Tag: ondo state
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Truck kills two siblings in Ore, Ondo State
Tragedy struck in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State as a truck reportedly crushed two persons to death on Saturday. The incident, which occurred along the Ore-Okitipupa Expressway, in the Idi Mango area of the community, involved a truck and a motorcycle. A source said the accident was a result of the motorcyclist’s…
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Huge health benefits of Gongronema latifolium also known as “Iteji” in Ikale, Ondo State
Iteji is a common plant that grows in Nigeria. It is mainly used to prepare soups because of its ability to improve the taste and aroma of the food. Iteji has many important nutrients and vital compounds which possess medicinal properties. The health benefits of Iteji include, malaria treatment, pain relief, diabetes treatment, cough treatment,…
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Power Tussle: Three killed, houses vandalised in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State
Three persons have been reported killed, and four injured in a communal clash in Ikare Akoko, Akoko Northeast council of Ondo State. Several houses were also vandalised by the warring groups. The clash was said to be between the Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Saliu Momoh, and Owa Ale of Ikare, Oba Adeleke Adedoyin. The…
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Kidnapper kills colleague during shootout with Amotekun in Okitipupa, Ondo State
A suspected kidnapper, Funmi Adenuoye has been shot dead by one of his gang members during a shootout with operatives of the Ondo State Security outfit codenamed Amotekun. Adenuoye was killed by his colleague identified as Kunle while trying to escape from the men of the Amotekun who pursued them after they kidnapped a…
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BREAKING: Senate moves to establish Institute of Culture & Tourism in Oke-Igbo, Ondo State
A bill for the Establishment of the Institute of Culture & Tourism, Oke-Igbo, Ondo State, has been read for the first time at the Senate on Tuesday. The bill was sponsored by Senator Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. According to the Senator, in a…
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Armed Robbers Attack Bullion Van On Akure/Owo Highway, Ondo State
Armed robbers attacked a bullion van along the Akure/Owo Highway in Ondo State on Wednesday, shooting a policeman in the process. Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, DCP Funmi Odunlami, told Channels Television via the telephone that the attack occurred close to Emure-Ile junction along the highway. The robbers were however unable to…
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Senate proposes federal medical centre in Ode-Irele, Ondo State
A bill for the establishment of Federal Medical Center in Ode-Irele town of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State has passed through the first reading at the Senate plenary. Starnews Nigeria reports that the Senate started the legislative process for the establishment of the Federal Medical Center on Tuesday. The Senator representing Ondo South…
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Covid 19: Okitipupa traders in Ondo failed to observe market closure
By Mike Kuwoye As part of measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Monday, ordered the total closure of markets across the state. Despite this ban, Okitipupa market traders, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, have failed to adhere strictly to this order. Starnews…
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Herbalist caught with human head in Ondo remanded
An Ondo State Magistrates’ Court had ordered for the remand of one herbalist, Idris Shaye, in police custody for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head. The defendant was arrested by the men of the state police command for committing the offence in Isua Akoko, the headquarters of the Akoko South East Local…
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Robbers kill security guard at Ondo petrol station
Suspected armed robbers have reportedly killed a security man guarding a mega station of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, located along Akure-Owo Expressway, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that the deceased who was identified as Moses was killed on early Monday morning while on duty. According to a source, the hoodlums…