Chaos at Lagos-Ogun Tollgate
Exclusive photographs by OtaNEWS reporter Ben Ezeohagwu showing the chaotic condition of the Lagos-Ogun Tollgate and a broken down trailer at Sango today 12th July 2021 Ben Ezeohagwu
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Lagos-Ogun toll gate rehabilitation underway
Pictures taken this morning, Monday 21st June 2021 at the ongoing road rehabilitation of the toll gate, a boundary between Lagos and Ogun State. The photographs show the Sango toll gate section. Kudos to our government despite the slow pace of the road project. Ben Ezeohagwu
Fallen trailers in Ogun: A danger to human lives
Fallen trailers in Ogun: A danger to human lives
“Ogun State Civil Service is guided by legislation” – Alhaja Selimot Ottun
“The Ogun State Civil Service is established by legislation and is guided by same.” This was the submission of Alhaja Selimot Ottun, Head of Service of Ogun State Civil Service in an OGTV documentary interview, Oju Koro recently aired from the Station. Alhaja Ottun, who is currently the fifth Ogun State Head of Service however […]
“No more land to sell!” says Olota of Ota
The Olota of Otta, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege has charged the youths on productivity and eschew any form of land grabbing or speculator which will not make rather mar their future. The royal father, Professor, Abdulkabir Obalanlege gave this charge while delivering his goodwill message at the “1st All Ota Summit” at his palace […]
Sexual Assault Referral Centre opens in Ogun State
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre has been inaugurated in Ogun State, to bring crime against women and minors to the barest minimum and ensure victims are duly compensated. Wife of the State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, while speaking during the commissioning, at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, (OOUTH), Sagamu, said all cases of sexual assault […]
Ogun State Governor’s aide faces 30 years in US prison for $350,000 fraud
A Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor, Abidemi Rufai, faces up to 30 years in prison if he is convicted of wire fraud.According to the United States Department of Justice, wire fraud is punishable by up to 30 years in prison when it relates to benefits paid in connection with a presidentially-declared disaster […]
Ogun State general hospitals to launch free Covid-19 rapid testing
The Ogun State Government is adopting a new strategy in the fight against COVID-19, with the introduction of Free Rapid Testing of residents in designated 10 General Hospitals. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made this known during an interview with OGIS Correspondent in Abeokuta, saying efforts were in top gear to begin the testing […]
Ogun State Commissioner accused of molesting 16 year old secretly resigns
The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Abiodun Abdul-Balogun, who was accused of sexual assault in January when he reportedly fondled the breasts of a 16-year-old girl, Barakat Melojuekun, has secretly resigned from office. The state Attorney-General, Akingbolahan Adeniran, confirmed the commissioner’s resignation to Premium Times, although the case had been put on hold since the […]
Ogun State welcomes proposal for major airport hub with rail station, shopping centre and casino
Ogun State Government has received a proposal from a US-based Consortium, The Triumvirate Group (TTG), for the construction of a compact 3-in-1 airport in Ajumo, Ijebu Waterside Local Government Area, which would be supported with infrastructure to include road & rail networks, as well as hospitality facilities and a casino. The Commissioner for Finance and […]