NSCDC arrests deportee over alleged visa scam, another for stealing phones at church vigils
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a middle aged deportee in Ondo State over alleged visa scam. NSCDC Commandant in […]
Akure
Heavy security as Tinubu visits Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti
There was heavy security in and around the Akure residence of Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, a pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, on Wednesday […]
NSCDC nabs UNICAL undergraduate for alleged kidnapping, collecting N50,000 ransom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has arrested a 21 year-old undergraduate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Anthony […]
Akeredolu will be remembered for truth, justice — Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday said the late former Governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, would be remembered for his good deeds, […]
Akure stands still as Akeredolu’s body arrives governor’s office
Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday paid their last respect to the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu. The […]
EFCC raids Akure, arrests 14 FUTA undergraduates, 19 others over Internet fraud
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo […]
Man machetes wife to death, commits suicide in Akure
Man machetes wife death suicide Akure A socialite and petrol station owner in Akure, Mr Sesan Adelabu, popularly known as Emirate, has reportedly macheted his […]
Ondo 2024: It’s grave injustice to deny Akure the governorship seat – OSCA
A leading socio-political pressure group in Ondo State, the Ondo State Consultative Assembly (OSCA), has requested the intervention of all political parties in […]
Aiyedatiwa approves N1bn for construction of UNIMED Senate building
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N1 billion for the construction of a new Senate Building at the main campus of the […]
Aiyedatiwa inspects road projects in Akure, pledges timely completion
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised that his administration would re-engineer road infrastructure in the state, starting from Akure, the state capital. The […]
‘Akeredolu is incapacitated’ – Sowore demands Ondo Governor’s resignation
Renowned Rights Activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of […]
NDDC Chairman Extols Departed Ondo Centenarian
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has described the […]
Man in police net for killing, dismembering father’s tenant in Ondo
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Police have arrested a 28-year old ex-convict and internet fraudster, Fatai Bakare, for allegedly killing his father’s tenant, […]
Bail application for 3 UTME registration offenders suffers setback
… As court issues production warrant on correctional centre Bail application for three suspects, who were apprehended during the 2023 UTME for registration infractions, […]
Abuja, Akure to host 2023 NBBF Conference finals – Organisers
Abuja, the nation’s capital and Akure, Ondo State capital, have been selected to host the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) conference […]
Police rescue 8 abducted church members in Ondo
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – Police in Ondo State have rescued no fewer than 8 Christian worshippers who were kidnapped on Friday afternoon by […]
NSCDC arrests pastor over alleged N1.6m visa scam
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has arrested a 39-year old Pastor, Michael Ogundepo, […]
Umahi in Akure, harps on concrete layout for roads
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has reiterated the use of concrete pavement technology in road construction projects for its cost effectiveness and durability. […]
Man dies protecting son from collapse building in Akure
Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Akure following the over 24 hours rainfall which led to part of a building collapsing and causing the death of […]
2023 UTME registration infractions: 4 suspects denied bail
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – Four suspects facing trial at the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, who were apprehended during the 2023 […]