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How TB Joshua wants his 50th birthday celebrated
Dear Editor, Renowned Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua turns 50 on Wednesday June 12th 2013. In his
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Posts by : Abimbola Ayobami
Mimiko swears-in new Ondo council chairmen, cautions against illegal recruitment
Governor Olusegun Mimiko The governor said the staff strength should not burden the state. …... read more
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Three feared killed, police DPO injured, hospitalised as Ondo community protest escalates
The police confirmed that the DPO has been hospitalised. …... read more
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Ondo sacks coach of Sunshine Stars
Al Ahly have thus qualified for their ninth CAF Champions League final having defeated the Nigerian flag bearers who are first timers in the continent’s... read more
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Angry protesters chase Ondo traditional ruler over polytechnic location
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko The protesters accused the traditional ruler of impropriety. …... read more
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Mimiko ignores lawmakers, sacks Ondo council chairmen
The 18 caretaker chairmen were sacked on Monday. …... read more
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Children’s Day: Ondo sets up 25 family courts for child protection services
Governor Olusegun Mimiko Children were asked to develop the right attitude to life. …... read more
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Top Yoruba actors’ battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards
The award ceremony will hold at Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. …... read more
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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... read more
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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... read more
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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. …... read more
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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. …... read more
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Ondo suspends funding of cocoa development to farmers
The Ondo State government suspended the funding to avoid corruption. …... read more
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38 people die in Ondo road crashes in first quarter of 2013- FRSC
206 persons were injured in 64 motor accidents in the state within the first quarter of 2013. …... read more
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Students protest non-payment of bursary in Idanre
Photo: trends.com.ng The students said the Ondo State Government is withholding their bursary allowance. …... read more
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Electricity consumers complain of poor power supply in Akure
Small scale businesses like hair dressing and barbing salons and business centres are especially affected. …... read more
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Nigeria targets 700,000 young farmers in new job initiative
A new government plan, “Youth in Agriculture”, is expected to create jobs for youth. The Federal government is currently developing a presidential initiative aimed at... read more
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APC merger committee inaugurated in Ondo
All Progressives Alliance The inauguration of the committee will enable the commencement of party activities in the state. The merger committee of All Progressive Congress,... read more
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Police probes alms-giver’s “missing manhood” claim
Inspector General of police, Mohammed Abubakar The young man claims a beggar castrated him using local charms. Police authorities in Ondo State say they are... read more
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Ondo capital, Akure, becomes den for kidnappers
[Photo: www.ondostatemoi.gov.ng ] From March till date no fewer than 8 high profile personalities have been abducted at different locations in Akure. …... read more
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Girl seeks police protection over anonymous phone threats
A 25 year old girl in Ondo State said she has been constantly harassed over a situation she has no control over. …... read more
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Kidnapped mother of ex-Ondo Commissioner freed
The victim was released on Thursday. …... read more
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Mimiko backs State of Emergency
Governor Olusegun Mimiko The Governor says it is wrong for any group of people to politicize the president’s action since none has come up with... read more
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Group laments ‘marginalisation’ of Yoruba in federal appointments
The group appealed to the president to address the ‘lopsidedness’ in federal appointments. …... read more
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Mimiko sends commissioner nominees to Ondo Assembly
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko Many of the nominees are returnees. …... read more
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Kidnappers of ex-Ondo commissioner’s mum demand N50m ransom
The elderly woman was abducted on Sunday morning by gunmen at her Iyansan country home. …... read more
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