Crime

Keke Driver Bags Life Imprisonment Over Rape of Minor

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The war against rape in the country has received a major boost when as a Keke NAPEP driver, Mr Blessing Kingsley, bagged a life imprisonment for raping a teenager in Ondo town. Kingsley is to spend the rest of his life in prison for raping a 14-year-old girl and infecting her with Hepatitis B Continue Reading

Politics

All Is Set for Ondo PDP Primary

Web News 22 July 2020 583 0

Report says election materials have arrived the venue of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP Primary Elections. As early as seven this morning, hundreds of security operatives have taken positions at the sprawling International Event Centre, The Dome, venue of the exercise. Delegates for the election were however not yet sighted but journalists covering the Continue Reading

Crime

Amotekun Corps Arrests 42 Cows in Akure as Herders Flee

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The Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed “Amotekun Corps” has arrested 42 cows for destroying farmlands around Alagbaka extension in Akure, the state capital. Briefing journalists, the Ondo State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, explained that the cows were arrested after series of complaints by owners of the farms in the axis. According to […]Continue Reading

Security

Akeredolu Visits Scene of Fire Incident, Promises to Overhaul State Fire Service

Web News 15 June 2020 683 0

The Ondo State government is to embark on a total overhaul of the state fire service for effective delivery.  Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made this known in Akure while inspecting the scene of a fire disaster at Oba Nla area in Akure metropolis.  The fire outbreak which occurred on Sunday night razed five shops and destroyed Property worth Continue Reading

Crime

Ondo Court Sentences Killer Pastor to Death

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An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a Pastor, Kolawole Samson to death by hanging for killing one Ayo Olaniyi in a village near Okeigbo area of the state. The trial judge, Justice Ademola Bola held that Pastor Kolawole was guilty of inflicting injury on the deceased’s head with a cutlass at Gberinlegi […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo NYSC Donates Facemasks, Sanitisers, Food Items to Motherless Homes, Others

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The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have distributed over two thousand facemasks to residents of Ondo state to stop the spread of Covid-19 and in commemoration of the 47th anniversary of the scheme. The scheme also donated food items to major motherless homes in the state capital to celebrate the day with a theme: “Deepening […]Continue Reading

Education

Students Share Educational Experiences during Lockdown

Web News 20 May 2020 627 0

For close to two months now, schools have been shut indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this report, Radio Nigeria correspondent Kayode Animasaun examines the challenges faced by students who may have to stay at home as long as schools remain closed. His report. Kayode AnimasaunContinue Reading

Health

Ondo Confirms New Coronavirus Case

Web News 17 May 2020 1662 0

Another case of coronavirus disease has been confirmed in Ondo state. Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro while confirming the latest case to Radio Nigeria said the patient, a woman was reported by a private hospital as a suspected case after which necessary test was conducted and it turned out positive. Dr Adegbenro hinted that […]Continue Reading

News

UNICEF Trains Media Professionals on Covid-19 in Ondo

Web News 8 May 2020 735 0

The critical role of the media in the fight against Covid-19 has again be reemphasized. This came up at a one day training program on Coronavirus for media professionals in Ondo State. The training was organised by United Nations International Children Emergency Fund, UNICEF, Akure Field Office in conjunction with Ondo State Ministry of Information […]Continue Reading

Health

Unpaid Salaries: UNIMED Resident Doctors Threaten Strike

Web News 8 May 2020 803 0

Resident doctors at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital, Ondo have threatened to resume their suspended strike if the state government fails to pay their six month salary arrears. The medical doctors who declared this during a protest in Akure gave a seven-day ultimatum to the government after which they intend to down tool […]Continue Reading

Religion

Coronavirus: Ramadan Preparations at Low Ebb in Akure

Web News 23 April 2020 589 0

Few days to this year Ramadan the usual preparation ahead of religious obligation such as renovation of mosques, electrical gadgets for call to prayers, pre and Ramadan lectures, stocking homes with food stuffs have been missing among Muslim folks in Ondo State. This is due to the lockdown occasioned by Covid-19 which has affected prices […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Radio Nigeria Positive 102.5FM Clocks 18

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Encomiums have continued to pour in for Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Akure on the occasion of its 18th anniversary. The station which came with a bang was one of the 32 FM stations project established in the country by the Federal government. Located on a hill in the capital city of Ondo state, Akure, Radio Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Proliferation of Substandard Hand Sanitizers

Web News 14 April 2020 647 0

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country, hand sanitizers of different brands have flooded major markets and stores in Akure, Ondo state without NAFDAC number. In this special report Olufisoye Adenitan finds out the authenticity of some of the products. Her report.Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Govt Begins Fumigation of Markets

Web News 3 April 2020 693 0

The Ondo State government has begun the fumigation of major markets and motor parks as part of measures to prevent the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in the state. The exercise which is being carried out by the state’s committee on sanitation and traffic rules would be taken to major towns including Akure, the capital city, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Security Operatives Enforce market Closure Order in Akure

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There has been total compliance with the market closure order in Akure today Wednesday. The Ondo State government in a bid to prevent the entry of the coronavirus had ordered a total shutdown of all markets after traders and residents failed to comply strictly with an earlier directive. Radio Nigeria correspondent who visited Isinkan, Neighbourhood and […]Continue Reading

News

Sports Lovers Pray for Quick End to Covid-19

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Sports lovers in Akure the Ondo state capital have expressed mixed feelings following the stay-at-home order and the shutdown of all sporting activities as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Sports reporter, Isaac Afolabi who sampled their views completes the report. Before the present situation, it is always a week full of action, be it the […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Examining the Efforts of Ondo State Government at Preventing Coronavirus

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Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 is one disease that is currently ravaging the world with so many deaths recorded and new cases reported by the day. Nigeria happens to be one of the countries of the world facing the challenge of coronavirus as it was imported into the country in February by an Italian national […]Continue Reading

Security

Loud Bang in Akure: Akeredolu Visits Scene

Web News 28 March 2020 717 0

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Undie Andie have visited the scene of the loud bang which occurred in Akure the Ondo State capital yesterday. The governor was briefed by the commissioner that a vehicle in a convoy transporting explosives to a storage facility in a neighbouring state developed a fault. […]Continue Reading

Security

Police to Begin Enforcement of Ondo Government Orders

Web News 27 March 2020 582 0

Police in Ondo State is to begin the enforcement government’s orders to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state. The Police Commissioner, Mr Undie Adie made this known during a joint briefing with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure the state capital. Mr Undie expressed worry that some residents were still flouting government directives Continue Reading

Politics

ICPC Partners NOA to Sensitize Public on Developmental Projects

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Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has taken the bull by the horns to ensure that constituency projects are carried out to their letters. To achieve this, ICPC in collaboration with National Orientation Agency, NOA, embarked on enlightenment program, tagged “My Constituency, My Projects” in Akure to sensitize the public on Continue Reading

Economy

Experts Call for Increased Awareness on Consumer Rights

Web News 15 March 2020 656 0

As the World Marks Consumer Rights Day, Radio Nigeria correspondent examines the protection of consumer rights in the global economy. Olorunferanmi Odofin brings the details. Olorunferanmi OdofinContinue Reading

Education

UTME: Ondo JAMB Coordinator Commends Candidates Conduct

Web News 14 March 2020 683 0

The 2020/2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, which kicked-off today nationwide held in thirteen Centres in Ondo State. Radio Nigeria reporter who monitored the exercise observed that candidates resumed early for the computer based examination in most of the Centres visited in Akure, the state capital.  Speaking with Radio Nigeria at the FUTA Centre, Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Coronavirus: Akure Residents Harp on Proper Hygiene

Web News 3 March 2020 581 0

With the emergence of coronavirus in Nigeria, there have been anxiety among Nigerians and lots of sensitization on how people can stay safe from the virus. In this special report, Radio Nigeria correspondent, Oluwatosin Ighoteguono looks at the disposition of people to the news and its effect on certain medical items. Oluwatosin IghoteguonoContinue Reading

Religion

Ondo State Residents Mark Ash Wednesday

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Christians in Akure today joined their counterparts across the world to mark Ash Wednesday. Augustina Okinedo visited some churches in the capital city to capture the mood of worshipers on the first day of the Lenten season. The report. Augustina OkinedoContinue Reading

Crime

Youths Protest Colleague’s Death in Akure

Web News 14 February 2020 763 0

Youths in Oshinle quarters of Akure, Ondo State this morning staged a protest over the death of a twenty-nine-year-old man, Ibikunle Alonge who was crushed to death by a hit and run bullion van at Fanibi Junction.  Augustina Okinedo covered the protest and files in this report for Radio Nigeria. Augustina OkinedoContinue Reading