Tag: #OndoState
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HORROR IN ONDO: NSCDC NABS TWO OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF MINORS
Two trusted faces, two shattered homes — and a chilling reminder that danger sometimes hides in plain sight. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has arrested two men accused of sexually assaulting minors in separate incidents in Akure. According to command spokesperson Daniel Aidamenbor, the suspects — aged 22 and 38…
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ONDO BOOSTS FARMING DRIVE WITH 70 MOTORBIKES FOR EXTENSION AGENTS
Taking agriculture closer to the grassroots, Ondo is putting extension workers on wheels to reach farmers faster and grow food production. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rolled out 70 motorcycles to livestock extension officers under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Flagging off the distribution in…
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3,000 ELDERS BENEFIT FROM FREE HEALTH OUTREACH BY TINUBU SUPPORT GROUP IN ONDO
A political support group in Ondo State says its health outreach is quietly making a big social impact—reaching thousands of elderly residents with free medical care. No fewer than 3,000 elders have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the PBAT Mandate Elders’ Forum in Ondo State over the past six months. The group,…
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ARM AMOTEKUN NOW! ONDO LAWMAKER WARNS FG OVER RISING INSECURITY
“You can’t fight AK-47 with dane guns”—an Ondo lawmaker is sounding the alarm and demanding urgent action. A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olatunji Ifabiyi, is calling on the Federal Government to allow the Amotekun Corps to carry sophisticated weapons to effectively tackle insecurity across the South-West. Speaking in a phone interview,…
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ONDO LOCKDOWN FOR SALLAH: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,000 PERSONNEL
Massive security rollout as authorities move to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations. Ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has rolled out 1,000 officers across the state to keep celebrations safe and hitch-free. State Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, said the deployment—announced in Akure—covers key hotspots including…
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PDP FACTION DENIES DISSOLUTION OF STATE COMMITTEES
Turaki-led NWC calls the move “illegal” and urges members to ignore it. The Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members to disregard reports of dissolved state executive committees in Ogun, Ekiti, and Ondo. National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong described the purported dissolution as illegal and a threat…
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FARMER FACES COURT OVER N200,000 PALM TREE DAMAGE
60-year-old denies destroying neighbour’s young palm trees in Ondo State. A 60-year-old farmer, Tolani Aribo, appeared Friday before the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo over allegedly destroying a young palm tree worth N200,000. Aribo faces a two-count charge of conspiracy and malicious damage, but pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi said the incident…
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ONDO POLICE ARREST 62-YEAR-OLD OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF 12-YEAR-OLD
Suspect in custody as investigation moves to Gender-Based Offences Unit. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested a 62-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Akure. Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the case was reported on March 3 by the victim’s mother. The alleged incident occurred on February…
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POLICE BUST 25-YEAR-OLD OVER ILLEGAL CLINIC IN ONDO
Imagine walking into a “clinic” only to find out it’s run by a quack. That’s the scare police say they just stopped in Ore, Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idris Nasiru, for allegedly running an illegal medical clinic in Ore/Odigbo LGA. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by…
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FARMER FACES COURT FOR DESTROYING CROPS WORTH N3 MILLION
A 55-year-old farmer, Sunday Olowosoga, found himself in hot water at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Friday. He’s been charged with maliciously damaging crops and palm trees valued at N3 million after allegedly bulldozing farmland during a dispute with the owner. Despite the serious charges of misdemeanor, Sunday pleaded not guilty.…
