Ondo State
Govt orders evacuation as flood wreaks havoc in Ondo
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed by flood which hit some parts of Ondo town, Ondo State on Friday. The flood occurred in the ancient city after a heavy downpour which lasted for several hours on the fateful day. Some of the areas affected include Itanla, Oka, Odo Ijomu, Bethlehem, Akure-Ondo Expressway among others. […]
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 2024, at 10 p.m., in the Onigaari area of Irese Road, Akure. Police source told […]
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 Olabod Resources Limited, had earlier claimed that the governor had engaged its services to coordinate […]
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 state’s forests. In its operation in the state, the firm will collaborate with the State […]
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 the necessary traditional rites are already taking place in the palace. Details later…
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 been living with the defendant since 2020 when her parents handed her over to the […]
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 scene of the incident on Friday evening. Five other passengers, including a corps member, were […]
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 area of the state. Vanguard learnt that the abductors have open a line of communication […]
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 few weeks ago. He was later charged in court on one count charge of rape. […]
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 investigation has since been launched to determine the cause of their deaths. According to reports, […]