Ondo State

Man, 23, “uses engine oil to defile 3-year-old girl” in Ondo

23-year-old Christopher Arigidi has landed in police net for allegedly raping a 3-year-old girl in Ondo State.

Pastor allegedly defrauds church member of N1.7m with fake visa promises

Abidoun James, founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, Freedom International City parish, Akure, has been arrested for fraud.

Ondo police nab quack doctor for allegedly killing 2 patients

Owolanke allegedly operated and killed two of his patients in the community.

Daughter of former Ondo deputy governor found dead under boyfriend’s bed

The lifeless body of Adenike, the daughter of Lasisi Oluboyo, was reportedly found under the suspect’s bed.

SARS officials invade AAUA hostel, harass students having a party

Many of the students reportedly suffered injuries following the alleged brutality by the operatives.

Man, 27, attempts to rape 60-year-old woman in Ondo

Olatomide allegedly dragged the woman to a nearby bush and attempted to rape her.

Ondo: Local Government Chairman slumps and dies in hotel room

Agunola Omomowo, the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, reportedly slumped and died at a hotel early Friday morning.

Ondo: Police rescues traditional ruler’s wife from kidnappers, kills suspect

The suspect and his gang had initially succeeded in kidnapping Mrs Grace Faduyile, but their cover was blown by community members who notified police.

Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu receives Certificate of Return, promises unbiased administration

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday received his Certificate of Return as the next Ondo State governor at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Akure.

Policemen protest in Ondo, harass journalists and residents

Some policemen protesting unpaid allowances for their role in the just concluded Ondo State election have reportedly taken law into their hands, harassing reporters and also residents who attempted to take photographs of the protest.

Jubilation, despair, dissatisfaction trail Akeredolu’s triumph as Ondo State governor

Congratulations, jubilation, despair and dissatisfaction have all characterised popular reactions since INEC announced APC candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu as the winner of Ondo State governorship election several hours ago.

Ondo Election: APC chieftain gunned down in run up to governorship tussle

The forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State appears to have claimed its first casualty as a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Mr Afolabi Olaposi, was killed by unknown gunmen on Thursday night in Owo.