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  • Suspected assassins kill Celestial church pastor in Ogun

    Suspected assassins kill Celestial church pastor in Ogun

    Gunmen suspected to be assassins have shot and killed the Shepherd-in-charge of a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in the Idiroko border town of Ipokia local government area of Ogun state. 

    The suspected assassins stormed the Sunday church service while the deceased, identified as Yomi Adetula, was delivering his sermon and shot him in the presence of fear-stricken congregants inside the church auditorium.

    The horrifying incident occurred around 11 a.m. while preaching, according to a source. 

    Ogun-based activist lawyer, Bankole Alani, shared the tragic incident on his Facebook page, stating that Yomi Adetula was assassinated in his church this morning in the Idiroko area of Ogun State.

    Multiple sources reported that a six-man assailant armed with AK-47 rifles and disguised in Celestial Church’s garments invaded the Hebrew Celestial Church located at the Odo Eran area of the Old Garage Road in Idiroko and let off a gale of bullets on the deceased pastor. 

    The assailants waited briefly to ensure he was dead before desecrating his body inside the church before leaving the scene.

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    The deceased is said to be the Idiroko Unit Commander of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-SAFE Corps, one of the community security outfits established during the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun. 

    The State Commander of So-SAFE Corps, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying he received the news of Adetula’s assassination with a rude shock.

    Ganzallo assured that the Corps would not relent, pledging the agency’s readiness to assist appropriate security agencies with the necessary information that could lead to the arrest of the people behind the savagery.

  • Ogun supports 62 communities

    Ogun supports 62 communities

    No fewer than 62 communities and  114,000 vulnerable across the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State have benefited from micro-projects, enabling people to access basic services, social amenities, and potable water supply to reduce the high risk of infection from waterborne diseases.

    Acting General Manager of Ogun State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Mr. AbdulRahaman Adelaja, revealed this while fielding questions from the Agency’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Kujore in Abeokuta.

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    Adelaja said the projects cut across education, health, and water resources and were jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments, in collaboration with the World Bank, under the NG-CARES initiative, which began in 2021.

  • Ogun won’t hesitate to sign death warrants of condemned criminals – Attorney General

    Ogun won’t hesitate to sign death warrants of condemned criminals – Attorney General

    The Ogun State Government has said that it is considering signing the Death Warrants of condemned criminals sentenced by competent courts to serve as a deterrent to those who may want to commit heinous crimes in the state

    The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), made this known on Friday after inspecting inmates and facilities at the Correctional Centre, Ibara.

     The Attorney General said his visit to the Correctional Centre was to see the conditions of the inmates and the facilities, to do the needful to ensure that the centre worked the way it was designed and that the inmates were not made to go through excruciating suffering.

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    The Attorney General, who was conducted around by officers of the Centre, expressed concern over the increase in criminal activities like ritual killings, kidnapping, cultism, and other heinous crimes in recent times in the state.

    According to Ogungbade, the state government is ready to take the bull by the horns by implementing the law through signing the Death Warrants.

    He observed that despite the proactive measures put in place by security agencies in tackling crimes, crimes of some nature have not abated particularly ritual killings, adding that the government had identified the wrong perception that there would be no repercussions when some of these crimes are committed as the root cause.

    “I can tell you that we are looking seriously at a means of sending a message that Ogun State is not a place where you can come and commit such serious crimes and get away with it.

  • Twins remanded over ‘murder’ in Ogun

    Twins remanded over ‘murder’ in Ogun

    An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo has remanded 47-year-old twin brothers, Taiwo Yemitan and Kehinde Yemitan, for allegedly killing one Darasimi.

    The brothers were arraigned for conspiracy and murder, but their pleas were not taken.

    The Magistrate, Mr I.O. Ogunfemi, ordered the defendants to be remanded at the Ibara Correctional Centre, pending legal advice from the state’s Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

    He adjourned the case until March 17 for mention.

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    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Solomon Babalola, urged the court to remand the defendants at the Ibara Correctional Centre pending advice from the state Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

    He said Taiwo and his herbalist twin, Kehinde Yemitan, committed the offences last December 21 at 2:00a.m. at Toyin Modupe Street, behind Atinsola Filling Station in Abeokuta.

    Babalola told the court that the defendants conspired with others now at large to kill one Darasimi, whose surname and age were not provided.

    He alleged that the deceased was Kehinde’s girlfriend.

    The prosecutor told the court that the defendants had spiked the late Darasimi’s food and drinks when she visited them.

    “After eating, she slept off and about 12:00a.m., Taiwo and Kehinde held the hands and legs of the deceased while one Kazeem, who is now at large, used a white handkerchief to cover her nose, and they then slaughtered her,” he said.

  • Ogun Police warn of rise in missing persons

    Ogun Police warn of rise in missing persons

    The Ogun Police Command has observed an unprecedented increase in reports of missing individuals across all age groups in the State.

    It also expressed grave concern that while only a small fraction of these missing individuals are located, a significant number regrettably do not return home.

    The command however assured it was taking proactive steps and committed to raising public awareness about the disturbing trend and urged residents to prioritize their safety by maintaining a heightened sense of security to avoid becoming a victim.

    The Police Public Relations Officer, 

    Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who raised the alarm on Tuesday night in a release stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has outlined measures to keep the residents informed about this pressing issue.

    Odutola stated that following insights gained from rescued individuals, the command advised parents to refrain from using commercial transportation services for their children with unfamiliar persons.

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    She urged the youth to activate digital communication and sharing features on their mobile devices while traveling, especially during moments of distress.

    “It is crucial to inform the public that the control room can be contacted at 09164859299, and the Police Public Relations Department can be reached at 09159578888. The Command is also active on all social media platforms as follows: Twitter: @OgunPoliceNG

    Instagram: @Ogunpolice_ng and Facebook: @ogunstatepolicecommand,” she stated.

  • NERC transfers regulatory oversight to Ogun

    NERC transfers regulatory oversight to Ogun

    The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight to the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGERC).

    This is in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended).

    NERC made this known in a public notice on its website yesterday.

    The notice said, ” Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC” or the “Commission”) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ogun State from the Commission to the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGERC).”

    NERC recall that with the EA 2023, the Commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state/international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system operations.

    The EA also mandates any state that intends to establish and regulate intrastate electricity markets to deliver a formal notification of its processes and requests NERC to transfer regulatory authority over electricity operations in the State to the State Regulator.

    The public notice said based on this, the Government of Ogun State complied with the conditions precedent in the laws, duly notified NERC and requested for the transfer of regulatory oversight of the intrastate electricity market in Ogun State.

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    According to NERC, the transfer Order by NERC has the following provisions:

    – Direct Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP), Ikeja Electric PLC (IE) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to incorporate subsidiaries: EKEDP SubCo, IE SubCo and IBEDC SubCo respectively to assume responsibilities for intrastate supply and distribution of electricity in Ogun State from EKEDP, IE and IBEDC.

    NERC said EKEDP, IE and IBEDC shall complete the incorporation of EKEDP SubCo, IE SubCo and IBEDC SubCo within 60 days from 24th December 2024. 

    The subcompanies, said NERC, shall apply for and obtain licences for the intrastate supply and distribution of electricity from OGERC, among other directives.

    NERC insisted that all transfers envisaged by this order shall be completed by 23rd June 2025. 

  • Tinubu’s aide empowers Ogun youth with over N60m grants

    Tinubu’s aide empowers Ogun youth with over N60m grants

    The Senior Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Special Duties, Yusuf Kamorudeen, has empowered Ogun State youth with over N60 million to boost youth development in the state and in Nigeria. 

    The empowerment program involved the distribution of grants to support young entrepreneurs. This initiative includes ₦500,000 each for 50 medium-scale business owners and ₦200,000 each for 100 small-scale entrepreneurs, totaling ₦45 million in direct business support.

    In addition to this, the empowerment program also includes support for market women’s empowerment, with ₦200,000 each for 30 market women across Ogun State, as well as student scholarships and innovation grants in the technology sector.

    Furthermore, Kamorudeen Yusuf has demonstrated his commitment to educational development by donating classroom furniture to six primary schools across Ogun State’s three senatorial districts. Each school received 50 sets of tables and chairs, which will improve the learning environment for 900 students across the beneficiary schools.

    “The City Boy Movement, as many of us know, was instrumental in galvanizing grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election. 

    “We stood firm in our belief in his vision, a vision rooted in inclusivity, development, and a renewed hope for Nigeria. Today, we continue that mission not just as supporters but as active stakeholders in driving the success of his policies, right here at the grassroots, where real change begins,” he noted

    The President’s son, Seyi Tinubu during his speech described it as a nice innovation from the youth wing of the cabinet, noting that everyone should emulate this to achieve a better goal with the president.

  • Ogun emerges Best Overall Performing state in ICT

    Ogun emerges Best Overall Performing state in ICT

    Ogun State has emerged as the Best Overall Performing State in digital technology development.

    This is the result of the collaboration between the state government and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, as well as start-ups, towards advancing the digital economy.

    Previously, the state had received several awards in the sector, including the Most Digitally Compliant State in 2023 by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Best State in e-Governance Implementation Category by the National Council on Communications & Digital Economy (NCCDE), just to mention a few.

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    Speaking while presenting the award at the 12th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE), held in Makurdi, Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia lauded Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration in digitalisation and tech entrepreneurship, ‘’which has positioned the state as the best among other states.’’

    Receiving the award on behalf of Ogun State Government, Special Adviser on ICT, Dayo Abiodun, attributed the feat to the digital initiatives of Governor Abiodun towards digitalising the state.

  • ‘N1.054trn 2025 budget key to progress, prosperity of Ogun people’

    ‘N1.054trn 2025 budget key to progress, prosperity of Ogun people’

    The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054trn budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state.

    The Chairman of the council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known during a chat with reporters shortly after the council’s meeting with the governor at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

    He hailed Governor Abiodun for dreaming big by presenting a substantial budget that would, in turn, help his administration’s ISEYA mantra to succeed.

    He urged the government to work towards achieving over 80 per cent budget performance in 2025.

    Okuboyejo said: “For a state like Ogun, budgeting over N1trn when states that have been in existence far longer or even larger are budgeting less than that shows you the size of work that is being done. So, we give them our congratulations and kudos.

    “It was christened ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity.’ It is what it is; you can see the size of the current one and the old one. It is progress, it is prosperity, and if you look at the emphasis of the budget, the key areas rest on the government’s own mantra of ISEYA.

    “This is a big budget. The performance last year was put at about 70 per cent. This one, we advise him to go much higher, above 80 per cent, and we wish him well.”

    He also lauded the governor for keeping the promises he made to the people of the state.

    Okuboyejo said: “One thing stands to his credit: if he makes a promise, he keeps it; that is a credit. He should not deviate from it. All those areas that have been touched in the budget, he should get them through, and the people will stand by him.”

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    He praised the synergy between the executive and legislative arms of government, saying the council was happy with the cordial relationship, which he noted would continue to work in favour of the people of the state.

    “It becomes significant to somebody who has had relationships between the executive and the legislature. Experience has shown that if there is no cordial relationship, understanding, or synergy in working, things will not move.

    “Today, at the presentation of that budget, the synergy, affection and closeness of the legislature and the executive were demonstrated through the address of the Speaker and the response of the Governor. So, it gladdens our hearts to see that the relationship exists,” he said.

    The council chairman also lauded Governor Abiodun for embarking on massive infrastructural development across the state, noting that he had done well.

    “When we met with this government, that was our advice: that with infrastructure, people can move, businesses can thrive, and that was taken and spread across all the senatorial districts of the state without anyone left out. We give him kudos; he should keep it up in the new year,” he added.

  • JUST IN: Ogun postpones presentation of 2025 appropriation bill

    JUST IN: Ogun postpones presentation of 2025 appropriation bill

    The presentation of the Ogun State 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly by Governor Dapo Abiodun, originally scheduled for Friday, November 29, 2024, has been postponed.

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    In a statement signed by the Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Sakiru Adebakin, the Assembly assured that a new date for the budget presentation would be communicated soon.

    The Clerk expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the postponement.