Oyo, Ogun schools reopen after protests

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed schools in Ibadan, the state capital, to resume academic activities today (Monday). The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in the state, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave the indication in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement reads in part, “Governor Seyi Makinde directed the closure of schools in […]

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Tanker explodes, ignites panic in Lagos, Ogun boundary communities

Panic gripped residents of Lagos and Ogun boundary communities on Thursday following an explosion and massive fire. The explosion, which was heard as far as Harmony Estate and Obawole, Ogba, Iju as well as Akute in Ogun State, was said to have occurred around 3:30pm around Balogun Bus Stop in Ishaga, Lagos State. It was […]

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Ogun, Lagos seek to take over Lagos – Ota – Abeokuta road from FG

Ogun State Government has approached the Federal Government for authorisation to rehabilitate, reconstruct and commercialise the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road, along with Lagos State. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday. He also said the state requested for rehabilitation of the […]

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