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Ebola: Ogun Steps Up Surveillance After FCT Case, Says No Case Recorded in State

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The Ogun State Government has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), assuring residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of October 21, 2026. The government urged residents to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic or the spread of unverified information. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that Ogun had been on heightened alert since the declaration of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in March 2026. According to her, 111 persons of interest, comprising passengers from high-risk countries, had been identified, monitored and subsequently discharged from follow-up after completing the required surveillance period. Coker said the state’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre was coordinating preparedness and response activities to ensure the prompt identifi...
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Ogun Approves ₦50,000 Welfare Palliative for Each of 3,050 Corps Members ...State Donates 500 Mattresses to NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu

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The Ogun State Government has approved a welfare palliative of ₦50,000 each for the 3,050 members of the 2026 Batch C, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) currently undergoing their orientation programme at the NYSC camp in Sagamu. The intervention, approved by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the burden of prevailing economic challenges on young Nigerians and provide support for corps members serving in the state. The disbursement of the funds commenced on Monday, with each eligible corps member to receive ₦50,000 to help meet personal and other essential needs during the orientation period. The initiative underscores the state government’s recognition of the contributions of corps members to national development and its commitment to promoting their welfare, comfort and overall well-being throughout their service year. The government acknowledges that corps members, many of whom are away from their famili...
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Abiodun Mourns Fashoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost A Democratic Icon

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The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole. Abiodun commiserated with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and other prominent Yoruba leaders, as well as the family and associates of the deceased. The governor noted that Pa Fasoranti, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, lived a remarkable life defined by service, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the Yoruba people and the Nigerian nation. He described the late elder statesman as one of the enduring voices in Nigeria’s democratic struggle, whose courage, convictions and sacrifices helped shape the country’s political development. Abiodun said Fasoranti’s role in the struggle for democracy, particularly...
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Ogun Suspends Eselu of Iselu Over Alleged Partisan Political Activities

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The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated October 20, 2026, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat. According to the letter, the council acted following several complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, particularly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political activities, some of which were reportedly publicised by him. The government noted that partisan politics was contrary to customary law and prohibited by statute, warning that such conduct could undermine the dignity of the traditional institution and threaten pea...
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How Mobile Banking Makes Everyday Transactions Easier

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Mobile banking is changing how Nigerians manage money, pay bills and complete everyday financial transactions. The value goes beyond having a bank on a smartphone. It lies in helping customers complete important banking tasks without allowing those tasks to disrupt work, business, family responsibilities or personal schedules. A routine visit to a bank branch can take more time than expected. Customers may have to contend with traffic, travel time and queues. For a business owner, this could mean leaving a shop during a busy period. An employee may have to sacrifice a lunch break, while a parent may need to reorganise an already demanding day. Bank branches remain important for customers who require financial advice, documentation or assistance with complex transactions. However, many routine banking activities can now be completed digitally. The Fidelity Mobile App allows customers to conduct several transactions within a secure digital environment. These include money transfers, airt...
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Abiodun Swears In Two New Commissioners, Charges Them to Prioritise Ogun’s Interest

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L-R: The newly appointed Commissioner, Mrs Adenike Ademokun; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; and another newly appointed Commissioner, Mr Olayemi Sanusi, during their swearing-in at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above personal considerations, political differences and sectional loyalties. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he urged the new commissioners to demonstrate integrity, humility, fairness and commitment to public service. The governor charged them to remain accessible to the people, listen attentively to their concerns and exercise prudence in the management of public resources, stressing that their appointments must translate into tangible benefits for...
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Aboyeji To Headline Insurance Meets Tech Conference In Lagos

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By Taiye Olayemi Andela and Flutterwave co-founder, Mr Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, will headline the fifth edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), scheduled for Nov. 20 in Lagos.
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