Tag: ondo state
Police nab wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo after months on the run
“He has since made useful confessional statements and will be charged to court,” the spokesperson said.
Ondo judges reduced to motorbike commutes after brutal 40% budget slash
The Ondo State judiciary is facing growing pressure following sharp budget cuts and unresolved welfare concerns that critics say threaten…
Ara excited by appointment as Ondo envoy for creative diplomacy
Ara said the honour captured her more than 25-year contribution to promoting African culture, music and creative excellence across global…
Violence in Akure: Duty officer killed after clash with thugs
He reaffirmed that while police misconduct will not be tolerated, anyone who attacks officers performing their duties will face strict…
Ondo motorcyclist crushed to death after dropping children in school
According to the eyewitness, the man died on the spot, leaving residents and passers-by in shock.
Ondo: Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom stands still as Chief Peremobowei Ajube is laid to rest
Chief Peremobowei was a courageous, outspoken man who was also deeply committed to family and community values. His death, many…
Ondo Rep, thousands dump PDP for APC
A major political realignment has hit Ondo State as Hon. Festus Akingbaso, member of the House of Representatives for Idanre/Ifedore…
Four arrested as suspected drug dealers kill NDLEA officer in Ondo
According to a source, the NDLEA operatives came under gunfire when they stormed a building at Ita’nla to recover drugs…
Investor promises to deliver $2.6b petrochemical company in Ondo in 12 months
He assured that the company would work with both the states and the community to make sure that everyone benefitted…
Ondo: Family raises alarm over disappearance of 83-year-old grandmother
Akinbo, a grandmother, reportedly went missing on June 8 and all efforts to locate her have so far proved abortive.
Navy busts 8 illegal bunkering sites in Ondo
The discovery was made possible through “a robust intelligence network” and the vigilance of naval personnel in their fight against…
I paid N25m ransom – Ondo farmer opens up on 5-day ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Olanrewaju and his farm manager were abducted at Oba-Ile area near the Akure Airport. They were going to their farm…
PDP’s much ado about APC’s victory in Ondo Gubernatorial Election: The legal pursuit that raises more questions than answers
Re: Scandal Rocks Ondo Guber Supreme Court Case: Group Demands Investigation of Agboola Ajayi, Lead Counsel Ahmed Raji Over Alleged…
30 burnt to death in tragic Ondo road crash
Eyewitnesses described the devastation, with many passengers burnt beyond recognition. Two others succumbed to their injuries on the way to…
Labour Party calls out Channels TV for limiting debate to APC, PDP
The Ondo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), has berated the move by Channels Television to restrict the planned…
Ondo people are unlucky – PDP berates Governor Aiyedatiwa
By Taiwo Okanlawon The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter, has declared that the manner in which Governor Lucky…
No serious contester against Aiyedatiwa in Ondo – Seyi Law
By Taiwo Okanlawon Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluseyi Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has revealed that governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has…
Amotekun foils 5 kidnap attempts, rescues 9 kidnap victims in Ondo
Adeleye, who said that the arrests were made within a week under review through the Amotekun Rangers, reiterated the corps…
Independence: Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons 117 convicts
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in…
Amotekun nabs 21 for alleged kidnapping, others in Ondo
The suspects were paraded by Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo State Commander of Amotekun corps before newsmen in Akure, the state…
NNPP Guber candidate Edema slams Aiyedatiwa over 344 new aides
The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Ondo State has lambasted Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Over the…
Aiyedatiwa appoints Seyi Law SSA on entertainment
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appointed popular Nigerian comedian, Oluseyi Aletile, widely known as Seyi Law, as Senior…
How we were kidnapped, freed after payment of N5m ransom- Corps members
The corps members identified as Oluwaseun Adewole, Feranmi Oluwadara, Patience Andrew, Taiwo Oribamise and Lekan Ajayi were returning to Akure…
Aiyedatiwa shuns Supreme Court judgement as transition committees resume in LGs, LCDAs
Aiyedatiwa had a few days ago appointed 357 members to the transition committees, shortly after an Ondo State High Court…
NSCDC intercepts 10 ‘potential’ human trafficking victims in FCT
The victims, were intercepted at Zuba motor park, Abuja when coming back from Minna, where they had gone to process…
APC Governorship primary: Violence breaks out at voting centre in Okitipupa
Accredited members of the party who had turned out early in their large numbers to elect the party’s candidate for…
Truck crushes two to death in Ondo
Adesina said that the accident involved a Mark truck with registration number RBC 05 XL and a Haojue Red Suzuki…
Akeredolu: Tinubu lands in Ondo for condolence visit
Tinubu later arrived Owo town around 12:30pm via a chopper accompanied by Aiyedatiwa and was received by the State Deputy…
Ex-Niger Delta agitators’ leaders task FG on economy, increased oil production
Ebikabowei said the government must find solutions to the current challenges facing the country, by ensuring an increase in oil…
Ex Gov. Akeredolu’s burial arrangements begin
Following the passage of Akeredolu, his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in as Governor by the State Chief Judge, Olusegun…