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  • Obaship crisis looms in Ondo community

    Obaship crisis looms in Ondo community

    Crisis appears to be looming in Etikan kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over a purported plan to install a new traditional ruler in Ereke community in allegedly against a court order.

    The Akinrogun and Aare of Etikan, Chief Monday Oyetakin and High Chief Bode Ojabogun respectively raised the alarm in a statement jointly signed on behalf of the Council of Elders, youths and residents of the community on Thursday in Igbokoda.

    Consequently, the chieftains have warned the state government to avert crisis by respecting the order of the court restraining it from presenting a staff of office to the new traditional ruler.

    Justice D.I. Kolawole of an Akure High Court had, in a ruling delivered on July 1, ordered a stay of action on the presentation of staff of office to the Oba-elect of the community.

    The elders warned against the looming crisis in the community and called on Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to stop the installation of the monarch, scheduled for Friday in the interest of peace and harmony.

    “Our attention has been drawn to an arrangement being orchestrated by some highly-induced government functionaries within the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to install a king in Ereke community on Friday, Aug. 16.

    “This community has been embroiled in a long legal battle between the Olikan of Etikan Kingdom and the Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom.

    “We wish to draw the attention of Gov. Aiyedatiwa to a ruling of the High Court of Justice in Akure in the suit No: AK/350/2022 between his HRM Oba Temidayo Solomon-Omoyele, the Olikan of Etikan Kingdom and the governor of Ondo State and six others.

    “The ruling held that the first and second defendants are to exercise their discretion to stay action on the presentation of the staff of office to the fourth defendant, pending the hearing of the application for interlocutory injunction.

    “The case is still pending in the case file for determination of the case.

    “This is because it has been insinuated in this same application that the issue can cause a breach of peace with the Certified True Copy of the ruling by Hon. Justice D.I. Kolawole, delivered on the July 1, 2024.

    “Mr Governor, it is advisable, at this juncture, that the state government should err on the side of caution by distancing itself from any act capable of causing a breach of the fragile peace between the people of Etikan and Mahin kingdoms,” the statement said.

    It warned the state government against derogating the ‘sacred’ judicial institution by flouting its orders.

  • Chaos in Ondo State over new yam festival

    Chaos in Ondo State over new yam festival

    Following a disagreement between supporters and opponents of Oba Oluleke Ogunlade, the Olubule of Ibule in Ifedore local government area of Ondo State, the annual New Yam Festival in the agrarian community was disrupted on Friday.

     

    The festival, which traditionally marks the beginning of the yam harvest season, led to sporadic shootings between those for and against the town’s monarch.

     

    Findings show that the selection process for Oba Oluleke Ogunlade is currently being challenged in court. Since his installation, there has been ongoing conflict between the monarch and some indigenes who claim the process that led to his emergence was fraudulent.

     

    It was gathered that Oba Ogunlade had scheduled the new yam festival for August 25 to coincide with the first anniversary of his coronation. However, some indigenes were displeased, insisting that there was a specific traditional date for the celebration that could not be changed.

     

    Trouble began when those opposing the monarch decided to hold their New Yam Festival on the traditional date, which they claimed was the correct one. The situation escalated as both the monarch and opposing families fixed different dates for the festival, causing palpable tension in the community.

     

    A source told pressmen that early on Friday morning, indigenes set out for the celebration before a detachment of policemen and military personnel arrived to disperse them.

    The source alleged that the security personnel were there to ensure the festival did not proceed.

     

    “This is to inform you that there has been a serious crisis in Ibule Soro since yesterday (Friday) around 12:16 pm till now (Saturday). This is beyond control as the police invaded us, shooting sporadically, terrorizing the entire community; they teargassed every nook and cranny, and this is seriously affecting the elderly and the young. Many were taken to the hospital because of this act,” the source said.

     

    “The security people came, shooting sporadically and firing tear gas at everyone in sight. They even fired tear gas into various houses where elderly people reside. They broke into several houses and arrested people,” the source added.

  • Top Nigerian CEO murdered in cold blood after celebrating 54th birthday

    Top Nigerian CEO murdered in cold blood after celebrating 54th birthday

    Olakunbi Adene, a popular caterer and Chief Executive of Country Kitchen, in Akure, Ondo State has been murdered five days after celebrating her 54th birthday.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt that some unknown assailants murdered the deceased at her residence in Oda Road, Akure metropolis.

    A family source who spoke with Vanguard, disclosed that her neighbours found the victim’s lifeless body   in a pool of blood on her bed, and informed the caretaker of the house.

    The source said, “The mother of two was hale and hearty with no sign of illness few days before she was sent to her early grave by her killers. Her lifeless body was found in a pool of blood on her bed with no trace of her killers.

    “It was just five days ago that she marked her 54th birthday, she entertained many visitors in her residence and served assorted wine and drinks to her guests.”

    Reacting, the deceased’s husband, Dele Adene, who called for the arrest of those involved described his wife’s demise as a rude shock.

    He said, “I was told that my wife’s corpse was found on her bed in a pool of blood, which showed she was hacked to death.

    “I cannot believe that no arrest has been made up till the moment of talking to you. I feel suspects should have been arrested.

    “Her phone should be tracked and I don’t know how dwellers in the building did not know such thing happened in a house with four flats apartment.”

    Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, said, “I am aware of the incident and an investigation is currently ongoing.”

    Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the mortuary in Akure.

  • Seyi Law bags juicy political appointment

    Seyi Law bags juicy political appointment

    The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed popular Nigerian comedian, Oluseyi Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law as the senior special assistant (SSA) on entertainment and tourism.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan announced the appointment in a statement on Monday.

    Adeniyan said, “The appointment is in continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of Ondo.”

    The comedian who recently became controversial via his Instagram page on Monday to thanked the governor for the new appointment.

    He captioned his post, “Thank you to His Excellency, @LuckyAiyedatiwa, for this appointment. May God help us to help you achieve your great visions for Ondo State.”

    According to reports, the appointments are part of the governor’s efforts to enhance governance and service delivery in the state.

    He captioned his post, “Thank you to His Excellency, @LuckyAiyedatiwa, for this appointment. May God help us to help you achieve your great visions for Ondo State.”

  • Gunmen kill two, abduct corp member at Police checkpoint

    Gunmen kill two, abduct corp member at Police checkpoint

    Armed assailants on Saturday ambushed travelers at a police checkpoint in Legbeka Community, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    The attack which resulted in two fatalities and the abduction of five individuals, including a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member occurred along the Akure-Benin highway shortly after police officers had vacated their post.

    The driver of the commercial bus  and a female passenger were killed during the attack, according to an eyewitness.

    An eyewitness recounted, “The criminals were positioned at the police checkpoint. The driver mistook them for officers. When he attempted to reverse, they opened fire, shooting him in the head along with a passenger.”

    The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Anambra State to Owo and Akure, the state capital.

    Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Fumilayo Odunlami-Omisanyan, said that officers have been deployed to comb surrounding forest in an effort to secure the release of the abducted victims.

  • Ondo PDP resolves campaign council controversy

    Ondo PDP resolves campaign council controversy

    The Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has approved the appointment of principal officers for the Agboola Ajayi Campaign Council for the Nov. 16. governorship poll.

    This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Akure, by the state Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr Kennedy Peretei.

    The party had on Monday denounced the composition of a campaign council earlier constituted and announced by its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi.

    Peretei stated that Mr Olafeso Olorogun would serve as Chairman while Mr Clement Faboyede would serve as Director General of the council.

    According to him, Mr Deji Aseniserare will be the Secretary of the Campaign Council.

    He explained that the  full list of the council and date of inauguration would  be made public in due course.

    Ajayi, a former deputy governor to the late governor Rotimi Akeredolu, during the latters first term would square off with Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was also deputy governor until  December 2023.

  • You are safe in Ondo – Army assures corps members

    You are safe in Ondo – Army assures corps members

    The Nigerian Army has assured corps members in camp and others serving in different parts of Ondo State of their security.

    The Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure, Brig.-Gen. John Lar, gave the assurance on Saturday at the permanent orientation camp, Ikare-Akoko, while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members.

    “The Nigerian Army has security arrangements in place and has been providing security for members of the National Youth Service Corps since it was established over five decades ago,” he said.

    Lar charged corps members to be law abiding and discharge their duties faithfully to the best of their abilities.

    The brigade commander urged corps members to be alert and security conscious at all times, urging them to report promptly any threat to lives and properties to security agencies around them.

    He said that the security architecture put in place at the NYSC orientation camp by his command was adequate and topnotch.

    In his welcome address, the State Coordinator, Mr Sam Pepple said that collaboration and synergy among security agencies and NYSC had ensured adequate security cover for the entire camp community.

    Pepple said that the Nigerian Army and other members of the Nigerian armed forces placed premium on lives of corps members.

  • Nigerian varsity student commits suicide after church vigil

    Nigerian varsity student commits suicide after church vigil

    Ayandare Modupe, a final year student from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, AAUA, in Ondo state, has reportedly taken her own life after attending a church vigil.

    Sources disclosed that the deceased walked into an uncompleted building near the white garment church where she attended a vigil and committed suicide.

    She was said to have left a suicide note in her bag after killing herself.

    A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the institution’s student union, Olaogbebikan Noble, stated that she committed suicide in the early hours of Monday around 4 am.

    Olaogbebikan said, “We express in strong terms our dissatisfaction and agony with respect to the death of one of our student, Ayandare Modupe. A 500 level student of the Department of Agronomy (Agronomy Departmental President).

    “According to report, the deceased was said to have committed suicide at the early hour of today around 4am after they finished vigil in her church.

    “The incident happened beside the church she attend around Sportless Villa.

    “The law enforcement agency have been informed already and all hands are on desk in getting to the root of the situation.

    “Be rest assured that justice will be served and the law enforcement agency will do thorough investigation.

    “Should you have any information to supply regarding the incident that happened, kindly reach out to the students’ union. Stay tuned for further updates as further investigation are underway.”

    When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed that the deceased left a suicide note in her bag before committing suicide at an uncompleted building.

    Odunlami stated that police detectives have begun an investigation to uncover the unfortunate incident.

  • Tragedy strikes as Man, lover die during s3x romp in Ondo

    Tragedy strikes as Man, lover die during s3x romp in Ondo

    A Nigerian man identified as  Eric and his yet-to-be-identified lover has reportedly died during a romp at an apartment located in the Ayeyemi area of Ondo town, Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that the incident happened last Thursday as the deceased lovers were found stuck together in a sexual position and both naked.

    According to an eyewitness to newsmen, both lovers were electrocuted while having sex, and it took the intervention of a medical doctor to separate them.

    According to the witness: “The generator running on their premises was still on and a phone was seen charging on a socket placed on the bed. It may be possible that they had contact with a naked wire, resulting in their electrocution.

    “It was relatives of the man that found them dead when they checked on him after he didn’t answer his phone calls the following day. They looked through a window, spotted the bodies, and then broke down the door to enter.”

    Confirming the incident, the Ondo Police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said an investigation has commenced into the circumstances that led to the death of the man and his girlfriend in the State.

    “The man and the woman are lovers known by both relatives. They died in the room but they were not stuck together. We are yet to know the cause but investigation had commenced.”

  • Why I started selling human skulls – suspected ritualist opens up

    Why I started selling human skulls – suspected ritualist opens up

    A 37-year-old suspected ritualist, Yusuf Adinohi has opened up on the reasons for having eight human skulls in his possession.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Ondo State police detectives in a statement on Friday, disclosed that Adinohi was arrested at about 11 am at the Agbasi Locust checkpoint in the Ase area of Isua Akoko, Ondo state.

    The suspect confessed  that he started the business of selling human skulls to save his sick mother.

    He was apprehended during stop and search while coming from Okene in Kogi State and heading to Osogbo in Osun State.

    In an interview with newsmen at the police headquarters in Akure, the suspect said that he has sold seven human skulls at N35,000 each and has made N245,000 from the illicit business.

    The statement reads, “Upon investigation, the suspect admitted being the owner of the eight dry skulls and said that he was going to Osogbo to deliver the human skulls to another herbalist.

    “According to him, this will be my third time in this business. On the first trip, I sold four, the second time, I sold three and this latest one eight human skulls.

    “For the skull, I usually buy it from my friend, Ismaila who usually gets them from burial grounds. Before I ventured into this business, I was buying and selling palm oil and cashew nuts, but it was not fetching me much money.

    “My mother has been sick, we took her to one hospital in Lokoja and the doctor said we need N2 million for her treatment. So I had no choice but to venture into skull business. My intention was to leave the business once I gathered the money to settle my mother’s medical bills.

    “So far, from the seven that I had sold, I’ve made N245,000. I actually sold them to different people. I met the buyers on Facebook. He told me that he’s a herbalist.”