Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday flagged off the disbursement of ₦2.4 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired state workers who exited the public service in 2018 and 2019, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners. The flag-off ceremony, held at the Cocoa Conference Centre in Akure, marked a significant step in the government’s efforts to clear outstanding pension liabilities and alleviate the hardship faced by retirees. Govenor Aiyedatiwa described the the occasion as a demonstration of his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity and well-being of those who served the State…
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Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the party. Mustapha, a former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, disclosed this in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. He revealed that he had commenced moves to join the African Democratic Congress, coming shortly after his father’s reported exit from the NNPP ahead of a planned defection to the same party. The former commissioner, who also serves as secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement, described his decision as a carefully thought-out step.…
Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding ceremony in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing no fewer than 13 persons and abducting an unspecified number of guests. The assailants were said to have stormed the venue late Sunday night, opening fire on attendees and throwing the gathering into chaos. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the heavily armed attackers operated for close to an hour without interruption, leaving several persons dead and others injured. A resident, Shehu Bala, disclosed that the gunmen arrived at about 11:47pm and began shooting sporadically inside the venue, causing panic among those present. He…
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Monday ordered the remand of a 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre over the alleged killing of a 58-year-old woman, Veronica Olaseni. Alabi was arraigned by the police on a two-count charge bordering on murder and theft. The presiding magistrate, Temitope Adurota, declined to take the defendant’s plea on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter. She subsequently directed that the defendant be remanded in custody pending legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Earlier, the prosecutor, Inspector Folashade Adebayo,…
Residents of Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State were thrown into grief over the weekend after a tipper truck allegedly knocked down and killed a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred at Supare Junction along Supare Road, leaving the community in shock. Eyewitnesses said the young girl was struck by the truck under circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified, sparking tension in the area. She was said to have been rushed to a nearby hospital after the accident but was later confirmed dead by medical personnel. Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Ondo State…
A 45-year-old man, Segun Makinde, has recounted how operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, rescued him and his 15-year-old son from suspected kidnappers after a late-night operation along Oda Road in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. Makinde told journalists that the incident occurred on March 27, 2026, shortly after he arrived at his residence in the Pelebe area on the outskirts of Akure. Confirming the development earlier, the Corps Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the victims were abducted between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. He disclosed that operatives of…
A protest by aggrieved members disrupted Palm Sunday service at St. David’s Anglican Church, Ibulesoro, in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, following allegations of financial mismanagement and autocratic leadership against the cleric, Venerable Adebanjo. The situation led to a shutdown of the church as worshippers locked the main building and its gates, preventing entry into the premises. Those involved in the protest, including men, women and youths, declared their rejection of the cleric, insisting that his leadership was no longer acceptable to them. It was gathered that the disagreement had been simmering for some time, with members accusing…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has publicly aligned with the camp of Nyesom Wike within the Peoples Democratic Party, referring to the former Rivers State governor as the party’s “National Leader.” She made the declaration on Sunday during the PDP National Convention in Abuja, an event attended by key figures of the opposition party. While addressing party faithful, the lawmaker singled out Wike for commendation, openly acknowledging his role and influence within the party. “Special recognition to our National Leader of our great party, the PDP, His Excellency Nyesom Wike,” she stated. Recalled that Wike had declared that members of the party…
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said his support for President Bola Tinubu does not constitute anti-party activity despite his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose made the remarks on Sunday while speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja, stressing that national interest should take precedence over partisan considerations. According to him, political differences are a normal feature of democratic practice and should not be misconstrued as disloyalty. “Nigeria belongs to all of us. You are first from Ekiti before becoming a member of any political party. All former governors are supporting the incumbent governor,”…
A middle-aged man identified simply as Emeka has lost his life after he was reportedly thrown from a four-storey building located at Afubera Street, Odoakpu, near Onitsha, in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 3am on Friday, threw residents of the area into panic. When our correspondent visited the scene on Sunday, sympathisers were seen gathered within the compound, while police operatives maintained a presence. A video circulating on social media showed the lifeless body of the victim lying on the ground as stunned residents looked on. Sources in the area alleged…