Politics

Youths Hold Peaceful Protest In Ondo, Demand Good Governance

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Some youths in Akure, Ondo State capital on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day. The youths in their numbers took to the street to join their counterparts across the country to demand good governance as well as an urgent end to insecurity. They Continue Reading

Sport

Players Of Sunshine FC Of Akure Protest Non Payment Of Salaries

Web News 30 March 2021 786 0

Players and officials of sunshine stars football club of Ondo state this morning disrupted vehicular movement at the road linking to the Governor’s office gate protesting the non-payment of their wages. The players who dressed in sporting attires with various placard accompanied with inscriptions like ‘save sunshine stars, ‘Mr. Governor help us’, ‘pay us our […]Continue Reading

Energy

Maritime Expert Canvasses Alternative Source Of Energy

Web News 16 March 2021 534 0

The Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh has stressed the need for the country to find an alternative source of energy in the nearest future. Dr Jamoh made the emphasis during a courtesy visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure. He observed that several countries has been working hard towards […]Continue Reading

Security

Akeredolu Receives New Commander Of Owena Cantonment

Web News 27 January 2021 1484 0

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has pledged his continual support for the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure with a view to combating crime in Ondo State. Governor Akeredolu made the pledge while receiving the newly posted Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Raymond Utsaha in his office. The governor commended Nigerian Army for the immense contributions to Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: S/W Governors, Miyetti Allah Meeting On-going in Akure.

Web News 25 January 2021 516 0

Meeting between the Southwest Governors and the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN has commenced in Akure. The venue of the meeting, the Dome was fully occupied by security operatives. Present at the meeting were Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Abubakar […]Continue Reading

Crime

Clergy to Spend Two Years in Jail for Perjury

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An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a clergyman, Pastor John Abiodun to two years imprisonment for lying and publishing false allegation.  Pastor John Abiodun claimed that the founder of the Promiseland Prophetic Ministry, Akure, Pastor Gbenga Akinbiyi, planted seven babies’ placentas on the church’s altar. The trial judge, Justice Bode Continue Reading

Crime

Gunmen Shoot Akure Pastor, Driver On Ilesha-Ibadan Road

Web News 17 January 2021 3057 0

Report says a senior Pastor at CAC , Glory of God , FUTA Akure , Dr Amos Arijesuyo and his driver were allegedly shot on Saturday by suspected herdsmen. Another Pastor of the church , Pastor Olu Aladesanmi who related the incident to Positive FM said it happened between five and six o’clock in the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Military need to be better equipped to succeed – Gov. Akeredolu

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Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called for better equipment for the military to succeed in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other crimes in the country. Governor Akeredolu gave the advice at the commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration, held at St. Benedict Military Catholic Church, Owena Cantonment Nigerian […]Continue Reading

Environment

Debris Takes Over The Streets Of Akure

Web News 5 January 2021 819 0

The adages, health is wealth and cleanliness is next to godliness seem miles away from what obtains at present in Akure the Ondo State capital. Major roads in Akure once regarded as one of the neatest state capitals have now been taken over by dirt. Staff Reporter Isaac Afolabi went round the state capital to […]Continue Reading

Sport

Fans Call For Resumption Of NPBL

Web News 5 January 2021 534 0

Relevant stakeholders have advocated quick resumption of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League, NPBL, which has been put on hold for three years. They observed that lack of activities had negatively affected the overall growth of the dunk and slam game in Nigeria. Sports reporter, Isaac Afolabi spoke with stakeholders in Akure the Ondo state capital […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

1st Working Day Prayers: Ondo Workers Mourn Dead Colleagues

Web News 4 January 2021 577 0

The special first working day prayer session for public servants in Ondo State was held amidst mournful atmosphere at the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital. The attendees adorned their dressings with black arm band and black attires, reflecting soberness and mourning in honour of all of those  who died in active service in […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Fun Seekers Ignore Fun Spots In Akure

Web News 26 December 2020 3568 0

Akure, the Ondo state capital is witnessing low turnout of fun seekers as this year’s Boxing day is being observed.This was against what was experienced last year when residents trooped out in large numbers to celebrate the day at different locations.Staff Reporter, Oluwatosin Ighoteguono, who went round the capital city observes that despite the low […]Continue Reading

Economy

Shoppers Flood Akure Markets Ahead Of Christmas Celebrations

Web News 23 December 2020 1019 0

Markets in Akure, the Ondo State capital have begun to experience increased patronage as residents troop out to shop for this year’s Christmas celebrations. Staff reporter, Tosin Aderibigbe who visited some markets observed that while some commodities have increased in price, others either remain as they were prior to this period or have reduced a […]Continue Reading

Crime

83 Person Rescued In 3 Years – NAPTIP DG

Web News 27 November 2020 560 0

Eighty-three persons have been rescued from trafficking in Ondo State in the last three years while three suspected traffickers are currently being prosecuted at various courts in the state. The Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Mrs Julie Okah-Donli made this known when she paid a visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Continue Reading

Security

Fire razes Ondo SUBEB Office

Web News 26 October 2020 822 0

The building belonging to the State SUBEB at Oke Eda, Akure has been gutted . The cause of the inferno which completely ruined the office complex is yet to be ascertained. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu , accompanied by the  head of service , Mr. Dare Aragbaye visited the scene of the fire and directed that staff […]Continue Reading

Security

Normalcy Returns to Akure after President Buhari’s Address

Web News 23 October 2020 611 0

Normalcy is gradually returning to Akure, the capital of Ondo State after President Muhammadu Buhari’s address to the nation as some residents cleared roadblocks, sticks and bonfires on major roads in the capital. The exercise was being carried out by some youths and leaders of political parties. The roads were deserted for four days due to the […]Continue Reading

Security

APC Secretariat in Akure Allegedly Attacked

Web News 21 October 2020 610 0

Report says the Secretariat of The All Progressives Congress, APC in Akure the Ondo State capital has been attacked by hoodlums. The party’s publicity secretary , Alex Kalejaiye confirmed this to Radio Nigeria. He said The hoodlums attacked the APC office under the pretence of #ENDSARS protest and set ablaze the APC Secretariat on fire. […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims Lives of Policemen in Akure

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A lone accident involving men of the Nigeria Police has claimed two lives of policemen in Akure. The accident which occurred on Oba Ile road was reportedly caused by a burst tyre. Ondo State Police Command PRO Tee Leo who also confirmed the accident said accident said Eight other policemen sustained various degrees of injuries […]Continue Reading

Crime

Popular Akure Prophet, Sotitobire Bags Life Imprisonment over Missing Child

Web News 6 October 2020 938 0

Justice Olusegun Odusola of the Ondo state High Court in Akure has sentenced the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa and 5 others to life imprisonment over the disappearance of one year old gold kolawole in the church last year. Justice Odusola convicted the defendants having found them guilty of the two count […]Continue Reading

Politics

Senate Calls for Proper Conduct of Ondo Governorship Poll

Web News 2 October 2020 1046 0

The Senate has called for a level playing field in the conduct of the October 10, 2020 Governorship election in Ondo State. The chairman, Senate Committee on INEC, Senator Ibrahim Gaya made call while on assessment visit to the Commission’s office in Akure ahead of the Guber poll. Senator Gaya urged the electoral body to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Nigeria@60: We need to fight for Nigeria’s corporate existence – Respondents

Web News 30 September 2020 740 0

As Nigeria clocks 60 years of independence, a cross-section of citizens in Ondo state has described the country as special and capable of overcoming her various challenges, hence all citizens must work hard to sustain its corporate existence. In this report, Radio Nigeria’s correspondent Leke Adegbite examines Nigeria at 60, the gains, challenges and way […]Continue Reading

News

Ondo Guber Debate: Candidates Reel Out Programmes

Web News 30 September 2020 2637 0

The first phase of the debate for Ondo State Governorship election has been held in Akure with participating candidates reeling out their programs. The debate is organized by Face The Voters Initiative, a partnership of media organizations and other stakeholders in Ondo State. Radio Nigeria correspondent John Ebiofini now reports. John EbiofiniContinue Reading

Politics

Bamidele Olomilua served humanity well – Gov. Akeredolu

Web News 25 August 2020 1392 0

By Olorunferanmi Odofin Bishop at the Chapel Chapel of Praise, Apatapiti Layout, Akure, Sam Adejuyigbe has advised Christians against allowing the material pursuits of the world to make them lose focus on heaven. Bishop Adejuyigbe gave the advice during the commendation service in memory of the former Governor of Old Ondo State, late Evangelist Bamidele […]Continue Reading

Politics

Probe Threat of Violence Ahead of Guber Polls – Ondo PDP Chairman

Web News 24 August 2020 946 0

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has described the last Saturday’s local government election in Ondo state as a mere waste of resources and called on security agencies to investigate various threats of violence ahead of October 10 governorship election in the state. Speaking with newsmen in Akure, the new State Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo APC Guber Campaign to Kick-Off in September

Web News 17 August 2020 709 0

The All Progressives Congress, APC, will flag off its campaign in the first week of September ahead of the Ondo State governorship election slated for October tenth of this year. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu made this known during the party’s meeting in Akure. Mr Akeredolu encouraged the APC leaders to use the Saturday’s local government elections to […]Continue Reading