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Ondo state

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 Executive Officer(CEO) of Klick Konnect Networks International Ltd, Mr. Alex Ajipe, who disclosed this through…

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.

Entertainment News

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

Babalola Samuel 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 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.

Yahoo Boy who killed ex-Ondo deputy gov’s daughter for money ritual sentenced to death by hanging

OGBENI OPA Mar 27, 2019 0

Court sentences killer of ex-Ondo deputy gov’s daughter to death

Election violence: Ondo govt imposes curfew, bans total human and vehicular movement at Oba – Akoko

Teekay Mar 10, 2019 0

Following the breakdown of law and order in Oba – Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of Ondo State on Saturday during the House of Assembly elections, the Ondo State Government has imposed curfew in the community.

Panel beater in trouble after stealing brother’s wife’s pants in Ondo (photos)

Deji Jan 31, 2019 0

Panel beater arrested for stealing pants belonging to his elder brother's wife in Ondo State.

Church security guards in trouble after Pastor’s daughter’s panties spread in their…

OGBENI OPA Jan 17, 2019 0

2 church guards arrested for allegedly stealing pastor's daughter's panties in Ondo State

Pastor nabbed for impregnating teenager in Ondo

Aanu Damilare Jan 10, 2019 0

The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Wednesday, said it had arrested a man, identified as Josiah Akinsuyi, for allegedly impregnating a 16-year-old girl (name withheld). According to the command, the…

Man apprehended with female pants, bra and soaked sanitary pad in Ondo (Photo)

Aanu Damilare Jan 2, 2019 0

A yet-to-be identified man was apprehended while picking female undies and soaked sanitary pads in Akure, Ondo state today January 2nd. Twitter user @YemieFASH, who shared the story online, said the man was apprehended by some motorcycle…

Ritualists abduct sleeping mother’s newborn baby in Ondo

OGBENI OPA Dec 14, 2018 0

Suspected ritualists have reportedly abducted a 13-day-old baby at Uro-Ajowa in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Fuel tanker crushes commercial motorcyclist to death in Ondo few weeks after his wedding (Photo)

Aanu Damilare Dec 8, 2018 0

A fuel tanker crushed a commercial motorcyclist, simply identified as Kayode, to death, at Oma Junction, Alagbaka area of Akure, Ondo State capital on Friday. The incident happened when the fuel tanker which was heading towards Yeoma Plaza…