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  • Herdsmen attack septuagenarian farmer in ondo state

    Herdsmen attack septuagenarian farmer in ondo state

     

    An old man, a farmer aged 77 was on Saturday attacked and matcheted by suspected herdsmen in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo state.

    The farmer was working on his farm when the herdsmen appraoched him demanding for money from him.

    The old man responded that he had no money on him in the farm

    According to him, after he did not give them the money they requested “the next thing was that they brought out daggers and macheted me.

    “They left me in the pool of my blood thinking I was dead”.

    He was rushed to hospital for treatment

    The victim was said to have rushed to an undisclosed health facility for treatment.

    Thisn is one of the attacks perpertrated by herdsmen in the Ikakumo area of Ondo state in the last one month.

    .Recall that a middle-aged farmer was also macheted in Ikakumo when they plucked his cashew nuts a few weeks ago.

    The incident was said to have been reported to the police in Ikare Akoko.

    Ondo state police command, the two area commanders ACP Muri Agboola, and the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Ikare- Akoko confirmed the case, saying that investigation are still on-going, assuring that those behind the attacks will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

     

  • Amotekun arrest three daredevil armed robbers in Ondo state

    Amotekun arrest three daredevil armed robbers in Ondo state

    The operatives of Amotekun security corps in Ondo state have arrested three notorious daredevil armed robbers terrorizing the communities in the state.

    Timilehin Femi, 13, Sunday Ojo, 16, and Matti Lowe, 16, were dubbed ‘Anini,’ ‘Oyenusi,’ and ‘Monday Osunbor,’ respectively, in the criminal world.

    The suspects were paraded at the headquarters of Amotekun in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital where the armed robbers confessed to taking part in over 40 operations.

    In his confession statement ‘Anini,’ said ”he began robbing when he was 12 years old and that his mother, Iyabo Femi was in the know, he claims that she used to give him charm to keep him from being caught.

    “I used to keep my gun inside the ceiling and sometimes I used to give it to our herbalist to keep. After robbery operations, we used to hand over the stolen goods to the herbalist who will in turn sell it. But we don’t hand over any cash to him. I have participated in about 46 operations. He said

  • We have settled with soldiers – Ondo Amotekun Commander, Adetunji

    We have settled with soldiers – Ondo Amotekun Commander, Adetunji

    The commander of Amotekun corps in Ondo state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye has disclosed that what happened between his men and soldiers wasn’t a clash of interest but mere argument which has since been resolved.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that operatives of Amotekun and Soldiers from 32 Artillery Brigade in Akure clashed over seizure of 100 cows belonging to the superiors of the soldiers.

    The residents of the area were said to be running for safety when they saw the men of the two security agencies arguing, while some cows were said to have been arrested by the Amotekun Corps for allegedly violating the state anti-open grazing law.

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    Upon interrogation ,the commander of Amotekun corps, Akogun Adeleye said it was a minor argument, which had since been resolved.

    He said, “It is a lie, we didn’t have any clash with soldiers. There was no issue between us, there was a minor argument and we have resolved it. Saying we are clashing with each other is not true.

    Meanwhile, one of the residents of the area, who identified himself as Ademola, narrated that the soldiers and some Amotekun Corps members were seen arguing and the argument was suspected to be over some arrested cows.

    “We saw both soldiers and Amotekun people arguing, we suspect they were arguing on some cows which we believed were seized by the Amotekun Corps. When people saw them, everybody was running here and there. But later they left our area,” Ademola stated.

    Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu had signed anti-open grazing bill into law, in September, 2021.
  • South Africa to partner Ondo State on Girl-child empowerment

    South Africa to partner Ondo State on Girl-child empowerment

    The Ag. Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, Ms. Busisiwe Dlamini, has expressed the willingness of her country to partner with Ondo State in their girl-child education and empowerment programmes. The envoy said she was impressed with the dedication and passion of Ondo First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Betty Akeredolu, in the promotion of the well-being of girl-children and women in general.

    Ms. Dlamini made the remarks at the weekend in Lagos at the grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony of Curves Ladies-only fitness franchise in Victoria Island.

    She also expressed her excitement about the presence of Curves in Nigeria, especially Victoria Island. According to her, she had been a member of Curves women-only fitness center in her native South Africa and had always enjoyed working out in their facility because of the exclusivity and expertise. She was therefore, “delighted to have Curves in Victoria Island “.

    Earlier in her own remarks, the First Lady of Ondo State, and Founder, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria(BRECAN) Chief (Mrs).
    Betty Akeredolu, had called on men to support women in the country in their quest to achieve their full potentials.

    She observed that the time was gone when any gathering of women was considered to be for the purpose of gossiping. Women, she said “ do gather for noble purposes, for healthy causes and for the good of the community “.

    She pointed out that in her capacity as a public health specialist and fitness enthusiast, she understands the impact of lifestyle, especially exercising and nutrition, in the health and happiness of the total person, especially the woman.

    She used the opportunity to highlight her programmes in the state , which are aimed at empowering the girl-child, from her Be-More programme to the Arabirin tennis tournament.

    She then urged the National Assembly to quickly address the bill before it whose essence is to bring more women into the political process, and by extension, decision-making positions.

    Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Curves in Nigeria, Mr. Emma Esinnah, pointed out that Curves is the largest ladies-fitness franchise in the world, with presence in all continents and with over five thousand outlets globally.

    He expressed his appreciation to Mrs Akeredolu for always championing causes that empower women, just like Curves empowers them physically through the fitness programmes and economically through the franchise opportunities that the company provides. He also thanked Ms. Dlamini for the support from herself and the High Commission.

    Among other dignitaries at the event were the representative of the US Commercial Service in Nigeria; the 56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dame Onome Adewuyi; Managing Director of FSDH Merchant Bank, Mrs. Bukola Smith; Executive Director of Wema Bank, Mr. Emeka Obiagwu and his wife, Chichi; Former Executive Director in Fidelity Bank, Mrs. Chijioke Ugochukwu; Former General Manager Olin Zenith Bank, Bukky Latunji, and a host of others.

  • APC wins Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency by-election

    APC wins Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency by-election

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Alademayokun Olarewaju of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of Saturday’s by-election for the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency.

    Declaring the result in Akure, the Returning Officer, Prof. Deji Ogunseni, said Olarewaju polled 26, 370 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Olumuyiwa Adu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 24, 201 votes.

    Ogunseni said Mr Olawale Oyekanmi of the Accord Party scored 41 votes; Mrs Oluwawemimo Fadekemi of ADP scored 465 votes; Joseph Ajayi of APP polled 125 votes; Johnson Olawusi of NRM scored 76 votes, while Opawole Tajudeen of SDP scored 68 votes.

    The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant seat, following the death of the member representing the constituency, Mr Adedayo Omolafe, in August, 2021.

  • Deputy Governor denies allegation of vote buying at Ondo State’s bye-election

    Deputy Governor denies allegation of vote buying at Ondo State’s bye-election

    Ondo State’s deputy governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, has denied allegations of vote buying at Saturday’s Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency bye-election.

    Some members of the public alleged that they sighted Aiyedatiwa distributing money at Ward 9, Polling Units 3A & 3B at Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

    A voter who requested anonymity claimed to have seen the deputy governor in the act.

    “We saw the deputy governor. He came to share money. Let them share any amount, he will fail. This is opposition party unit; we won’t allow them to snatch any ballot box,’’ she said.

    Ayedatiwa who refuted the allegation vehemently told newsmen that he didn’t leave his Alagbaka neighbourhood in Akure.

    “It is not true. How can I go around distributing money? What is my own with that? Anyone that says so should bring evidence where they saw me distributing money.

    “I live outside Government House. I live among the people. I don’t live in Government House for now. So, if some people say they saw me, maybe they saw me around my area. I don’t understand what they are saying,’’ he said.

    Former Commissioner for Works in Ondo State, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, also told newsmen that the deputy governor only went to polling units to monitor the election situation.

    “You can see for yourself that the election is peaceful. As a senior citizen, the deputy governor came to see the situation, seeking the peace of the election.

    “How can he be distributing money? This is not a market place. You were here. You saw by yourself. Did be distribute money?

    “Do they have that record that we have snatched ballot boxes? Why are they insinuating? Are they afraid? It is a peaceful election; we will not create crisis and at the end of the day, a winner will emerge,’’ Yusuf-Ogunleye said.

  • PDP candidate laments late arrival of voting materials for Ondo by-election

    PDP candidate laments late arrival of voting materials for Ondo by-election

    Mr Olumuyiwa Adu, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the ongoing Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency by-election, has lamented the late arrival of voting materials in some polling units.

    Adu, while speaking with newsmen on Saturday after voting at Oke Aro/Iro Unit 9, Ward 5, noted that he had received information from some polling units that INEC adhoc staff did not arrive on time.

    The candidate, who commended the early arrival of election materials in some centres, urged INEC to look into the issues raised.

    He said that it was too early to access the performance of the electoral body, stating that he has been receiving calls on the late arrival of materials in some areas.

    “I was here much earlier and the INEC officials were able to read our the guidelines, the code of conduct and other instructions, and to the best of my knowledge, we started well but its too early for me to say whether it is free and fair.

    “Even after the end of the conduct, it will be difficult in all the units where this election is taking place, I can only talk about this place where I cast my vote,” he said.

    Mr Mayokun Lawson-Alade, APC Candidate, while speaking with newsmen after casting his vote at Polling Unit 14, Ward 3, Akure, said “INEC has done a great job”.

    Lawson-Alade, who described the process as peaceful, advised electorate to vote and stand by their votes.

    “We are committed to the votes of Akure kingdom,” he said.

    The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Tayo Alasoadura, described the election in his hometown, Iju in Akure North Local Government as peaceful and impressive.

    Alasoadura, who voted at the Polling Unit 5, Ward 8, Iju, noted that some card readers were malfunctioning and appealed to voters to be patient.

    Similarly, Mr Bankole Ogbesetore, Chairman, Akure North Local Government, who voted at Polling Unit 7, Ward 1, Itaogbolu, said that the election has been peaceful.

    However, there was impressive turnout of voters in most polling units visited.

  • Gov Akeredolu raises alarm of looming jail breaks in Ondo

    Gov Akeredolu raises alarm of looming jail breaks in Ondo

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has lamented the withdrawal of soldiers from correctional centers, saying the action Is to induce jailbreaks in the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Akeredolu raised the alarm in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde.

    The statement followed a full briefing on the situation the Governor received from the Commissioner of Police, Oyediran Oyeyemi.

    Akeredolu wondered why soldiers would be withdrawn from correctional centers, which belong to the Federal Government, expressing worries that the action could encourage jailbreak.

    “Last night, Governor Akeredolu received reports from the Commissioner of Police in the state that soldiers attached to the correctional centers in the state have all been withdrawn.

    “This development came as a surprise, considering the fact that both the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Correctional Centers belong to the Federal Government.

    “The Governor was more bothered about the overflow effect of the soldiers withdrawal on the security situation in the state. More so that such action could easily encourage jail breaks across the state.

    “It is, however, pertinent to alert members of the public and the Federal Government of this unwholesome situation. Findings into the remote cause of this action has only revealed that it was an order from above without corresponding details.

    “The situation not withstanding, proactive efforts have been made to secure these centers so as not to allow premeditated jail breaks as whoever gave order to withdraw those soldiers was in the process of encouraging such,” the statement reads.

    Meanwhile, Governor Akeredolu has met with other security heads in the state, particularly the Police and charged them to take over their responsibility of internal security in the state.

    “While we believe that the Federal Government has a duty to protect the prisons, we are more concerned about the security of our people across the state. A jail break will not only threaten the peaceful atmosphere we are enjoying in the state, it will pose serious danger to our people.

    “Governor Akeredolu has met with the security heads and the Police has since last night taken up their responsibility of internal security by deploying armed Police officers to these correctional centers.

    “Similarly, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) whose main assignment is to secure Federal Government facilities, has also deployed armed officers to the correctional facilities.

    “Governor Akeredolu has also directed the deployment of men of the State Security Network (Amotekun) to complement the Police and the NSCDC. This is to ensure that any premeditated action is tamed and resisted with commensurate force,” the statement added.

  • Akeredolu condemns withdrawal of soldiers from correctional centers in Ondo

    Akeredolu condemns withdrawal of soldiers from correctional centers in Ondo

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday in Akure condemned the withdrawal of men of the Nigerian Army from correctional centres in the state.

    He said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, that the action could induce jailbreaks.

    “Last night, Gov. Akeredolu received reports from the Commissioner of Police in the state, Oyediran Oyeyemi, that soldiers attached to the correctional centres in the state have all been withdrawn.

    “This development came as a surprise considering the fact that both the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Correctional Service belong to the Federal Government.

    “The governor was more bothered about the overflow effect of the soldiers’ withdrawal on the security situation in the state. More so that such action could easily encourage jailbreaks across the state.

    “It is, however, pertinent to alert members of the public and the Federal Government of this unwholesome situation.

    “The situation notwithstanding, proactive efforts have been made to secure these centres so as not to allow premeditated jailbreaks,’’ the statement read.

    It added that Gov. Akeredolu, who received full briefing on the situation, had met with heads of other security agencies in the state and deployed armed police officers to the correctional centres.

    “Similarly, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) whose main assignment is to secure Federal Government facilities, has also deployed armed officers to the correctional facilities.

    “Akeredolu has also directed the deployment of men of the State Security Network (Amotekun) to complement the Police and the NSCDC.

    “While we believe that the Federal Government has a duty to protect the prisons, we are more concerned about the security of our people across the state.

    “A jailbreak will not only threaten the peaceful atmosphere we are enjoying in the state, it will pose serious danger to our people.

  • Nigerian triplets share marriage hope: Marry one, marry all – They say

    Nigerian triplets share marriage hope: Marry one, marry all – They say

    Nigerian born triplets, Taye, Kehinde, and Eta Omosuwa have shared their marriage hope, saying sustaining their bond beyond marriage is a fight to finish.

    The triplets, who have many things in common, work in the same company and department as nurses, and are usually clad in the same outfits and spend most of their time together.

    “We wash together, eat together and also wear the same size of shoes and clothes,” they told BBC News Pidgin.

    The triplets said they are always together because whenever they are apart, they usually fall sick.

    “If one of us is away, the remaining two of us won’t be okay. We also fall sick at the same time. Anytime one of us is sick, they usually put others on treatment too because they know the same thing will also happen to them,” they added.

    “Even if one of us experiences pimples, the other two will also get such. We believe this is happening because we share the same placenta.”

    The trio said people are often surprised that they think alike and do things simultaneously even when not together.

    They added that although they know they cannot stay together forever, any man that marries one of them should be ready to tolerate the others.

    For the Ondo-born triplets, it is “marry one, marry all.”

    According to them, anytime there is a function to be performed by the husband of one of them, they are all going to turn up in the same attire and be represented as one.

    They recalled that when one of them did her introduction, her fiance found it difficult to identify which of them he intends to marry that he mistakenly picked another person.

    The trio said their original wish was to also marry a set of triplets but the dream did not materialise.

    Speaking about their birth, the triplets said when their mother conceived them, she thought she was only carrying one child until she did a scan.