…and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star, Folarin Balogun, after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca as 10-man England dug deep to defeat Mexico 3-2 in a match t…

Residents and motorists using the Sango-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have appealed to the Ogun State Government to urgently repair failed sections of the road. The commuters, who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a visit to the area on Friday, lamented that the deteriorating condition has made movement difficult and worsened…

…stage a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money. PUNCH Metro reported on June 9 that the Ogun State Police Command arrested eight foreign nationals operating a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money from their families abroad in Adiyan town, in the Agbado area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Oluseyi Baba…

…White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authoris…

…and improved general welfare for corps members. Another entrepreneur, Mr David Edogun, said the extension was not necessary, describing the current three-week orientation course as sufficient. He, however, lauded career-based postings, saying they would improve graduates' knowledge and skills. Edogun urged the governme…

…3-2 victory over Benin Republic's young Amazons at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, taking a crucial advantage into the second leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 16th m…

…be more stagnant as it is flowing from what we are seeing, from reports we are seeing." 'Ogun River flowing into Lagos' "So, now that it is flowing, there is every indication that the river is also contributing. "So, now there is urban flooding at stake, currently happening, and riverine flooding combining with it. "Ri…

…skin diseases to mothers mourning infants lost after breathing complications, DARE AKOGUN investigates the human cost of this environmental pollution and why vulnerable communities remain exposed despite years of climate commitments As dusk settles over Okwuzi, an oil-producing community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Gove…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National Vice Chairman, (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a pre-action demand letter to the refers to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, demanding a public retraction, apology and ₦50 billion in compensation over an…

The Police Command in Ogun says it has apprehended 89 motorists for number plate violations across the state, foiled armed robbery operations, and recovered stolen motorcycles. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said th…

…reduced by 70%. With investments in gas, the plan is to have a gas plant around Lagos-Ogun line and another by Warri-Itakpe line where we have a gas pipeline." Describing the state's sustainability plans for its inland waterways as evidenced by the Omi Eko Project, Managing Director LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel said t…

…reaction came after Baba Ijesha announced on Facebook that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured him following the birth of his son with several royal gifts, including a new car and a chieftaincy title. Expressing gratitude to the monarch, the actor described the gesture as a display of fatherly love and roya…

…peace in the area. For many residents of communities such as Uwherun, Ohoror, Agadama, Orogun, Edjekota, Oviri-Ogor, Evwreni, and their neighboring settlements, the fear of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen has become a daily reality. Farmers now venture into their farmlands with uncertainty, while families live in c…

…it said. According to the agency, moderate rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos and Bayelsa states of the southern region during the morning hours. It anticipated moderate rains over the entire region later in the day. NiMet envisaged thunderstorms accompanied by moderate r…

Ogun State House of Assembly on Thursday began the consideration of two bills aimed at strengthening the state judiciary and for improving rural road administration. The bills underwent second reading process at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide. Also, another bill seeking to regulate matters r…

…Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During…

…(Kogi East); Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central); Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East); and Osita Izunaso, who stepped aside for Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The APC's latest review, however, benefited only a handful of those who had sought redress, leaving the political future of many other serving l…

…she added. Also speaking, the Provost of the College of Medicine, Prof. Temidayo Ogundiran, described the retreat as an opportunity for honest institutional reflection, saying research institutions must be willing to evaluate themselves with the same rigour applied to scientific investigations. He said the institute's…

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century - and only their second ever - sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Balogun's goal on…

…the following members: Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bolaji Balogun; Managing Director, Mr. Tobi Adeniyi; Independent Non-Executive Director, Michael Ikpoki; Non-Executive Director, Ben Langat and Non-Executive Director, Chika Nwobi. Others are Independent Non-Executive Director, Ngozi Edozien; Ind…

Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions

…speaking during a panel session, the Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, said sustainability reporting had evolved beyond financial performance and was now focused on how organisations conduct their businesses and manage their impacts on society and the environment. "Growth is not only financi…

…who is the Principal Secretary to the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti, Ọba Moses Akinwande Ogundana, also advocated stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations, including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws. He expressed optimism that with prompt interven…

…Sango-Ijoko Road on Friday night left the rider of the tricycle dead, according to the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps. The Public Relations Officer of TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ota. He said two other male persons sustained injurie…

…through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State," the CP said. The police commissioner also revealed that detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen. "Following the suspects' confessi…