In a significant political move, Hon. Tomide Akinribido, a former lawmaker in Ondo State who represented Ondo West Constituency 1 , has officially announced his departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a Statement signed by the Ex-Lawmaker. Akinribido announcing his resignation, however appreciated Peoples Democratic Party for its support and opportunity provided for him.
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the Special Investigation Squad (SIS) unit within the Ondo State Police Command. This is according to a tweet by Ondo’s Foremost Youth Advocate Mr Oluyemi Fasipe. This action comes in response to allegations of extortion made against the unit, with the investigation being personally overseen by the Inspector-General himself. The disbandment follows a complaint filed by Ondo’s Foremost Youth Advocate and Social Media guru Oluyemi Fasipe who publicly accused officers attached to the SIS unit as “Notorious” for extorting a man of N41,000. Yemie Fash who had on…
Kidnappers of five pupils of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded N100m ransom for the release of the nine victims who were taken away on Monday. The principal of the secondary section of the school, Boje Olanireti, confirmed the ransom demand on Tuesday. On Monday, gunmen killed two Ekiti monarchs-the Onimojo of Imojo, Oba Olatunde Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin, while the Alara of Ara Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Fatoba, narrowly escaped. The traditional rulers were returning from a function in Kogi State when their vehicles ran into the…
The Ogun State Police Command has paraded three dismissed police officers over their alleged involvement in armed robbery around Ijebu-Ode. The dismissed officers are Inspector Taiwo Kolawole with Force Number AP/No 341113, Inspector John Ogbe with Force Number AP/No 309292 and Cpl Idowu Sunday with Force Number 513707. All the officers were attached to Ijebu-Ife Division, in Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state. This is just as a Library and Information Science student of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Ijagun, Abdul-Azeez, Ibrahim, a suspected Black Axe cultist Ibrahim was also paraded in connection with series of kidnapping…
The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed his commitment to supporting and collaborating with the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, Mr. Ibiloye Oluyemi. This assurance was given during a meeting at the Governor’s office in Alagbaka, Akure where the Governor received the Commandant of the NSCDC on the 29th of January, 2024. The meeting, which was confirmed in a press statement obtained by YemieFash Media, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC – DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, provided an opportunity for the parties to discuss security concerns in the…
Honorable Tomide Akinribido, a prominent voice and Stalwart of the People’s Democracy Party in Ondo State, has called for immediate investigations into two explosive issues: A N4.3 Billion Naira discovered languishing in a Zenith Bank account for over eleven years, and a N7.3 billion naira Contingency fund approved without due process in 2023. See also Probe 7.3 billion Naira Contingency Funds, Yemie Fash Urge Ondo Assembly The N4.3 billion naira saga, dubbed “mysterious” by Akinribido, dates back to 2009. Somehow, an astronomical sum remained untouched for over a decade, shrouded in secrecy and raising serious questions about accountability and transparency. Its…
The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday has said that it had arrested two persons in connection with the death of a man – Abiodun Akintomowo in Ondo town, Ondo State. Akintomowo reportedly lost his life after allegedly having a sex romp with a woman suspected to be his girlfriend in a hotel located in the Akinjagunla area of the community, on Sunday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, who declined to reveal the identity of the suspects, said one of the suspects was a girlfriend of the deceased while the second suspect was the owner of…
A Nigerian Man been left heartbroken after his Canadian Student Visa was denied due to presenting excessive proof of funds, precisely N100 million, during the application process. Nigerian techie residing abroad took to his social media page to caution fellow Nigerians against making such a move when applying for Canadian study visas. The advice comes following a disheartening account from a man who, despite possessing a substantial N100 million in his account, was denied a Canadian study visa. The tech enthusiast, known by the handle @muvey10, took to TikTok to share her insights on the matter. In the video, she…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This is further to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes. In a statement on Friday, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information in the office to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said all four (4) Programmes administered by NSIPA, viz; N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme and Home Grown School Feeding Programme (the “Programs”) have been suspended for a period of six (6) weeks in the first instance.…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two persons in connection with the death of popular musician Oladoyinbo Adebayo Sunday, known as Say Bayo. This development offers a glimmer of hope for justice in the tragic case that sent shockwaves through the music community and beyond. This is contained in a Press Statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami- Omisanya. PRESS RELEASE DEATH OF OLADOYINBO ADEBAYO SUNDAY AKA SAY BAYO: POLICE ARREST TWO IN CONNECTION WITH THE CASE. On the 10th of December 2023, the corpse of one Adebayo Popularly called Saybayo was found abandoned…