ondo state news

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...