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Owo Attack: Man escapes death after renouncing Islam

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By Tobi Olaniyi, Akure A middle-aged man, Lateef Sanni is on the run after some bandits launched a deadly attack on his residence for doing what they called “blasphemy against Islamic religion”. Lateef from Owo, in Ondo State got into trouble after he denounced Muslim religion as an aftermath

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How we nabbed bandits who invaded Ondo to cause havoc with guns, knives, daggers – Amotekun boss

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure At least eighteen suspected bandits from Kastina state who were apprehended with dangerous weapons and ammunition in Ondo state would soon be charge to court. The suspects were arrested by the joint operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the State Security Network Agency otherwise known as Amotekun Corps and Nigeria Security and […]

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APC Appeal Committee Okays Ondo Congress Results

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Appeal Committee set up by the National secretariat of the ruling party to hear petitions of members against the conduct and outcome of October 16, 2021 State Congress in Ondo State has declared that the congress was rancour-free. Recalled that the APC appeal committee was constituted in […]

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COWLSO 2021: Akeredolu calls for active women participation in politics

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2021 0

*says men have failed to lead Nigeria successfully Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has called for more active participation of women in politics, saying men have failed to find solutions to numerous problems bedeviling the country. According to Akeredolu, “Men have never led this country properly,” emphasising that men need women in order

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Terrorism should not be branded as banditry, says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2021 0

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned that the various criminal activities of kidnapping, bombing, and assault on the people in some parts of the country which are being referred to as banditry must be appropriately addressed as terrorism. He gave the warning on Monday at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja with […]

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Suspected herder machetes farmer to death in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2021 0

A farmer has been found dead in his farm in Ondo State with machete cuts found on his body. The farmer was suspected to have been killed by suspected a herder following the discovery of an injured cow at the scene of the incident. The incident occurred in Ajowa-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area […]

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The devil pushed me to sexually abuse my neighbour’s daughter – Tailor says

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2021 0

A 29-year-old tailor, Adebomi Oke has said that the devil pushed him to sexually abuse a four-year-old neighbour’s daughter in Ondo State. Oke made this known after his arrest and two others by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Ondo State. ”I just moved into the one-room where the incident happened one […]

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Estranged Couple Fight Dirty Over Daughter’s Death In Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. The death of a minor is causing rumpus between an estranged couple in Akure, the capital of Ondo state. Esther Ajijolaoluwa, six year old died on August 6, 2021. She was in the custody of her father, Mr Raphael Ajijolaoluwa, when she died. The mother, Mrs. Oladunni Adebori, has petitioned Police in […]

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55 inmates awaiting trial in Ondo prisons as Gov Akeredolu moves to decongest facilities

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure A total of seven hundred and fifty-five inmates in the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service in Ondo State are awaiting trial. The Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Services, Ondo State Command, Mr. Opeyemi Fatinikun disclosed on Wednesday during a visit to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu at his office in Akure. Fatinikun said […]

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One Dead, 15 Injured In Boat Mishap In Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. One person has lost his life while fifteen others were injured in a boat accident that occurred in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The mishap, it was gathered on Sunday, happened when the boat was ferry some passengers and goods from Idiogba waterside of the area. Hammed Abodunrin, Ondo […]

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Constitution Review Must Reflect The Yearnings Of The People, Says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has advocated for a redesigned of the Nigeria Constitution to reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the people. He said this would take care of the agitations of different ethnic group and interests championing for separation from the country. The Governor who spoke at the weekend observed […]

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Appeal Court upholds Akeredolu’s election

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, challenging the victory of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in last year’s gubernatorial election in the state. A five-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Theresa Ngolika Orji-Abadua in a […]

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Ex-militants in Ondo threaten court action over unpaid benefits

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

Some ex-militants in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State have threatened to go to court over unpaid benefits. They alleged that their monthly allowances had not been paid for two years by the Presidential Committee on Amnesty Programme and threatened court action if the benefits were not paid within 30 days. The former militants […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen Hijack School Bus In Ondo, Abduct Staff

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2021 0

A bus belonging to Chimola School in Oba Ile Estate of Akure North Local Government Area in Ondo state was seized by gunmen on Thursday morning. The gunmen grabbed personnel who were on duty to transport pupils to school, according to SaharaReporters. Around 7 a.m., the event occurred while the driver and the abducted personnel […]

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Updated: Ban on Open Grazing: Southern governors decision final, says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. The Chairman, Southern Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has reiterated that there is no going back on the decision taken by the southern governors on the ban on open grazing their zones. Last week, the 17 Southern Governors had met in Asaba, Delta State, and resolved […]

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JUST IN: Ondo Election Tribunal dismisses Jegede’s petition against Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2021 0

The Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Akure has rejected the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Eyitayo Jegede against Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) (APC). Jegede had questioned the ruling APC’s and its candidate’s victory in the governorship election on October 10, 2020, which saw

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Ondo government suspends NURTW indefinitely

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2021 0

The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has been suspended indefinitely by the Ondo State government. This comes after a violent clash between union groups that resulted in attacks on members and civilians. Dr Doyin Odebowale, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, has directed NURTW representatives to […]

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Anti-Grazing: Amotekun arrests 100 cows in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2021 0

Along the Akure/ilesa highway, operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun corps, arrested about 100 cows and nine herders. The herders were arrested for disobeying Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s orders that all herders be registered, as well as for violating highway grazing rules. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the commander of Ondo Amotekun, said the

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Nurses declare 3 days warning strike in Ondo State

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2021 0

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Chapter has directed its members to embark on a three-day warning strike from March 1 over the percentage payment of their salaries by the state government. NANNM gave the directive in a letter dated Feb. 26 signed by its State Secretary, Mr. Aina Oluwasegun, […]

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Ondo 2020: Akeredolu, Jegede know fates April

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2021 0

TOSIN AJUWON, AKURE The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ondo State has reserved judgment till April after the adoption of written addresses by parties. The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Umar Abubakar, said the date would be communicated to all parties later. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), is