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  • NANS meets Ondo Police Commissioner over attack on students

    NANS meets Ondo Police Commissioner over attack on students

    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC) Ondo Axis, led by its chairman, Com. Oluwarotimi Joshua, with the Coordinator, NANS Zone D, the Deputy Coordinator, the NANS JCC Ekiti Chairman and other student leaders has met Ondo Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi over attacks on student in Ogbese community.

    The meeting was convened to discuss the ongoing investigation into the unfortunate attack on NANS members in Ogbese on Sunday, February 23, 2025 en route Abuja for NANS National Convention.

    A statement by Joshua after the meeting expressed profound appreciation to the Ondo Police boss for his decisive leadership and swift intervention in handling the matter.

    He also commended the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad (SAKS) for their professionalism and prompt response, which led to the apprehension of some of the perpetrators involved in the attack.

    The delegation emphasised the need for a thorough investigation to ensure that all those responsible for the assault are brought to justice. 

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    They urged the Ondo Police Command to expedite legal proceedings against the suspects, reinforcing the principle that no individual or group is above the law.

    He reaffirmed NANS JCC Ondo unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and safety of Nigerian students. 

    He however assured the Commissioner of Police of NANS readiness to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure a secure and conducive environment for all students in the state.

  • Ondo govt hires 1,010 secondary school teachers

    Ondo govt hires 1,010 secondary school teachers

    Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has given approval for the recruitment of 1,010 teachers, who scaled through the screening exercise by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).

    The teachers are to be deployed in secondary schools across the state.

    A statement by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the list of successful candidates would be made public online and displayed on the premises of TESCOM headquarters and zonal offices across the state.

    The statement said the list of successful primary school candidates was undergoing finishing touches.

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    It said the recruitment was part of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s promise to solve the perennial problem of shortage of teachers in public schools.

    The statement said: “Governor Aiyedatiwa had expressed concern over teaching staff shortages in public schools, particularly in rural communities. This necessitated his directive that the recruitment must be based on the peculiar needs of the understaffed schools across the state.

    “The recruitment of teachers in primary and secondary schools is one of the efforts of the Aiyedatiwa administration in revamping the education sector.

    “Last Friday, the governor approved the payment of N633million for the registration of students for the West African Examination Council’s (WAEC’s) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.”

  • Ondo anti-corruption agency receives 49 petitions

    Ondo anti-corruption agency receives 49 petitions

    The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) said it has received 49 petitions since it was established last year.

    It said some of the petitions were over government properties, government officials, individuals, and Non-Governmental Organizations.

    Chairman of SPFACC, Justice Williams Akin Akintoroye (rtd), who spoke in an interview in Akure, admitted that fighting corruption was rough, difficult and not easy.

    Justice Akintoroye said he has not been under pressure from any individual or government official over any of the petitions before the Commission.

    Akintoroye said he has not received any petition against yahoo yahoo (internet fraudster) boys.

    He said the Commission was yet to file any suit on cases where investigations have been concluded.

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    According to him, “Fighting corruption is not easy. More often than not, corruption fights back. You must be resolute and determined to go the whole hog to fight corruption or else somebody will turn back and that will amount to failure.

    “There is no pressure yet from any outside influence. Sometimes there may be harassment, intimidation. Some may bring pressure for you to soft pedal. Suspects more than anything, want to protect their image.

    “We have received 49 petitions. These petitions are from various sources. Few came from the government circle concerning government properties, some against government officials. We have from individuals and NGO. We have not received any petition against Yahoo boys. The law backs us to prosecute yahoo boys.

    “We have not filed any suit for some obvious reasons on cases we have concluded investigations.

    We have a cordial relationship with the ICPC. We synergise together. There is no rift between this Commission and the EFCC. But we believe we can come together and work together. I believe we are working towards the same goal. If we synergise., it will make the job easier for all of us.”

    Justice Akintoroye, however, lamented at some individuals who dumped petitions on the Commission and failed to turn up for investigation.

    He called on the public to have belief in the Commission’s ability to tackle corruption.

  • Ondo tribunal: Party closes case after calling witness

    Ondo tribunal: Party closes case after calling witness

    Action Alliance (AA) has closed its case at the Ondo Election Petitions Tribunal after it called one witness. It tendered 16 documents as exhibits to back its claim.

    The party is challenging the outcome of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in which Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was declared winner.

     During his testimony, the witness, Adekunle Rufai, said the party had no candidate for the governorship poll.

    He said Fred Akinwumi, whose name appeared on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s candidate, was not the party’s standard-bearer.

    Adekunle said Akinwumi was imposed on the party by INEC.

    He said the electoral body did not allow the party’s candidate to participate in the election.

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    When pressed further, Adekunle, who earlier insisted that there were no factions in the party, said INEC monitored the primaries conducted by both factions.

    He said: “Akinwumi is not the candidate of the party. He was imposed on the party by INEC.

    AA has no valid candidate at the elections.

    “There is no faction in AA. INEC monitored our primary election and the primaries of others.”

    Counsel for AA, Adewole Adebayo, told the court that he would not call any other witness.

    Chairman of the panel, Justice Nelson Ugubu, adjourned sitting for the respondents to open their cases.

  • Ondo, Osun, Ekiti collaborate to strengthen cooperation

    Ondo, Osun, Ekiti collaborate to strengthen cooperation

    The Governments of Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states are strengthening the Open Government Partnership concept to enhance good governance in the states.

    At a Southwest regional meeting on Open Government Partnership held in Akure, Ondo State on Friday, the State and non-state actors from Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening OGP in the three states.

    The meeting facilitated by the African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development, (Center LSD), was attended by top government officials and leaders of civil society organizations from the three states.

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    The state and non-state actors presented reports on OGP progress in the states and promised to step up their efforts to ensure service delivery to the people.

    The OGP non-State Actor Co-Chairmen from Ekiti, Osun, and Ondo, Prof. Christopher Oluwadare, Mr. Micheal Ebofin, and Chief Pius Akomolafe as well as the Osun OGP State Actor Co-Chair Prof Moruf Ademola Adeleke who is also the Commissioner for Planning, Budget and Development and his Information counterpart, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi said they were committed to strengthening OGP in their states to ensure service delivery to the people.

  • Mother, two children burnt to death in night inferno in Ondo

    Mother, two children burnt to death in night inferno in Ondo

    Four-bedroom flat consumed in Ilorin

    A midnight fire on a building has killed a woman and her two children.

    The incident happened on Sunday night at Rainbow Street, Ondo, Ondo West Local Government.

    The children were said to be between 11 and 16.

    Sources said the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained and that the fire razed the entire building where the victims were sleeping.

    They said the Ondo Fire Service failed to respond to distress calls due to lack of water.

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    “When the fire was raging, we called the Fire Service, only to be informed that there’s no water and chemicals.

    “In fact, immediately, the officer switched off his cell phone,” the source said.

    Ondo Police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident. “Yes, their remains have been deposited at the morgue by the police,” Odunlami said.

    Also, a fire outbreak has burnt a four-bedroom flat in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The fire consumed everything in the building. The incident occurred about 8.52pm at Ita-Elepa.

  • Protesters burn police station in Ondo

    Protesters burn police station in Ondo

    • Command denies torture of suspect

    Protesting youths have razed a Police Division in Ifon, headquarters of Ose Local Government, Ondo State.

    It was gathered that the protesters carried out the act after a boy identified as Tobi Bobade died in police custody.

    A friend of the deceased is said to be in a coma at a hospital.

    Sources said the fight began among some youths after the Valentine’s Day celebration and two of them were dragged to the Police station. One of them was said to have died the following day.

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    It was gathered that news of the death led to protests and attacks on the station. A building belonging to the family of one of the boys that took the deceased to the station was also razed. An eye witness said signs of torture were visible on the body of the deceased.

    Spokesman for the Ondo Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami, said the deceased was not tortured.

    Odunlami said the deceased was brought to the station weak and died while receiving treatment in the hospital.

    In a statement issued after Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, visited Ifon for an on-the-spot assessment of areas affected in the attack, the CP condemned the attack and arson on the Divisional Police Station and ordered an investigation.

  • Kidnappers kill health worker in Ondo

    Kidnappers kill health worker in Ondo

    Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a health worker identified as Akinola Oyabiyi.

    Oyabiyi, aged 46, was shot dead inside his car near the Akure Airport at Eleyowo in Akure North Local Government Area.

    It was around the Akure Airport area that two farmers were abducted last week.

    Sources said the deceased was returning home when he was shot dead on Tuesday evening.

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    A source said: “The incident happened on Tuesday at about 8pm when he was going home. The people ( bandits) attacked him. I think they were trying to kidnap him.

    “He was shot in the belly and died shortly after. We learned the bandits came out from the the bush and shot him in his car.”

    Ondo Police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the incident and said investigation has commenced.

  • Kidnappers kill health worker in Ondo

    Kidnappers kill health worker in Ondo

    Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a health worker Akinola Oyabiyi.

    Oyabiyi, 46, was shot dead inside his car near the Akure Airport at Eleyowo in Akure North Local Government Area.

    It was around the Akure Airport area that two farmers were abducted last week.

    Sources said the deceased was returning home when he was shot dead on Tuesday evening. 

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    According to the source: “The incident happened on Tuesday around 8pm when he was going home . The people ( bandits) attacked him. I think they were trying to kidnap him. 

    “He was shot in the belly and died shortly after. We learned the bandits came out from the the bush and shot him in his car.”

    Ondo Police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the incident and said investigation has commenced. 

  • We will never be part of proposed Ijebu State – Ondo monarchs

    We will never be part of proposed Ijebu State – Ondo monarchs

    The Ilaje Council of Obas in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has vowed never to be part of the proposed Ijebu State. 

    It said it would not also be part of any other State being proposed in the east and west of Ilaje land. 

    The Obas said Ilaje shall remain one and indivisible entity with no part excised except by creation of more Local Governments or administrative units within the same state.

    This was contained in a communique after a meeting of Ilaje Obas held at Igbokoda and signed by its Chairman, Oba Olusegun Williams Akinyomi, the Amapetu of Mahin.

    The communique called on the Ondo State and Federal Government to ensure security of the Ilaje people and advised officials including security agencies making false territorial claims for Ogun State to desist from creating unwarranted crises in the area.

    It said attempts to extend Ijebu or Ogun State authority to Irokun have been rejected by Irokun Obas.

    According to the communique: “Meeting affirmed our avowed commitment to the maintenance, defence and promotion of Ilaje unity, territory and culture as an integral part of the Federation of Nigeria and urge persons of Ilaje origin or descent to remain vigilant and shun all forms of inducement that may compromise our inherited territorial integrity.”