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Ondo Police Arrests Man Who Said He Saw Fetish Items in Car of 'Yahoo Boy' That Led to His Lynching by Mob
Ondo police arrest suspect who claimed to have seen “Ijapa Meta” and other fetish items inside car of young man labelled ‘Yahoo boy’ and k!lled by irate mobThe Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspect over his alleged involvement in the m¥rder of a 25-year-old man, Temitope Olorunf... -
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of APC Governorship Primary Election In Ondo
Amidst protest over the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primay election in Ondo State, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa was early on Monday morning declared winner.The Chairman of the party’s Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo said that Aiyedatiw... -
Ondo Kidnapping Syndicate Exposed: Repentant Gang Member Hacked With Machete
In a dramatic turn of events in Ondo State, a member of a notorious kidnapping gang reportedly attacked a fellow gang member with a machete in a bid to prevent the exposure of their identities to law enforcement authorities. This incident was disclosed by Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of th... -
Fatal Collision Claims Middle-Aged Motorcyclist's Life In Ondo Town
Tragedy struck in Ondo town on Wednesday, as a fatal collision between a truck and a motorcyclist resulted in the untimely death of the yet-to-be-identified middle-aged rider. The incident, which occurred at the Oke-Igbala junction in the Odojomu axis of the town, has left residents shaken and auth... -
Come Clean Over Certificate Controversy - Group Tells Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa
A group under the aegis of Concerned Ondo Public Servants, COPS, in Ondo State has stated that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must come clean over the controversies trailing his certificate.The group expressed concerns over the silence of the governor on the alleged controversies surrounding his academi... -
Widow Of Late Ondo Governor, Betty Akeredolu, Ties the Knot With His Younger Brother
In a surprising turn of events, Betty Akeredolu, the widow of the late Governor of Ondo State, has reportedly entered into matrimony with her deceased husband's younger brother. The union, which has garnered significant attention and speculation, comes amidst mourning for the former governor.B... -
Tragic Accident Claims Lives Of Siblings In Ondo State
The town of Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State was plunged into sorrow on Saturday following a devastating accident that resulted in the loss of two siblings' lives.The identities of the siblings, who fell victim to the fatal incident, are yet to be officially confirmed at the t... -
35-Yr-Old Motorcyclist, James Sunday Remanded Over Alleged Murder Of Wife's Friend in Ondo
A 35-year-old motorcyclist, James Sunday, finds himself in police custody following accusations of murdering his wife's friend, Justinah Sunday, aged 42, in a grim incident that has sent shockwaves through Ondo State.The order for remand was handed down by Chief Magistrate T. O. Olusola-Olujob... -
35-Yr-Old Motorcyclist, James Sunday Remanded Over Alleged Murder Of Wife's Friend in Ondo
A 35-year-old motorcyclist, James Sunday, finds himself in police custody following accusations of murdering his wife's friend, Justinah Sunday, aged 42, in a grim incident that has sent shockwaves through Ondo State.The order for remand was handed down by Chief Magistrate T. O. Olusola-Olujob... -
Ondo Court Remands Man, James Sunday For Killing His Wife's Friend
A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo state capital, has ordered the remand of a 35-year-old motorcyclist, James Sunday, in police custody, over the alleged murder of his wife's friend, Justinah Sunday,42. The accused was remanded by Chief Magistrate, T. O. Olusola-Olujobi. The Police Pros... -
“I Need To Use My Nine Degrees And My Brain To Help Ondo”— Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has said that with the nine university degrees at his disposal, he is the most qualified candidate to win the November governorship election in Ondo State. “I need to use my nine degrees and my brain to help Ondo State. I think this is the time I have to really sort out hum... -
Islamic Cleric Arrested In Ondo State With Fresh Human Parts, Two Accomplices Apprehended
In a startling development, law enforcement authorities in Ondo State have apprehended an Islamic cleric, Oluwafemi Idris, along with two accomplices, Samuel Kutelu and Babatunde Kayode, after they were found in possession of fresh human body parts in the Akoko axis of the state's northern sen... -
BREAKING: Ondo Governorship Aspirant, Paul Akintelure Is Dead
One of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead.Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life.He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time b... -
Teenager Who Stabbed Foster Mother To Death In Ondo Is Reportedly Mentally Unstable
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that the 17-year-old girl, Omowunmi Aduloju, who stabbed her foster mother to death is mentally ill.It was earlier reported that the deceased, Funmilayo Adelayi, a staff of the Ondo State Ministry of Finance, was found dead in her apartment at Premier Est... -
17-year-old Girl Stabs Aunt To Death In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has shed light on the tragic death of a woman allegedly stabbed to death by her 17-year-old niece in Akure, attributing the incident to psychiatric issues.According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the police were ale... -
Amotekun Foils Attempted Bank Robbery, Parades 37 Suspects In Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, disclosed on Thursday that it thwarted a bank robbery plot by a seven-member gang of suspected criminals in the state.The commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, revealed this while parading 37 suspects involved in various... -
Police Arrests 17-Year-Old Girl Who Stabs Her Foster Mother To Death In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old girl simply identified as Wumi for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, 54, to death.The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, March 20... -
Man, Peter Adebayo Nab For Killing Friend With Cylinder After Smoking Colorado In Ondo
A 24-year-old man identified as Peter Adebayo has been arrested over the alleged murder of his friend, Lekan Raji in Ondo.Adebayo was accused of killing his friend with a cooking gas cylinder after consuming hard substances known as colorado.Police prosecutor, Inspector Taiwo Oniyere, told the Akur... -
How 45Yr Old Woman Was Allegedly Raped & Killed In Ondo
The community of Ayeyemi in Ondo West Local Council Area has been thrown into a state of shock following the discovery of the lifeless body of a 45-year-old woman in the bush within the community.The deceased woman identified as Kudirat Abolarinwa was killed after she was allegedly raped by an unkn... -
President Tinubu Set To Visit Bereaved Family Of Late Gov. Akeredolu In Ondo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been scheduled to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.The visit to Owo, where the late governor’s family resides, is part of the President’s itinerary aimed at paying homage and expressing sympathy over ... -
'Akeredolu Was A Prophet, Predicted I’d Be Governor' – Ondo Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa Recounts
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed confidence in winning the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in April and the main election in November this year. Aiyedatiwa, who assumed office as Ondo State governor less than two months ago, revealed that his prede... -
PICS: Late Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Funeral Service Holds At St Andrews Church In Owo
The funeral ceremony of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu is taking place at St. Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, Ondo State.Recall that Akeredolu died on 27 December 2023 at the age of 67 after battling a protracted illness.The service of songs and tribute night in honour ... -
PICS: Late Ondo Gov. Akeredolu’s Remains Arrive Owo Amidst Tears
The late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, was accorded a solemn and heartfelt reception upon the arrival of his remains in his hometown of Owo. The atmosphere was heavy with emotion as the people of Owo gathered at Emure junction to pay their respects to their departed illustrio... -
Ondo Varsity In Chaos As DV Chancellor Petitions Police Over Threat To Life By Bursar & Fraud
Professor Adamson Okoro-Loto, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Administrative Affairs and Medical Services at the University of Advanced Sciences (UAS), Anam City, Ondo State, has raised allegations against the institution's Financial Controller, Mubarak Stephen Shittu, regarding purported acts of ag... -
Ondo Government Declares Public Holiday To Pay Tribute To Late Ex Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu
The administration in Ondo Province has designated Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, as non-working days.In an announcement made on Tuesday by the Principal Media Liaison to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezr Adeniyan, it was conveyed that these holidays were arranged to pay tribute t... -
24-year-Old Man, Effiong Samuel Sentenced To One Year Imprisonment For Stealing Phone In Ondo
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Odigbo has sentenced a 24-year-old man, Effiong Samuel, to one-year imprisonment, for stealing mobile phone valued at N54,000.Effiong was convicted and jailed after he pleaded guilty to a count of stealing.Earlier, the prosecutor, James Usifo told the court that ... -
One Killed As Rainstorm Destroys 200 Houses In Ondo Community
In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, one person has been killed in Ita-Ogbolu community, Akure North local government area after a heavy rainstorm.The rainstorm was the second time the community would experience rain fall for the year.Over 200 houses were destroyed by the... -
"I Wish Akeredolu Were Alive To Watch Me Govern Ondo State" – Gov. Lucky, Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stated that he knows that his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, would be proud of him.He stated that he would be happier if the late Akeredolu were alive to see him become governor.The governor disclosed that it was the late governor’s wish that he should em... -
JUST IN: Funeral Arrangements For Ex Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Commences Today
The funeral arrangements for the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, will commence today with a winning soul crusade, scheduled to take place at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park in Akure, the state capital. A statement by the late governor’s former Chief Press Secretary, Richard Ol... -
Suspended PDP Chairman Of Ondo, Fatai Adams Reportedly Died
The suspended Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Fatai Adams, has reportedly died.According to reports, Adams passed on in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 14.The PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Kennedy Peretei, confirmed his demise.Peretei told journalists o... -
JUST IN: Ondo Petrol Station Owner, Sesan Adelabu Known As Emirate K!lls Wife, Commits Suic*de
Popular socialite and petrol station owner, Sesan Adelabu also known as emirates has committed suicide after he allegedly killed his wife in Alagbaka area in Ondo state.From the report gathered, he took his own life by taking sniper, a lethal insecticide. The deceased is the owner of Emirate fillin... -
How Amotekun Apprehends 149 Suspected Criminals In Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested no less than 149 suspected criminals.The suspects, who were said to be coming from other parts of the country, were reportedly inside trucks coming into Ondo when they were nabbed at three local govern... -
Female Undergraduate, Adekunle Ifeoluwa Stabbed To Death By An Unknown Person In Ondo State
Adekunle Ifeoluwa, a 300 level Economics student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State, has passed on.It is reported that she was found dead in her room on Thursday, February 1, 2024. A source familiar with the incident reports, “Ifeoluwa as found in a pool of her own bl%od in her ... -
35Yr Old Labourer James Emmanuel Allegedly Rapes Female Colleague To Death In Ondo
A 35-year-old labourer, James James Emmanuel has been ordered to be remanded in prison by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo state capital for allegedly raping a 55-year-old co-labourer, Mrs Deborah Abiodun to death.The defendant was alleged to have committed the alleged offence at... -
Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa Finally Names Deputy
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has formally designated Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami for the role of Deputy Governor.Recall that Aiyedatiwa became the Ondo State Governor following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu.Akeredolu died on Dec. 27, 2023, at a German Hospital following a protracted il... -
Two Persons Arrested Over Man’s Death After Hotel Sex Romp In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested two persons in connection with the death of a man, Abiodun Akintomowo, in Ondo town, Ondo State.Akintomowo reportedly lost his life after allegedly having a sex romp with a woman suspected to be his girlfriend, in a hotel located at Akin... -
Family Of Late Ondo Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu Announces Burial Date, Feb.23
The family of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial.This is contained in a burial arrangement released by the deceased eldest son, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday.Akeredolu died on Dec. 27, 2023 at a German Hospital following a protr... -
Court Remands Two Suspects Over Death Of Ondo Socialite
Two persons have been remanded by a Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo state capital. They were remanded over the alleged killing of Akure socialite, Sunday Adebayo Oladoyinbo, popularly known as Say Bayo, into prison. The two suspects, Adeniyi Adebisi Atinuke,29, and 50-year-old Ade-Ojo Ilesa... -
Ondo Court Sends Suspected Killers Of Popular Socialite, Oladoyinbo Sunday Adebayo To Prison
An Akure Chief Magistrate Court has sent suspected killers of Oladoyinbo Sunday Adebayo, popularly known as Saybayo to prison over the death of the popular socialite.Oladoyinbo was found dead in his car on December 10, 2023, at Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State after three days of being declared miss... -
Gunmen Abduct Several Travelers At Border Community Between Ekiti And Ondo States
An undisclosed number of travelers have been reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen who ambushed the road between Ekiti and Ondo States.The incident, which SaharaReporters gathered, happened on Thursday evening was between Ikere Ekiti and Iju locations.The victims were, according to several rep...
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