Abraham Goodness Ogofure

@uj.ac.za

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology
University of Johannesburg

Abraham Goodness Ogofure


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Multidisciplinary, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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  • Microbial risk assessment of Staphylococcus species in smoked fish from informal markets in Edo State, Nigeria: processing practices and public health implications
    Progress E. Boyo-Agbonile, Abraham G. Ogofure, Brenda O. Isichei-Ukah, Ezekiel Green, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Annals of Microbiology, 2026
    Purpose Staphylococcal contamination of smoked fish represents a public health concern, particularly in informal food markets. This study investigated the microbial risk associated with Staphylococcus -contaminated smoked fish, processing practices, and potential public health implications in Benin City, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to smoked fish vendors to document processing, handling, and storage practices. Materials and methods Smoked fish samples (Scomber, Meluza, Sese, catfish, and herring) were collected and analyzed using standard culture-based and molecular techniques. Questionnaire data were analyzed using chi-square and correlation analyses. Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) was conducted to estimate the probability of adverse health outcomes following consumption of contaminated fish, using the exponential dose–response model. Results The results showed that 98% of the smoked fish samples were contaminated with Staphylococcus species, including coagulase-positive strains. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was detected in 37.78% of the samples. Fish stored for more than two days post-smoking exhibited significantly higher bacterial counts ( p < 0.05), with marked logarithmic increases observed within 24–48 h after smoking. Scomber and Meluza samples had significantly higher staphylococcal loads than those of other fish species. The use of preservatives, vendors’ awareness of bacterial contamination, and the type of smoking material (wood or sawdust) did not significantly ( p > 0.05) influence bacterial loads. QMRA outcomes indicated a high predicted probability (> 90%) of adverse health effects under ambient storage conditions over 2–4 d. Conclusion These findings underscore the need for improved hygiene practices, enhanced consumer and vendor education, better preservation strategies, and stricter regulatory oversight to reduce the risk of staphylococcal foodborne illnesses associated with smoked fish consumption.
  • Dataset on the differential metabolite composition of ripe and green fruit coats of Solanum mauritianum
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Data in Brief, 2026
    Scop., an invasive species with significant ethnopharmacological relevance. The dataset complements the research article published by Ogofure et al [1] in Scientific Reports, which focused on ripe fruit components and identified promising antibacterial and anticancer properties. The current dataset addresses a critical research gap by providing untargeted LC-QTOF-MS/MS metabolomic profiling data comparing ripe and green fruit coats, revealing maturation-dependent biochemical transformations. A total of 35 secondary metabolites were putatively annotated (MSI Level 2) across both maturation stages, with detailed information on retention times, accurate mass measurements, and MS/MS fragmentation patterns. The ripe fruit coat exhibited 17 unique metabolites, while the green fruit coat contained 7 unique metabolites, with 11 metabolites shared between both stages. This dataset provides valuable insights into the ontogenic variation in phytochemical composition and offers a foundation for understanding the biosynthetic pathways active during fruit maturation.
  • A reproducible workflow for isolating and characterizing bacterial endophytes, pathogens, and saprophytic colonizers from tomato fruits
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green, Etinosa Ogbomoede Igbinosa
    Methodsx, 2026
    A reproducible workflow is presented that integrates fruit‑health stratification, stringent surface sterilization, culture‑based isolation, molecular identification, enzyme phenotyping, and a low‑injury needle‑transfer pathogenicity assay to isolate, classify and functionally characterize bacterial endophytes, saprophytic colonizers and pathogens associated with postharvest tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) fruits. The method is designed to distinguish ecological guilds (endophytes vs soft‑rot pathogens vs saprophytes) rather than simply list “bacteria present”, and can be implemented in standard microbiology laboratories without specialized equipment. Tomato fruits were stratified by fruit-health status and surface‑sterilized to distinguish internal endophytes from epiphytic and saprophytic surface‑associated communities. All bacterial isolates were cultured on tryptone soya agar, purified, assigned to an ecological niche (healthy or spoiled/diseased fruits), and tested for in planta pathogenicity on tomato fruits. All the isolates were identified using biochemical and 16S rRNA gene sequencing, while preliminary phenotypic screening was used to quantify cell wall‑degrading activities relevant to soft‑rot. The workflow yielded 14 characterized bacterial isolates spanning three ecological groups (non‑pathogenic endophytic Bacillus species, soft‑rot‑inducing Enterobacterales, and saprophytic colonizers), with ecological niche separation statistically supported by Fisher’s exact test (p < 0.001). The method can be adapted to other fruit or vegetable systems to link bacterial community composition with plant health outcomes. • Provides a low-injury and contamination-reduced approach for fruit pathogenicity assays based on a needle‑transfer inoculation technique adapted for routine microbiology laboratories. • Enables the functional differentiation of endophytic, saprophytic, and pathogenic bacterial isolates relevant to fruits and vegetables through combined ecological sources, in planta pathogenicity, and enzyme phenotyping. • The approach is adaptable to multiple fruit and vegetable host crops in a resource-limited and efficient laboratory setting.
  • Draft genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. I4, an endophytic bacterium isolated from Aloe barbadensis Miller
    Mpho Mamphoka Nchabeleng, Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2026
    We report the draft genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. strain I4, an endophytic bacterium isolated from healthy Aloe barbadensis Miller leaves and stems. The 4.7-Mb genome (56.5% GC) comprises three contigs and encodes 4,339 predicted protein-coding genes, providing a genomic resource for investigating endophyte–host interactions and secondary metabolism.
  • pH stability during fermentation is associated with sustained antibacterial metabolite production in marine sediment Bacillus species
    Kitsa C. Uzima, Trust Mambane, Abraham G. Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2026
    Globally, the rise in antibiotic-resistant pathogens has underscored the urgent need for new strategies to discover antimicrobials, with emphasis on microbial producers of secondary metabolites. The influence of pH on bacterial recovery, metabolite expression, and antibacterial activity in isolates from marine sediments was evaluated in this study. Three culture media were used to isolate sediment bacteria across a pH gradient (5.0–8.0), and conventional biochemical methods were employed for putative identification of the bacterial isolates. The agar plug assay was used for primary antibacterial screening, while the disk diffusion assay of the cell-free and sonicated extracts was used for secondary screening after 7 days of submerged fermentation of the isolates at their different culture pH levels. The results revealed the predominance of Bacillus species from the different pH levels, with zones of inhibition ranging from 10.00 ± 1.00 to 47.50 ± 2.50 mm against clinical and environmental isolates. The four Bacillus species-like isolates selected for submerged fermentation showed a pH drift toward alkalinity, except for the culture initiated at pH 7.5, which remained stable. The secondary screening revealed a markedly reduced antibacterial activity for all isolates (≤9 mm) compared to primary screening, with the pH 7.5 isolate retaining the strongest inhibition. The findings suggest that pH stability during fermentation was strongly associated with sustained antibacterial activity, with isolates maintained at near-constant pH retaining significantly higher inhibitory activity than those in cultures whose pH increased during fermentation. This highlights a key consideration for the bioprospecting workflow targeting biosynthetic gene clusters and producers of secondary metabolites. IMPORTANCE Marine environments are important reservoirs of bacteria capable of producing bioactive secondary metabolites; however, many promising antimicrobial producers identified during initial screening fail to retain activity during fermentation. This study demonstrates that pH stability during fermentation, rather than pH value alone, is a key determinant of sustained antibacterial metabolite production in marine sediment-derived Bacillus species. By linking isolation conditions, fermentation physiology, and bioactivity outcomes, the findings provide practical guidance for improving the reliability of marine bioprospecting and antimicrobial discovery pipelines. These insights are particularly relevant for efforts to recover stable antimicrobial producers from complex environmental systems.
  • Draft genomes of three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical, recreational, and ocean surface water samples
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2026
    We describe draft genomes of three Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains from aquatic and clinical settings in South Africa. Assemblies show high completeness, consistent GC content, distinct sequence types, and varied virulence and resistance genes. These genomes extend representation of environmental and human-associated P. aeruginosa and enable comparative analyses across local ecological and exposure routes.
  • Antibacterial and anticancer properties of Solanum mauritianum fruit components analyzed using LC-QTOF-MS/MS
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Tendani Sebola, Ezekiel Green
    Scientific Reports, 2025
    This study evaluated the antibacterial and anticancer properties of S. mauritianum fruit components through LC-QTOF-MS/MS metabolomic profiling. The samples were extracted, and the antibacterial activity was conducted using a standard Resazurin microtiter assay. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the crude extracts were evaluated against reference pathogenic bacterial isolates. The anticancer activity of the extracts was tested against U-87 MG glioblastoma and A549 lung carcinoma cells (ATCC cancer cell lines). The real-time toxicity assay and comprehensive metabolomic profiling were evaluated for the crude extracts. Results revealed that the ripe fruit coat exhibited the richest chemical diversity, with 15 unique metabolites, while the unripe fruit had 5. Detailed classification of the identified metabolites showed that alkaloids accounted for 33.3%, followed by terpenoids (21.2%). The extracts of the fruit components had significant antibacterial activity against the referenced pathogens of public health importance. Extracts from the ripe fruit coat demonstrated significant cytotoxicity on U-87 MG glioblastoma cell viability, suggesting potential anticancer activity, while the effect on A549 lung carcinoma cells showed high viability across all treatments. The real-time cytotoxicity assays further highlighted the dose-dependent inhibition of glioblastoma cells by crude extracts from the ripe fruit coat, emphasizing its therapeutic potential.
  • Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Tendani Sebola, Ezekiel Green
    BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2025
    BACKGROUND: Crinum macowanii is a therapeutic plant acknowledged for its rich phytochemical profile and traditional medicinal uses. Research on endophytic fungi has surged due to their ability to produce bioactive secondary metabolites, many of which have antimicrobial and antiproliferative or cytotoxic properties. This study evaluated the diversity, antimicrobial and antiproliferative potential, and metabolomic profiles of fungal endophytes isolated from C. macowanii. RESULTS: Fungal endophytes were isolated from fresh leaves and bulbs of C. macowanii collected from a botanical garden. The endophytes were identified using cultural and molecular techniques, and sequences were deposited in GenBank. Crude secondary metabolites were extracted from the fungal endophytes by fermentation, and the antibacterial activity and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extracts were evaluated using a 96-well plate Resazurin Microtiter assay. Cytotoxicity assays were carried out using U87MG Glioblastoma cells and A549 Lung carcinoma cell lines to assess the antiproliferative effect of the secondary metabolites. An untargeted analysis of the bioactive components from two endophytes with the most active antibacterial metabolites was conducted using LC-Q-TOF-MS. The results revealed that six fungal endophytes (Filobasidium magnum, Filobasidium sp., Alternaria alternata, A. tenuissima, Penicillium sp., and P. chrysogenum) were identified from the leaves and bulb of C. macowanii. There was significant antibacterial activity, specifically from Penicillium sp., against several pathogens of public health importance. Cytotoxicity assessments on A549 lung carcinoma and UMG87 glioblastoma cell lines showed mild cytotoxicity compared to the auranofin control, with 87.13% cell viability at 100 µg/mL on A549 cells. LC-Q-TOF-MS analysis identified eight secondary metabolites. Four were shared between A. tenuissima and Penicillium sp., while each species produced two unique compounds. The high efficacy of some of the extracts from these endophytes against clinically relevant pathogens underscores their relevance to public health, especially in combating infectious diseases where traditional antibiotics could have been ineffective. CONCLUSION: This study emphasizes the importance of endophytes in drug discovery, particularly in contexts where resistance to conventional treatments is rising. With AMR at critical levels, endophytes like Penicillium species offer leads for next-generation antibiotics to overcome pathogen resistance. The selective antiproliferative potential of the crude extract warrants further investigation, as it could pave the way for developing novel, targeted anticancer therapies with potentially fewer side effects. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
  • Characterization of Enterococcus species in surface drinking water from Akoko Edo Nigeria reveals contamination levels and risks to public health
    Nnenna A. Isokpehi, Abeni Beshiru, Ezekiel Green, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Abraham G. Ogofure, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Scientific Reports, 2025
    This study focused on the assessment of drinking surface water for the presence and characteristics of Enterococcus species, which are indicative of water contamination and pose potential health risks to consumers. Our year-long investigation into several water bodies included using chromogenic medium and membrane filtering to isolate Enterococcus. The antimicrobial susceptibility of these bacteria was assessed through micro broth dilution, while virulence factors and biofilm formation were determined phenotypically. Resistance and virulence traits were detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. The study revealed varying bacterial densities measured in log10 CFU/100mL, with fecal coliforms, total coliforms, and Enterococcus species all present in the water, highlighting potential contamination issues. Enterococcus distribution showed a variety of species, with E. faecium being the most prevalent. Alarmingly, 63.9% of the isolates displayed multidrug resistance (MDR), and efflux pump genes associated with antimicrobial resistance were detected. The presence of virulence genes and genes associated with biofilm formation indicates the potential of these Enterococcus species to cause diseases and contribute to water quality problems. Given that this surface water serves as a drinking water source for local communities, the findings indicate a potential public health threat. The study provides crucial data for health professionals to conduct risk assessments, reducing the risk of health issues and enhancing consumer safety in relation to drinking water.
  • Toxigenic and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacillus cereus in Raw Cow Milk from Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Potential Public Health Threat
    Ezekiel Green, Abraham Goodness Ogofure
    Microorganisms, 2025
    Bacillus cereus sensu lato is widespread and causes significant food spoilage that alters the flavour and structure of milk. The present study investigated the prevalence, enterotoxigenic genes, and resistant profiles of B. cereus strains isolated from raw milk of Bos taurus in South Africa (the Eastern Cape Province). One thousand four hundred samples were obtained from commercial dairy farms and were evaluated for the presence of B. cereus using B. cereus selective agar, and genomic DNA was isolated from B. cereus colonies with specific characteristics. PCR was used to evaluate the presence of enterotoxigenic genes, and antibacterial susceptibility was carried out using the Kirby-Bauer Disc diffusion method. The result revealed that B. cereus was detected in 250 raw milk samples. In addition, 67.2% of the isolates grew when incubated at 4 °C. Among the enterotoxigenic genes studied, ces showed the highest occurrence (88.8%), but hblABC (0%) did not demonstrate amplification from any isolate. Our analysis found two significant patterns (III and V): nheABC-entFM (27.2% and 24.4%) and the ces gene. Total (100%) sensitivity was observed for six of the twelve antibiotics tested, while organisms showed complete resistance to penicillin and rifampicin. This study marks the initial documentation of B. cereus and its enterotoxigenic genes in Bos taurus raw milk sourced from the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Enterotoxin FM should be considered the second most crucial enterotoxin, after non-hemolytic enterotoxin, and should be included in the molecular approach used to classify pathogenic B. cereus in nutrimental products. These findings underscore the urgent need for public health awareness, particularly in rural communities where raw milk consumption is prevalent. The high prevalence of antibiotic resistance and toxigenic strains of B. cereus calls for improved milk pasteurization practices to mitigate the risk of foodborne illness.
  • Bioactivity and metabolic profiling of crude extracts from endophytic bacteria linked to Solanum mauritianum scope: Discovery of antibacterial and anticancer properties
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Heliyon, 2025
  • Genomic insights into five selected multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    Mahloro Hope Serepa-Dlamini, Kulsum Kondiah, Pfariso Maumela, Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Ezekiel Green
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2025
  • Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and non-ESBL producing Escherichia coli surveillance in surface water sources in Edo State, Nigeria: a public health concern
    Abeni Beshiru, Nnenna A. Isokpehi, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Olajide Akinnibosun, Abraham G. Ogofure, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Scientific Reports, 2024
  • Characterization of resistance and virulence factors in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Olajide Akinnibosun, Abraham G. Ogofure, Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor, Kate E. Uwhuba, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Scientific Reports, 2024
  • Identification and Assessment of Secondary Metabolites from Three Fungal Endophytes of Solanum mauritianum Against Public Health Pathogens
    Abraham Goodness Ogofure, Sharon Pauline Pelo, Ezekiel Green
    Molecules, 2024
  • Dataset of 16S ribosomal DNA sequence-based identification of bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented food samples
    Emmanuel Edoghogho Imade, Solomon Esharegoma Omonigho, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma, Ozede Nicholas Igiehon, Abraham Goodness Ogofure
    Data in Brief, 2024
  • Curcuma longa rhizome extract: a potential antibiofilm agent against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens
    Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Joshua O. Salami, Kate E. Uwhuba, Abraham G. Ogofure, Gift M. Azazi, Bright E. Igere, Bala Anegbe, Uduenevwo F. Evuen, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Biofouling, 2024
  • Biochar-facilitated batch co-digestion of food waste and cattle rumen content: An assessment of process stability, kinetic studies, and pathogen fate
    Newton A. Ihoeghian, Andrew N. Amenaghawon, Abraham Ogofure, Cyprian E. Oshoma, Mike U. Ajieh, Nosakhare O. Erhunmwunse, Ifeyinwa S. Obuekwe, Valerie I.O. Edosa, Isioma Tongo, Christopher Emokaro, Lawrence I.N. Ezemonye, Kirk T. Semple, Alastair D. Martin
    Green Technologies and Sustainability, 2023
  • Assessment of Anaerobic Digestate Amended with Wood Ash and Green Vegetable Matter and Impacts on Microbial Growth
    Ebuwa S. Isagba, Mike U. Ajieh, Cyprian E. Oshoma, Andrew Amenaghawon, Abraham Ogofure, Victoria Obatusin, Ifeyinwa S. Obuekwe, Isioma Tongo, Newton Ihoeghian, Valerie I. O. Edosa, Nosakhare Erhunmwunse, A. J. Lag-Brotons, Christopher Emokaro, Lawrence I. N. Ezemonye, Kirk T. Semple
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2023
  • Biofilm and antimicrobial resistance profile of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in vegetables and salads
    Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Tessy I. Enabulele, Abraham G. Ogofure, Adeoye J. Kayode, Anthony I. Okoh, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Lwt, 2023
  • Identification and characterization of MDR virulent Salmonella spp isolated from smallholder poultry production environment in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
    Isoken H. Igbinosa, Chukwunonso N. Amolo, Abeni Beshiru, Olajide Akinnibosun, Abraham G. Ogofure, Maged El-Ashker, Mayada Gwida, Anthony I. Okoh, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Plos One, 2023
  • Prevalence, multiple antibiotic resistance and virulence profile of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in retail poultry meat from Edo, Nigeria
    Etinosa O. Igbinosa, Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Abraham G. Ogofure, Temitope C. Ekundayo, Anthony I. Okoh
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria Associated with Laboratory Workbenches in Microbiology Department, University of Benin
    Nipes Journal of Science and Technology Research, 2022
  • Anaerobic co-digestion of cattle rumen content and food waste for biogas production: Establishment of co-digestion ratios and kinetic studies
    Newton A. Ihoeghian, Andrew N. Amenaghawon, Mike U. Ajieh, Cyprian E. Oshoma, Abraham Ogofure, Nosakhare O. Erhunmwunse, Valerie I.O. Edosa, Isioma Tongo, Ifeyinwa S. Obuekwe, Ebuwa S. Isagba, Christopher Emokaro, Lawrence I.N. Ezemonye, Alfonso J. Lag-Brotons, Kirk T. Semple, Alastair D. Martin
    Bioresource Technology Reports, 2022
  • Prevalence and Characterization of Food-Borne Vibrio parahaemolyticus From African Salad in Southern Nigeria
    Etinosa O. Igbinosa, Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Abraham G. Ogofure, Kate E. Uwhuba
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
  • Bacteriological Quality of Aerial Ambient Air in Selected Creche and Daycare Centers in Ugbowo, Benin City
    Ologbosere O.A., Ogofure A.G.
    Nipes Journal of Science and Technology Research, 2020
  • Multi-antibiotic resistant and putative virulence gene signatures in Enterococcus species isolated from pig farms environment
    Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Faith I. Omeje, Abraham G. Ogofure, Martin M. Eyong, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
    Microbial Pathogenesis, 2017
  • Detection of methicillin-resistant staphylococci isolated from food producing animals: A public health implication
    Etinosa Igbinosa, Abeni Beshiru, Lucy Akporehe, Abraham Ogofure
    Veterinary Sciences, 2016

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Dataset on the differential metabolite composition of ripe and green fruit coats of Solanum mauritianum
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Data in Brief, 112829 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial risk assessment of Staphylococcus species in smoked fish from informal markets in Edo State, Nigeria: processing practices and public health implications
    PE Boyo-Agbonile, AG Ogofure, BO Isichei-Ukah, E Green, EO Igbinosa
    Annals of Microbiology 76 (1), 23 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • pH stability during fermentation is associated with sustained antibacterial metabolite production in marine sediment Bacillus species
    KC Uzima, T Mambane, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology 92 (4), e02595-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Draft genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. I4, an endophytic bacterium isolated from Aloe barbadensis Miller
    MM Nchabeleng, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 15 (4), e01514-25 , 2026
    2026
  • A reproducible workflow for isolating and characterizing bacterial endophytes, pathogens, and saprophytic colonizers from tomato fruits
    AG Ogofure, E Green, EO Igbinosa
    MethodsX, 103889 , 2026
    2026
  • Draft genomes of three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical, recreational, and ocean surface water samples
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 15 (3), e01468-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of Enterococcus species in surface drinking water from Akoko Edo Nigeria reveals contamination levels and risks to public health
    NA Isokpehi, A Beshiru, E Green, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, EO Igbinosa
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 38120 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Toxigenic and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacillus cereus in Raw Cow Milk from Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Potential Public Health Threat
    E Green, AG Ogofure
    Microorganisms 13 (10), 2253 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Characterization of Bacterial Communities in Indoor Air of Shuttle Buses Serving University Commuters and General Public along the Ugbowo–Ring Road Route in Benin City, Nigeria.
    DK NGOZI, OA OLOGBOSERE, AG OGOFURE
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 29 (9) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii
    AG Ogofure, T Sebola, E Green
    BMC complementary medicine and therapies 25 (1), 269 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Genomic insights into five selected multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    MH Serepa-Dlamini, K Kondiah, P Maumela, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Frontiers in microbiology 16, 1578578 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Antibacterial and anticancer properties of Solanum mauritianum fruit components analyzed using LC-QTOF-MS/MS
    AG Ogofure, T Sebola, E Green
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 16698 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Bioactivity and metabolic profiling of crude extracts from endophytic bacteria linked to Solanum mauritianum scope: discovery of antibacterial and anticancer properties
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Heliyon 11 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Bacterial species associated with houseflies (Musca domestica) and blowflies (Lucilia cuprina and L. sericata) at a market dumpsite and possible disease risk in Benin City, Nigeria
    AO Omoregie, AG Ogofure, EN Osawe, NM Ambali, OJ Mordi, BE Akpan, ...
    UNIZIK J. Eng. Appl. Sci 4 (1), 1452-1460 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Curcuma longa rhizome extract: a potential antibiofilm agent against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, JO Salami, KE Uwhuba, AG Ogofure, GM Azazi, ...
    Biofouling 40 (10), 932-947 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Identification and Assessment of Secondary Metabolites from Three Fungal Endophytes of Solanum mauritianum Against Public Health Pathogens
    AG Ogofure, SP Pelo, E Green
    Molecules 29 (20), 4924 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and non-ESBL producing Escherichia coli surveillance in surface water sources in Edo State, Nigeria: a public health …
    A Beshiru, NA Isokpehi, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 21658 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 24
  • Characterization of resistance and virulence factors in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, A Dunkwu-Okafor, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 13235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Dataset of 16S ribosomal DNA sequence-based identification of bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented food samples
    EE Imade, SE Omonigho, OO Babalola, BJ Enagbonma, ON Igiehon, ...
    Data in Brief 52, 110021 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluation of the Water Purification/Disinfection Efficacy of Neem and Basil Leaves for Reducing Pathogens in Drinking Water
    LI Isa, AG Ogofure, OB Isichei-Ukah, AT Ehigiegba, FE Oviasogie
    J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 15 (9), 1233 1249, 6.63-0.12 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Detection of methicillin-resistant staphylococci isolated from food producing animals: a public health implication
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, LU Akporehe, AG Ogofure
    Veterinary Sciences 3 (3), 14 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 62
  • Prevalence, multiple antibiotic resistance and virulence profile of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in retail poultry meat from Edo, Nigeria
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, TC Ekundayo, AI Okoh
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 13, 1122059 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 50
  • Prevalence and Characterization of Food-Borne Vibrio parahaemolyticus From African Salad in Southern Nigeria
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, KE Uwhuba
    Frontiers in microbiology 12, 632266 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Anaerobic co-digestion of cattle rumen content and food waste for biogas production: Establishment of co-digestion ratios and kinetic studies
    NA Ihoeghian, AN Amenaghawon, MU Ajieh, CE Oshoma, A Ogofure, ...
    Bioresource Technology Reports 18, 101033 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 43
  • Multi-antibiotic resistant and putative virulence gene signatures in Enterococcus species isolated from pig farms environment
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, FI Omeje, AG Ogofure, MM Eyong, EO Igbinosa
    Microbial pathogenesis 104, 90-96 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 40
  • Assessment of fungal pathogens associated with orange spoilage
    FE Oviasogie, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru, JN Ode, FI Omeje
    African Journal of Microbiology Research 9 (29), 1758-1763 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 34
  • Identification and characterization of MDR virulent Salmonella spp isolated from smallholder poultry production environment in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
    IH Igbinosa, CN Amolo, A Beshiru, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    PloS one 18 (2), e0281329 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 32
  • Physico-chemical and microbiological profile of bacterial and fungal isolates of Ikpoba River in Benin City: Public health implications
    OA Ologbosere, HSA Aluyi, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru, FI Omeje
    African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 10 (3), 67-76 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 29
  • Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and non-ESBL producing Escherichia coli surveillance in surface water sources in Edo State, Nigeria: a public health …
    A Beshiru, NA Isokpehi, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 21658 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 24
  • The Microbial Burden Load of Eggshells from Different Poultry Rearing Systems in Ekosodin Village, Edo State, Nigeria
    AG OVIASOGIE, F. EFOSA, 2OGBOGHODO, I. BLESSING, 3BESHIRU, A., 4OMOREGIE, B ...
    J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 20 (2), 227-231 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 22
  • Biochar-facilitated batch co-digestion of food waste and cattle rumen content: An assessment of process stability, kinetic studies, and pathogen fate
    NA Ihoeghian, AN Amenaghawon, A Ogofure, CE Oshoma, MU Ajieh, ...
    Green Technologies and Sustainability 1 (3), 100035 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Biofilm and antimicrobial resistance profile of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in vegetables and salads
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, TI Enabulele, AG Ogofure, AJ Kayode, AI Okoh, ...
    Lwt 182, 114913 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Evaluation of different agar media for the antibiotic susceptibility testing of some selected bacterial pathogens
    EO Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru
    University of Lagos Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 8 (1-2) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Effects of rinsing on Staphylococcus aureus load in frozen meats and fish obtained from open markets in Benin City, Nigeria.
    AG Ogofure, EO Igbinosa
    African Journal of Clinical & Experimental Microbiology 22 (2) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 17
  • Characterization of resistance and virulence factors in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, A Dunkwu-Okafor, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 13235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Qualitative detection and isolation of bacteria from surfaces of canned drinks sold in Ugbor, Benin City
    OG Abraham, BOO Idowu, AU Barbara, IE Veadams, EO Alexander
    Ann Sci Technol 3, 20-25 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 16
  • Bioactivity and metabolic profiling of crude extracts from endophytic bacteria linked to Solanum mauritianum scope: discovery of antibacterial and anticancer properties
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Heliyon 11 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Identification and Assessment of Secondary Metabolites from Three Fungal Endophytes of Solanum mauritianum Against Public Health Pathogens
    AG Ogofure, SP Pelo, E Green
    Molecules 29 (20), 4924 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Microbiological and Proximate Properties of Healthy and Diseased/spoilt(Broken) Tomatoes(Lycopersicum esculentum L.) Sold in Open Markets in Benin City: Public Health Implications
    AG Ogofure, AO Ologbosere
    J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (4), 395 409 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Evaluation of proximate, phytochemical and antibacterial properties of the pseudostem and hand of plantain (Musa paradisiaca)
    AG Ogofure, AO Emoghene
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment 12 (2), 19-26 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 12