A thunderstorm struck and killed eight cows in the Ori-Ohin area of Ifon, located in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident caused shock and stirred discussions in the community, especially among local farmers and leaders who believe the deaths were connected to ongoing conflicts over farmland use. The cows, reportedly belonging to…
A popular transporter, Muihili Adebayo, has been abducted by armed bandits in Ondo State, with the assailants killing his son and injuring his wife during the attack. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at Adebayo’s residence in the Shagari area of Owo Local Government Area. Adebayo, who operates the Akure-Lagos route, was reportedly ambushed and…
Mrs. Iyanu Ehuwa Jeje, the wife of a bricklayer, has successfully given birth to triplets in Ondo State. On Monday, March 31, 2025, she welcomed three healthy baby boys at Aribo Hospital, located in Ibokoda near Ilaje High School. Currently, many supporters are at the hospital to assist her. However, it has been reported that…
Protests on Wednesday erupted on the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the alleged killing of five farmers by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area. According to PUNCH, the assailants invaded the community in the early hours of Wednesday, opening fire on the victims. These fresh killings…
Police detectives in Ondo State, have arrested seven suspected kidnappers including a 19-year Umar Isyaku, in possession of N3.5 million believed to be ransom paid by families of their victims. Briefing newsmen in Akure, the state Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, said the 19-year-old lsyaku was arrested alongside one Ridwan Salisu,45, at Ipele in connection…
Three states – Benue, Nasarawa and Ondo – were locked in rage and protests, yesterday, over the killing of no fewer than 28 persons by herdsmen and bandits. A pregnant woman was among 20 persons killed during a farmers/herders’ clash that left scores wounded, houses, motorcycles, and a police operational vehicle set ablaze in Nasarawa…
At least 20 persons were reported dead when some gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked four communities in Akure north LGA of Ondo state on Sunday. According to NAN, the affected communities are Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor and Ademekun. Speaking with journalists in Akure, the capital of Ondo, a resident of one of…
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three suspects in alleged connection with the attack on members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at Ogbese in Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Sunday, Feb. 23, NANS members were attacked at Ogbese, Akure North Local Government…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially taken the reins as the governor of Ondo State, marking the start of his first full four-year term. This follows his initial assumption of the governorship after Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s passing in 2023. Aiyedatiwa’s inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure,…
A fire outbreak has claimed the lives of a woman and her two children on Rainbow Street, around the Onipakala axis in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The tragic fire incident occurred on Sunday midnight when residents were asleep, leaving the neighbours in shock and grief. Daily Trust gathered on Monday that…