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  Aina Obasanjo  The Ogun State Government has taken Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two separate occasions, into its custody for medical assessment and further investigation into her welfare. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development says the intervention is aimed at determining the girl's health status and identifying the appropriate care and support she requires. In a statement signed by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, the intervention followed a report brought to the attention of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Adijat Adeleye, by Adetoun Adejobi. The statement explains that Adeleye contacted the Permanent Secretary, who immediately deployed social workers to the police station where the girl had been taken. However, on arrival, the social workers were informed that Mistura had already been released to her grandmother. The Ministry says another report emerged the fo...

  Aina Obasanjo  All Stars Football Club Abeokuta has condemned the reported destruction of facilities at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, allegedly by supporters of MC Alger during a CAF Champions League encounter against Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. The President of the club, Alhaji Waheed Adeoye Lawal said in a statement in Abeokuta the club described the incident as disappointing and unacceptable, noting that the destruction of sporting infrastructure undermines the principles of sportsmanship, discipline and fair play. The incident reportedly occurred after Rangers International FC defeated the Algerian side two goals to nil. Alhaji Lawal stressed that football supporters must learn to accept the outcome of matches peacefully, irrespective of whether their teams win or lose. He noted that the MKO Abiola Sports Arena remains an important sporting facility in Ogun State and Nigeria, the reason why CAF approved its usage for continental matches, ...

Aina Obasanjo  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter, has condemned the reported destruction of property at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, during a CAF Champions League encounter involving MC Algiers. The Chairman of the Association, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji made the position known in a statement in Abeokuta, describing the incident as unfortunate and contrary to the principles of sportsmanship, discipline and peaceful coexistence. Comrade Ogunsiji called on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to investigate the incident and take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone found responsible, in accordance with its regulations. He also urged the Nigeria Football Federation, the Ogun State Government, security agencies and the management of the sports arena to work together to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The SWAN chairman stressed that sporting...

  Rangers International Football Club of Enugu has petitioned the Confederation of African Football, CAF, over alleged acts of vandalism and disorder involving visiting supporters during and after its CAF Champions League fixture against MC Alger in Abeokuta. In a statement the club said the incidents occurred at the MKO Abiola Stadium during Sunday's encounter, with allegations of damage to a stadium entrance gate, unauthorised entry without payment of gate fees and vandalism of stadium seats. Rangers International said that it has called on CAF to urgently intervene and consider appropriate precautionary measures ahead of the return fixture scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, in Algiers, Algeria. The club reaffirmed its commitment to fair play, football regulations and the safety of players, officials, supporters and other stakeholders. It also expressed confidence in CAF's established procedures, while urging its supporters to remain calm and disciplined as the team prepares...

By Kayode Akinmade With support for 10,000 farmers, new mechanisation equipment, digital technology and investments in agro-processing, Governor Dapo Abiodun is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to boost food production, reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ livelihoods. As Nigeria grapples with food affordability and rising agricultural production costs, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun, is strengthening efforts to improve food security through targeted support for farmers, mechanisation, digital innovation and investments across the agricultural value chain. The latest intervention, unveiled at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Abeokuta, provides a clear indication of this approach. It targets 10,000 rice and cassava farmers with subsidised farm inputs, alongside the distribution of 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment and 1,200 Android phones equipped with applications for weather information, market prices and best agricultural practices. The initiative r...

Aina Obasanjo  Christians have been urged to demonstrate the light of Christ through their conduct and positive contributions to society particularly at a time when darkness appears to be prevailing in the world. The Pastor in Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Throne of Grace Parish, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta, Pastor Francis Kehinde gave the charge while delivering a sermon entitled “It Is Time to Shine.” Taking his Bible text from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter five verses 14 to 16, Pastor Kehinde reminded Christians that they are the light of the world and must therefore allow their light to shine before others through good works. He emphasized that Christians should not keep the light of God within themselves but use it to positively influence the lives of people around them. The cleric noted that the prevailing darkness in the world calls for Christians to demonstrate their faith through love, kindness, integrity, compassion and other godly virtues that can ...