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  • Ondo not interested in your ‘Yoruba Nation’ agenda, Akeredolu warns Igboho, others

    Ondo not interested in your ‘Yoruba Nation’ agenda, Akeredolu warns Igboho, others

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned Sunday Igboho and others agitating for a sovereign Yoruba State to stay away from the state.

    Akeredolu said Ondo people have elected to stay in the Federal Republic of Nigeria as constituted at present.

    He said no part of the entire state, known and delineated as Ondo State, would permit any gathering or agitation which may suggest, however remotely, that the people are in support of what he termed ‘unthinking rabble rousing.’

    Akeredolu who spoke while swearing in Princess Catherine Oladunni Odu as the new Secretary to the State Government and other Special Advisers said the state would not subscribe to banditry and recklessness in putting forth its demands.

    He said the right of citizens to discuss, agitate and even fight to right perceived wrongs, culminating in self-determination, must be done within known and acceptable parameters and all concerned must agree to pursue the same objectives to achieve a desirable or desired end.

    He noted that the reasons for the declaration of hostilities must not be fleeting fancies of disaffection engendered by perceived politics of exclusion for personal benefits.

    Akeredolu who condemned attack on the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, urged security agencies to unmask the agents of darkness bent on throwing the country into a state of anarchy.

  • Herders flee as Amotekun arrests over 100 cows in Ondo

    Herders flee as Amotekun arrests over 100 cows in Ondo

    Suspected unregistered cow herders in Ondo State ran away as Amotekun officers arrested over 100 cows in the state for flouting the open grazing laws.

    The herders ran away upon sighting operatives of the Amotekun Corps.

    Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Corps in the State said the move was part of efforts at curbing crimes in the State.

    He said they were also enforcing directives of the State government that the streets and forest reserves be rid of unregistered herdsmen.

    Adeleye disclosed that the cows were intercepted and arrested at the boundary of Osun and Ondo State.

    He said it took officers about 30 kilometers walk to control the cows to the corps headquarters in Akure, the State capital.

    “I don’t want to narrow it on the issue of capturing cattle. I would want to say it’s a way of reducing crime. These cows were actually blocking the major road leading to the State capital,” he said.

    “One of the occupants of the vehicle that was blocked called our distress line and within few minutes, our men were on ground.

    “We should take note that our men are in all the 18 local government areas and we are on 24 hours patrol. We arrived at the scene promptly.

    “The culprits who sited us on arrival ran away and controlled the cows to follow them, but we were only able to control the cows back,” he said.

  • Just in: Akeredolu orders indefinite suspension of NURTW activities in Ondo

    Just in: Akeredolu orders indefinite suspension of NURTW activities in Ondo

    Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered the indefinite suspension of all activities of the state’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.

    The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale, also ordered the NURTW members to immediately vacate all motor parks across the state.

    The government described the clash as unruly and uncultured behaviour of the union leaders which resulted in violent attacks on members and innocent citizens.

    The government, however, said the indefinite suspension did not affect Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria who comported themselves in a peaceful manner.

  • Ondo NURTW members clash, two feared dead

    Ondo NURTW members clash, two feared dead

    Two persons were feared killed on Tuesday following a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Akure, Ondo State capital.

    An eyewitness told Channels Television that the clash which started around 8 a.m was bloody, with some persons matcheted and about two persons feared dead.

    The witness added that the commercial drivers were armed with dangerous weapons and attacked themselves.

    Vehicles were vandalised in the clash while traders, commuters as well as pedestrians scamper for safety.

    The Ondo State government had earlier on Monday, last week, suspended the activities of the Road Transport Employers (RTEAN), and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

    Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Special Duties, Doyin Odebowale made the announcement noting that the suspension of drivers union operations in the state.

    This decision by the government according to Odebowale was to allow the unions to meet and settle their differences, thereby preventing violent clashes among them.

    The Spokesperson of Ondo State Police Command, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed the clash to Channels Television.

    Ikoro, however, notes that there’s no confirmation that anyone died during the clash, adding that police detachment has been drafted to the troubled spots to restore peace.

    Meanwhile, The PPRO says no arrest has been made in connection with the violent clash.

  • Photo: NDLEA arrests driver with two human heads in Ondo

    Photo: NDLEA arrests driver with two human heads in Ondo

    A middle-aged man, Hassan Saka has been arrested for being in possession of two human heads in Ondo State.

    Saka was arrested on Monday by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.

    The exhibits were discovered in a vehicle along Owo/Akure road, concealed in a brown carton.

    The State Commander of NDLEA, Haruna Gagara said the suspect will be handed over to the police.

    The Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed that the suspect has been handed over to the police.

    He noted that investigation is ongoing on the incident, adding that the suspect will soon be prosecuted.

  • Ondo hunters kill kidnapper, rescue seven abducted Abuja travellers

    Ondo hunters kill kidnapper, rescue seven abducted Abuja travellers

    Hunters and rescue team in Akunu Akoko in Akoko North East local government area of Ondo State have killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued seven kidnapped victims.

    According to reports, the hunters stormed the forest on the orders of the Regent of the town, Princess Tolani Orogun, after news filtered in that some travellers have been abducted.

    Witnesses said the travellers were heading towards Abuja when they were abducted and taken into the bush.

    The witnesses said the Regent informed the hunters and youths that continued kidnapping in the axis must stop and she ordered them to go after the kidnappers.

    It was in the course of combing the forest that one of the suspected kidnappers was gunned down while others fled leaving their victims behind.

    Police area commander for Ikare Akoko, ACP Razak Rauf who confirmed the report said remains of the suspect has been deposited in mortuary.

    Several persons have been kidnapped along the Akunu, Ikakumo and Auga axis of Ondo State.

  • Ondo declares Wednesday work free day

    Ondo declares Wednesday work free day

    Ondo State Government has declared Wednesday, February 24 work free day.

    A statement by the Head of Service, Dare Alagbaye, said the work free day declaration was to mark the swearing in ceremony of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for a second term in office.

    The venue of the event, scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, is the International Culture and Event Center, Igbatoro Road, Akure, which ordinarily sits 1,800 persons.

    The chairperson of the inauguration committee and deputy governor -elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had told journalists in Akure that the inauguration and all the ancillary activities would be low-key, due to the prevailing economic situation in the state.

    Akeredolu was re-elected governor of the state on October 10, 2020, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, defeating the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, and the current Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who contested on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party.

     

  • Just in: Akeredolu declares public holiday in Ondo to mark his 2nd inauguration as governor

    Just in: Akeredolu declares public holiday in Ondo to mark his 2nd inauguration as governor

    Ondo State Governor, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has declared tomorrow, Wednesday work free day to celebrate his second term inauguration.

    In a circular signed by the Ondo State Head of Service, Aderemi Olabode on the subject matter, accounting officers were instructed to note the circular and disseminate same to all staff of their respective Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAs).

    Meanwhile, the second term inauguration ceremony of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the governor of Ondo State has been scheduled to hold on February 24 (tomorrow), at the International Culture and Event Center, Igbatoro Road, Akure, which ordinarily sits 1,800 persons.

    The chairperson of the inauguration committee and deputy governor -elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, told journalists in Akure recently that the inauguration and all the ancillary activities would be low-key, due to the prevailing economic situation in the state.

    Mr Akeredolu was re-elected governor of the state on October 10, 2020, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, and the current Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who contested on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party.

    Mr Akeredolu will take the oath of office next week, despite his re-election being challenged by Mr Jegede.

    Mr Jegede is asking the governorship election tribunal to declare him winner and nullify the election of Mr Akeredolu on the grounds that the latter was not validly nominated.

  • Jealous wife kills husband for calling another woman in her presence in Ondo

    Jealous wife kills husband for calling another woman in her presence in Ondo

    The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Queen Beatrice for allegedly killing her husband Emmanuel Ikujuni at Omotosho town in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    It was gathered that the suspect hit the head of the deceased with a plank following an argument that ensued between them when the deceased was allegedly calling another woman in the presence of his wife.

    The deceased was said to have fallen down after he was hit with the plank. Immediately, his neighbours rushed him to a nearby hospital where he was said to have given up the ghost before he could be admitted.

    A sister to the deceased, Imoleayo Ikujuni, who confirmed the incident, narrated that the suspect challenged her late brother for calling another lady.

    She said, “During the fight, she hit him with a plank and he died. The police have arrested her. The matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Akure for further investigation.”

    The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the incident and said an investigation has commenced on the matter.

    A police source said the corpse of the deceased had been deposited at the mortuary while the police were awaiting the report of the autopsy.

  • Ondo doctors begin indefinite strike

    Ondo doctors begin indefinite strike

    Doctors working with Ondo State government, under the aegis of Ondo State Government Doctors’ Forum, on Monday, began an indefinite strike.

    The Spokesperson for the forum, Dr Olubosede Omolayo, at a press conference on Tuesday in Akure, said that the strike had become imperative, following the payment of 50 percent of members’ salaries by government in November 2020.

    The forum consists of Association of Resident Doctors, UNIMED THC, Nigeria Association of General Medical Forum and Dental Practitioners as well as Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria.

    She said that the decision to embark on strike was taken after a meeting with members of the various associations.
    Omolayo said it was unfortunate and insensitive for the state government to do such, despite owing four months’ salary, coupled with poor infrastructure in the hospitals and poor welfare packages for its members.

    “After extensive deliberations, we have decided to withdraw our services at government hospitals. Many of our members have been infected with COVID-19; some have even died from the disease, while others got their family members infected and later died.

    “We are over-stretched and we cannot continue working under this condition again. It’s even so bad that our COVID-19 allowances have not yet been paid,” she said.

    Omolayo said letters had been sent to the governor and other relevant arms of government to explain the payment of 50 percent salary to members, but with no response.

    She said that the forum was not part of the organised labour that agreed to the 50 percent salary payment with government, saying that it was a professional body and should be treated as such.

    Omolayo, however, called on government to ensure payment of all outstanding arrears being owed its members, insisting that it was impossible for doctors to survive on half salaries.