Tag: Akure
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We have arrested 2 suspected armed robbers terrorising Akure – Police
The Police in Ondo State say they have arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising residents of Akure in recent months. CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on
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Akure stands still as Akeredolu’s body arrives governor’s office
Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday paid their last respect to the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu. Students lined up at the major road side in the state capital to wave to the motorcade
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Petrol station owner machetes wife to death, commits suicide
A socialite and petrol station owner in Akure, Mr Sesan Adelabu, popularly known as Emirate, has reportedly macheted his wife to death and committed suicide by drinking sniper, an insect-killing substance. It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday in the Alagbaka area of Akure, Ondo State capital.
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How I hit Guinness World Record in Akure – Ezekiel explains
A Guinness World Record holder in most skips on one leg, Gbenga Ezekiel has explained how he challenged the record held by Rasel Islam from Bangladesh. He attributed his feat to Coach Chibuisi Ukandu, who encouraged him to go for the contest.
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VIDEO: Ondo student, Ezekiel becomes Guinness World Records holder
Master Gbenga Ezekiel, a student of Ijapo High School in Akure, the Ondo State capital has entered the Guinness World Records for the most skips in one minute on one leg.
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Fire guts petrol filling station in Akure
An Optimal Filling Station located on Aule Road in Akure, the Ondo State Capital caught fire on Monday. The fire, which destroyed the administrative block of the filling station and dispensing pumps
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Tragedy: 2 die in early morning accident in Akure
Tragedy struck at dawn on Wednesday in Akure, when a commercial motorcyclist conveying a passenger to the hospital crashed into a stationary truck resulting in the death of the two. The accident, which occurred at 5.45 a.m., on the Airport Road, Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, later attracted motorists, commercial…
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3 secondary school students arrested for raping colleague
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three secondary school students for alleged conspiracy and defilement of a 14-year-old student. SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami, the command’s spokesperson, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Akure.
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Police arrest 2 serial kidnappers in Ondo
Police in Ondo State says they have arrested two 35-year-old serial kidnappers, Olaoye Oluwatosin and Taiwo Olamide. The suspects allegedly kidnapped three persons in Ofosu, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State between 2021 and 2022.
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Commuter coughs to death in Akure while waiting for taxi
A middle-aged man coughed to death in Akure on Thursday while waiting for a taxi. The commuter vomited blood while coughing, an eyewitness said. He said the man gave up the ghost before first aid could get to him.