By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced plans to deploy 22,239 personnel to ensure security during the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The officers will work alongside other security agencies to provide adequate security and protection in the 18 local government areas of the state. Egbetokun emphasized
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Ondo State Scholars Arena for Development Initiative has called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to take immediate action to end the senseless killings and ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens in the country. In a statement jointly signed by Moyoloye Oloruntimilehin Julius,
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Nigeria Police Force has responded to the recent circulation of a document containing allegations against Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The document alleges various charges, including fraudulent misrepresentation, certificate forgery, examination malpractice, and perjury against the governor. Statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the document
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has cautioned media organisations against fake news and misleading reports ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. Yakubu gave the caution at the first quarterly consultative meeting with media organisations in Abuja on Thursday. The Edo governorship poll is scheduled to
By Sabiu Abdullahi Dr Olaide Adelami, former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, has assumed the role of Ondo State Deputy Governor. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa selected Adelami as the deputy governor last Tuesday, and subsequently, his nomination underwent screening and ratification by the state House of Assembly. The formal inauguration took place at the International
By Sabiu Abdullahi Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the former acting governor of Ondo State, was officially sworn in as substantive governor. The swearing in was conducted during a solemn ceremony held on Wednesday at 5:15pm. Justice Olusegun Odusola, the Chief Judge of Ondo State, administered the oath of office to Aiyedatiwa, solidifying his role as the leader
By Sabiu Abdullahi Governor Ahmadu Finitri of Adamawa State extended his condolences to the people of Ondo State following the demise of late governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday. Finitri conveyed his sympathies through a post on his X handle, expressing sorrow at the loss. “I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Ondo State
By Kasim Isa Muhammad On Monday, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, better known as Amotekun, paraded over 62 individuals suspected of various criminal activities across the state. The large-scale operation aimed to ensure a safe and peaceful festive season for residents and travelers alike. The arrests took place across all 18 local government
By Kasim Isa Muhammad A man identified as Bode is currently on trial for the killing of his friend, Tunde Akinmoyewa, in Laoso Village, Ondo West local government area of Ondo state. The incident occurred when the 27-year-old man, described as an ex-convict, was testing a new locally-made gun last Tuesday. However, according to
By Muhammadu Sabiu A Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, remanded Samuel Gbadamosi, 60, in the Olokuta Correctional Facility on Thursday for allegedly having sex with a juvenile. Gbadamosi was accused of committing the crime on January 4, 2023, at about 5:30 p.m. at Newsite Obasekola Street in Owo. The offense