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24 Dead in Ondo After Consuming Suspected Herbal Substance, Govt Confirms
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of 24 residents of Odigbo Local Government Area following the consumption of a…
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Crime
Ondo gov, Akeredolu orders arrest of traditional ruler
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of one Ademola Idowu Oloworiyibi. According to…
Crime
Man in trouble for allegedly stabbing his grandma to death in Ondo
An Akure Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 23-year-old man in a correctional centre for allegedly killing his 68-year-old grandmother, Florence Olaoye. Police…
News
Accident claims infant, five adults in Ondo
No fewer than six persons lost their lives on Tuesday in an auto crash that occurred at Ajue axis along the busy…
Crime
Grandson reportedly kills grandmother over Indian hemp in Ondo
Florence Olaloye, 66, a grandmother, had been murdered at her home in the Labeta in Sabo axis of Ondo town in the…
Crime
Two more ISWAP terrorists arrested, over Owo church killing
Following the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, months ago, two more terrorists suspected to be members of the…
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Owo church massacre: Gov Akeredolu confirms arrest of attackers, killers
Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the arrest of five of the attackers and killers of religious worshippers at St…
Crime
We’ve finally arrested Owo church killers – Defence Chief, Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of those behind the Owo attack. The Chief of Defence…
Education
ASUU: Workers stage NLC solidarity protest in Ondo, tell FG to meet lecturers’ demand
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Ondo State chapter have joined their colleagues, across the federation, to stage a solidarity protest…
Crime
Unknown gunmen invade police station, kill officer in Ondo
Some unknown gunmen have invaded Okuta Elerinla Police Division, Ondo State. A police officer has been killed following the invasion. It was…
Crime
My dad gives me N30,000 for each child I steal – Female kidnapper confesses
A 22-year-old suspected female kidnapper, identified as Adeola Omoniyi, has confessed how she had been kidnapping toddlers in areas in Ondo State…
Crime
Pastors camping children illegally in Ondo church not our members – CAN denies arrested pastor
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has distanced itself from the act of the arrested pastor who reportedly camped his members on…
Crime
Kidnapped children recovered under the ground of Ondo church, police arrest pastor, church members
Some children allegedly kidnapped have been discovered in an underground of a church on Friday night in Ondo State. This incident happened…
Crime
16,000 hustle for Amotekun job in Ondo
There is fierce competition for the 350 open positions in the Ondo State Security Network organization, also known as Amotekun Corps, with…
Crime
Governor mandates use of CCTV in worship centres, schools, hospitals, others, says violators would be prosecuted
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered members of the public and private institutions across the state to put in place…
Politics
Governor Akeredolu appoints Sowore, one other as commissioners
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has nominated two commissioner designates in his state. The two are Akinwumi Samson Sowore and Prince…
Crime
Ondo Church Attack: Gov. Akeredolu weeps at funeral for victims, admits govt’s failed
Those who attended the funeral mass for the victims of Owo church attack could not hold their eyes not to shed tears.…
Crime
Funeral mass commences for Owo church attack victims
It is thirteen days after the horrific attack by gunmen on innocent worshippers at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The…
Crime
Owo church attack: Ondo gov extends mourning period
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has extended the mourning period in the State to Wednesday. Mr Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary…
Crime
Gunmen bought roasted corn before attacking Owo Church worshippers – Witness
The peace in Owo town, Ondo State, was disturbed last Sunday as some gunmen invaded St. Francis Catholic Church Owo and launched…