Abeokuta – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:24:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Abeokuta – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Ogun APC to Hold Extended Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting in Abeokuta https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-to-hold-extended-stakeholders-strategic-meeting-in-abeokuta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-to-hold-extended-stakeholders-strategic-meeting-in-abeokuta/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477183 The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to hold an extended stakeholders’ strategic meeting on Wednesday, February 11, in Abeokuta. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi. According to the statement, the meeting, which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-to-hold-extended-stakeholders-strategic-meeting-in-abeokuta/feed/ 0 Gunmen Kill Former Councilor in Abeokuta https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kill-former-councilor-in-abeokuta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kill-former-councilor-in-abeokuta/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394664 Unidentified gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have shot and killed a disabled man, Mutiu Akinbami, popularly known as Igor, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m. on Friday at the Brewery bus stop and Olomoore Junction area of the metropolis. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, who were driving a tinted Toyota Hilux, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kill-former-councilor-in-abeokuta/feed/ 0 Abeokuta Golf Club Hosts Inaugural Edition of Apagun Olumide Golf Tournament https://www.theinfostride.com/abeokuta-golf-club-hosts-inaugural-edition-of-apagun-olumide-golf-tournament/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abeokuta-golf-club-hosts-inaugural-edition-of-apagun-olumide-golf-tournament/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:58:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308591 The Abeokuta Golf Club hosted the inaugural edition of the Apagun Olumide Golf tournament in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, from Wednesday the 22nd of September to Saturday, the 25th of September, 2021. The four-day event is expected to attract about 150 golfers from around the world, with the aim of sustaining the vision of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abeokuta-golf-club-hosts-inaugural-edition-of-apagun-olumide-golf-tournament/feed/ 0 I Will Remain In APC – Ibikunle Amosun https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-remain-in-apc-ibikunle-amosun/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:42:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222492 Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun says he will remain in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the senatorial election in 2019 while ensuring the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. He, however, said aggrieved party members who defected to the Allied People’s Movement (APM) have his blessings. Amosun spoke on Monday in Abeokuta at a stakeholders [...]

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]]> There Is No Reason For Prof Felix Salako Not To Do Well – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-reason-for-prof-felix-salako-not-to-do-well-obasanjo/ Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187602 Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, claimed that he was pressurised to accept a candidate for the position of Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, but that he refused to do exactly that. Speaking recently, during Prof Felix Salako’s assumption of office as the sixth substantive VC at FUNAAB, Abeokuta, Obasanjo asked him to make [...]

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]]> Olusegun Obasanjo Names Lion Cub After Himself In Abeokuta https://www.theinfostride.com/olusegun-obasanjo-names-lion-cub-after-himself-in-abeokuta/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 16:18:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185330 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has named a newly born lion cub in a wildlife park located inside Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta with his traditional name, Aremu. Another‎ guest at the event, identified as ‘Prof. Afolabi’ also adopted another cub at the sum of N1 million. He said the ”name adoption of the animals in [...]

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]]> Suspected Lassa Fever Patient Under Medical Observation In Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-lassa-fever-patient-under-medical-observation-in-ogun-state/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:25:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178318 A 22-year-old man in Abeokuta, who has allegedly contacted Lassa Fever, is under medical observation at the State General Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta. The patient, whose name was not mentioned, was said to have returned from a trip to Lagos when he succumbed to the symptoms. He said the patient had been placed under watch. “He [...]

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]]> Abike Dabiri-Erewa And Ibikunle Amosun’s Kids Set To Wed In Abeokuta https://www.theinfostride.com/abike-dabiri-erewa-and-ibikunle-amosuns-kids-set-to-wed-in-abeokuta/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 01:31:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171569 Congratulations are in order as Ayomide, Gov. Amosun’s daughter will tie the nuptial knot with Oladipo, Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s son this weekend. King Sunny Ade and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall have been booked to thrill guests at the ceremony. Further reports on the blog site claim that the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and over 15 state [...]

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]]> Mercy Aigbe Was Truly Assaulted By Her Husband – Lara Olubo https://www.theinfostride.com/mercy-aigbe-was-truly-assaulted-by-her-husband-lara-olubo/ Thu, 11 May 2017 04:14:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164225 Lara Olubo, a close friend of actress, Mercy Aigbe has come in her defense, confirming that her husband, Lanre Gentry indeed subjected her to domestic abuse. The actress’ friend who wrote on Instagram yesterday, May 6, 2017, also mentioned that Gentry assaulted her physically when she tried to stop him from beating his wife. Olubo, [...]

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]]> PDP Is Dead – Olusegun Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-dead-olusegun-obasanjo/ Sun, 05 Mar 2017 04:03:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158183 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saying it is dead. OBJ, as he is fondly called, said the party has become a shadow of itself due to internal wranglings. He also prayed that the fortune of Nigeria will never sink like the PDP did. According to Daily Post, the former [...]

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]]> Igbos Should Have A Go At The Presidency In 2019 – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/igbos-should-have-a-go-at-the-presidency-in-2019-obasanjo/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154870 Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his take on an Igbo president come 2019. Obasanjo made this on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 while while playing host to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun State chapter, at his Abeokuta Hilltop residence. Throwing his weight behind the South-East geopolitical zone, Obasanjo reportedly said [...]

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]]> Tinubu Can’t Finish Me – Ibikunle Amosun https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-cant-finish-me-ibikunle-amosun/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:34:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152405 Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said that he is always amused when people tell him that All Progressives Congress’ (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will “finish” him. Amosun also said that Tinubu never gave him any money but only stood by him when he needed support. The governor made the comments on Friday, [...]

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]]> No Evidence Indicting Ministers – Femi Adesina https://www.theinfostride.com/no-evidence-indicting-ministers-femi-adesina/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 22:28:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147140 Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has said no serving minister or APC chieftain has been indicted with evidence. Adesina gave reasons for the alleged omission of chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and those in the president’s cabinet in corruption prosecutions by anti-graft agencies. Speaking as a [...]

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]]> We Need Transparency In Stock Exchange – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-need-transparency-in-stock-exchange-obasanjo/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 21:40:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146905 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to put measures in place that will make sock investors more confident. Obasanjo added that if transparency, stability and credibility can be guaranteed in the stock market, recession will a thing of the past. OBJ said this while meeting with the Director [...]

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]]> PDP Is Dying – Olusegun Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-dying-olusegun-obasanjo/ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 22:21:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142586 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead, saying no “soul” is left in the party. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday, September 3, while speaking to newsmen shortly after a private meeting with the party’s factional national chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, at his Hill top estate in Abeokuta, Ogun [...]

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]]> Corrupt People Should Be Imprisoned – Wole Soyinka https://www.theinfostride.com/corrupt-people-should-be-imprisoned-wole-soyinka/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:50:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136250 Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said anyone who is found guilty of corruption should be jailed. Professor Soyinka made the remark on Thursday, July 14, 2016, while participating in activities to commemorate his 82nd birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Punch reports. “There is only one way for corrupt people; it ends in the prison. [...]

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]]> Adeniyi Johnson Bounces Back After Robbery Attack https://www.theinfostride.com/adeniyi-johnson-bounces-back-after-robbery-attack/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:59:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119204 Five days after being robbed on the set of a movie in Abeokuta, Adeniyi Johnson is fully back. Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband today (January 27) announced that he is back via his Instagram page. “I sincerely appreciate all the calls, Dms,and messages after the robbery attack some days back. God bless and keep us all. [...]

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]]> CRISSAA Announces 5-year Tax Holiday For Outdoor Advertising Agencies In Cross River https://www.theinfostride.com/crissaa-announces-5-year-tax-holiday-for-outdoor-advertising-agencies-in-cross-river/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:21:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114751 A sigh of relief has come the way of the Cross River advertising agencies as teh Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency (CRISSAA) declared a five-year tax holiday and other incentives for members of the Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN), who intend to invest in the state. Mr. Stanley Nsemo, the Director-General of [...]

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]]> Stolen Public Funds: Indicted Nigerians Should Not Be Allowed To Go Scot Free – Lagos Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/stolen-public-funds-indicted-nigerians-should-not-be-allowed-to-go-scot-free-lagos-assembly/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:47:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111974 Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHoA) has tasked the Federal Government on recovering stolen funds from indicted former public officials and their cronies. Speaking to reporters at a training programme organised by the assembly at the Green Legacy Resort inside Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State, the assembly through its lawmakers; stated that [...]

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]]> Famous Yoruba Actor Odunlade Adekola Debunks Death Rumors https://www.theinfostride.com/famous-yoruba-actor-odunlade-adekola-debunks-death-rumors/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:04:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105081 Nollywood Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola was reportedly attacked by armed robbers at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday night. The report was all over social media that the actor even died. The actor took to Instagram some hours ago to deny the claims.. See what he wrote below: – :: It has come [...]

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]]> MKO Abiola’s Brother, Alhaji Mubashiru Abiola Dies At 73 https://www.theinfostride.com/mko-abiolas-brother-alhaji-mubashiru-abiola-dies-at-73/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:12:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101908 Alhaji Mubashiru Abiola, the younger brother of late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is dead. He died around 9:30pm on Friday after months of battling with an unnamed ailment. He had since been buried according to Islamic rites at the family house at Gaa Sabo in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta beside [...]

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]]> #Crime > Man Remanded In Prison Custody For defiling Neighbour’s 9-Year-Old Daughter, Infecting Her With HIV https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-man-remanded-in-prison-custody-for-defiling-neighbours-9-year-old-daughter-infecting-her-with-hiv/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:30:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-man-remanded-in-prison-custody-for-defiling-neighbours-9-year-old-daughter-infecting-her-with-hiv/ An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 29-year-old man, Morufu Sofoluwe, in prison custody for allegedly defiling his nine-year-old neighbour’s daughter and infecting her with HIV. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Eigbejiale, told the court that the offence was committed sometimes in July at Isale-Abetu in Abeokuta. Eigbejiale said that the accused person lured [...]

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