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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... -
Court Sentences Man, Shuaibu To 45 Years In Jail For Attacking His Wife With Machete In Ondo
An Ondo High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Shuaibu Kalejaiye, to 45 years imprisonment, for attempting to kill his wife. The trial judge, Justice Adeyemi Fasanmi, handed down the sentence on Kalejaiye on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after he found him guilty of the attempt... -
Ondo Guber: APC Kicks Against Free Ticket For Gov. Aiyedatiwa
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has told Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State that there will be no automatic ticket for him.The APC made the declaration ahead of the November 16, 2024, governorship poll in the state.APC national spokesman, Felix Morka, made this known on Channels Television... -
Ondo Amotekun Arrests 19 Suspected Kidnappers, 17 Others In The State
No fewer than 19 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Ondo State by operatives of the state’s Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps.The suspects, according to the Commander of Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, were apprehended in the northern senatorial districts of the state.The... -
Man Who Disguises As Scavenger & Kidnaps 8-Year-Old Girl In Ondo Arrested By Amotekun (Photo)
A scavenger who kidnapped an eight years old girl in Akure, the Ondo state capital, has been arrested by the operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun.The suspect who disguised as a scavenger abducted the girl and put her in a sack after hitting her with an object suspected to ... -
JUST IN: Ondo Govt Fixes February 23 For Akeredolu’s Burial
The Ondo State Government has fixed February 23 and 24 for the burial of the late former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reportedly fixed the dates and announced the composition of the burial committee after a state cabinet meeting on Monday. “The burial has been fixed betwee... -
Ex-Convict, Matthew Arrested For Robbery, Drug Offence, 3 Days After Release From Ondo Prison
A 29-year-old ex-convict, Matthew Simeon, has been arrested by the Ondo State security outfit, codenamed Amotekun, for alleged armed robbery and drug-related offences, three days after he was released from prison for the same crime.Simeon was paraded alongside 28 other suspected criminals arrested ... -
BREAKING: Late Ondo Gov. Akeredolu’s Body Arrives Nigeria From Germany
The remains of the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Olurotimi Akeredolu SAN has arrived from Germany.New Telegraph gathered that the body of the late Governor who died on Wednesday, December 27 after a long battle with protracted cancer arrived Nigeria on Friday, January 5, nine days after hi... -
Student Docked, Blessing Akingbade Over Alleged N750k Accommodation Scam In Ondo
A 25-year-old student, Blessing Akingbade, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over alleged N750,000 accommodation scam.The defendant, of no fixed address, is facing a two-count charge of advance fee fraud and stealing.The Police prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah ... -
Ondo Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa Suspends State Caretaker Chairmen Indefinitely
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has issued an indefinite suspension to the sworn-in caretaker chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas and the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)An Akure High Court presided over by Justice Yemi Fasanmi, recently granted an interim injunction fil... -
One Person Killed, 2 Injured As Bus Rams Into Ondo Youth Carnival
One person was feared killed and two others injured as a bus rammed into some youths in lkare-Akoko area of Ondo State during the new year carnival.Vanguard gathered that the youths were celebrating the carnival along the road when the unfortunate incident occurred.The driver of the bus was alleged... -
Gov. Aiyedatiwa Vows Ondo Will Immortalise His Predecessor, Akeredolu
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has made a promise to the people of the state. He vowed to immortalize his late boss, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who died a few days ago. Aiyedatiwa, who said a befitting state burial would be given to the former governor, stated that all the projects initiated b... -
Ondo Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa In Shops For A Deputy, May Announce Name Next Week
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has started shopping for his deputy and may announce the name next week after consulting with President Bola Tinubu on his final choice.Gistmania reliably gathered that the governor is looking towards the central senatorial district to pick his deputy.Aiyedat... -
Sowore Alleges Foul Play In Late Ondo Governor Akeredolu's Demise
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), claimed that the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, may have met an untimely end with foul play involved.In a recent interview on News Central TV, Sowore specifically pointed fingers at Akeredolu’s wife a... -
My Father Died In His Sleep, Late Ondo Gov. Akeredolu’s Son Reveals
Former governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, died in his sleepThis was stated by his son, Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu Jnr, in a statement he issued in the evening of Wednesday, December 27.According to the statement: “He died peacefully departed in his sleep at a Hospital in Germany, where ... -
Ondo State Govt Says Gov Akeredolu Died Of Protracted Prostate Cancer In Germany
The Ondo State Government has revealed the cause of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s death.The state government also announced that the governor died in Germany on Wednesday, December 27 2023, aged 67.Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, in a statement iss... -
Gov, Aiyedatiwa Of Ondo Declares Three-day Mourning Period Over Akeredolu’s Death
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared a three-day mourning period in the State to honour his late principal, Rotimi Akeredolu who succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer.This information was conveyed in a statement released to the press on Wednesday in Akure by the Chief Press Sec... -
Check Out 15 Quick Facts Life And Time Of Late Ondo Gov. Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu died on Tuesday night after months of severe battle with Leukemia. He eventually died in Germany. He was about completing his second tenure when he died. Below are 15 quick facts about the late governor 1. Akeredolu was born on 1 July 1956 in Owo, Ondo State, ...
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