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  A 36 years old man Kingsley Essien has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for trafficking his wife to Mali for prostitution and subsequently sold her 2 year old son at the rate of #600,000. The suspect was arrested following the report lodged at Agbara divisional headquarters by the suspect's wife, Bright Essien, who reported that sometime in October 2021, her husband, Kingsley Essien, informed her that he had secured a job for her in Bamako Mali, and that he has assisted many people to that country for greener pastures before. She explained further that been her husband, she didn't suspect any foul play until she got to Mali only to discover that she has been sold to human trafficker cartel headed by a woman at the rate of One million four hundred thousand naira. While in Mali, she was forced into prostitution, but later find her way to Nigeria embassy in Bamako where she was assisted back to Nigeria. On getting to Nigeria, she discovered that her two years ol

  A 27 years old armed robbery suspect Sodiq Oladele was on Sunday 15th of May 2022 arrested by operatives of Ogun state police command while on his way to carry out robbery operation with other members of his gang. The suspect was arrested at Obasanjo farm junction ota while the DPO Onipanu Ota division, CSP Bamidele Job and his men were on routine patrol of the area and sighted a motorcycle conveying three male passengers. The motorcycle was flagged down but the passengers quickly jumped down and ran to different direction. They were hotly chased by the policemen and one of them Sodiq Oladele who was in possession of a black bag was apprehended while others escaped. On searching the bag, two locally made single barrel pistols, one live cartridge and assorted criminal charms were recovered there in. On interrogation, the suspect confessed that he and his fleeing colleagues were on their way to carry out robbery operation before they were accosted by policemen. Meanwhile, the commissio

  A 26 years old armed robbery suspect, Segun Azeez was on 12th of May 2022 arrested by men of Ogun state police command while planning for robbery operation with others who are now at large. The suspect was arrested following an information received by policemen at Sango ota divisional headquarters that armed robbers were planning to attack Agoro community of Sango ota.. Upon the information, the DPO Sango ota division, SP Saleh Dahiru quickly moblised his patrol team and moved to the suspects hideout at Abanikole junction where the suspect was arrested while others escaped. Recovered from the arrested suspect are one locally made double barrel pistol and one live cartridge. On interrogation, the suspect confessed that he was planning with other members of his gang to attack some houses in Agoro community before police swooped on them and got him arrested. Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to state criminal inves

  As preparations are in top gear for the 2023 general elections, some greedy politicians are becoming more desperate in bid to peddle lies all in the name of good performance. Some of this politicians are going to the extent of listing rejected gifts as part of their achievement in office. One of this deceitful act came to the limelight when Hon Jimoh Ojugbele listed giving some youths a sum of #200,000 as one of his giant stride achievements for the twelve years already spent at the green chambers. Reacting to the development, some of the concerned youths having noticed the prank of the honourable immediately explained that the money in question was never accepted at any point in time.  It is true Jimoh Ojugbele sent in the sum of #200,000 during the fix Ota road protest but the money was immediately rejected. We placed a call to him to let him know that we don't need the money and that he should send his account details so we can send the money back to him which he pleaded with

  As the Ogun 2023 governorship election approaches, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade, has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akinlade, a 2019 governorship candidate, said he purchased the forms on Friday to contest for the ticket of the party with other aspirants. In a statement on Sunday, Akinlade maintained that it was a mandate that “we all must undertake with clear conviction and determination to succeed.” According to him, he had thrown his hat into the ring to sustain and complement the infrastructural strides of past administrations. The former lawmaker said he had phoned other aspirants in the state, congratulating them for joining the guber race. He asserted that the desire to serve should be selfless, devoid of acrimony and divisions, saying “this the time to reset our focus and reposition the future of our dear State.” His words: “My dear good people of Ogun State and party faithful, as a young Eagle (po

  Barring any last minute change, the top echelon of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will disqualify third term National Assembly members seeking for a return ticket, from contesting in the party’s primaries for the 2023 general elections. There are reports that the APC’s new guidelines for nomination of candidates for the 2023 general elections provide that all lawmakers seeking for a fourth term ticket must contest for other positions or would be disqualified. A party source told ThisNigeria on Tuesday that the “There won’t be a return ticket for all National Assembly members seeking for a 4th term ticket. “Any 3rd term legislator interested in contesting or returning to the National Assembly shall be disqualified by the new NWC of our great party; That’s why people like the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan won’t be returning back to the senate, instead he wants to be the president.” The source told ThisNigeria that the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, were equally

  Tunde Bakare, the general overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has purchased expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bakare who joins a growing list presidential aspirants on the platform of the ruling party, ahead of the 2023 election. Other presidential hopefuls on the platform of the party are still expected to pick the forms. Meanwhile, Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s vice president who had since declared his intention to run for president, has also picked the APC forms. Kabiru Gaya, senator from Kano, picked the forms worth N100 million for Osinbajo at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. Laolu Akande, spokesman of the vice-president, confirmed the development in a series of tweets on Thursday. “A passionate team of support groups and individual Nigerians from across the country have raised funds to support the purchase of APC nomination forms for the Vice President’s 2023 presidential bid,” he tweeted. “Today, the

  No fewer than 38  Permanent Secretaries appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun as well as some appointed by the immediate past government in the State  have been given brand new official cars by Prince Dapo Abiodun. Abiodun while speaking at the official presentation of the cars to the beneficiaries said the Permanent Secretaries deserved the gesture and more because they have contributed immensely to the successes of his administration and the gesture was to appreciate them for their dedication. Abiodun who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi called on the Permanent Secretaries to continue to imbibe entrepreneurial  skills that will make the agencies of government more viable saying “we are on a long journey together. I urge you to deploy entrepreneurial sense in your duties so that the government can make more impact. The Governor said the state had great potentials which his administration was set to unlock to further improve the fortunes of the

  The number of Presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress has continued to rise despite the mixed feelings trailing the N100million expression of interest and nomination forms. The party made headlines and generated controversy after it pegged the prices for its expression of interest and Presidential nomination forms at N30 million and N70 million respectively. So far, about twenty aspirants have indicated an interest in the presidency while some have purchased the form. The following are those who have so far obtained their expression of interest and nomination forms: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Yahaya Adoza Bello Dave Umahi Emeka Nwajiuba Prof. Yemi OSINBAJO Pastor Tunde Bakare  Others that have indicated interest and are expected to purchase include; 1. Godswill Akpabio 2. Yemi Osinbajo 3. Kayode Fayemi 4. Adams Oshiomhole 5. Rochas Okorocha 6. Ben Ayade 7. Rotimi Amaechi 8. Tein Jack Rich, 9. Adamu Garba 10. Olawepo-Hashim. 11. Nicolas Felix 12. Ibikunl

  The long awaiting extra loud musical concert is set to hold on Friday 6th of May 2022 at Mokland Hotel Ota. According to the organiser and CEO of Mic Idol Entertainment outfit, Mr Muyiwa Adesanya stated earlier today that Ota and its environs will experience extra loud musical concert with celebrities like Idris Abdulkareem, Chuddy K, Olukade amongst others. The media and security coordinator of the historical event, Temidayo Babalola (TMnews) also confirmed that maximum security is guaranteed for guests.

  World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc (about 154,128.75 USD) fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of the fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on March 29. There was reported break of law and order after the ill-fated 1-1 draw encounter as the Black Stars edged Nigeria out of the Qatar 2022 race on the away goals rule. In a dispatch by FIFA, the body ’s Disciplinary Committee decried the poor organisation of the match for lack of order and security at the match, adding there was ‘failure to implement existing safety rules and failure to ensure that law and order are maintained in the stadium, invasion of the field of play and throwing of objects’. Apart from the 150,000 CHF fine, Nigeria will play its next home match without fans.

  In continuation of Ogun state police command war on cultism and other vices, the operatives of the command, on Sunday 1st of May 2022 arrested four members of the dreaded Aiye cult group, who are responsible for the killing of one Segun Onifade on the 20th of April 2022. The suspects, who have been on the wanted list of the command since then  were arrested following an information received by policemen at Ilaro divisional headquarters that the suspects were holding a nocturnal meeting at a hideout behind Eleja Primary school, Igbo_ ewe area of Ilaro. Upon the information, the DPO Ilaro division, CSP Olayemi Jacob mobilized his men and moved to the scene where four of the suspects namely; Samson Jacob a.k.a Cybog, Iyanu Kazeem Akande a.k.a omo iyami, Adebayo Adeoluwa a.k.a Dudu and Yusuf Adelakun were arrested. Recovered from them are; two cut to size locally made pistols, four live cartridges, one battle axe, five different handsets, assorted charms, weeds suspected to be Indian hem

  Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has greeted Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, which signifies the end of fasting in the holy of Ramadan. Governor Abiodun, who noted that fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islamic faith, felicitated Muslims in the state for seeing the end of 29 days of spiritual exercise. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Saturday, however, enjoined the Muslim faithful to continue to hold on to the piety and spiritual elevation attained during the fasting. He noted that though the country is passing through some challenges, Muslims deserve to celebrate the end of the month of mercy and forgiveness. Abiodun, however, urged the people to celebrate with moderation and ensure they share with the less privileged. He further urged them to pray for peace in the country and the state, assuring that his administration will continue to create conducive atmosphere to enhance economic development

  It was narrated that Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: When the companions of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) met one another on the day of Eid, they would say to one another: “Taqabbal Allahu Minna Wa Minkum (May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you)”. Alhamdulillah and all glory to Almighty Allah on the completion of this year's Ramadan. May Almighty Allah make it easy for us to keep up our good deeds after Ramadan. May He forgive our shortcomings, grant our hearts' desires and answer our prayers as we have fasted as ordained. Amin. Eid Mubarak  Taqaballahu minna wa minkum.

A notorious and murderous cultists terrorizing Abeokuta and Ifo environs has been arrested by operatives of Ogun state police command. The suspect, Rotimi Adebiyi a.k.a Paracetamol, who has been on wanted list of the command over his role in several cult clashes in the state which has led to the death of some members of another cult group was arrested by CSP Olanrewaju Kalejaye led SWAT operatives in his hideout at Ifo area of the state. The suspect, a leader of Eiye cult group used to come into Abeokuta metropolis to strike and always run back to his hideout in Ifo. The police operatives acting on credible intelligence stormed his place at about 1:30 am of Saturday 30th of April 2022, where he was apprehended. Recovered from him are; one cut to size locally made pistol, one live cartridge, assorted criminal charms, weed suspected to be Indian hemp and a cutlass. Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered a full scale investigation into the past activities of