ondo state news

The Digest: A DAF tipper truck has crushed five commuters to death in Akure, Ondo State, in a morning collision that underscores the fragile nature of Nigerian roads. According to the FRSC, the victims were traders traveling to a nearby market when speed claimed their journey. Key Points...

The Digest: The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a suspected baby factory in the Ore community, rescuing five pregnant underage girls and arresting the alleged operator. According to a police statement, the suspect, Ada Clement, confessed to running a facility where young pregnant...

The Digest: Ten people, including a pregnant woman, have been killed after a cement-laden truck crashed in Akungba, Ondo State. According to witnesses and the FRSC, the truck suffered brake failure, lost control along the Owo–Akungba–Ikare Expressway, and rammed into roadside shops, with...

The Digest: Content creator Mandy Kiss traveled from Lagos to Ondo State to personally confront a popular mother-daughter TikTok duo over their persistent online trolling. In a tense meeting captured on video, Kiss, accompanied by security, demanded an end to the cyberbullying, resulting in a...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a commercial bus driver following a violent altercation with a soldier at a checkpoint in Ondo State. According to an official statement, the soldier displayed "very uncouth and unprofessional conduct" during the...

The Digest: A formal demand for economic justice has been placed on the governor's desk. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo State has called for an immediate upward review of the minimum wage from N73,000 to N256,950, citing the severe economic pressures of inflation, subsidy removal...

The Digest: A middle-aged man has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man to death during a violent altercation over a N14,000 debt. The incident, which occurred at a construction site, highlights escalating tensions over minor disputes. Key...

The Digest: A minor financial dispute over an ₦800 ($0.50) debt has ended in tragedy in Akure, Ondo State, after a woman allegedly killed her elder sister during a confrontation. The incident has left the community in shock and sparked conversations about violence and conflict resolution in...

The Digest: A 42-year-old pastor, Samson Ajayi, has been remanded in a correctional center in Ondo State for allegedly raping his 17-year-old biological daughter for four years. The case is a shocking Betrayal of Trust by a father and spiritual leader. Key Points: A pastor, Samson Ajayi...

The Digest: The Ondo State government has banned graduation parties for nursery and junior secondary students, a move that is meant to provide Fiscal Relief for parents. The directive, which follows similar policies in Benue and Imo, aims to curb unnecessary expenses and refocus on academic...

The Digest: Youths in Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State, have barricaded a major highway in protest against a surge in kidnappings and killings. The dramatic Road's Cry came after a man was killed and a businesswoman was abducted, as residents accuse the government and security agencies of failing to...

The Digest: The Court of Appeal has upheld the election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the governor of Ondo State, dismissing multiple appeals that sought to overturn his victory. The ruling validates his position as the duly elected governor following the November 2024 election. Key Points: Court...

The Digest: A woman, Augustina Mowari, was arrested by the Ondo State Police after stabbing her boyfriend, Michael Ikuedowoni, to death. The altercation, stemming from suspicions of infidelity, turned deadly when Mowari attacked him with scissors during a heated argument. Key Points...

The Digest: A tragic event unfolded in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, when a final-year female student from Adekunle Ajasin University was murdered by her boyfriend. The police are investigating the case, and protests have erupted on campus. Key Points: A final-year student from AAUA was...

The Digest: In a tragic turn of events, an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was shot dead while on duty during a drug raid in Ondo state. The raid, which targeted illicit drugs in a residential building, ended in violence, highlighting the dangers faced by law...

The Digest: In a chilling crime in Ondo State, a landlord and two accomplices have been arrested for the abduction, rape, and murder of two students from Adekunle Ajasin University. The victims, John Friday and Okah Eloho, were subjected to violence, leading to their tragic deaths. The case...

This evening, we wrap up major national stories in politics, sports, education, and diplomacy. These events reflect tensions and transitions across Nigerian society and governance. Senator’s Aide Resigns Over ₦20k “Starvation Wage” An aide to Ondo Senator Jide Ipinsagba resigned, citing...

The Digest: A political aide to Ondo North Senator, Jide Ipinsagba, has resigned over a ₦20,000 monthly salary, an amount unchanged since 2007. Tunbosun Awe, who served the senator for nearly two decades, made his resignation public, citing economic realities and wage stagnation. His departure...

Academic integrity met physical brutality at Complete Child Development College in Akure, Ondo State, when a parent allegedly hired thugs to assault Vice Principal Mr. Rotifa. Vanguard reports the educator was beaten for confiscating an Android phone from an SS3 student during WAEC exams...

Three years have passed since gunmen turned St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo into a battleground on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 40 worshippers and injuring dozens more. The attack shocked the nation, but for survivors and families of the deceased, silence and unanswered questions...