Akure

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Akure, Ondo state was this evening gutted by fire which started at about 7.30pm. SEE ALSO: NDDC: EFCC Begins Probe of Akpabio, Pondei over alleged Diversion of Public…

The Iyaloja General of Ondo State, Mrs. Ruth Olowookere popularly known as Madam Do Good has died.Mrs Olowookere was the president of the National Association of Traders and Market Leaders Council of Nigeria. She died on Sunday at the…

A lady who boarded an inter-state bus from Abuja with its destination bound for Akure has allegedly been molested by a fellow male passenger.According to the video that surfaced online Monday (June 1), the male passenger who…

Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, the member representing Akure North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has commisserated with victims of Saturday’s explosion in Akure. SEE ALSO: BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Promises Free Food…

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged residents to steer clear of Saturday’s explosion site at Ilu Abo on the Akure-Owo expressway.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a truck laden with dynamites being…

A popular Akure-based pastor, Prophet Samuel Afolabi, of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), New Jerusalem, has dismissed the rumours making the round on social media that he was arrested by the police, saying it was untrue. SEE ALSO: Two…

A 1-year-old boy, Gold Kolawole has gone missing on Tuesday in a Church after Sunday service in Ondo State.The Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it had commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 1-year-old…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would ensure a free and credible governorship primaries for its aspirants ahead of 2020 governorship election in Ondo State.Mr Clement Faboyede, PDP Chairman in the state, stated this on…

Just as a section of the country is trying to force mediocrity down the throats of most Nigerians, Certain sections of the country have refused to be swallowed up by the crowd and speak their truth even if it means speaking about Nigeria’s…

A 20 year old model, student and fashion designer was raped and stabbed to death in her own home in Odo-Ijoka area of Akure, the Ondo state Capital.According to several witnesses, the model identified as Ajila Seun Fiona who is the…

Tragedy struck in Akure the Ondo state Capital as no fewer than five people were reported killed as a tanker lost control and exploded at a busy junction.The tanker carrying 33,000 litres of petrol lost control and fell at the popular…

Two children; Unmi Isiaku, 5, and Habib Awalu, 7, kidnapped 3 weeks ago, and sold for N200,000 in Akure, Ondo State, have been rescued and handed over to their biological parents.The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Dasuki Galadanchi,…

The abductors of Mr. Dele Fagoriola the former chairman of Akure North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, have demanded a ransom of N10 million for his release.This demand was made on Sunday, after the former chairman was…

During a High Court sitting in Akure the state capital of Ondo, Samson Kajopelaye has been sentenced to a life imprisonment for his involvement in the abduction of one Alhaji Adeyinka Yusuf.The suspect was arrested along with one…

There was a scene in Akure, in Ondo state on Thursday, April 5, when a group of pregnant women with their protruding bellies decided to stage protests at a state Specialist Hospital protesting outrageous medical fees introduced by the…