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The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has expressed support for its leaders, rejecting their purported removal amidst the ongoing Awujale selection process and allegations of financial impropriety.
The Ogun State government has attributed gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode to methane and sulphide gases originating from underground fault lines, following investigations.
The Ogun State government has relocated students from a school in Ijebu-Ode due to concerns over methane gas pollution. Governor Abiodun has assured the public of safety measures being taken.
A strange methane odour in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, has led to the closure of schools and the hospitalisation of several pupils. The incident has caused fear among residents who are demanding answers.
All 69 students hospitalized following a suspected gas leak in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun, Nigeria, have been discharged as investigations into the incident continue.
FCMB Group Plc has emphasized its strong, two-decade-long relationship with the century-old 'Ojude Oba' festival in Ijebu-Ode, noting that the event reflects a new generation's embrace of heritage, identity, and cultural confidence.
Police operatives reportedly halted a scheduled rally organized by former governor Gbenga Daniel and laid siege to his Ijebu-Ode residence.
Ogun State Police have launched "Operation No Traffic Gridlock," impounding six vehicles and clearing shanties in Sango-Ota and Ijebu-Ode to alleviate congestion.
The Keregbetu family of Ijebu-Ode has petitioned President Bola Tinubu to intervene and resolve the prolonged suspension of the selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland.
Across Ijebu-Ode, roads that had suffered decades of neglect have been reconstructed, rehabilitated, or expanded, making movement easier for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Ogun State officials have attributed the gas emission in Ijebu-Ode to natural geological activity along the Ifewara-Zungeru fault line, dismissing various myths surrounding the phenomenon and providing safety guidelines.
The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment stated that investigations have found no evidence of criminal activity behind the recurring gas leaks in Ijebu-Ode schools, which have affected over 200 students.
Recurring methane leaks have triggered a health scare in schools across Ijebu-Ode and neighboring communities in Ogun State, Nigeria, causing panic among students, parents, and teachers.
Millions gathered in Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival, a dazzling display of culture, history, and splendor, even without a sitting Awujale.
The Ogun State government has confirmed the full recovery and subsequent discharge of all victims affected by a recent gas leak incident in Ijebu-Ode. Authorities also deployed emergency teams and allayed public fears regarding the incident.
An eyewitness provides an analysis of the 'politics of performance' in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, suggesting that if outcomes cannot be controlled internally, the narrative is managed externally.
Four people were confirmed dead in a fatal road traffic crash that occurred late Monday night along the Ijebu-Ode–Ore expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria.
A family has sought President Tinubu's intervention regarding the stalled selection process for the Awujale Stool in Ijebu-Ode, expressing concern over the anxiety and delay in installing a new Awujale.
The Ogun State Government announced the reopening of schools in Ijebu-Ode following safety reviews conducted after recurring gas emissions in the area.
At the heart of the crisis is a series of unexplained gas emissions, now believed to contain significant concentrations of methane The post Gas from lab, earthquake, quarry?
A man has allegedly taken his own life by hanging himself in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Police have commenced an investigation into the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-hangs-self-in-ogun/
The Ojude Oba Festival 2026 in Ijebu-Ode is set to be a vibrant celebration of Yoruba heritage, culture, and its significant economic impact, showcasing traditional glamour and customs.
Socio-cultural groups and age grades arrived in vibrant traditional attire for the annual Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Various reports from Nigeria detail incidents of police misconduct, high-profile fraud cases, legal disputes, and government policy decisions. These events collectively highlight ongoing challenges in law enforcement, financial integrity, and public administration across the nation.
The 8th-day Fidau prayer for Alhaji Moshood Olatunde Bello, a director at Kings Guards Nigeria Limited, is scheduled to be held in his hometown of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
A proud son of Ogun State, born in Ijebu-Ode, Okubadejo—fondly called Dapo by friends and associates—stands today as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished technocrats in public service The post Okubadejo: Toast to an economic powerhouse, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.