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Deceased Ogun monarch’s daughters sue Ogboni Society for N50 billion ‘hijack’ of corpse
Three daughters of the late the Alaye-Aba of Aba, Aiyepe, Ogun State, Oba Rauf Adebayo Raji-Suleimon, have sued the unincorporated Osugbo Society of Ijebuland (known as the Ogboni) over the alleged hijack of the late monarch’s corpse.
Group: Killer of Nigerian man in South Africa will be investigated
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) says it will follow-up the case of a 40-year-old, Temitope Abudu, who was killed by yet-to-be identified assailant in Johannesburg, South Africa.
NCC allocates 382.9 million telephone numbers to TELCOs
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has allocated a total of 382.94 million telephone numbers, to all telecommunications services providers since the inception of digital mobile services in the country in 2001.
Police kill notorious cult gang leader in Ogun
The Command in a press release its spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said Somori had been on the police wanted list since November last year when he led his Aiye cult group members to kill members of the rival Eiye confraternity, Segun Runsewe and Kayode Adegbuyi during a supremacy battle.
Former NNPC chief Festus Marinho passes on
Festus Marinho, the first group managing director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), died at age 87 on Tuesday.
CP: 11 cultists killed 25 Ogun residents in one month
Eleven suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity have been arrested for allegedly killing 25 persons within one month in Ijebu Ode and its environs in Ogun State.
Police arrest five ‘cult members’ in Ogun
According to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, the Aiye and Eiye confraternities had been the state as they engage one another in a supremacy battle.
Nollywood actor Omogoriola Hassan crowned king of Uba land
Thrilled at being confirmed a monarch, Omogoriola revealed that the selection process involved Ifa priests and elders throwing kolanuts at Ifa to ascertain that he is the right candidate. Ifa responded in the affirmative that he is the right person for the Ọba’s office; The Olu of Uba Land, Imobi Kingdom.
Ogun to create identification cards for residents
The Ogun State government has announced the commencement of the implementation of Residents Identification Cards with a view to providing a reliable database of the people living in the state.
Governor Abiodun: Amotekun to kick off in Ogun January
Poised to tackle insecurity and enhance community policing, the Ogun State government says that the Southwest Security Network, Amotekun, will kick off in the state this January.
2020: 2,735 armed robbers, kidnappers, rapists, others arrested in Ogun
He disclosed this on Thursday while parading fresh 47 suspects arrested for armed robbery, cultism, human trafficking and murder, among others before journalists at the command’s headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Ogun government creates trust fund for sports development
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, stated this when officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), led by the President, Mr. Amaju Pinnik, paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying that sports, over time has moved from an entertainment past time to a Money spinning venture.
Christmas: Ogun governor charges Nigerians to be appreciative
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians to show a heart of gratitute to God for witnessing another Christmas despite the turbulence associated with year 2020.
‘Yahoo Boys’ gang-rape teenager in Ogun
An 18 year-old girl (names withheld), has narrated how she was gang raped by three suspected Yahoo boys in Ilese, Ogun State.
One dies in Ogun auto accident
An accident, which involved a diesel laden tanker, a Volvo truck and a Toyota car at Mobalufon in Ijebu-Ode on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway on Sunday, has claimed one life.
Appetite for foreign products killing Nigerian economy – minister
Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, has blamed the low productivity and economic woes of the country on a strong appetite for foreign products and lack of patronage of made-in-Nigeria goods by many Nigerians.
Governor Abiodun: Ijebu-Ode-Epe expressway will be ready for Christmas
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, weekend, assured the people of the state that the 14.7km Ijebu-Ode-Epe Expressway would be ready for use by Christmas.
Oyo SWAN chairman appointed into NFF media committee
In the comprehensive list of the Committees and Appointees released on Tuesday, it was revealed that Mr Alebiosu was appointed into the NFF Media and Publicity Committee alongside other renowned sports journalists as Mr Tony Ubani, Kunle Solaja, Promise Efoghe, Toyin Ibitoye as well as Dapo Sotunminu.
NiMet predicts hazy, sunny weather activities Monday to Wednesday
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy, sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
#EndSARS: Nigeria boils as hoodlums go on rampage
The protests by the youths against police brutality started on a peaceful note about two weeks ago and gained international attention.
Germany donates physical rehabilitation centre to Nigerian Army hospital
The German Government has donated a physical rehabilitation center to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna.
Nigerian doctors begin strike over pay, facilities
Nigerian doctors in state-run hospitals began an indefinite strike on Monday to demand a pay rise, better welfare and adequate facilities, union leaders said.
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Deceased Ogun monarch’s daughters sue Ogboni Society for N50 billion ‘hijack’ of corpse
Three daughters of the late the Alaye-Aba of Aba, Aiyepe, Ogun State, Oba Rauf Adebayo Raji-Suleimon, have sued the unincorporated Osugbo Society of Ijebuland (known as the Ogboni) over the alleged hijack of the late monarch’s corpse.
Former French president jailed for corruption
The politician, 66, who was president from 2007 to 2012 was convicted on charges of corruption and influence peddling in a Paris court and handed a three-year prison sentence of which two years are suspended.
WTO chief accepts apology from Swiss newspaper over ‘grandmother’ remarks
The first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization on Monday welcomed an apology from a Swiss newspaper that had dismissed the seasoned international professional as a grandmother.
President Buhari felicitates with Speaker Gbajabiamila’s mother at 91
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Nigeria launches strategy for effective coronavirus vaccination
The Nigerian government on Monday launched the ‘T. E. A. C. H Strategy’ to ensure the effective roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines when they finally arrive the country.
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Fire razes over 15 shops in Edo market
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UNICEF: Release of kidnapped Kagara students a relief
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SON docks businessman for engine oil adulteration, logo forgery
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