Killers of late Prof. Albert Ilemobade a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Technology (FUTA) have been sentenced to death by hanging. Olayemi Bamitale, a former driver, and Ita Enang, a night guard were sentenced to death today by Justice Olamide Williams in an Ondo State High Court. Prof. Albert Ilemobade was killed in June 2015, Olayemi Bamitale and Ita Enang … [Read more...] about Killers of Ex Vice-Chancellor Of FUTA Sentenced To Death
Ondo State
Ondo State Assembly endorses Oluboyo as new Deputy Governor
The Ondo State House of Assembly has appointed the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The Speaker of the Assembly, Jumoke Akindele announced this shortly after the lawmakers of the Assembly reconvened from a short break. Akindele said the State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko forwarded the name of Alhaji Oluboyo for … [Read more...] about Ondo State Assembly endorses Oluboyo as new Deputy Governor
Ondo State Deputy Governor Alli Olanusi Impeached
The Ondo State deputy governor, Alhaji Alli Olanusi, has been impeached by members of the state House of Assembly this morning. Seven allegations were leveled against Olanusi. Here are the particulars of the charge as read by Akinsoyinu: “Alhaji Ali Olanusi, being the holder of the office of the Deputy Governor, permitted and condoned the perpetration of fraudulent activities … [Read more...] about Ondo State Deputy Governor Alli Olanusi Impeached
Killer disease: Ondo State Government bans production of ‘ogogoro’
The Ondo state Government has banned the production and consumption of locally-made gin, commonly called ‘ogogoro’ in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dayo Akinyanju, announced this at a news conference in Akure on Saturday. Ondo state commissioner attributed the ban to the outbreak of an unknown disease two weeks ago in Irele Local Government Area of the … [Read more...] about Killer disease: Ondo State Government bans production of ‘ogogoro’
Ode-Irele community in Ondo state begins spiritual cleansing to appease gods
Ode-Irele community of Ondo state has on Friday begun the process of cleansing their land in a bid to appease the gods over the plague it believes was brought to them by the persons who stole from their shrine. An indigene of the community, who spoke with Dailypost, said it was revealed to the traditional priest that Malokun goddess, worshiped in the community has not been … [Read more...] about Ode-Irele community in Ondo state begins spiritual cleansing to appease gods
Presidential Election Result in Ondo State – APC Wins
Ondo state Announced by Prof. Olusola Oyewole the VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta86 AA - 386 ACPN - 2406 AD - 1,237 ADC - 1,227 APA - 1139 APC - 299,889 CPP - 1,012 HOPE - 184 KOWA - 223 NCP - 846 PDP - 251,368 PPN - 734 UPD - 184 UPP - 221 APC wins in Ondo with 299,889 … [Read more...] about Presidential Election Result in Ondo State – APC Wins
Police Recover N9m from Dead Armed Robbers who Raided Owo Banks
The police in Ondo State have recovered N9 million from the six of the fifty armed robbers who raided four banks at Owo last week. Two police women and four others, including an ASP and seven civilians were killed by the robbers who stormed the banks at about 4pm last Friday. Also shot dead by the robbers were a bank manager and his deputy who reportedly refused to cooperate … [Read more...] about Police Recover N9m from Dead Armed Robbers who Raided Owo Banks
Why I dumped PDP for APC — Ali Olanusi, Ondo Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ali Olanusi, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party Thursday morning, has given reason for his action. In a statement Thursday afternoon, Mr. Olanusi said he decided to join the All Progressives Congress after realizing that the party offers a platform where he can find justice, fairness and equity. He said, “While still being in … [Read more...] about Why I dumped PDP for APC — Ali Olanusi, Ondo Deputy Governor
Armed robbers storms three banks in Ondo State, killing several people
Armed robbers storms First Bank, Wema Bank and Skye Bank in Owo town, Ondo state, injuring, and killing several people including a bank manager. According to eyewitness the robbers entered Owo town through Abuja-Owo road dressed in army uniform fully armed blocking all major roads. … [Read more...] about Armed robbers storms three banks in Ondo State, killing several people