Ota Gossip

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

So-Safe Corps Arrests Suspect for Child Defilement in Ipokia, Ogun State

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has apprehended a 42-year-old farmer, Ganiu Agbajo, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Ipokia Local Government.

The arrest followed swift community reporting and prompt action by the Agency’s Anti-Arms Smuggling Unit. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime on his farm in Ita-Egbe.

State Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, commended residents for their vigilance and urged the public to continue reporting unlawful acts for immediate intervention.

10/09/2026

OGUN 2027: PDP FLAGS OFF GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has officially commenced its campaign for the 2027 governorship election.

The campaign was flagged off on Wednesday, September 9, at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta, with party supporters and leaders turning out despite heavy rainfall.

The PDP governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, alongside his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, unveiled the party's campaign agenda and called on Ogun residents to support the PDP at the polls.

Adebutu highlighted security, local government autonomy, workers' welfare, agriculture, economic development, education and healthcare among the key areas of his proposed administration.

09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

AFED Trains 49 Community Leaders in Ado-Odo/Ota

The African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), with funding support from CIVICUS, has trained 49 women, youths and community leaders across Ado-Odo/Ota LGA on environmental justice, citizens’ rights, participatory governance and advocacy.

The initiative, implemented under AFED’s Community Environmental Justice and Civic Action Labs, also led to the formation of 10 Citizen Groups to promote community engagement, monitor public services and advocate for local development.

AFED says the trained community champions will continue working with residents and government to turn community concerns into practical development solutions.

“Together We Build Better Communities.”

09/09/2026

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08/09/2026

Ogun Screens Over 20,000 Candidates for Admission Into Flagship Secondary Schools

ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — More than 20,000 candidates have participated in screening exercises organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for admission into the state’s flagship secondary schools.

Residents of the Sango-Ota area are among communities with strong interest in access to public secondary education.

READ MORE: https://www.otagossip.com.ng/2026/09/ogun-screens-over-20000-candidates-for.html

08/09/2026

OGWAMA, EHO ARREST WOMAN OVER VIRAL VIDEO OF WASTE DUMPING IN SAGAMU

The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers (EHO) of Sagamu Local Government, has apprehended a woman seen in a viral video allegedly dumping waste into a drainage channel in Sagamu.

The woman was arrested following the circulation of the video, which showed her disposing of waste in a drainage channel last Friday.

The development comes as authorities continue efforts to discourage indiscriminate waste disposal and promote proper waste management across communities in Ogun State.

Residents have been urged to dispose of their waste through OGWAMA-accredited Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators and avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels, roadsides and other unauthorised locations.

Authorities also reminded residents that keeping the environment clean is a shared responsibility and called on members of the public to support efforts toward maintaining a cleaner and healthier Ogun State.

Ota Gossip will provide further updates if more details about the arrest or any action taken against the woman are made available.

08/09/2026

Ogun Government Rules Out Return of Monthly Environmental Sanitation

ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — The Ogun State Government has ruled out the reintroduction of the former monthly environmental sanitation exercise, saying it will instead continue with daily sanitation and strengthen waste collection and disposal across the state.

READ MORE:
https://www.otagossip.com.ng/2026/09/ogun-government-rules-out-return-of.html

08/09/2026

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