Court jails father of four for raping wife’s 17-year-old sister
Akure—A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife’s 17-year-old sister inside the bush, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The suspect, a father of four, was said to have raped the victim sometime in August…
Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa not hiring firm to protect Ondo farmers — Aide
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Security, Mr Gbenga Atiba, declared on Tuesday that the governor had not hired any private firm to protect farmers in the forest reserves across the state. A private security firm, Global…
Aiyedatiwa engages private security firm to protect Ondo farmers
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has engaged a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against incessant attacks. The private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, was contracted by the governor to strengthen the security within the…
Ondo monarch dies at 102
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Frederick Aroloye, has passed away at the age of 102. The Lisa of Idanre Kingdom, Chief Christopher Akindolire, confirmed the death of the first-class traditional ruler on Wednesday. The chief stated that preparations for…
Ondo court remands pastor for defiling 14-year-old daughter
An Ondo State Family Court has ordered the remand of a pastor, Adetunji Obatayo, in the Olokuta Correctional Centre for sexually assaulting his foster daughter and procuring an abortion for her three times. It was gathered that the victim had…
Gunmen kill two, kidnap five travellers in Ondo
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have killed two commuters and kidnapped five others along the Ifon-Owo Highway in Ondo State. Our correspondent gathered that the driver of the commercial vehicle and a female passenger were shot dead at the…
Gunmen abduct cleric in Ondo
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a cleric with a popular church in Ondo state, Anthony Ebele, on his farm. Sources said that the pastor of the popular Pentecostal church, was abducted Saturday evening at his Ogbese Farm, in Akure North Council…
Father remanded for defiling eight-year-old daughter
A Family Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Mufutau Taiwo, for allegedly defiling his eight-year-old daughter. The 35-year-old defendant was arrested by policemen for committing the offence at Ayedun Quarters, Akure, a…
Lovers found dead inside Ondo apartment
In a shocking and mysterious turn of events, a middle-aged man, Eric, and his unidentified girlfriend were found dead at an apartment in the Ayeyemi area of Ondo town, Ondo State. The tragic discovery was made on Thursday, and an…
Why I started selling human skulls — Suspected ritualist
A 37-year-old suspected ritualist, Yusuf Adinohi, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for selling human skulls. He claimed to have taken up the trade to save his ailing mother. Adinohi was apprehended at the Agbasi Locust checkpoint…