Politics

Adu Emerges Candidate For PDP Ahead Bye- Election In Ondo

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Mr Adu Olumuyiwa has emerged as the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party PDP ahead of the federal house of representative bye-election for the vacant Akure north/south seat slated for the 26th February 2022. Mr Adu Olumuyiwa won the election with 98 votes to defeat other four Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Primary Election Ongoing In Ondo

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Pictures from the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party PDP’s primary election in Ondo state. The delegates are here ready to elect one candidate that will represent the party in the February 26th Bye-election to fill the vacant seat of the Akure North/South Federal constituency. Isaac AfolabiContinue Reading

Security

Gunmen Kill two in Ondo Filling Station Attack

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Residents of Okeluse Community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have fled the area after an attack on a petrol station in the area by gunmen resulted in the death of the dealer and attendant. The five man gang reportedly stormed the Community on motorcycles around 9pm on Monday. The dealer, identified as […]Continue Reading

News

New Year Message: We Will Surmount Present Challenges, Akeredolu Assures

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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has congratulated the people of Ondo State on the grace to witness the new year 2022. Governor Akeredolu, who rejoiced with the people of the state, said despite the hurdles and the challenges experienced in the outgone year, God’s grace sustained the state, her people and the country at […]Continue Reading

News

Boxing Day ;Remember Less Privileged During Celebration

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It is In continuation of Christmas celebration as people exchange gifts with one another in the spirit of the season. Our correspondent, who spoke with some residents of Akure about the day, said that,Some residents of Akure, Ondo state, Mrs Comfort Mosunmola, Bolaji Akintemi  and Mr Alo Micheal and mrs folasade Bamigboye in separate interviews with […]Continue Reading

News

Ondo House Of Assembly Passes Budget For Next Year

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The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed into law the 2022 Budget of over One Hundred and Ninety-Nine point Two Billion Naira. The budget after scrutiny and defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, headed by Mr Sunday Olajide had an increment of about Seven Billion […]Continue Reading

Crime

Amotekun Arrests Kidnap Mastermind in Akure

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Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State have arrested a member of a kidnap syndicate in Akure for kidnapping four female church members during a vigil service. The suspect who disguised as a woman was arrested one hour after he invaded the church at Edo Lodge Area of Oke-Ijebu Akure with members of his […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle News

Family, Friends, Bid Late Ayaba Comfort Aladenika Farewell

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The life and times of the matriarch of Aladenika family of Ondo, Ayaba Comfort Boladale Aladenika was celebrated as family,friends and well-wishers from across the globe gathered to bid her farewell. In his homily, titled “if you miss eternity”, at the open-air Interdenominational service, Pastor Oshioyemi of Christ Church of New Testament Aladura, Ondo, said Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo Residents Mourn Passing Of Baba Suwe

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Reactions have trailed the demise of veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as “Baba Suwe”. The comedian passed on during a protracted illness. Some of his colleagues and fans spoke with Tosin Aderibigbe. Tosin AderibigbeContinue Reading

Economy

Africa Statistics Day : Ondo Statistician-General Harps On Data For Development

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The nation can fast track its growth when the right decisions with the aid of statistical data are taken by policymakers during developmental planning. Ondo State statistician General, Mr Wole Agunbiade made the remark while speaking with radio Nigeria during this year occasion of African Statistics day in Akure. Mr Agunbiade who harped on the […]Continue Reading

Education

Persons With Disabilities Seek Free Tertiary Education in Ondo

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In Ondo State, education for persons with disabilities is free at the elementary stage while one of the state’s universities accepts fifty per cent tuition from them.  For them to have access to education at all levels, the Association of Persons with Disabilities is hereby soliciting government assistance in ensuring that education becomes free in all Continue Reading

Politics

Adetimehin Emerges APC State Chairman In Ondo

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Ade Adetimehin has emerged as the state Chairman, The All Progressives Congress APC during the State Congress in Ondo State holding at the International Culture & Event Centre, the Dome, Akure. Radio Nigeria reports that delegates converged on the Dome from across the 18 local government areas of the State for the APC State congresses […]Continue Reading

Crime

Amotekun Nabs Kidnapper, Fraudsters, Cultists, In Ondo

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Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed “Amotekun Corps” have apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Samuel Lucky Akpan, who allegedly abducted a four-year-old boy at the Alagbaka area of Akure. The Ondo State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who paraded Akpan alongside 17 other suspected criminals who have been terrorizing residents of the Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Ile Nigeria Pe Fun Ayipada Rere Fun Eka Eto Idajo

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Igbakeji Aare ile yi, Ojogbon Yemi Osinbajo ti ro awon alamojuto eka ofin lawon ipinle pe I won maa kaare ninu ojuse won lona ati mu ayipada rere ba eka eto idajo ile yi. Igbakeji Aare Osinbajo sipaya oro yi lasiko to n gbalejo awon alakoso eto idajo mefa lati apa Guusu iwo oorun ile […]Continue Reading

Security

Recently Rescued Kidnap Victims in Ondo Recount Ordeal

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Victims of recent kidnapping on Idoani-Ifira Akoko axis in Ondo state, have recounted their experiences in the hand of their abductors after they were rescued by Amotekun Corps. The Operatives of the Ondo state security network codenamed Amotekun Corps had on wednesday rescued 9 of the 12 travellers abducted by some gunmen in the state […]Continue Reading

Security

Anti-Open Grazing: Amotekun Apprehends Violators in Ondo

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The Ondo State Security Agency Network codenamed Amotekun Corps has apprehended three herdsmen and 56 cows for violating the Anti-grazing Law at Awara Community, a farm settlement in Ikare Akoko area of the state. The suspects were arrested at Iwara Community in Ikare Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East of the State for grazing on […]Continue Reading

Crime

Amotekun Corps Rescue 18-Year-Old Kidnap Victim In Ore

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An 18-year-old, Segun Thomas who lived in Mushin area of Lagos State has been rescued by men of the Amotekun Corps from the captivity of a 65-year-old suspected ritualist and kidnapper named Akorede Lawal in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state. It was learnt that the boy who is undergoing training as an […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo Loses Lawmaker

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The lawmaker representing Akure South/North of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, Mr PDP Adedayo Omolafe is dead.  Honourable Omolafe, a member of the People’s Democratic Party reportedly slumped around 1pm on Sunday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Owo in Ondo state where he was confirmed dead in the early hours […]Continue Reading

Sport

Tokyo 2020: Ondo Residents Speak On Team Nigeria’s Performance

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For Team Nigeria, the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been eventful as the country struggles to make an appearance on the medals table. Justus Adetomiwa in Akure, the Ondo State capital speaks with the people on their assessment of the country’s participation in the world’s biggest sports event.  Justus AdetomiwaContinue Reading

Politics

President Buhari, APC Celebrate Akeredolu Over Victory At Supreme Court

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President Muhammadu Buhari joins members of the All Progressives Congress APC in felicitating with Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State over the Supreme Court judgement, which upheld his re-election in the October 10, 2020 polls. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina said, the President […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Residents Protest Deplorable State of Akure/Ado-Ekiti Road

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Residents of Ondo and Ekiti States have protested the abandonment of Akure – Ado-Ekiti road by the contractor handling the road project after being mobilised by the Federal government. The protest which lasted for over three hours paralyzed vehicular movement along the road linking the two states. The protesters who carried different placards called on […]Continue Reading

Crime

Robbery Attack : Three Persons Dead In Ondo

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Three persons including a journalist, Olubunmi Afuye have been shot dead in a bank robbery in Ilara- Mokin in Ifedore local government area of Ondo state. One of the victims is the journalist and the new Public Relations Officer of a private University in the town.Confirming the incident, the state Police command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr […]Continue Reading

Environment

FG remains committed to fighting erosion – Senator Alasoadura

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The Federal government has expressed its commitment towards addressing devastating effects of erosion and floods in all parts of the country.  The Minister of State for Niger Delta, Senator Tayo Alasoadura stated this at the inauguration and handing-over of the erosion control of flooded areas and road rehabilitation project in Owo, Ondo State. Radio Nigeria […]Continue Reading

News

NOA Reiterates Commitment to Kick Against Social Vices

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The National Orientation Agency is committed to ensuring a society that is orderly, disciplined and patriotic so that the nation can win the war against all forms of social vices. Acting Director of The National Orientation Agency in Ondo State, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu stated this when he led the management team of NOA on a […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ondo Police Parades 15 Suspected Robbers, Rapists

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The Ondo state Police Command has paraded fifteen suspects in connection with armed robbery, gang-raping, attacking and snatching of motorcycles in the state. Parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters, Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bolaji Salami said the suspects were arrested at different locations in Akure and other parts of the state. According Continue Reading