Man turns church premises to kidnappers’ den
For two years, residents of Agbarho community in Ughelli North area of Delta State had been thanking God for the life of a member of […]
Ondo State
Former Ondo varsity lecturer found dead
A former lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Dr. Olatunde Adegbuyi, has been found dead inside his […]
4 Ondo churches sealed over fetish activities
Four branches of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church (C&S) in Ondo State have been sealed after the presiding Pastors were caught engaging in fetish activities. […]
We prayed against Yinka Odumakin’s death when it was revealed to us – Brother
An elder brother of Yinka Odumakin, the late spokesperson of Afenifere, Pastor Jacob Odumakin, on Monday said a prophecy had revealed impending death of the […]
Kidnappers Murder Pastor After Collecting N2m Ransom
Dreaded kidnappers have killed a Lagos-based pastor, Frederick Aramuwa after collecting N2 million ransom. He was kidnapped while travelling along the Ipele/Idoani Road in Ondo […]
Herdsmen machete Ondo female farmer for resisting grazing on plantation
A female rice farmer, identified as Amaka Okafor, was allegedly attacked by people suspected to be herdsmen in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area […]
NDLEA: 126 jailed for drug trafficking in January, February
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said 126 Nigerians across 14 states have been sentenced to various jail terms for offences bordering on drug […]
Arrested 80-year-old herder who grazes between Kogi, Osun released in Ondo
An 80-year-old herder arrested after his herd of cows destroyed farm products has been released after paying compensation. He was told to go and sin […]
Amotekun arrests 80-year-old herder for destroying farms in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps on Wednesday arrested an 80-year-old herder, Mr. Dauji Ibrahim, for destroying farmland at Ero village […]
Ex-Ondo lawmaker dies in auto crash
Former Minority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Akpoebi Lubi, has died in an auto crash on Tuesday afternoon. Late Lubi represented […]
Man Strangles His Wife While She Was Fast Asleep In Ondo
A man has ended his wife’s life while she was fast asleep in Ondo state. The man simply identified as Gbenro reportedly strangled his wife […]
Akeredolu to Igboho, other Oduduwa separatists: Stay away from Ondo
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu yesterday warned agitators for secession and disintegration to stay away from the Sunshine State. He said the people of Ondo […]
Amotekun arrests 100 cows in Ondo
About 100 cows and nine herders have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun corps along Akure /ilesa highway. […]
Ondo ex-militants seek inclusion in amnesty programme
Some ex-militants in Ondo State on Monday protested non-inclusion in the Federal Government amnesty program despite submitting their arms and ammunition. The ex-militants who carried […]
Yoruba nation: Stay away from Ondo, Akeredolu warns Igboho, others
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned Chief Sunday Igboho and others agitating for a sovereign Yoruba State to stay away from the state. Akeredolu […]
Ondo directs ex-Deputy Governor to return official vehicles
The Ondo State Government has asked immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, to return official vehicles in his possession. Agboola who […]
Akeredolu: I’ll not hesitate to sack any disloyal aide
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said he would not hesitate to sack any of his aides who displayed any acts of disloyalty. Governor Akeredolu […]
EFCC detains Ondo Assembly clerk
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained the Clerk of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Bode Aladeyelu and two […]
Farmer r*pes minor to death in Ondo
A 29-year old farmer identified as Ikumuyi Isreal has been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court for raping a minor to death. The victim identified […]
Avoid distractions, Akeredolu tells new HoS
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has urged the new state Head of Service, Pastor John Adeyemi, to avoid distraction by focusing on mobilising Permanent Secretaries […]