Tag: #OndoState
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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.…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING ARSON ATTACK ON ONDO PREPAID METER WAREHOUSE
The Police Command in Ondo State has launched an investigation into an arson attack that destroyed prepaid meters worth over ₦10 million at a warehouse in Okitipupa. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, assured the public that those responsible will be brought to justice. The warehouse, owned by Active Achievers Nigeria Limited and located on…
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ONDO GOVERNMENT BEGINS DISBURSING ₦2.39 BILLION TO 2016/2017 RETIREES
Ondo State has kicked off the payment of ₦2.39 billion in gratuities to civil service retirees from 2016 and 2017, a move Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa describes as a dignified transition honoring years of service. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the governor emphasized that retirement is a season of rest and respect, not an end.…
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ONDO STATE LAUNCHES STAFF AUDIT AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY TO BOOST ACCOUNTABILITY
Ondo State Government is on a mission to clean up and strengthen Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) with a comprehensive staff audit and verification exercise starting October 20. This new move aims to ensure transparency and accountability across all faculties and departments. The verification will span four days, covering academic faculties, administrative offices, research centers, and…
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POLICE URGED TO ENFORCE TINTED GLASS LAW WITH PROFESSIONALISM IN ONDO, EKITI
AIG Ajani Omolabi warns officers against extortion; motorists must comply or face sanctions. Assistant Inspector-General Ajani Omolabi, overseeing Ondo and Ekiti, called on police to enforce the tinted glass permit law professionally, warning strict disciplinary action for misconduct. Motorists without permits must register online at possap.gov.ng and complete physical verification at police commands or replace…
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NCDC REPORTS 166 LASSA FEVER DEATHS IN NIGERIA, CASE FATALITY RATE RISES TO 18.5%
Despite fewer cases, delayed treatment and poor health-seeking fuel more fatalities, especially in five key states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with a fatality rate of 18.5%, up from 16.9% in the same period of 2024. A total of 895…
