The National Universities Commission has approved six new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), expanding its academic offerings from the 2026/2027 session.

The Ogun State Police Command arrested three suspected vehicle robbers in Abeokuta and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla.

A lone vehicle crash on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at Eruku Bridge resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries, with authorities attributing the accident to speed violation and a tyre burst.

Motorists in Lagos are experiencing significant frustration and safety concerns due to a collapsed access road on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, leading to traffic congestion.

Residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State, protested against rising insecurity and the recent abduction of approximately 40 school children and seven teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

The Sagamu–Siun–Kabape–Abeokuta Expressway is a focus of ongoing development and discussion, likely pertaining to infrastructure projects in Nigeria.

Eleven people have died in a lone fatal accident involving a gold Toyota vehicle on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, which occurred on Sunday night.

Police in Ogun State, Nigeria, have confirmed a violent cult-related clash in Abeokuta that resulted in one death and have launched an investigation to apprehend those responsible.

Small business owners in Abeokuta, Ogun State, are lamenting heavy losses after burglars broke into their shops, stealing cash, goods, and other valuables. The incidents have caused significant financial hardship for the affected traders.

Over 1,000 women are set to participate in the annual Ogun 5km race in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The event promotes health, fitness, and active living among women.

A nurse has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun, on four counts including conspiracy, supply of drugs for unlawful abortion, and murder of a corps member.

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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta An aspirant for the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olalekan Jiboku, has distributed food items to over 150 residents across Abeokuta South local government area, as part of activities marking the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The outreach, which took place at the weekend in several communities within the council […] The post Ramadan, Lent: Jiboku distributes food palliative to 150 residents in Ogun  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State government held a meeting in Abeokuta with Fulani leaders and security chiefs to discuss peace and security in the region.

A multiple vehicle crash on the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway has resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to six others. Emergency services responded to the scene of the accident.

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The Sagamu–Abeokuta project, he said, is aimed at accelerating industrial growth by providing a reliable gas supply to existing manufacturers. The post Sagamu–Ibadan gas pipeline hits 80% completion – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta on Tuesday, disclosed that it has launched investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a labourer, Oluwaseyi Adeoye,

A former Senior Programme Producer with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard were found dead at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, under tragic circumstances.

An Ogun State Magistrate Court has sentenced eight individuals to community service for indiscriminate waste disposal in Abeokuta, aiming to strengthen environmental regulations.

Two people died in separate incidents in Lagos, Nigeria, involving a truck crash on Old Abeokuta Road and a building collapse in Lekki. Authorities are responding to both events.

Five people sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Emergency services responded to the scene of the accident.

Brigadier General Friday Onu has officially taken over as the 14th Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Ogun police in Nigeria have killed a suspected kidnap kingpin during a fierce gun battle near Abeokuta, recovering an AK-47 rifle, N2 million in ransom, and mobile phones.

A vehicle somersaulted and plunged off the Eruku Bridge on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, killing 11 people.

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s aide, Azeez Adeyemi, was mobbed and assaulted by youths during the NANS JCC election in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Ogun State APC caucus is holding a meeting in Abeokuta to discuss party unity, review political developments, and strategize for the upcoming 2027 elections.

A former director has called on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to convert its university farms into centers for innovation, food production, and sustainable revenue generation.

A 43-year-old NYSC staff member, Abbas Olalekan, has been arraigned in an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on charges of conspiracy and attempting to procure an abortion, following the death of a corps member allegedly from abortion complications.

The deceased, Victoria Ariyo, who was serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, reportedly died from complications linked to pregnancy. The post NYSC official arrested over death of female…

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An Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday remanded four student leaders over alleged assault and destruction of property. The post Court remands four students over property destruction, conspiracy in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Showunmi, in a statement he made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, argued that the encounter blurred the line between tough questioning and what he called an “attempted public ambush.” The post Sowunmi slams Mehdi Hasan over ‘hostile’ interview with Bwala appeared first on Vanguard News.

The election was ratified through a voice affirmation by 1,180 delegates and statutory delegates at the State Congress held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta The post Sanusi, 35 others elected as Ogun APC state executives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Lagos State Government has announced a 12-week closure of the main carriageway between Super Bus-Stop and Ilepo Bus-Stop (Inbound Lagos) along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for rehabilitation.

The Ogun State government has approved a N6.1 billion contract for the construction of a new complex to house the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal.

The governor rewarded Mr Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a new car for emerging as Nigeria’s Overall Best Primary School Teacher The post Abiodun rewards ‘Nigeria’s best teacher’ with new car appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Yusuf Kamorudeen, an aide to President Tinubu, was presented with an Afro-cultural humanitarian and leadership award at the 3rd Edition of the Afro-Cultural Conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Governor Dapo Abiodun spoke at a Day of Songs and Tributes organized in honour of the late APC South-West Women Leader in Abeokuta.

Resident doctors at FMC Abeokuta have commenced a three-day strike in response to recurring theft incidents, demanding urgent security measures from hospital management.

UK house prices experienced their first decline this year in May, attributed to rising interest rates and eroded buyer confidence stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, residents in Abeokuta protested, demanding the release of abducted school children and teachers in Oyo state.

A tragic accident on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, caused by a tyre burst, resulted in three deaths and 15 injuries, prompting authorities to issue warnings against speeding.

FirstBank has reaffirmed its commitment to national unity by sponsoring the 8th annual OBJ Golf Tournament at Abeokuta Golf Club.

Police are investigating a deadly cult clash in Abeokuta, Ogun State, that resulted in one fatality, and authorities are actively searching for the perpetrators while normalcy has been restored.

This formed part of the resolutions reached at a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held on Monday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, where party leaders across the state converged to review…

Governors Aiyedatiwa and Abiodun paid their respects at the burial of David Sotinrin, father of Bank of Agriculture MD Ayo Sotinrin, in Abeokuta.

Ogun State Police arrested 15 individuals for obstructing traffic and cleared illegal structures and shanties on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to alleviate congestion.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the tragic death of a corps member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with a staff member now in custody as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Guardian Nigeria News provides access to its archives related to the Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court.

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The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of an NSCDC officer by its own personnel at a school in Abeokuta.

A truck with brake failure caused a fatal accident on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, killing a toddler and two adults, and injuring six others.

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, have intercepted 296 large wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp along the Abeokuta–Igboora road in Ogun State. The post Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos announces traffic diversion on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for 12 weeks from March 7, 2026.

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