Ondo State
Shagamu-Benin bridge: Relief as FG orders urgent repairs on damages
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate repair of the damaged section of the Shagamu-Benin bridge, a critical link on Nigeria’s busiest highway connecting the South-West and South-South regions. The announcement, made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, through his media adviser Uchenna Orji on Tuesday, comes after concerns were raised over the visible […]
Tragedy as Missing AAUA Students Found Dead After Weeks of Search
The prolonged search for the two missing students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), in Ondo State has ended in tragedy. The students, Andrel Eloho Okah and John Friday Abba, who had been missing for over three weeks, have been confirmed dead. The sad development was confirmed by a security source, who disclosed on Sunday, […]
Atiku, Osinbajo, Sambo Hold Strategic Meeting in Ondo
In a rare and symbolic gathering, three former Vice Presidents of Nigeria—Atiku Abubakar, Yemi Osinbajo, and Namadi Sambo—converged in Ondo State on Friday, May 23, 2025, ahead of a significant royal event in Osun State. The high-profile reunion has stirred political conversations nationwide, given the stature of the dignitaries involved and the timing amid ongoing […]
Ondo State Airlifts 316 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025
In a major step towards fulfilling their religious duties, Ondo State has successfully airlifted 316 pilgrims in the first batch to the holy land of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This milestone was confirmed by the 0Chairman of the Ondo State Muslim Welfare Board, Alhaji Dhikirulahi Chandy-Adam, in a phone interview with the […]
Free Caesarean Section Begins in over 100 Hospitals for Indigent Mothers – NHIA
The nationwide coverage is across key health institutions. On a nationwide scale, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has initiated the provision of free Caesarean Sections (CS) in more than one hundred hospitals across the nation. Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General, NHIA, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the intervention was under the Comprehensive Emergency […]
Residents Cry Out as Gov Marks 156 Houses for Demolition
Government is our landlord, and we pay monthly, The same government is trying to render 156 families homeless. A state administration led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has initiated the demolition of 156 houses that are occupied by civil officials, which has caused panic and rage to break out in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. […]
Labourer Hacks Employer to Death over Kolanut Theft in Ondo
A 60-year-old farmer, Mrs. Adelugba, has been killed by her labourer at Laoso community, Laje Camp axis of Ondo West Local Council Area, Ondo State. The labourer, who was accused of stealing kolanuts from the deceased’s farm, allegedly macheted her to death. According to sources, the labourer had pleaded with the deceased not to expose […]
Ondo on Fire: Protest Erupts After Herdsmen Murder Five Farmers
Tension gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area. The fresh killings come barely two weeks after no fewer than 14 people were reportedly murdered by gunmen in […]
Suspected Kidnappers Arrested N3.6m cash
Komolafe admitted to providing kidnappers with assistance by feeding meals to their victims while they were held captive and received compensation as a percentage of the total number of people kidnapped. The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two individuals suspected of kidnapping. These individuals are Ridwan Salisu, who is 45 years old, and Umar […]
Ojajuni Exposes 55 Herdsmen Kidnapping Camps In Southwest
I sustained two gunshot wounds one narrowly missing my spinal cord and suffered relentless physical abuse, including being beaten 72 times daily. 55 Herdsmen Kidnapping Camps In Southwest – Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who serves as the National Youth President of Afenifere, has issued a plea for immediate action to be taken in response to the […]