By Ayodele Popoola | The Ondo State Police command has arraigned a 20-year-old man, Jeremiah Lamidi, before an Akure Magistrates’ Court, over his alleged involvement in the murder of a 25-year-old man, Temitope Olorunfemi, who was lynched by an irate mob, after he was accused of being a ‘Yahoo boy.’ The Hope Metro gathered that […]
By Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Ekiti State Police command has issued a serious warning to members of the public to disregard an online video currently circulating on the social media concerning one Pastor Ade Abraham, of Christ High Commission Ministry, Omuo-Ekiti. In a release by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. […]
By Adedotun Ajayi Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said his administration would not relent on its dedication to sport development in the state. He reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with members of the Cross Creek Golf Club at his office in Alagbaka, Akure, on Tuesday. Aiyedatiwa expressed his gratitude to the team of […]
By Oluwadamilola Akinduro | Two persons; Raphael Olabinjo and Tope Sunday were on Tuesday sentenced to three months imprisonment by an Akure Magistrates’ Court, for stealing, burglary and destruction of property. The convicts committed the offence on April 29, 2024 at about 3:00pm at Eyinke ljamikin, in Akure metropolis. The state prosecuting counsel, O.F. Akeredolu, […]
By Sade Adewale,Ondo | A 47-year-old man, Gbenga Dadeni, has been dragged before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ondo town, for stealing items worth N2million from a block industry in Ondo. The police brought Dadeni before the court for stealing four shovels, four big generator tanks, one block moulding machine engine and wheel barrow without […]
By Ayodele Popoola | An Akure Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 27-year-old labourer, Enikan Inibassey, for alleged theft of 18 kegs of palm oil. Inibassey who resides at Labour Camp, Igbekebo was brought to court on a court of stealing. Police prosecutor, Nelson Akintemehin, told the court that the defendant committed the offence at […]
In a bid to maintain peace and security of lives and property within the state, the Okunbadejo Ruling House of Oda community, in Akure South local government of Ondo State, has appealed to the state government to intervene in the looming crisis trailing the kingship tussle in the town. The Ruling House also appealed to […]
Boluwatife Akinola | Elizabeth (not real name), a 17-year-old girl, has been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank since birth. While in her second year at university, she hatched a plan with her boyfriend to stage her kidnap, intending to extort ransom from her adoptive parents. She planned to use the ransom to pay for […]
By Femi Atolagbe | Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye has banned Sunshine Stars players from taking motorcycles to training and directed immediate repair of the team’s vehicles. The Commissioner said: “An end has come to players taking bike to training sessions, you are professionals and it’s time to treat […]
By Femi Atolagbe | The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State chapter felicitates former National President, Sir Steve Alabi on his emergence as the new Olosi of Osi in Ido/Osi Local Government area of Ekiti State. SWAN in Ondo State led by its Chairman Segun Giwa notes that the confirmation of Sir Steve […]
