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Ajoint security patrol has arrested two suspected robbers in the Oke Ejigbo area of Ogun state. The suspects, Kolawole Shobowale, and Moruf Soyoye were apprehended around 6:30 am, by policemen and officials of the So-Safe Corps, following incessant complaints about the burglary at people’s shops and homes. A statement by the Ogun state police command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, said the suspects confessed to have burgled residences in the neighbourhood before they were seen by the So-Safe Commander patrolling the area. She said the suspects confessed that three of them were seen but one was able to escape. Odutola said: “One escaped, one was seen moving with blood stains on his legs while carrying a live Turkey. The SO SAFE team trailed them to their houses and cordoned off the house, leading to the arrest of the above suspects. The following items were found in that same house and suspected to be properties belonging to victims they looted: “One ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day. Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition. Governor Abiodun, on 7th, March, 2023 issued an executive order, declaring August 20 of every year as Isese Day in Ogun State. The state House of Assembly, on July 11, gave legal backing to the executive order. Governor Abiodun, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Lekan Adeniran on Saturday, praised the existing harmony among the adherents of all religions in the Gateway State. He said the recognition granted Isese Day was to continue in the tradition of respecting the tradition of our people and ensure the continuation of the unity and harmony among the three major religions in the state. Prince Abiodun reaffirmed his commitment to supporting and respecting all religions in the state. He also expressed the commitment of ...

Written by Igho Oyoyo Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Youths, has said that the nation will benefit from the blue economy estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion per year globally, with the creation of Marine and Blue Economy Ministry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group, in a statement jointly signed by its leaders, Nwabueze Obi and Ekwem Eucharia, also said that the President made the right choice in appointing Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as the Minister to man the affairs of the new Ministry. The group expressed optimism that with Tunji-Ojo in charge of the ministry, the annual revenue losses occasioned by Nigeria’s inability to substantially harness its ocean resources will be a thing of the past. The statement read: “Nigeria will benefit from $1.5 trillion world Blue Economy with the creation of Marine and Blue Economy Ministry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blue economy is marine-based economic developmental process which leads to improved wellbeing through sou...

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has declared next Monday a holiday in commemoration of Year 2023 Isese Day, (Tradition Day), for traditional worshippers which comes up on August 20. This was announced in a statement by the Head of Service, HoS, in Lagos State, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The statement reads:”It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023. “In restating its commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has graciously declared Monday, 21st August, 2023, a Work Free Day for Public Servants in the State. “Work will therefore resume on Tuesday, 22nd August at 8a.m. prompt. “Accordingly, Accounting Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are hereby enjoined to take note of the contents of ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the three ministers appointed from the state by President Bola Tinubu, namely Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Dr. Ishak Salako, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Friday, Governor Abiodun lauded President Tinubu on the portfolios, saying that they reflected the belief in the capacity and competence of the ministers-designate. According to him, the nomination of the trio and the choice of portfolios would prove critical in actualizing the president's Renewed Hope agenda. He said: "No doubt, the nomination of Mr. Wale Edun, Dr Bosun Tijani and Dr Ishaq Salako and the subsequent assignment of portfolios reflects President B...

The President of National Union Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, has regained his freedom from police detention .He cautioned members of the union against making inflammatory statements that could undermine its stability. The advice came against the backdrop of the misunderstanding within the union, which led to the deployment of police to ‘safeguard’ its secretariat. Baruwa, who spoke at a briefing in Abuja, yesterday, clarified the events that led to his detention, alongside former Lagos State chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede According to him, the police action was taken in response to plans by certain groups within the union to stage a protest at the national secretariat located in Garki 2, Abuja. “We are calling on our members across the states to be calm, peaceful and law-abiding in their daily activities,” said Baruwa. He encouraged members to prioritise the interest of the union above personal matters, saying:  “We want to assure you th...

The Ogun Amoran Task Force team ably led by the State Deputy Chairman of the union, Comrade Kazeem Lawal and other members of the team, were in Sagamu Local Government Area for a one week monitoring and assessment process on the activities of the commercial motorcycle riders.  Comrade Lawal who spoke with the Amoran Media correspondent  in Sagamu, expressed his views on the outcome of the exercise and stated that all observations and recommendations by the task force team will be forwarded to the State Executive Council of the Union for further resolutions and ratification. He also affirmed that those involved in the printing and sales of fake tickets has been thoroughly identified and also reported to the law enforcement agencies for proper investigation and possible arrest.  Other members of the task force team includes, Idowu Ogunnnubi, Rasheed Olajiga,Olayemi Kolawole fighter,Adedotun Adisa Sobukola Lobito and Moshood Ismaila Asunmo...