, Mr Femi Olabode detailed his detectives to the scene and suspect was arrested with a bag containing 24,000 thousand fake currency note was discovered.

He explained that the suspect confessed to be an habitual counterfeit naira note dealer pointing out that her mode of operation was mixing the counterfeit notes with genuine ones and used it to purchase goods.

Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.

the Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye says Revamping sporting activities, particularly inter house sports competitions in primary schools will engage learners positively and curb societal ills.

The Chairman stated this while addressing spectators at the annual inter-house sports of U.B.E Model Nursery and Primary School, Abiola- way, Abeokuta.

Balogun Olaleye who was the Chairman of the event, attributed lack of parental care as one of the key factors missing in the upbringing of children, adding that inadequate knowledge on how to engage children from their childhood days are also factors responsible for the decay in the society.

He recalled that in the 70s and early 90s, a lot of athletes were discovered through annual inter-house sport events and making their living as professionals from younger age, while many children looked up to them as role models.

Alternate Medicine Practitioners in Ogun state have solicited the support of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the procurement of modern equipment that will enhance and further promote their practice and turn the state as the largest producer of certified and qualitative Herbal products in Nigeria.

A Board member of State Alternate Medicine, Alhaji Ajisope Aroyewun made the appeal during the 13th convocation and graduation ceremony of the African College of Traditional Medicine held at the school compound, Wasimi Ogun State.

Alhaji Aroyewun noted that there was the need for practitioners to embrace modern way of processing their herbal products, saying the Board would need the support of the present adminstration to achieve its set objectives.

Alhaji who condemned the importation of herbal products said 75 percent of the imported products are readily available in Nigeria, hence the need for the procurement of modern facilities to aid the process.

Speaking, the founder of the School , Chief Samson Soyoye, appreciated the State governor for providing the conducive business environment for Alternates Medicine practitioners in the state to operate, assuring that creation of Board would galvanize and bring forth acceptable transformation and needed Civilization that would promote ease of practice for the wellbeing of the state.

Chief Soyoye appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to fully support the sub-sector with adequate funding and provide them with 21st Century equipment that would showcase them as second to none in Nigeria.

Also Speaking at the convocation, the College Legal Adviser, Barrister Thomas Adebowale ,who is also a practitioner of Alternate Medicine , Congratulated the state government for its great achievement and dream at repositioning alternate medicine practices in the state through by creation of Alternate medicine Board .
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One of the graduands, the Reverend Father Paul Okorome, Commended the efforts of the State Government for transforming the Sub-sector in the state and the founder of the African College of Traditional Medicine on the ways and manner the school was being managed.

While re-counting their experiences at the school, Mr and Mrs Omoegu Yusuf, said the journey was really challenging but with the interesting study outlines which was simplified and made easy to learn with optimum attentions.


At the high of the event 12 graduating Students from Africa College of Traditional Medicine qualified and awarded certificates to practice alternate medicine for the wellbeing of humanity

In a bid to keep staff abreast on the latest development in the housing sector,
Ogun state housing corporation has organized an in_house refresher training for the middle level management.

The training held at the corporation's resource centre was put together to access to affordable housing which has become a huge challenge in a fast growing economy like Ogun state where potential investors have expressed willingness to open business almost on a daily basis courtesy of an enabling environment and friendly policies of Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration

The General manager, Esv.Wale Ojo explained that the training was in furtherance of the corporation's commitment to genuinely improve the middle level management staff capacity for efficient service delivery.

Esv. Ojo who gave the assurance that the training would cut across all cadres said the corporation remained determined to deliver more affordable housing this year.

Declaring the training open,the Chairman Board standing committee on welfare matters Prince Adeniyi Edun enjoined the staff to embrace the training adding that it would enhance their productivity

The lead facilitator Alhaji Adekunle Adegbite reiterated the commitment of the corporation's effort in mitigating housing deficiency in ogun state through provision of affordable housing.

Ogun State Government has taken the mass vaccination campaign to parks and garages across the State as part of efforts to ensure the State attain its 70 percent target and achieve herd immunity against the Covid19 pandemic.

Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker while addressing traders at Sayedero Market in Ilaro explained that the campaign was aimed at ensuring that no eligible residents was left out of the Vaccination exercise and fight against the virus

Dr Coker who expressed satisfaction at the turnout of people urged them to encourage their friends and families who were yet to get vaccinated to seize the opportunity, adding that the campaign would be replicated in other Local Government Areas.

Also, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Tayo Lawal reiterated that government remained committed to ensuring unhindered commercial and trading activities, saying it had made the wellbeing and safety of all priority on its agenda.

In their separate contributions, Representative, APIN Public Health Initiative, Mr. Michael Ohue and Medical Officer of Health, Yewa South Local Government, Dr. Taiwo Adebowale advised residents to continue to adhere to the non pharmacological safety measure of wearing nose masks, hand washing and social distancing, stressing that it would not only prevent Covid19 infection but also keep other diseases away from the society.

On her part, Iyaloja, Sayedero Market, Ilaro, Madam Risikat Ajayi appreciated the State Government for taking a proactive steps towards ensuring that residents were safe and protected from the Covid19 pandemic during and after their business activities.

Ogun State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of sports at the grassroots level through sports-friendly legislations.

The Chairman, Ogun State House Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon Yusuf Adejojo stated this at State Sports media award and draw ceremony for the fourth edition of Egba Youth Football championship held at Prince Lounge, Crown Royal Hotel, Moshood Abiola way, Abeokuta.

Hon Adejojo expressed optimism that the Sports Commission and Sports Trust Fund, when signed into law would bring a facelift to sports and youth development in the state.

He commended the organisers of the championship for their consistency in staging the competition.

Former General Manager, Gateway United, Prince Tunji Onatolu described the elimination of Super Eagles in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of nations in Cameroon as a wake up call for sports administrators and other stakeholders to go back to the basics.

Prince Onatolu who got 2022 EYFC Excellence award lauded the initiatives of the organisers for their efforts geared towards the development of sports at the grassroots level

The Founder of Penpushing Media, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji who won the 2022 EYFC Iron Pillar Award, announced that plans were on to participate in the subsequent editions with his Penpushing football team.

Bayo Adegboyega of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, OGBC emerged 2021 EYFC Outstanding English Sports Presenter, Abdul Baki Balogun of Splash 106.7 FM, ABEOKUTA bagged the
2021 EYFC Outstanding Indigenous Sports Presenter, while Mike Imianvan won the 2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Online)

Olusegun Folarin of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, got 2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Broadcast) award tge 2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Social Media) went to
Babajide Adewunmi of Sportivation

Daniel Ademiju of Sweet 107.1 FM got the 2021 EYFC Most Promising Sports Presenter award while Hassan Abdulsalam of Naira Sports won tge 2021 EYFC Most Promising Sports Journalist award.

A total of twenty four teams were paired into six groups, with fourteen debutants.

The top two teams from Groups A to F will automatically proceed to the second round, alongside the best four third-placed teams.

*GROUP A*
1. ONIGBEDU FC
2. AR UNITED FC
3. DEBASH FC
4. The Apostolic Church Nigeria FC

*GROUP B*
1. PATRIOTS FC
2. TRACE FC
3.ONWARD FC
4. IAS UNIQUE HOMES FC

*GROUP C*
1. ALAGBEDE FC
2. PRUDENCE FC
3. MIGHTY STARS FC
4. APETE FC

*GROUP D*
1. CHUMMIE FC
2. OGUN OSHUN GREEN PLANTERS FC
3. AMSAS FC
4. SAMBA BOYS FC

*GROUP E*
1. WAY FORWARD FC
2. AJAX SC
3. ZION BOYS FC
4. ULTIMATE FC

*GROUP F*
1. TRIPLE A LIONS FC
2. TOYIN AMUZU FC
3. OGUN BAPTIST Conference FC
4. AJEGUNLE FC

Arrangements have been concluded for the fourth edition of Egba Youth Football Championship with Awards and Draws Ceremony of participating teams into various groups.

The 24 participating teams from communities in Egbaland and by extension, Ijebu will later today know their opponents in the competition expected to begin on February 11th, 2022.

The event, to be held at Prince Lounge, Crown Royal Hotels, Moshood Abiola way, Abeokuta will also witnessed presentation of awards to some media personalities in Print, Broadcast and New Media as well as notable individuals who had contributed to the growth of the round leather game at the grassroots level.

A statement by the Secretary, EYFCOC, Sanusi Lateef, said the Award has two categories. The first category is for Media men that were outstanding in Ogun State in 2021 and the second category consists of people who have contributed to the growth of grassroots sports development in Egbaland.

Below is the full list of the winners to be awarded on the day under the Sports Media Award Category:

*2021 EYFC Outstanding English Sports Presenter*
Bayo Adegboyega - OGBC

*2021 EYFC Outstanding Indigenous Sports Presenter*
Abdul Baki Balogun - Splash 106.7 FM, ABEOKUTA

*2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Online)*
Mike Imianvan

*2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Broadcast)*
Olusegun Folarin - FRCN

*iv. 2021 EYFC Outstanding Sports Reporter (Social Media)*
Babajide Adewunmi - Sportivation

*v. 2021 EYFC Outstanding Grassroots Sports Friendly Media House*
Sweet 107.1 FM, ABEOKUTA

*vi. 2021 EYFC Most Promising Sports Presenter*
Daniel Ademiju - Sweet 107.1 FM

*vii. 2021 EYFC Most Promising Sports Journalist*
Hassan Abdulsalam - Naira Sports.

And for the second category, we have as winners:
Hon. Olumide Osoba - 2021 EYFC Man of The Year

Alhaji Ibrahim Mogaji Olaniyan - Community Innovator Award

Comrade Kayode Amos Sowunmi, JP - 2022 EYFC Excellence Award

Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde - 2022 EYFC Leadership Award

Alhaji Salmon Akinbo - 2022 EYFC Football Icon Award

Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji - 2022 EYFC Iron Pillar Award

Prince Tunji Onatolu -
2022 EYFC Excellence Award,

Mrs. Iyabo Rotimi - 2021 Golden Mother Of The Year Award

As part of its efforts to bring sanity to the practice of traditional medicine, the Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board, OGAMB, has put necessary machinery in place to uncover quacks across the State.

The Board Chairman, Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye stated this at the 2021 end of the year stakeholders' meeting and review of the Board's activities during the year, held at the block D complex , Governor's Office , Oke Mosan , Abeokuta Ogun State.

Balogun Olaleye advised practitioners to register and mobilise themselves in order to identify qualified members and reduce incidence of criminality in the practice of alternate medicine in Ogun State.

The Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board chairman who told the stakeholders that the board would commence enforcement in third week in January 2022 explained that necessary logistics and awareness campaign programme that would ensure reorientation training and workshop for all the practitioners across the state had been put in place.


His words" we have been working with all the necessary security Agency and held meeting with the key stakeholders on Alternate Medicine in the state. And after due consultations with all the concerned bodies from both Government and private sector a date was fixed for the enforcement which will expose those that failed to register with the board."

Speaking at the meeting, Yeye Abatan Oreagba of Ogun State, appreciated the State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for Supporting the native healers and Traditional believers and applauded the Board Chairman Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye and other Board members for their selfless Services and commitment at ensuring that the subsector stand-out successfully and particularly the best coordinated Board in Nigeria.

In his response, Chief Samson Soyoye , Congratulated the Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board Chairman and members for promoting the state Alternate medicine board to enviable height at any given opportunity, saying that the Board is among the front burner in the country, competing favourably with some Boards that had been established 15 to 40 years ago.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has signed 2022 appropriation budget into law.

the State House of Assembly had earlier passed the exact figure of N350,735,149,739.57 contained in the State 2022 budget with adjustments in some recurrent and or capital estimates of about 182 agencies.

Passage of the budget came barely a month after its presentation by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to the State House of Assembly

The bill was titled: "H.B. No. 075/OG/2021-Year 2022 Appropriation Law - A Bill for a Law for the Appropriation of the Sum of One Hundred and Seventy-Two Billion, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Seven Million, Three and Eighty Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Naira, Twenty-One Kobo Only for Recurrent Expenditure, (Including the Sum of Nineteen Billion, Two Hundred and Twelve Million, Eight Hundred and Two Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven Naira, Ninety-Nine Kobo Only For Servicing of Pensions and Gratuities) and One Hundred and Seventy-Seven Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty-Four Naira, Thirty-Six Kobo Only For Capital Expenditure For Service of Ogun State Government, Nigeria for the Financial Year Ending Thirty-First Day of December, Two Thousand And Twenty-Two”.

The passage of the bill was consequent upon the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Olakunle Sobunkanla, who thereafter moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by his Vice, Ganiyu Oyedeji and supported by the whole House through a unanimous voice vote.

The appropriation bill was later read and adopted clause-by-clause by the Committee of the House presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo at a the plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The Assembly in the course of legislative process on the appropriation bill, carried out slight adjustments in the recurrent expenditures of about 144 agencies, just as the capital expenditures of 38 other agencies were equally adjusted.

The adjustments led to reduction in the total recurrent expenditure from the initial N172.997bn to N153.180bn resulting in N19.816bn decrease, while capital expenditure was increased from N177.737bn to N197.554bn giving an increment of N19.816bn

Signing the bill at his Oke Mosan office, Governor Abiodun thanked the members of House led by Olakunle Oluomo, for the speedy, but thorough passing of the bill.

He assured that his administration would put machinery in place to ensure optimum performance of the budget.

Abiodun further said his administration would continue to espouse projects that will affect the state's socioeconomic activities positively.

The governor, however, urged the House to continue giving the incumbent government in the state its support so that it can continue to deliver on its electoral promises.

Ogun state government has began the demolition of shanties which were illegally erected on set-backs along the Lagos-ibadan Expressway thereby constituting environmental nuisances along that corridor
Flagging of the demolition exercise at the Kara,OPIC axis in Isheri in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state,the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment,Mr Farook Akintunde said the state government embarked on the demolition after several warnings and abatement notices served to the owners of the shanties who are mostly traders to vacate all the road setbacks and move to formally recognized markets proved abortive
"The state government will not fold its arms and watch these shanties deface the aesthetic beauty of the state which is the gateway to many states of the federation. "These structure are not only an eyesore,they harbour criminals who disguise as traders during daytime but perpetuate their nefarious activities in the night"
"Aside from these,the genuine traders among them sell in filthy environment which breeds rodents and vectors which have adverse health implications on those that patronize them especially unsuspecting commuters to the state who desire to have quick fixed meals"Akintunde submitted.
He therefore advised genuine traders among them to to move to formally recognized markets which have enough spaces to accommodate them saying the state government is desirous of not only destroying shanties in the Lagos-ibadan Expressway axis but throughout the state as all road setbacks in the state will soon wear new look that befits the status of the Gateway state warning that anyone of them caught re-erecting his or her shanties in the cleared areas will face the wrath of the law.

Ogun state government has reaffirmed its determination to use sports as instrument to promote, empower and take youths away from criminal acts in an efforts to put them on the right track.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile stated this while declaring open the 2021 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN week in Abeokuta.

Alhaji Odusile who acknowledged the importance of sports towards building a virile society said the business of sports development should not be shouldered on government alone but a collective responsibility.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy who is also the chairman of the occasion stressed the need for the sports writers to embark on more developmental programmes that would assist the state in raising strong sportsmen and women from the untapped abundant resources across the state.

Alhaji Odusile encouraged the leadership of the association in the state to give priority to the capacity building of members apart from organizing competitions.

In a lecture entitled " Quality Registration Towards a Sustainable Sports Policy in Nigeria" the Speaker, Ogun state House of Assembly, Prince Olakunle Oluomo said implementation of the existing laws remained a challenge to achieve the desired results.

Prince Oluomo who was represented by Mr Kola Ishola reaffirmed the commitment of the 9th assembly to quality legislation that would enhance sports development in the state.

Earlier, The Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Ogun state Chapter, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde had noted that appropriate legislation would enable the younger generation to participate in sports without fear.

Alhaji Akintunde gave the assurance that the association would not relent in its efforts to ensure development of sports in the state through regular interaction with stakeholders in the sector.

The Agura of Gbagura, Oba Saburi Babajide Bakre, has appealed to government at all levels as well as well meaning individuals from the state to provide succour to the victims of fire incident that occurred at Lafenwa market where goods worth millions of naira were destroyed.

Oba Bakre who made the appeal during his visit to the scene of the inferno in Abeokuta, described the incident as unfortunate.

The traditional ruler reminded the people on the need to always ensure safety first at anytime to prevent avoidable accident that might eventually lead to huge destruction.

Oba Bakre who lauded the efforts of the present administration in the area of youth development across the state stressed the need for government to check the increase in the activities of criminals who he said had turned Lafenwa under Bridge as the their domain, posing serious danger to several communities in the area.

He called for urgent intervention of the state government and proactive measures from all the concerned security agencies to rise to the occasion and end all sorts of criminalities being perpetrated in the axis.


Speaking on behalf of the traders, the Baba loja of Lafenwa market Abeokuta, Chief Musa Adeyinka appreciated the monarch for his show love and concern for their well-being.

One of the victims, Mrs Ramotalai Daud, appealed to government to support them with any financial assistance to alleviate their sufferings, describing the loss as too huge for them to bear considering the biting economy situation ravaging the country at the moment.