Ogun – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:31:52 +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 Ogun – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Tinubu Arrives Ogun, Commissions Airport, Power Plant, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-arrives-ogun-commissions-airport-power-plant-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-arrives-ogun-commissions-airport-power-plant-others/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480951 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Ogun State to inaugurate several major projects, including the Gateway International Airport in Iperu and the unveiling of Gateway Air with its fleet of aircraft. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Governor Dapo Abiodun and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Among the projects inaugurated are the Gateway International [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-arrives-ogun-commissions-airport-power-plant-others/feed/ 0 Six Ogun PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/six-ogun-pdp-lawmakers-defect-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/six-ogun-pdp-lawmakers-defect-to-apc/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480619 Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, led by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, include Dickson Awolaja (Remo-North), Lawal Samsudeen (Ogun Waterside), Waliu Owode (Ijebu-East), Oluseun Adesanya (Ijebu-North East) and Damilare Bello [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/six-ogun-pdp-lawmakers-defect-to-apc/feed/ 0 Group Urges APC to Zone Ifo/Ewekoro Reps Ticket to Ifo in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/group-urges-apc-to-zone-ifo-ewekoro-reps-ticket-to-ifo-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-urges-apc-to-zone-ifo-ewekoro-reps-ticket-to-ifo-in-2027/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479031 The Ifo Progressive Indigenes Forum (IPIF) in Ogun State has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone its House of Representatives ticket for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency to Ifo Local Government in the 2027 general elections. The group said the demand was necessary to address what it described as a long-standing imbalance in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-urges-apc-to-zone-ifo-ewekoro-reps-ticket-to-ifo-in-2027/feed/ 0 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 Ogun Govt Seals Ideal Warehouse, Sanhe Nigeria Over Environmental Violations https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-seals-ideal-warehouse-sanhe-nigeria-over-environmental-violations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-seals-ideal-warehouse-sanhe-nigeria-over-environmental-violations/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474827 The Ogun State Government, through the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), has sealed Ideal Warehouse located in Asese, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, over alleged air pollution and other environmental violations. The action followed complaints raised by members of the public after a social media blogger shared a video alleging that emissions from activities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-seals-ideal-warehouse-sanhe-nigeria-over-environmental-violations/feed/ 0 Sodipo’s Appointment Signals a United, Unbreakable Ogun PDP – Emmanuel Shofuyi https://www.theinfostride.com/sodipos-appointment-signals-a-united-unbreakable-ogun-pdp-emmanuel-shofuyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sodipos-appointment-signals-a-united-unbreakable-ogun-pdp-emmanuel-shofuyi/#respond Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:35:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474581 The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has once again demonstrated its strength, maturity, and commitment to internal democracy with the appointment of Alhaji Semiu Sodipo as the new Secretary General of the Ogun State PDP. This well-deserved appointment has been received with widespread goodwill and optimism across the party structure and among stakeholders. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sodipos-appointment-signals-a-united-unbreakable-ogun-pdp-emmanuel-shofuyi/feed/ 0 Abiodun Assures Ogun of Peaceful Power Transition in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/abiodun-assures-ogun-of-peaceful-power-transition-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abiodun-assures-ogun-of-peaceful-power-transition-in-2027/#respond Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474173 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents of the state that there will be a smooth and peaceful transfer of power at the end of his second term in 2027. Abiodun said his administration is determined to set a new record by handing over without conflict or bitterness, describing the planned transition as unprecedented [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abiodun-assures-ogun-of-peaceful-power-transition-in-2027/feed/ 0 Police Reiterate Ban on Fireworks, Bangers Ahead of Festive Season in Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/police-reiterate-ban-on-fireworks-bangers-ahead-of-festive-season-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-reiterate-ban-on-fireworks-bangers-ahead-of-festive-season-in-ogun/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473691 The Ogun State Police Command has reiterated that the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts and bangers remain prohibited as residents prepare for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the loud sounds generated by such items could easily be mistaken for gunshots or explosions, thereby [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-reiterate-ban-on-fireworks-bangers-ahead-of-festive-season-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Ogun East APC leaders reject alleged suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-east-apc-leaders-reject-alleged-suspension-of-senator-gbenga-daniel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-east-apc-leaders-reject-alleged-suspension-of-senator-gbenga-daniel/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471542 Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Ogun East Senatorial District have dismissed the purported suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel, describing it as “fake, unconstitutional, and politically motivated.” The leaders, representing all 103 wards across the district’s nine local government areas, insisted that the alleged suspension did not emanate from the Senator’s Ward [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-east-apc-leaders-reject-alleged-suspension-of-senator-gbenga-daniel/feed/ 0 Ogun APC Suspends Senator Gbenga Daniel, Hon. Kunle Folarin Over Anti-Party Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-suspends-senator-gbenga-daniel-hon-kunle-folarin-over-anti-party-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-suspends-senator-gbenga-daniel-hon-kunle-folarin-over-anti-party-allegations/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:08:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465644 The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the indefinite suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over allegations of anti-party activities. The decision, ratified by the State Working Committee (SWC) led by Chief Yemi Sanusi, followed disciplinary proceedings initiated by Ward 4 and Ward 6 of Sagamu Local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-apc-suspends-senator-gbenga-daniel-hon-kunle-folarin-over-anti-party-allegations/feed/ 0 NDLEA Arrests 395 Suspects, Secures 97 Convictions in Ogun State in Six Months https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-395-suspects-secures-97-convictions-in-ogun-state-in-six-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-395-suspects-secures-97-convictions-in-ogun-state-in-six-months/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464800 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ogun State Command, has announced the arrest of 395 suspects and the securing of 97 convictions between January and June 2025. The State Commander, Tijjani Rabe, disclosed this on Monday at the 2025 International Youth Day celebration organised by the Consolidated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-395-suspects-secures-97-convictions-in-ogun-state-in-six-months/feed/ 0 Ogun SDP Warns Jimi Lawal to Stop Parading as Party Member https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-sdp-warns-jimi-lawal-to-stop-parading-as-party-member/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-sdp-warns-jimi-lawal-to-stop-parading-as-party-member/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464790 The Ogun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has cautioned Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to desist from presenting himself as a member of the party. The warning was issued on Monday by the party’s Deputy State Chairman, Augustus Olushola, during a press conference in Abeokuta. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-sdp-warns-jimi-lawal-to-stop-parading-as-party-member/feed/ 0 Ogun PDP Denies Endorsing APC Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-denies-endorsing-apc-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-denies-endorsing-apc-candidate/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464189 The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied allegations that it endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the August 16 by-election. In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Kayode Adebayo, the party described the claim as a “blatant lie” and clarified that its endorsement was only for President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-denies-endorsing-apc-candidate/feed/ 0 Ogun MAN Urges Manufacturers to Explore New Financing Models https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-man-urges-manufacturers-to-explore-new-financing-models/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-man-urges-manufacturers-to-explore-new-financing-models/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:30:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463716 The Ogun State chapter of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on local manufacturers to actively seek alternative means of financing to sustain their operations in the face of escalating production costs, tight liquidity, and dwindling consumer demand. Speaking at the association’s Annual General Meeting in Abeokuta, the Chairman of MAN in Ogun, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-man-urges-manufacturers-to-explore-new-financing-models/feed/ 0 Ogun Government Warns Herders: Open Grazing Now Attracts 3-Year Jail Term, Forfeiture of Cattle https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-warns-herders-open-grazing-now-attracts-3-year-jail-term-forfeiture-of-cattle/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-warns-herders-open-grazing-now-attracts-3-year-jail-term-forfeiture-of-cattle/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463661 The Ogun State Government has issued a stern warning to cattle owners and herders against engaging in open grazing, declaring that violators risk a three-year jail term without the option of a fine, alongside forfeiture of their livestock. The warning was contained in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-warns-herders-open-grazing-now-attracts-3-year-jail-term-forfeiture-of-cattle/feed/ 0 Suspected Cultist Shot Dead in Ogun as Police Launch Investigation https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-cultist-shot-dead-in-ogun-as-police-launch-investigation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-cultist-shot-dead-in-ogun-as-police-launch-investigation/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462157 A suspected member of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity, identified as Bashiru Saidu, has been shot dead in a suspected cult clash in the Atan-Ota area of Ogun State. The 44-year-old was reportedly gunned down on Sunday night by rival cult members who fled the scene immediately after the attack. According to sources, the assailants, numbering [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-cultist-shot-dead-in-ogun-as-police-launch-investigation/feed/ 0 Ogun State Secures Conviction of Three Ritual Killers in High-Profile Murder Case https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-conviction-of-three-ritual-killers-in-high-profile-murder-case/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-conviction-of-three-ritual-killers-in-high-profile-murder-case/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461814 The Ogun State Government, through its Ministry of Justice, on Friday secured the conviction of three individuals involved in the gruesome ritual killing of a 16-year-old girl, Sofia Okeowo, in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government. The convicts — Mustakeem Balogun, Soliudeen Majekodunmi, and Lukmon Abdulgafar — were found guilty of the brutal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-conviction-of-three-ritual-killers-in-high-profile-murder-case/feed/ 0 Rejoinder To The Baseless Attack On Hon. Ladi Adebutu: A Desperate Smear Campaign Masquerading As “Commentary” https://www.theinfostride.com/rejoinder-to-the-baseless-attack-on-hon-ladi-adebutu-a-desperate-smear-campaign-masquerading-as-commentary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rejoinder-to-the-baseless-attack-on-hon-ladi-adebutu-a-desperate-smear-campaign-masquerading-as-commentary/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:11:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460173 It is with a deep sense of responsibility that l respond to the vitriolic publication titled “Public Commentary Urges Billionaire Kessington Adebutu to Rethink 2027 Political Support for Son”, authored by one Waliu Oladipupo and published, the 20th June, 2025 on Newsline. This piece, littered with bile, falsehoods, and petty invective, is nothing but the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rejoinder-to-the-baseless-attack-on-hon-ladi-adebutu-a-desperate-smear-campaign-masquerading-as-commentary/feed/ 0 Ogun Govt Clears Roadside Traders Around Kara Market to Improve Hygiene and Safety https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-clears-roadside-traders-around-kara-market-to-improve-hygiene-and-safety/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-clears-roadside-traders-around-kara-market-to-improve-hygiene-and-safety/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=453829 In a bid to ensure public safety, improve hygiene, and enhance traffic flow, the Ogun State Government has cleared roadside traders operating around the Kara cattle market near Ojodu Berger. The Special Adviser to the Governor on the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Farouk Akintunde, announced the development on Wednesday, stating that the operation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-clears-roadside-traders-around-kara-market-to-improve-hygiene-and-safety/feed/ 0 Ogun Govt Warns Against Land Grabbing, Urges Public to Verify Property Before Purchase https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-warns-against-land-grabbing-urges-public-to-verify-property-before-purchase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-warns-against-land-grabbing-urges-public-to-verify-property-before-purchase/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407881 As part of efforts to combat the rising cases of land grabbing in Ogun State, the State Government has urged members of the public to exercise due diligence before purchasing any landed property. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, made this known on Thursday in an interview with journalists. He emphasized that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-warns-against-land-grabbing-urges-public-to-verify-property-before-purchase/feed/ 0 Remo Land Submits Memorandum to National Assembly for Creation of Remo State https://www.theinfostride.com/remo-land-submits-memorandum-to-national-assembly-for-creation-of-remo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/remo-land-submits-memorandum-to-national-assembly-for-creation-of-remo-state/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406707 Remo Land has taken a decisive step towards self-determination by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly, formally requesting the creation of Remo State from the existing Ogun State. This move signifies a shift from the earlier proposal for a Remo-Ijebu State, which did not align with the aspirations of the Remo people, who seek [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/remo-land-submits-memorandum-to-national-assembly-for-creation-of-remo-state/feed/ 0 Court Fixes May 21 for Hearing in Ogun Chieftaincy Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-in-ogun-chieftaincy-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-in-ogun-chieftaincy-dispute/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406017 Justice M. A. Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has scheduled May 21, 2025, for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the Kankanbina Ruling House of Ogere-Remo against the Ogun State Government over the alleged imposition of Oba James Obafemi Saliu as the Ologere of Ogere-Remo. The suit lists Governor Dapo Abiodun, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-in-ogun-chieftaincy-dispute/feed/ 0 Ogun Govt Lauds FG for Granting TASUED Federal University Status https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-lauds-fg-for-granting-tasued-federal-university-status/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-lauds-fg-for-granting-tasued-federal-university-status/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404921 The Ogun State Government has commended the Federal Government for approving the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal institution. The approval, granted on Friday, followed an invitation from the Ogun State Government, recognizing TASUED’s pivotal role in teacher education. President Bola Tinubu, in his remarks, highlighted that the decision honors [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-lauds-fg-for-granting-tasued-federal-university-status/feed/ 0 Ogere Indigenes Tasked On Development https://www.theinfostride.com/ogere-indigenes-tasked-on-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogere-indigenes-tasked-on-development/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404904 The Lagos Forum of Ogere Indigenes has emphasized that the growth and development of Ogere Remo can only be achieved through collective efforts. The forum made the call during a programme titled “An Evening with the Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Obafemi Saliu,” held on Saturday at the Ikeja Business Club, Lagos. The event was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogere-indigenes-tasked-on-development/feed/ 0 50-Year-Old Farmer Shot Dead on Farmland in Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/50-year-old-farmer-shot-dead-on-farmland-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/50-year-old-farmer-shot-dead-on-farmland-in-ogun/#respond Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=403807 A 50-year-old farmer, Alfa Mustapha, has been shot dead on his farmland in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Mustapha’s lifeless body was discovered lying face-up with his cutlass beside him. Discovery of the Body Reports indicate that the deceased left for his farm on Saturday morning but failed to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/50-year-old-farmer-shot-dead-on-farmland-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Ogun Govt to Launch Vehicle Emission Control Scheme March 1 https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-to-launch-vehicle-emission-control-scheme-march-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-to-launch-vehicle-emission-control-scheme-march-1/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402903 In a move to reduce the harmful effects of vehicle emissions on human health and the environment, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has finalized plans to commence vehicle emission control across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on OGEPA, Farouk Akintunde, disclosed this on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting with the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-to-launch-vehicle-emission-control-scheme-march-1/feed/ 0 Gunmen Attack Man, Steal Motorcycle in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-attack-man-steal-motorcycle-in-ogun-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-attack-man-steal-motorcycle-in-ogun-state/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401288 A man identified only as Aliu was shot and attacked with a machete by unknown gunmen while riding a motorcycle toward Idufe village in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The assailants also stole the victim’s motorcycle during the attack, which occurred around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Confirming the incident, Ogun State Police spokesperson [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-attack-man-steal-motorcycle-in-ogun-state/feed/ 0 Ogun Government Strengthens Security Amid Reports of Bandit Invasion in South-West https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-strengthens-security-amid-reports-of-bandit-invasion-in-south-west/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-strengthens-security-amid-reports-of-bandit-invasion-in-south-west/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400275 The Ogun State Government has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity following reports of bandits infiltrating the South-West geopolitical zone. In a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through robust collaboration among security agencies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-government-strengthens-security-amid-reports-of-bandit-invasion-in-south-west/feed/ 0 Ogun Police Blame Rising Cases of Missing Girls, Ritual Killings on Hookup Culture https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-blame-rising-cases-of-missing-girls-ritual-killings-on-hookup-culture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-blame-rising-cases-of-missing-girls-ritual-killings-on-hookup-culture/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396599 The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, has linked the increasing cases of missing girls and ritual killings in the state to the growing prevalence of “hookups.” “Hookup” is a slang term describing brief, casual, and often transactional sexual encounters. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, Odutola identified [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-blame-rising-cases-of-missing-girls-ritual-killings-on-hookup-culture/feed/ 0 Governor Abiodun Presents N1.055 Trillion ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity’ for 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-presents-n1-055-trillion-budget-of-hope-and-prosperity-for-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-presents-n1-055-trillion-budget-of-hope-and-prosperity-for-2025/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396597 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, presented a proposed appropriation bill of N1.055 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval. Tagged the ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity,’ the proposed budget comprises N600.98 billion for capital expenditure and N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure. Governor Abiodun disclosed that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-presents-n1-055-trillion-budget-of-hope-and-prosperity-for-2025/feed/ 0 Man Found Dead in Sagamu Hotel, Ogun Police Launch Investigation https://www.theinfostride.com/man-found-dead-in-sagamu-hotel-ogun-police-launch-investigation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-found-dead-in-sagamu-hotel-ogun-police-launch-investigation/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395232 The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hotel in Sagamu on Wednesday. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital. According to Odutola, the hotel’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), identified only as Oluwole, reported the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-found-dead-in-sagamu-hotel-ogun-police-launch-investigation/feed/ 0 Ogun PDP Confirms Detention of Party Leader Adebutu by DSS, Calls for Calm https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-confirms-detention-of-party-leader-adebutu-by-dss-calls-for-calm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-confirms-detention-of-party-leader-adebutu-by-dss-calls-for-calm/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:10:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394919 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has confirmed the detention of its party leader, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu by the Department of State Services (DSS) on charges yet to be disclosed. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, members and supporters were urged to remain calm and assured that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-confirms-detention-of-party-leader-adebutu-by-dss-calls-for-calm/feed/ 0 Ogun Manufacturers Lament N350bn Unsold Inventory Amid Economic Pressures https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-manufacturers-lament-n350bn-unsold-inventory-amid-economic-pressures/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-manufacturers-lament-n350bn-unsold-inventory-amid-economic-pressures/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:11:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394491 Manufacturers in Ogun State have raised concerns over the mounting inventory of unsold goods, valued at an estimated ₦350 billion. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) attributed the alarming situation to reduced consumer purchasing power, high production costs, and dwindling demand for locally manufactured products. Causes of the Inventory Crisis 1. **Declining Consumer Spending**: The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-manufacturers-lament-n350bn-unsold-inventory-amid-economic-pressures/feed/ 0 Ogun PDP Calls for Fair Judgment in Suit Challenging Candidates’ Eligibility for Council Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-calls-for-fair-judgment-in-suit-challenging-candidates-eligibility-for-council-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-calls-for-fair-judgment-in-suit-challenging-candidates-eligibility-for-council-polls/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394219 The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Justice Sunday Adeniyi of the State High Court in Abeokuta to deliver a fair and impartial ruling in a case seeking to disqualify its candidates from the upcoming council elections. The factional PDP chairman, Sikirulai Ogundele, along with 13 local government party chairmen, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-pdp-calls-for-fair-judgment-in-suit-challenging-candidates-eligibility-for-council-polls/feed/ 0 Opposition Parties Will Be Invisible in Ogun LG Polls, days Abiodun  https://www.theinfostride.com/opposition-parties-will-be-invisible-in-ogun-lg-polls-days-abiodun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opposition-parties-will-be-invisible-in-ogun-lg-polls-days-abiodun/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393597 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed confidence that opposition parties will have little visibility in the upcoming November 16 local government election in the state. Abiodun attributed his assurance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sweeping victory to his administration’s achievements over the past five years, coupled with the quality of candidates fielded by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opposition-parties-will-be-invisible-in-ogun-lg-polls-days-abiodun/feed/ 0 Ogun Police Arrest Notorious Ex-Convict, Six Others for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Axis https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-notorious-ex-convict-six-others-for-armed-robbery-and-kidnapping-on-sagamu-ijebu-ode-axis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-notorious-ex-convict-six-others-for-armed-robbery-and-kidnapping-on-sagamu-ijebu-ode-axis/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393004 The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old ex-convict, Abolaji Alese, along with six others for alleged armed robbery and the kidnapping of travelers along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode route. The other suspects include Onokrese Jacob (34), Henry Emmanuel (34), Joseph Udomah (42), Abiola Oduyemi (41), Abbey Emmanuel (34), and Jimoh Kareem (39). At the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-notorious-ex-convict-six-others-for-armed-robbery-and-kidnapping-on-sagamu-ijebu-ode-axis/feed/ 0 Ogun Assembly Urges FERMA to Address Deteriorating Federal Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-assembly-urges-ferma-to-address-deteriorating-federal-roads/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-assembly-urges-ferma-to-address-deteriorating-federal-roads/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392493 The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to intensify efforts in repairing deteriorating federal roads across the state, particularly the Abeokuta-Ibadan road. Speaker of the House, Oludaisi Elemide, made the appeal during Tuesday’s plenary session held at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Elemide emphasized the need [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-assembly-urges-ferma-to-address-deteriorating-federal-roads/feed/ 0 34-Year-Old Man Macheted to Death at Construction Site on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway https://www.theinfostride.com/34-year-old-man-macheted-to-death-at-construction-site-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/ https://www.theinfostride.com/34-year-old-man-macheted-to-death-at-construction-site-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:30:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392590 A 34-year-old man, Segun Adegbite, was found dead with machete wounds at a construction site near WitchTech Factory along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to Newsmen on Tuesday. According to Odutola, the incident was reported by one Adedeji Adegbola to the Sagamu Police Division on Monday. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/34-year-old-man-macheted-to-death-at-construction-site-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/feed/ 0 Hunter Found Dead with Bullet Wounds in Ogun Forest, Companion Flee https://www.theinfostride.com/hunter-found-dead-with-bullet-wounds-in-ogun-forest-companion-flee/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hunter-found-dead-with-bullet-wounds-in-ogun-forest-companion-flee/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392327 The Ogun State Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of a hunter, identified as Femi, who was found with bullet wounds in a forest near Ijebu Igbo. Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, stated that Femi, a resident of Ofemodoko village, went hunting on Friday with a companion named Taoreed, popularly known as Kokoro, but [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hunter-found-dead-with-bullet-wounds-in-ogun-forest-companion-flee/feed/ 0 Ogun Woman Arrested for Allegedly Severing Husband’s Manhood During Argument https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-severing-husbands-manhood-during-argument/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-severing-husbands-manhood-during-argument/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391704 A 28-year-old woman, Yemisi Ogunlana, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly cutting her husband’s manhood during an argument in the Oko-Oba area of Ogijo. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Monday. According to the statement, the victim, 31-year-old Idowu Adebowale, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-severing-husbands-manhood-during-argument/feed/ 0 24-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide in Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/24-year-old-man-commits-suicide-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/24-year-old-man-commits-suicide-in-ogun/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:30:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391482 The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 24-year-old man, Dada Adesonye, who reportedly committed suicide by hanging in the Afami area of Imasayi, Yewa North Local Government Area. InfoStride News gathered that Adesonye was found hanging from a tree early on Thursday morning. The incident was reported to the police at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/24-year-old-man-commits-suicide-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Suspected Armed Robber in Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-27-year-old-suspected-armed-robber-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-27-year-old-suspected-armed-robber-in-ogun/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391480 A 27-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Imole Ajayi, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command during a stop-and-search operation along the Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road on Thursday. The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, and made available to Newsmen on Friday. According to Odutola, officers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-27-year-old-suspected-armed-robber-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Governor Abiodun Approves N77,000 Minimum Wage for Ogun Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391030 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for the lowest-paid workers in the state, with immediate effect from October 2024. The announcement followed a meeting between the state government, led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of organized labour in Ogun State, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/feed/ 0 Ogun Police Arrest Five Suspects for Burglary, Theft of Transformer Cables https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-five-suspects-for-burglary-theft-of-transformer-cables/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-five-suspects-for-burglary-theft-of-transformer-cables/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390795 The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five individuals for alleged burglary and theft in Ijebu Ode and surrounding areas. The suspects, identified as 32-year-old Emmanuel (also known as Ozon), Samuel Sunday Idoko (39), Tolulope Ilesanmi (21), Sanusi Daniel (29), and 20-year-old Ogunkoya Victor (alias Emo), were apprehended for their involvement in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-five-suspects-for-burglary-theft-of-transformer-cables/feed/ 0 Ogun State LG Elections: OGSIEC Ensures Equal Opportunity for All Parties https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-lg-elections-ogsiec-ensures-equal-opportunity-for-all-parties/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-lg-elections-ogsiec-ensures-equal-opportunity-for-all-parties/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389192 As the Ogun State Local Government elections scheduled for November 16 draw closer, the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has given assurances of fairness and equal opportunities for all political parties. This commitment is aimed at enhancing transparency and credibility throughout the election process, ensuring that the people’s will is accurately reflected. Babatunde Osibodu, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-lg-elections-ogsiec-ensures-equal-opportunity-for-all-parties/feed/ 0 Ogun State Electoral Commission Lowers Age Limit for LG Elections to 25 https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-electoral-commission-lowers-age-limit-for-lg-elections-to-25/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-electoral-commission-lowers-age-limit-for-lg-elections-to-25/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388591 In a significant update ahead of the upcoming local government elections, the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has amended the age qualification for candidates, reducing the minimum age from 30 to 25 years. This change, announced by the Commission’s Chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, aligns the state’s electoral guidelines with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-electoral-commission-lowers-age-limit-for-lg-elections-to-25/feed/ 0 Tragic Incident as Young Man Dies in Commercial Bus in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/tragic-incident-as-young-man-dies-in-commercial-bus-in-ogun-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tragic-incident-as-young-man-dies-in-commercial-bus-in-ogun-state/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388568 A wave of panic swept through Ogun State when a 29-year-old passenger, identified as Anuoluwapo Aderemi, tragically collapsed and died while travelling on a commercial bus. The incident occurred during a journey from Papalanto Motor Park in Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, throwing both passengers and the driver into shock. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tragic-incident-as-young-man-dies-in-commercial-bus-in-ogun-state/feed/ 0 Tragedy in Ogun State As Man Commit Suicide Over Economic Hardship https://www.theinfostride.com/tragedy-in-ogun-state-as-man-commit-suicide-over-economic-hardship/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tragedy-in-ogun-state-as-man-commit-suicide-over-economic-hardship/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:01:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388227 The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of 32-year-old Oluwaseun Shorinola, who was found dead in an apparent suicide in the Kémta area of Abeokuta. The lifeless body of Shorinola was discovered by his wife, hanging in their home, late on Wednesday night. This incident highlights the growing concerns over mental health [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tragedy-in-ogun-state-as-man-commit-suicide-over-economic-hardship/feed/ 0 Governor Dapo Abiodun Champions Youth Empowerment as Key to Ogun State’s Development https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-dapo-abiodun-champions-youth-empowerment-as-key-to-ogun-states-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-dapo-abiodun-champions-youth-empowerment-as-key-to-ogun-states-development/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388199 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has underscored the crucial role of youth empowerment in driving Nigeria’s socio-economic development. He reiterated his commitment to creating an environment where young people can realise their full potential, thus contributing significantly to the progress of the state. Speaking on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of the Batch B, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-dapo-abiodun-champions-youth-empowerment-as-key-to-ogun-states-development/feed/ 0 INEC Mourns the Passing of Ogun State REC, Olaniyi Ijalaye https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-mourns-the-passing-of-ogun-state-rec-olaniyi-ijalaye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-mourns-the-passing-of-ogun-state-rec-olaniyi-ijalaye/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387516 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State. Ijalaye’s death, which occurred on Monday following his participation in INEC’s regular quarterly meeting in Abuja, has been met with widespread mourning within the commission and beyond. In a statement [...]

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