Tension has gripped residents of Osi community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State following the abduction of a farm estate owner, Olanrewaju Oyeleye, and his manager. The gunmen, according to sources, invaded the farm at the weekend and abducted the two victims…. Ondo: Tension as gunmen abduct farm estate owner, manager, demand … Read more
A High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Monday summoned the former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, and the publisher of Starnews Online Newspapers, Olumide Akinrinlola, over alleged libel. This follows a petition by the Ondo State Commissioner of Finance,… Alleged libel: Ondo court summons ex-Gov Akeredolu’s wife, Olumide Akinrinlola …C0NTINUE … Read more
A businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, was reportedly killed by some gunmen in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Saturday. It was gathered that the late businessman, who sells building materials, was killed at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega… SAD! Gunmen reportedly k!ll popular business man in Ondo …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, has condemned the attack and arson on the divisional police station on Sunday in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of the state. Afolabi also ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the… CP condemns setting of Police station ablaze by youths in … Read more
The Police in Ondo State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers, and rescued one victim between Feb.13 and 15 at various places across the state. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police (CP) made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure. Afolabi, who said that the arrest… Police arrest 7 suspected kidnappers, rescues one victim in … Read more
The Ondo State Government has urged striking nurses in public healthcare facilities in the state to return to work as there was no basis for their industrial action. The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in the state, on Thursday, after an emergency meeting… No basis for industrial action – Ondo Govt tells … Read more
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. Governor Aiyedatiwa, however, exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution “due to the critical nature of their duties.” A statement by his Chief Press Secretary,… BREAKING: Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa sacks commissioners, retains two …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Ondo State, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, has called for peace in Iwaro, Akoko South-East LGA following clashes among youths of Oka-Odo, Ebo and Owake communities during which two persons died. According to reports, the three communities are in Akoko South-East… 2 die in Ondo communal clash …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Ondo: Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa speaks on election victory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reacted to his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Aiyedatiwa promised to serve the people of Ondo State. Addressing journalists in Akure, the state Capital after he was declared winner, Aiyedatiwa said: “I thank Ondo … Read more
Hoodlums invade Ogbagi Akoko, destr0y electoral materials …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Some hoodlums have attacked and assaulted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Polling Unit 19, Ward 6 Ogbagi in the Akoko area of Ondo State in the ongoing governorship election in the state. According to a video posted on social media, … Read more