Ogun
6 LAS News stories tagged “Ogun”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Recurring methane emissions force school closures and hospitalise over 300 in Ogun State
Between April and October 2026, repeated releases of a methane‑rich gas in Ijebu‑Ode and nearby towns sickened more than 300 pupils and teachers, prompting emergency hospital treatment and the shutdown of several schools.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 3 sources
Kano and Ogun State Assemblies Advance Key Legislative Initiatives
The Kano State House of Assembly approved four bills to establish health colleges, while the Ogun State House of Assembly passed a resolution backing a constitutional amendment to create state police services, reflecting parallel efforts to improve health education and security.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 03:16 WAT · 5 sources
Ogun Police Rescue 11 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Hostage Situation
Ogun State Police rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals who had been lured to Nigeria with false promises of Canadian and Spanish visas, each paying GHC40,000. The victims were held in Sagamu and freed after an intelligence‑led operation by the Anti‑Kidnapping Unit.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 01:16 WAT · 2 sources
Ogun Igbo group backs Tinubu and Yayi for 2027 polls
The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Ogun State has pledged support for President Bola Tinubu and Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) in the 2027 elections, awarding the senator a chieftaincy title for his development work.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 09:15 WAT · 1 source
Ogun police detain 56‑year‑old in suspected arson that killed his wife
The Ogun State Police Command has taken Madarikan Emehinola into custody after a house fire in the Igbo‑Edu area resulted in the death of his 40‑year‑old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, with investigations now being handed to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 22:45 WAT · 4 sources
FRSC Ogun State Sector Commander Oludare Ogunjobi Passes Away After Short Illness
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the death of its Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, following a brief illness, describing his loss as significant for the corps and the wider road‑safety community.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 5 sources