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 […]

Police bust underage prostitution ring in Ogun State rescuing 22 sex slaves

Sango-Ota Police in Ogun State, have raided the Kolab Hotel along Ayetoro Road, Itele area of the state and rescued 22 ladies including underage girls used for prostitution at the facility. The manager of the hotel, its supervisor and eight other male workers were also arrested during the operation on Friday evening shortly after our […]

Local businesswoman missing en route to Celestial Church vigil

The family of a businesswoman, Sarah Dosekun, is in distress following her sudden disappearance while on her way to attend a vigil at the Celestial Church of Christ, Calvary Parish 1 in the Ogba area of Lagos State. It was gathered that Sarah boarded a bus from the Mowe area of Ogun State last Thursday […]

Nigerian nanny jailed in the US after force feeding baby to death

A Nigerian mother, Mrs. Oluremi Adeleye, whose actions led to the death of an 8-month-old baby in Maryland, United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Adeleye, 73, broke down crying in court as she spoke through an interpreter, saying, “It was a mistake. I did not want to kill that child.” Adeleye […]

Supreme Court delivers judgement on Orimolusi seat. Fresh contest to reveal new Ijebu King in 27 years

After many years of legal tussle, the Supreme Court of Nigeria today laid to rest the litigation battle that has enmeshed the crowning of a new King in the ancient town of Ijebu Igbo. The Supreme Court upholds the judgement of the Appeal Court where it ruled that the King makers in consonance with the […]

Pastor Adeboye’s son Dare dies aged 42

One of the children of Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, has died at the age of 42. Dare Adeboye, who was a pastor of one of the branches of the church, reportedly died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State. His death was confirmed by […]

Canada voted best country in the world while Nigeria remains unrankable

Canada has claimed first prize in the annual 2021 Best Countries Report. For the first time in the study’s six year history, Canada has been deemed the globe’s best country overall, usurping incumbent country Switzerland, which has held the title since 2017. The Best Countries Report is a yearly ranking released by US News & […]

Kidnappers demand N50million to release 13-year-old boy in Abeokuta

As the police battle to rescue a doctor and a nurse kidnapped along Abeokuta-Imeko road on Wednesday night, gunmen have again invaded Obada community in Abeokuta and abducted a 13-year-old boy. The kidnappers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed Destiny Estate in Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, around 9:15 pm. The bandits shot […]

Ogun State govt promises to roll out universal healthcare provision

The Ogun State Government has said it is committed to achieving the Universal Health Coverage, through the provision of basic health care that will cut across all residents in the nooks and crannies of the State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, gave the assurance in Abeokuta, while fielding questions from newsmen, on the […]