[responsivevoice] From Olatunbosun Oladimeji Recent events across the South West Nigeria again point to the urgency for institutionalisation of a stronger security architecture to rein crimes and criminals without regard to ethnic or religious backgrounds of the perpetrators of all hues if we don’t want the country to go up in flames as we pander…
Killer Boyfriend of Ex-Ondo Deputy Governor’s Daughter to Die by Hanging
A High Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State on Wednesday sentenced one Seidu Adeyemi to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Khadijat Oluboyo, daughter of the former deputy governor of the state, Lasisi Oluboyo. Justice Samuel Bola while delivery judgment in Akure said it was established, through the autopsy report, that the deceased did…
The Six Kidnapped Igbonla Model College Students Regains Freedom (Photo)
The Six Kidnapped Igbonla Model College Students Regains Freedom Six students kidnapped from the Igbonla Model College in the Epe Area of Lagos have regained their freedom. This followed talks between the abductors and some government officials from Nigeria’s southwest region. This comes more than two months after gunmen stormed the school during the morning…
Ondo Court Jails Fake Doctor
Olubunmi Dosunmi of a Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, Ondo State has sentenced Martins Duclarie, a Camerounian, to two years in prison for illegally operating medical facilities in the state. According to facts before the court, Duclarie had been practising as a fake medical doctor for 30 years in the state. He was said to…
Kingmakers Select New Deji for Akure
Kingmakers in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Sunday selected a prince from the Osupa Ruling House, in the person of Aladetoyinbo Kole Patrick, as the new Deji Akure. Aladetoyinbo was unanimously selected by kingmakers among 13 people who showed interest in the throne. The Osupa ruling house had on Friday forwarded a list of nominees…
Ondo Gets New Deputy Governor
Lasisi Oluboyo, Ondo state Commissioner for Agriculture, has been appointed as the new deputy governor of the state. Oluboyo was elevated to the new status few hours after Ali Olanusi, the state’s former deputy was impeached by the state assembly. Olanusi’s removal occurred in the early hours of Monday after 24 out of the 26 lawmakers impeached him over alleged…
Ondo Deputy Governor Impeached
Ali Olanusi, Ondo State Deputy Governor, has been impeached by 24 out of the 26 state assembly members. Olanusi was impeached on Monday on allegations of gross misconduct, including financial misappropriation and absenteeism from official duties. Ifedayo Akinsoyinu, House majority leader representing Ondo West 11, moved a motion for his impeachment and was seconded by Olatunji…
Ondo Deputy Governor Served Impeachment Notice
The Ondo State House of Assembly has issued an impeachment notice against the Deputy Governor of the state, Ali Olanusi on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The seven-count notice of impeachment issued against Olanusi was endorsed by 20 out of the 26 lawmakers in the House. The legislators said the notice was pursuant to Section 188…
Ondo Strange Disease: Death Toll Hits 35
The number of deaths resulting from a yet-to-be identified disease that broke out in Irele local government area of Ondo State has now increased to 35. Residents of the community are now speculating that the disease could be a spiritual attack as victims die within few minutes or hours of showing symptoms. The symptoms of…
APC Rejects Ondo Assembly Election Results
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, rejected the House of Assembly election in the state on Tuesday, saying it did not reflect the wishes of the citizens of the state. In a statement issued in Akure, the state capital, Isaac Kekemeke, state chairman of the APC, said the results showed that the people…
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