Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) chapters of the Olusegun Agagau University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, in Ondo State, joined in the nationwide protest declared by their national bodies on Tuesday. The News Agency of...
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By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. A statement posted on the official X handle of the commission said the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested on Saturday...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), said that as the elections in the two states of Edo and Ondo approach, it has decided to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to enable eligible citizens who are not registered voters to do so....
Ondo Guber Primaries: Jimoh Ibrahim heads to court, insists on cancellation One of the aspirants for the April 24 Ondo governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen.Jimoh Ibrahim, has vowed to challenge the outcome of the exercise in court. Ibrahim said this at a news conference on...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has dismissed claims that the recently concluded gubernatorial primary election did not hold in the state. The party described the report as shocking and lacking in credibility. In a statement on Monday in Akure, the state Publicity Secretary of the...
Each passing day brings to mind evidence that Niger Delta region is on the march to becoming a zone of peace and sustainable development as promised some months ago by Mr. Chiedu Ebie, Chairman, Governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Through their actions and inactions so...
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, has described the rescheduled primary in 13 Wards of Okitipupa Local Government area as a mirage aimed at deceiving party faithful. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Gov. Usman Ododo-led Governorship Primary...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ondo State to pick its candidate for the Nov. 16 governorship election recorded a large turnout of members at the designated centres at the wards. (www.topskitchen.com) The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise at various wards in Okitipupa,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is prepared to monitor the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election scheduled to hold on Saturday in Ondo state. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said that the commission was not only prepared for the APC...
A truck laden with sand on Saturday crushed two persons to death at Idi-Mango area along Ore-Okitipupa road in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Mrs Yetunde Adesina, the Ore Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria...
Mr Banji Okunomo, Director, Strategic Communication, Jimoh Ibrahim Campaign Organisation, says the group is ready for any form of primary adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ondo State governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the national leadership of APC on Wednesday announced...
By OLA MUDOPE, Akure – Ondo State Police Command has arrested Oluwafemi Idris, popularly known as Alfa, for unlawful possession of human parts in Akoko Area of the state. The command’s spokeswoman, SP. Funmilayo Odunlami- Omisanya, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Akure. SP. Odunlami- Omisanya, said...
A man believed to be a soldier on Saturday stabbed a 27-year old trader to death over the price of a carpet in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The incident, which happened around Arakale area of Akure metropolis, led to the blockage of major roads in the area...
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure, is dead. Akintelure died in the early hours of Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akintelure, a medical doctor hailed from...
Ondo State Police has said a 17-year old girl, who stabbed her aunt to death in Akure, has psychiatric problems. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, stated on Sunday in Akure that the police was informed about the aunt’s demise on March 17 when her body...
Benson Idahosa University has emerged winner of the Nigeria Private University Games Association (NPUGA) Championships with 14 gold and six silver medals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Benson Idahosa University emerged overall winners from the seven universities that participated in the championships held at Elizade University,...
Oo The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun has given accounts of how it foiled banks robbery, kidnapping and arrested a suspect in connection with the crime in Ondo state. Amotekun Commander in the state, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, gave the account on Thursday in Akure, while parading 36 suspects...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a middle aged deportee in Ondo State over alleged visa scam. NSCDC Commandant in Ondo State, Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, paraded the suspect before newsmen on Tuesday in Akure. Ibiloye said the suspect was arrested in Akure after he...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency towards fairness and equity in all aspects of national life. Tinubu said this while addressing Afenifere leaders at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure on Wednesday. The President emphasised his...
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, described the former Governor of Ondo State, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, as fearless and a courageous man. Tinubu, who was accompanied by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, eulogised Akeredolu when he paid a condolence visit to the immediate family of the former governor and the...