Crime

Man, 60, Arraigned for Raping 16-Year-Old Daughter’s Friend

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A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Samuel Gbadamosi, in prison for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl (name withheld). The 60-year-old was alleged to have committed the offence on Obasekola Street, Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo Extends Maternity Leave to Six Months

Web News 19 January 2023 462 0

The Ondo State Government has announced the extension of maternity leave from three to six months as part of efforts to ensure a total child development. The Head of Service, Mr Kayode Ogundele announced this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Ondo State chapter, in his office, Akure. Mr Ogundele said […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu in Ondo, Promises Students Loan Facility

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has pledged stable power supply in the country and students credit loan facility if voted into power next month. Asiwaju Tinubu made the pledge during the party’s campaign rally held in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Correspondent, Olorunferanmi Odofin reports that the MKO Democracy park, Continue Reading

Economy

Travellers in Christmas Rush Amidst Fuel Price Hike

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Despite the hike and scarcity of fuel in the country, many motor parks in Akure the Ondo state capital still witness an influx of passengers travelling for the Christmas and new year holidays. Our reporter, who visited some of the motor parks reports that with the transport sector is seriously affected by the hike in […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Stakeholder Seeks Ban on Alcohol Sales at Motor Parks

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Sector says it recorded a 16.77 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths in the state between 2021 and 2022. According to statistics obtained from the FRSC in […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Man For Setting Children Ablaze

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 54year-old father, Mr Ojo Joseph for setting ablaze five of his step children at Fagun crescent area of Ondo town in Ondo State. Reports say that, the man alleged that his wife who is the mother of the children offended him over a little misunderstanding. It was […]Continue Reading

Education

School Feeding: Enrol Your Wards, NOA Tells Parents

Web News 16 October 2022 477 0

Parents need to ensure that their children are enrolled in schools to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria as the second phase of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Program takes off. The National Orientation Agency, NOA, State Director, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu gave the advice while monitoring the programme at Oda in Akure South Council Area […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Food Day: Stakeholders Call for Safety on Farms

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Stakeholders in the Agriculture sector in Ondo State have called for the provision of enhanced security and a good road network to boost food sufficiency as this year’s World Food Day is being commemorated. Speaking with Radio in Akure, the Chairman, Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association, OSACA, Mr Oluwagbemiga Obaweya and a farmer, Pastor Hezekiah […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023 census vital to development plans – Ondo Dep. Governor

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The 2023 Population and Housing Census is critical to development and new data plan requirements for the revised National Policy on Education for sustainable development. Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa stated this at the stakeholders’ summit for the 2023 census with the theme “Getting the People Involved ” organised by the National Population Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Condoles with Akeredolu Over His Mother’s Demise

Web News 15 September 2022 419 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Ondo State counterpart and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs Grace Akeredolu. Governor Makinde, who condoled with the governor of Ondo State and his family, prayed to God to grant repose to the […]Continue Reading

Health

Akeredolu Orders Immediate Recruitment of Health Workers

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Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered the immediate employment of more health workers to boost healthcare services in the state. The governor made this known when he played host to the executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Ondo State chapter. Governor Akeredolu said the government was looking into other critical challenges […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Resumes Ban on Okada, Use of Tinted Glasses

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The Ondo State government has ordered resumed the enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations outside 6am-6pm, nightclub activities beyond 12 midnight and the use of tinted glasses on vehicles without an official permit. The governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, Chief Adetunji Adeleye and Corps Commander of the Amotekun corps, made this known in […]Continue Reading

Crime

Security Agencies Search for Travellers Abducted in Ondo by Gunmen

Web News 4 September 2022 287 0

Scores of travellers were reportedly abducted on the Benin-Owo Expressway in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday evening. The exact number of the victims was not ascertained as of the time of filing this report as some sources said the victims were over 40 in number. However, another […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Govt Announces Monetary Reward For Exposing Criminals

Web News 18 August 2022 360 0

In Ondo State, anyone who exposes or reports incident leading to the arrest of kidnappers or other criminals in the state will be rewarded with a sum of 50,000 Naira. The Commissioner for Information, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju announced this while briefing newsmen in Akure. She said it was to further encourage citizens to give useful […]Continue Reading

Crime

Owo Church Attack: Defence Hqr Confirms Arrest of Additional Two suspected Attackers

Web News 11 August 2022 371 0

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said two additional suspected terrorists linked with the Owo attack have been arrested. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, had during a meeting with media executives and editors on Tuesday announced the arrest of some suspected terrorists including the mastermind of Owo attack. In a statement on Thursday, […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun Intercepts Another truck with 151 Northerner Travellers

Web News 5 August 2022 378 0

The men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have intercepted a truck that conveyed about 151 persons who were suspected to be invaders. It was gathered that the corps made the arrest while acting on intelligence on the incursion of terrorists into the South- West of Nigeria. The suspects […]Continue Reading

Crime

UPDATED: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Ondo Traditional Chief, 3 Others

Web News 5 August 2022 498 0

Some gunmen on Thursday evening kidnapped a traditional chief in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, High Chief Mukaila Bello. It was gathered that Bello, who was said to be the head of Iku Quarters in the ancient community, was abducted with three other persons The other victims are Mr […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Govt Extends Enforcement of Compulsory Installation of CCTV in Public Places

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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has extended the enforcement of compulsory installation of Close Circuit Television, CCTV, devices in all public places in the state to September 1, 2022. The extension is sequel to appeals from churches, mosques and other public centres to enable them put in place necessary measures as contained in the State […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Amotekun Arrest Six Suspects

Web News 2 August 2022 375 0

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, have arrested six suspected members of a gang who specializes in hypnotizing their victims before kidnapping them in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. They included two females and a herbalist who fortified the kidnap syndicate before going on operations. The Amotekun Commander, Chief Continue Reading

Crime

Police Station Attack Claims 1 in Akure

Web News 25 July 2022 434 0

Hoodlums reportedly attacked a police station in Akure early Monday morning resulting in the death of a police officer. A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Command, Funmi Odunlami however notes that the officers on duty who were at alert repelled the attack and prevented the miscreants from gaining entrance into the station. The […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Car Crash Kills 9 in Ondo

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Nine persons were burnt to death on Friday in an auto crash which occurred at Omotosho Step Down Bridge, on Ore-Lagos expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ore Unit Command, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the accident to newsmen in Ore. Alonge said the crash which happened […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Gets New Commissioners

Web News 13 July 2022 628 0

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has sworn in two new commissioners, who were recently confirmed by the state house of assembly. The two commissioners are Mr Akinwunmi Sowore and Mr Adeboboye Ologbese. Governor Akeredolu charged them to be dedicated and render laudable services to the good people of the state and shun all forms of distractions. He also […]Continue Reading

News

Auto Crash Claims 4 Lives in Ondo

Web News 13 July 2022 480 0

Four persons including a commercial driver have been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred along Olokuta/Shasha Road, in Akure, Ondo State on Wednesday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a Sienna bus, coming from Ondo axis had a head-on collision with a hummer bus coming from the Akure axis. The four victims […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Assembly Amends Amotekun Corps Law

Web News 8 July 2022 298 0

Ondo State house of assembly has passed the State security network agency and Amotekun corps law, amendment, 2022. Also passed is the bill to provide for the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund. The passage of the bills followed the submission of reports by the chairman, the house committee on security Olulade Gbegudu for consideration […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Registration of Commercial Motorcycles Begins in Ondo

Web News 5 July 2022 496 0

As part of measures to further strengthen the security of lives and property of the people of Ondo State, the State Government has commenced the registration of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada in all the eighteen local governments. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Strategy and Special Duties, Dr. Doyin Odebowale stated this […]Continue Reading