In response to mounting criticism, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed the Chairman of the Ogun State Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees collected from jobseekers. The announcement was made on Thursday by Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the State Government, in an official statement. Despite the governor’s decision, the administration noted that […]
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Governor Abiodun Imposes ₦10,000 Charge for Job Application Forms
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration has come under fire for requiring jobseekers in Ogun State to pay ₦10,000 to obtain application forms for civil service positions. The decision has sparked widespread criticism, particularly among the state’s youth. A memo issued by the Ogun State Civil Service Commission, signed by Permanent Secretary Jacob R.O., announced the payment […]
Ogun Authorities Close Three Religious Centers Over Noise Disturbances
The Ogun State Government has taken decisive action against noise pollution by sealing three religious centres for violating laws and disregarding repeated warnings. The sealed centres include Christ Apostolic Church, Fountain of Faith District Headquarters in Gbogunmi, Itedo Alafia Community, Bode Olude; Ambassador of Truth Assembly International on Olorunseye Avenue, Ijeun Titun; and Salvation Ministries […]
Ogun To Impose Death Penalty On Cultists – Gov Abiodun Declares
Ogun State’s Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed his administration’s plans to introduce legislation imposing the death penalty on individuals involved in cult activities within the state. This decision follows remarks made by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who expressed concern that a significant portion of Sagamu’s youth population is involved in […]
Almost Every Young Person In Sagamu Is A Cultist, Police PRO Claims
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that almost every young person in Sagamu, Ogun state, is a cultist. This was contained in an X post shared on Sunday. “In Sagamu, almost every young person is a cultist. Okada riders, artisans, etc., are into cultism even more than students, and I think […]
Release ‘C Of O’ To Owners: MURIC Tells Ogun State Govt
An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed to the Ogun State Government (OGSG) to issue the state’s Certificate of Occupancy (‘C of O’) to those who participated in the Homeowners’ Charter scheme since 2018. Making the call on Friday, 11th March, 2022, was the director and founder of MURIC, Professor […]