Ogun Court Remands 56-Year-Old Monarch, Babatunde Sonola, Over Attempted Murder Charges A Magistrate Court in Mowe, Ogun State, has remanded 56-year-old traditional ruler Babatunde Akanni Sonola over alleged attempted murder in Makogi community. He was arraigned with two others, Dimeji Adigun Mustapha and Taoheed Sonola, facing four counts of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Victims reportedly sustained severe injuries from machete attacks. Sonola was granted ₦500,000 bail with two sureties, including one second-class traditional ruler. The trial is adjourned to February 23, 2026. Community members have accused Sonola of using cultists to intimidate residents amid land disputes. #OgunState #BabatundeSonola #AttemptedMurder #MakogiCommunity #TraditionalRuler #CourtNews #NigeriaNews #LegalNews #GrievousBodilyHarm

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Withdraws from Awujale Throne Race Amid Controversy Fuji music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has filed a notice of discontinuance, officially withdrawing from the legal tussle over the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne in Ogun State. KWAM 1 had earlier challenged the selection process, questioning the legitimacy of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council and alleging procedural violations in the appointment of kingmakers. The Ogun State government had also paused the ongoing selection. KWAM 1’s withdrawal has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with fans praising his music legacy while debating his political ambitions. #KWAM1 #K1DeUltimate #AwujaleThrone #IjebuOde #OgunState #FujiMusic

14-Year-Old Boy Commits Suicide in Ogun After Being Teased for Giving Girl a Gift A 14-year-old boy, Pelumi, from Onipaanu, Ogun State, reportedly took his own life after giving a girl a gift and a love letter. The incident occurred after neighbors teased him, and fear of parental punishment led to the tragic outcome, leaving the community in shock. --- #OgunState #TeenSuicide #Pelumi #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthIssues #TragicNews

Family Petitions IGP as Ogun Policemen Accused of Torturing Okada Rider to Death The family of 28-year-old motorcyclist Saheed Ganiyu Ayinde has petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that officers at the Ago-Iwoye Divisional Police Headquarters tortured him to death while in custody. According to the petition submitted through their lawyer, Ayinde was arrested alongside his roommate after being falsely linked to a robbery. He was reportedly chained, brutalised, and repeatedly tortured by Inspector Yakub Adams until he died in detention, with witnesses describing his clothing soaked in blood. The family condemned the police for extra-judicial killing, extortion, and human rights violations, accusing officers of attempting to conceal Ayinde’s death. They demanded a full investigation, protection for witnesses, and disciplinary action against all officers involved. The petition warns that failure to act could heighten tensions within the community. #PoliceBrutality #OgunState #JusticeForSaheed #HumanRights #NigeriaPolice #ExtraJudicialKilling #IGPEgbetokun #SecurityNews #RuleOfLaw #SaharaReporters

BREAKING: Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, dismissed from the Ogun State College of Health Technology after being accused of whistleblowing on NHIS drug diversion, has won her case at the National Industrial Court. The court ordered her immediate reinstatement, full payment of all outstanding salaries/allowances, and awarded her ₦5 million damages. In her victory statement, Olamide said: “By the grace of God, I survived, and justice has prevailed… This judgment is a significant step toward fairness and accountability.” She thanked her family, legal team, AFRICMIL, CDWR, and civil society allies for their support, while urging fellow whistleblowers to remain courageous in the fight against corruption. #WhistleblowerProtection #JusticePrevails #OgunState

📰 Whistleblower Victory: Ogun Nurse Reinstated The National Industrial Court has ordered the reinstatement of Thomas Olamide to the Ogun State College of Health Technology after she was dismissed for exposing corruption, theft, and misconduct at the institution. ✅ The court ruled her termination illegal and null, awarding her N5 million in damages and back pay. ✅ Lawyer Timothy Adewale described the ruling as a watershed moment, noting that it protects whistleblowers even without a statutory law in Nigeria. Olamide had reported NHIS drug hoarding, theft of government property, and harassment of students, which led to her dismissal. The judgment is hailed as a victory for justice and anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. #WhistleblowerProtection #OgunState #Healthcare #Justice #AntiCorruption

News Brief: Court Orders Gbenga Daniel to Submit Property Documents The Ogun State High Court in Sagamu has directed former governor Gbenga Daniel to present property documents requested by the state government within two weeks. At the resumed hearing of Suit No: HCS/371/2025 on Tuesday, Justice O.S. Oloyede ruled that Daniel and other affected residents must furnish the Ministry of Physical Planning with the necessary papers, in line with earlier government notices. During proceedings, state counsel O.T. Olaotan, alongside other officials, informed the court that interlocutory applications and counter-affidavits had been filed in response to Daniel’s motion. Daniel’s counsel, A.O. Kotoye (SAN), applied for an extension of the interim order protecting his client’s property. Justice Oloyede ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and urged them to consider settlement options. The case was adjourned to October 13, 2025, for hearing of pending applications. #GbengaDaniel #OgunState #CourtCase #PropertyDispute #NigeriaNews

Brief: Violators Of Open Grazing Risk Three-Year Jail Term – Ogun Govt. The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh warning to herders and cattle owners against open grazing, reminding the public that violators face a minimum of three years in prison without the option of a fine. The warning, issued by the governor’s media adviser Kayode Akinmade, follows increasing incidents of herders obstructing traffic and encroaching on farmlands. Signed into law in 2021, the Animal Grazing Regulation and Cattle Ranch Establishment Law mandates that all livestock rearing take place within approved ranches. Violators will also forfeit their livestock to the state. The government says it remains committed to enforcing the law “with vigour” to protect lives, farmlands, and public safety. #OgunState #OpenGrazingBan #CattleRanching #DapoAbiodun #HerdersLaw

Tragedy in Ogun: Missing Teen Found Dead With Vital Organs Removed — Police Arrest 2 Over Suspected Ritual Killing Heartbreak has struck the Igbile-Ijebu community in Ogun State as police confirmed the gruesome murder of 16-year-old Lawal Wahab, whose mutilated body was discovered on July 23, 2025, along the Old Express Road. Lawal, who had been staying with his grandmother, was declared missing by his father earlier this month. Shockingly, when his remains were found, his head, wrists, heart, and genitals had been removed—pointing to a suspected ritual killing. According to Ogun Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola, two suspects, Salaeu Omikansola (25) and Serefusi Agemo, were arrested by the Omu-Ijebu Division following credible intelligence. One of them reportedly gave a voluntary confession, which has been recorded on video. Due to the decomposed state of the body, the victim was buried promptly under Islamic rites. The case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for deeper investigation, while a manhunt continues for fleeing accomplices. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements as the fight against ritual killings intensifies. #JusticeForLawal #StopRitualKillings #OgunStateCrime

Ogun Commissioner Calls for Southwest Women’s Unity to Bridge Gender Gap “No state can walk this journey alone” — The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has urged women leaders across Nigeria’s Southwest to unite in addressing gender disparities and empowering women. Speaking at a Pre-Council Workshop in Abeokuta ahead of the upcoming National Council of Women Affairs in Edo State, Adeleye described the event as a “call to action” for inclusive policies, family strengthening, and protection of vulnerable groups. She emphasized the importance of bold conversations and collaborative strategies: “Let’s engage deeply, speak boldly, and listen intently,” she said. The workshop also featured key remarks from federal and state representatives, focusing on aligning gender policies with the Renewed Hope Agenda and creating pathways for economic and social development. A united front among women in governance, Adeleye noted, is crucial for building a prosperous, equitable Nigeria. #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SouthwestUnity #OgunState