Posts by Abimbola Ayobami:
Blackout imminent in Southern Nigeria as NLC issues ultimatum
The meeting was attended by NLC leadership from the southwest, south south, Kwara, and Kogi. The poor electricity supply across Nigeria may worsen in the southern part of the country if a threat by workers is carried out. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday issued a seven-day ultimatum to…
Ondo monarch, nine others charged for murder
The judge granted bail to the accused. (more…)
ASUU Strike: Ondo Police threatens lecturers over planned rally
ASUU insists it will proceed with the rally on Thursday. (more…)
Police officers beat civil defence officer publicly in Ondo
The police and civil defense gave different versions of the story. (more…)
Four killed in Ondo road accident
The FRSC said 14 others sustained various forms of injuries. (more…)
Lagos Plane Crash: Ondo artistes, civil servants mourn Deji Falae
Deji Falae died in the Associated Airline plane crash. (more…)
Ondo Government, Agagu family at war over hiring of crashed Associated Airlines plane
The Ondo State Government and the family of late Governor Olusegun Agagu are now locked in a war of words over the hiring of the ill-fated Associated Airlines plane which crashed in Lagos while carrying the remains of the late governor to Akure for burial. The Agagu family had two…
Lagos Plane Crash: Adeboye, Fayemi, others condole with Mimiko
Four Ondo officials died in the plane crash. (more…)
Despite plane crash, Agagu’s family, associates to proceed with burial Friday
The plane conveying Mr. Agagu’s corpse crashed on Thursday in Lagos. (more…)
Nigerian dating website launched
The site is believed to be the first of its kind in Nigeria. (more…)
Wizkid signs L.A.X to Star Boy Entertainment
The label releases video for Caro. (more…)
No plans to remove Ondo Deputy Governor- Mimiko
There were reports the Ondo deputy governor was to be impeached. (more…)
KCee’s “Limpopo” remains Number One on MTV Base top Naija songs
KCee retains number one spot for second week. (more…)
Wizkid, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage fail to release albums in June
The artists had promised to release their album in June. (more…)
Mimiko swears-in new Ondo council chairmen, cautions against illegal recruitment
The governor said the staff strength should not burden the state. (more…)
Three feared killed, police DPO injured, hospitalised as Ondo community protest escalates
The police confirmed that the DPO has been hospitalised. (more…)
Ondo sacks coach of Sunshine Stars
The assistant coach is to act in interim capacity. (more…)
Angry protesters chase Ondo traditional ruler over polytechnic location
The protesters accused the traditional ruler of impropriety. (more…)
Mimiko ignores lawmakers, sacks Ondo council chairmen
The 18 caretaker chairmen were sacked on Monday. (more…)
Children’s Day: Ondo sets up 25 family courts for child protection services
Children were asked to develop the right attitude to life. (more…)
Top Yoruba actors’ battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards
The award ceremony will hold at Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. (more…)
New Ondo police chief gets 500 petitions daily
Some of the petitions are frivolous and centre on chieftaincy, land disputes and minor cases. The Ondo state Police Commissioner, Patrick Dukumor, said his office receives no fewer than 500 petitions daily since his arrival in the state few months ago. Many of the complaints are frivolous and centre on…
Suspect beats up police officer, escapes from court
The man was also accused of stabbing the policeman with broken bottles. A 22-year-old man who was ordered to be remanded in Olokuta Prison custody has escaped from court while being led to the prison van. Adegboyega Dauda, alongside 11 others, was arraigned on Tuesday before an Akure Chief Magistrate's…
NANS takes campaign against violent acts to Ondo
The students deemed the campaign necessary based on a need to rid the society of criminal acts. (more…)
Ondo PDP candidate files appeal against tribunal verdict on Mimiko’s victory
Oke is challenging the results of the election based on substantial non-compliance with the electoral guidelines. (more…)