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Ondo promotes 9,704 public servants as governor appoints four new aides

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 19, 2019 0

Three civil engineers at the Ondo state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure were given special promotion for their outstanding performance. The Chairman of the state Civil Service Commission, Afolabi Adewakun stated this on Tuesday, in Akure Mr Adewakun said the promotion exercise was part of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s commitment to…

APC members call for Akeredolu’s expulsion

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 17, 2019 0

A group within Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Unity forum, on Sunday reaffirmed the suspension of the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, from the party, the party faction called on the National Secretariat of…

I thought I was killing a goat when I killed my wife — Husband confesses in Akure court

Chocomilo Oct 17, 2019 0

At the Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the capital of Ondo state, a 63-year-old man identified as Oluwatunbosun Fadahunsi confessed to the court that she truly slaughtered his wife, Funmilayo to death but he thought he was killing a goat…

Tragedy struck in Ondo community as flood swept away Ondo varsity final year student

Chocomilo Oct 8, 2019 0

A final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko Southwest Local Government has been reportedly swept away by heavy flood as a result of eight hours of rainfall in Ondo state; resulting to loss of life. The deceased…

Alleged Perjury: Ondo Deputy Gov Knows Fate Friday as Probe Panel Submits Report

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 26, 2019 0

The Ethics Committee of the Body of Benchers is expected to submit its findings on its investigation of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, over allegations of perjury. The deputy governor if found culpable risk being derobed as a…

Ondo deputy governor breaks silence on reported animosity with Akeredolu

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 25, 2019 0

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi has cleared the air over the alleged hostility between him and his boss, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. According to Ajayi who spoke while celebrating his 51st birthday at the Government…

Dead cows: Epidemic looms in Ondo community

Chocomilo Sep 24, 2019 0

The death of 36 cows on Oke-Owa hill has been attributed to an act of the gods by the Olujare of Ijare, Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun Kokotiri in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo state. While speaking with journalists, the royal…

Drunk policeman stabs nine in Ondo nightclub

Chocomilo Sep 16, 2019 0

No fewer than nine people have been allegedly stabbed by a policeman identified as Sergeant Taiwo Orisadare at a popular nightclub in Akure, the capital of Ondo state. The policeman attached to the Akure Area Commander's office allegedly…

Ore residents get electricity after 20 years blackout

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 11, 2019 0

Twenty years after Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was disconnected for non-payment of electricity bills, the community and others in the council have been reconnected to the national grid. The Chief…

Ondo state begins citizens engagement on 2020 budget

Chocomilo Sep 8, 2019 0

Ondo State has again reiterated its commitment to harness her abundant human and natural resources with a view to transforming the state to one of the most developed states in the country through strategic implementation of projects and…

I was assaulted by policemen for refusing them sex – FUTA Student

Chocomilo Aug 28, 2019 0

A female student of Federal University of Technology, Akure who was molested and severely injured by policemen attached to Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that she was assaulted by policemen for turning down their sex proposal.…

CRS teacher allegedly impregnates 15-year-old student

Chocomilo Aug 17, 2019 0

A Christian Religious Studies (CRS) teacher identified as Sola Akinyemi, has been accused of impregnating a 15-year-old student after having repeated sex with her. The teacher allegedly lured the girl to different hotels and his house in…

UPDATE: Soldier who raped 300-level student dismissed, handed over to Police

Chocomilo Aug 11, 2019 0

The soldier who raped a 300-level student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has been handed over to the police by the Nigerian Army. WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that a student was allegedly raped by a soldier on…

Two persons reportedly killed as armed robbers raid WEMA Bank in Ondo

Chocomilo Aug 6, 2019 0

Tragedy struck Iju Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State as armed gunmen killed two people while robbing a commerical bank. There was a shooting session between the armed robbers and men of the Nigeria Army as well as police…

300 level AAUA student allegedly raped by Soldiers

Chocomilo Aug 2, 2019 0

Uneasy in Akoko Area of Ondo State as a 300 level student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko was allegedly raped by soldiers deployed to a roadblock along Akungba-Ikare Akoko way. The victim, a female student (name withheld)…

Tears as Fasoranti’s daughter is buried

Chocomilo Jul 22, 2019 0

The remains of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of pan Yoruba socio cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti were yesterday laid to rest amidst tears by relatives, friends, and associates. Prominent Nigerians…

Ondo communal violence death toll rises to four

Chocomilo Jul 20, 2019 0

Two more persons have been confirmed dead as a result of the communal clash that broke out in Araromi Obu under Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday. According to Punch reports, The violence, which was caused by a land…

Makinde appoints Ajanaku as SA on Women Affairs

Chocomilo Jul 19, 2019 0

Member of the House of Representatives, representing Ondo East and West Federal Constituency, Hon Abiola Makinde has appointed Mrs Adegboyega Ajanaku Ajibola as Special Assistant on Women affairs. This was made known to newsmen in a…

Gov Akeredolu swears in New Head of Service

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jul 1, 2019 0

The new Ondo State Head of Service, Oluwadare Aragbaiye has been sworn in by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu with advice to rededicate himself to service. The Governor expressed confidence in the ability of Aragbaiye to give the State…

Husband of four and father of nine rape friend’s 12-yr-old daughter in Ondo

OGBENI OPA Jun 11, 2019 0

A 43-year-old farmer married to four wives and a father to nine children identified as Francis Joseph has allegedly raped a 12-year-old daughter of his friend.

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Marijuana: Seun Kuti to relocate to Ondo State following Akeredolu cultivation plans

OGBENI OPA May 15, 2019 0

A statement by the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on the economic value of Marijuana in the State has garnered reactions and Seun, the son of Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has also reacted.

Police parade two brothers notorious for kidnappings in Ondo

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 30, 2019 0

Two brothers have been nabbed by men of the Ondo State Police Command for their alleged involvement in kidnappings in the state.

Jilted Boyfriend who killed 5 girlfriend’s family members by fire in Ondo has been arrested

OGBENI OPA Apr 30, 2019 0

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested Deji Adenuga, the ex-convict who set his ex-girlfriend, Titi Sanumi's home ablaze, killing eight members of her family.

Video: Protest, violence leads to shutdown of Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo; Gov. Akeredolu…

OGBENI OPA Apr 26, 2019 0

According to multiple reports, police men are said to be currently beating and molesting students of Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba township in Ondo State, after the institution was shut down following protest by students over the…

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Ondo, 5 oil wells on fire

Deji Oke Apr 25, 2019 0

At least five oil wells have engulfed in fire after a huge explosion that occurred in Ajegunle Ikorigho oil- rich community in Ondo state. The oil field named ‘Ojumole’ located in Ikorigho land has Ojumole-Ikorigho, Isan-West and Is an…

Jilted boyfriend sets girlfriend’s family house ablaze in Ondo, Killed 5 (photos)

OGBENI OPA Apr 24, 2019 0

Estranged lover kills five members of ex-girlfriend’s family by fire after he was jilted

Young lady coronated as regent in Ondo narrates struggles with Christian identity, poses with Bible

Aanu Damilare Apr 22, 2019 0

A young lady named Falowo Moyinoluwa recently got installed as a regent in Ondo state. The duty of being a 'king' for as long as a next one could emerge was wrested upon her when her father passed away. Although she very well loved to…

APC suspends Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for anti-party activities

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 20, 2019 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, for purportedly engaging in anti-party activities.

Photos: Troops arrest 5 kidnappers, rescue 5 hostages in Ondo

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 17, 2019 0

Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure in Ondo state on Tuesday, raided a kidnappers hideout in Jugbere village in Owo local government area and arrested 5 kidnappers and rescued 5 hostages and 4 other abductees. A statement from the…

Many feared dead as armed robbers attack only Bank in Ondo Community

OGBENI OPA Apr 8, 2019 0

Dare devil armed robbers attacked the only commercial bank in Ido-Ani in Ose Local government area of Ondo state today April 8th.