Police uncover Ogun baby factory, rescue pregnant women, children
By Julain Osamoto Police in Ogun State have uncovered an alleged baby factory in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects. The operation was carried out on August 24 following intelligence on alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. Among those rescued were two women […]
Police bust alleged baby factory in Ogun, rescue six victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Ogun State Police Command has dismantled an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The command also arrested six suspects in connection with the operation. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, discloses this in a statement on Tuesday. Babaseyi say operatives […]
Oluremi Tinubu Expands Food Bank Programme to Ogun State
By Oluwakemi Kindness Thousands of vulnerable residents in Ogun State are expected to benefit from a fresh food support initiative as First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launches the zonal National Community Food Bank programme in the state today. The launch will take place in Makun, Sagamu, where food items will be distributed to indigent and vulnerable […]
Dangote Signs $800m Deal to Expand Ogun Cement Plant
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Dangote Industries Limited has signed an agreement worth more than $800 million to expand its cement plant in Itori, Ogun State. The expansion will increase the plant’s annual production capacity from six million to 12 million metric tonnes. Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote and Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd. Chairman Lin Zhong […]
NAFDAC Shuts 3 Ogun Alcohol Factories Over Ban
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for allegedly violating the Federal Government’s ban on sachet and PET bottle alcoholic drinks. The enforcement operation was led by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate. NAFDAC said officials found […]
Pension Drive: PenCom Targets More States, Women
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says Ogun and Katsina states are on the verge of joining the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), as it intensifies efforts to expand pension coverage across Nigeria. Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja after the third Pension Industry Leadership Meeting. She said only […]
NDLEA Smashes Nigerian–Mexican Meth Cartel
By Oluwakemi Kindness, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a highly sophisticated Nigerian–Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate. The agency said it also arrested the cartel kingpin, three Mexican nationals, and six other suspects, while recovering drugs and precursor chemicals valued at over ₦480 billion from a clandestine laboratory in Ogun State. […]
NRFF Boosts Grassroots Development with Coaching, Medical Course in Abeokuta
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another significant step toward strengthening grassroots rugby with the announcement of a comprehensive coaching and medical course set to hold in Abeokuta. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, will run this April at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. It is […]
NCAA Clears Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport For Commercial Operations
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially granted a commercial operational licence to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State, paving the way for the commencement of commercial activities at the newly built facility. The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang Godwin, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation […]
Ogun State to Witness Rugby Glory as Golden 7s Tournament Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Ogun State, fast emerging as Nigeria’s newest hub of sporting excellence, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the exhilarating Golden 7s Rugby Tournament — a dynamic youth and women’s rugby showcase — on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the iconic Recreation Club, GRA Ota. Organized by the Nigeria […]