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For alleged rape of a ten year old girl in Akure, the Ondo state capital, one Mr  Kamoru Smaila has been arrested  Officials of the Nigeria Security and civil defence corps ,NSCDC, apprehended him around Danjuma area in Akure, the state  capital of Ondo He was almost lynched by irate youths before he was whisked away by NSCDC officials . Details later  News Track

An unidentified Chinese expatriate who was working with a Chinese company was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen along New Ado-Iyin road in Ekiti State   Report says, the Chinese was working  directly with a Chinese company handling a twin carriage road in the state.  A police officer was reportedly killed during the incident while another person was shot. According to the state’s police spokesman, ASP Sunday Abutu, the incident occurred around 4.30pm. Abutu said, “It is confirmed that a kidnapping incident occurred today at about 4:30pm along New Iyin road . “During the incident, one civilian, an expatriate, was kidnapped, one shot, while one policeman was shot dead. “Our operatives are already combing the bush for possible apprehension of the perpetrators.” However, the spokesman enjoined residents of the state to be calm as the command will do everything possible to rescue the victim unharmed and arrest the culprits.

For allegedly raping his daughter, Olusola Alo (father) has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akure High Court  According to report,  Alo has been having  having sexual intercourse with his daughter since when she was 10 years old. The mother of the girl was said to have left her when she was six months old. According to police prosecutor,  the rape incident was exposed when the girl  claimed at a students’ fellowship meeting that somebody was already having sex with her. The girl explained that her father would demand sex anytime she requested money from him for school fees and for personal upkeep. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of rape preferred against him. Justice Samuel Bola in his judgement, held that the evidence of the victim that the defendant demanded sexual intercourse from her before he acceded to her requests was true. He, therefore, found the defendant guilty as charged and sentenced him to life imprisonment News Tr...

Barely 24 hours after kidnappers murdered Oba Adegoke Isreal Adeusi, traditional ruler of Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of the Ondo State, the wife  of Mr Olugbenga Ale, Chief of Staff to Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has been abducted by suspected gunmen. Report says, the woman was kidnapped in the Owena area of Ondo State on Thursday night, community sources confirmed to SaharaReporters. One of the sources told SaharaReporters that Mrs Ale was on transit when the bandits abducted her. He added that the gunmen ran into the bush after abducting the woman. “The woman was abducted at Owena along Ondo Road. “The case has been reported to the security agencies especially the Amotekun and army to comb everywhere and we are expecting a feedback soon.” An aide to Governor Akeredolu, who asked not to be named, also confirmed the incident, noting that it occurred late on Thursday. He said, “The governor is aware of the incident already and has also visited the house of the Chie...

A Monarch,  Oba Isreal Adeusi, the Oluifon of Ifon was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen  He was shot by the bandits at Elegbeka area. The monarch was killed while returning to his domain after attending the council of Obas meeting in Akure. He was rushed to the Federal medical centre Owo where he died of gunshots injuries. News Track 

Newsline NG  Nine members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have rejected the purported removal of Rt Hon Ogundeji Iroju as the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. The House had yesterday said 20 out of 26 lawmakers impeached Iroju and elected Hon Samuel Aderoboye as the Deputy Speaker. The Assembly members who are anti-impeachment of the Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi and are also against the purported removal of Ogundeji included Rasheed Elegbeleye, Suleiman Jamiu Maito, Adewale Williams-Adewinle, Festus Akingbaso, Ogundeji Iroju, Favour Tomomowo, and Tomide Akinribido. Others included Success Tuhurkerijor and Samuel Edamisan. The lawmakers described the impeachment as unlawful as it did not meet the required constitution requirements for the impeachment of the Deputy Speaker. They argued that section 92 sub 2C of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended requires two-third majority cum provisions of the rules and standing order of...

Newsline NG  By Chris Churchill Two suspected persons have been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ughelli, Delta State  The duo, Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki were on 1st of September 2020 arraigned for defamation of character and blackmail against Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin,founder and General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State The duo had alleged that they were in possession of a video of the Prophet where he was linked to a false claim by a certain herbalist in an online video.  They had demanded the sum of 50 Million naira from the Prophet in order to destroy the false video in their possession otherwise they'll release same. Prophet Owowomowo is a reknowed  clergy with a long standing record of  humanitarian services and philanthropy. He  preaches love and forgiveness, hence defamation of his character and blackmail was seen as gross and unacceptable. During Cross Examination, the accused persons c...

Ondo state house of Assembly has impeached the deputy speaker, Hon. Iroju Ogundeji. He was impeached for alleged gross misconduct which has brought disrepute to the hallowed chamber He was immediately replaced by Hon. Aderoboye. Iroju representing Odigbo constituency 2 was impeached following the house resolutions led by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oloyelogun. Twenty lawmakers signed the impeachment. Following the reconstitution of the House, Hon. Tomide Akinribido has been removed as the minority leader and replaced by Hon. Festus Akingbaso from PDP while Hon. Ogunmolasuyi is d new majority leader. Hon.Taofeek Oladele is now the new chief whip in replacement of Adeyemi Olayemi.

Series of fire incidents in Akure lately have exposed the inadequacy of the Ondo State Fire Service. The story of the Organisation is that of neglect for decades by successive governments in the sunshine state. Our Senior Correspondent, Toriola Adebayo, in this special report examines the rot in the Ondo State Fire Service and the need to make it an independent agency. Ondo State, South-West Nigeria, has witnessed series of fire disasters in the last three weeks. As at the last count, four fire incidents were recorded in three different locations in Akure, the state capital. One incident that is still fresh in people’s memory is the fire outbreak at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure. The container housing over five thousand card reader machines were burnt, few weeks to the governorship election. Recently, more than twenty shops were razed by fire in Ijomu area of Akure. The fire left sour taste in the mouth of many shop owners, who got goods wo...

It was a black Friday today as Seven persons, lost their lives in a fatal accident  Reports says, one Amaka, who is the wife of a former Senate Leader, Senator Ndoma Egba, also lost her lives, while not less than eight others, were critically injured,  The accident involving four vehicles,  according to a source, are a commercial Toyota Avensis car bus, a Honda car, a truck and a Toyota Coaster bus belonging to the Sports Centre of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA). Sources revealed that four of the victims were said to be heading for the burial of Chief Olusola Oke’s mother holding in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Oke, SAN, is an APC governorship aspirant and senior lawyer. The accident, occured near the military checkpoint along Ore-Okitipupa Road in Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the late wife of the former Senate Leader, was being conveyed in a Toyota Coaster Bus, belonging to the Sports Centr...

The Federal High Court, Abuja, today fixed Dec. 14 for judgment in a suit challenging the validity of the primary election that produced Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State as All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Oct. 10 poll. Justice Okon Abang fixed the date after taking arguments from parties in the suit with number: FHC/ABJ/CS/886/2020 filed on Aug. 3 by Dr Nath Adojutelegan, an APC governorship aspirant in the state election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the suit, the APC, Akeredolu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are 1st to 3rd respondents respectively. Adojutelegan, who along with others lost the primary election to Akeredolu, had challenged the poll’s outcome. In the suit, the plaintiff alleged that the exercise was marred by grave and substantial noncompliance with the spirit and purpose of the APC’s Constitution, Electoral Guidelines and the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended), which he argued “substantially aff...

Experts at the Maiden Edition of the Young Rural Developers Summit (YORDS 2020), organised by the Rural Nurture Initiative (RNI) have identified the development of agriculture and rural areas as the key to Nigeria's sustainable development. The 2 days summit, which was held at the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, on November 13 and 14, 2020, was themed “Accelerated, Inclusive and Sustainable Rural Development in the Post COVID-19 Era".  In attendance were renowned academics, political leaders, rural developer enthusiasts, agriculturists, students and individuals from all walks of life. The speakers and panelists at the summit identified that if Nigerian government would focus on the development of the rural areas, which hold the keys to the country's development, Nigeria would be regarded as the food basket of the world and compete favourably with developed nations. They also said that the capacities of the agragrian people must be enhanced...

PRESS RELEASE Information at the disposal of Eyitayo Jegede Campaign Organisation is that there is security threat to the Candidate of the PDP in the election of 10th October 2020, especially in relation to the petition which he lodged against the APC at the Election Tribunal. Sources confirmed that various meetings have been held at very high quarters by those who feel threatened by the step taken by the Candidate. We use this opportunity to notify the security agencies of this threat and/or likely breach of security around our Candidate, we believe the security agencies will rise up to the occasion and take the threat seriously. E-signed by Gbenga Akinmoyo, Media Aide to Eyitayo Jegede SAN.

Ondo state Police command with the support of other security agencies has rescue some market women who were kidnapped along Akure - Owo road on Thursday.  The Spokesman of the Ondo state police command Mr. Tee-Leo Ikoro made this disclosure in a chat with Peoples’ Information Network. He said, ten out of the kidnapped victims were rescued during a gun duel with the bandits while four of the kidnappers have been arrested. Ikoro added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining victims. Newsline NG  had earlier reported that  seven indigenes of  Akoko south-east local government area of Ondo state were abducted by gunmen when coming from a government monthly meetings of Iyalaje, Iyalojas and women leaders in Akure-Owo road on Thursday  According to reports, the abducted persons are; C hief Mrs Hellen Edward the Iyaloja of Isua Akoko who was the head of the delegation in a local government and a legislative bus driver called Jimi The driver who was released i...

Unknown gunmen has  allegedly abducted  s even travellers  on Akure-Owo Road in ondo state.  Report says, the travellers who are coming from Akoko  to attend monthly a meetings of Iyalaje, iyalojas and women leaders in Akure  were  kidnapped by the gunmen between Ogbese and Uso in the ever busy Akure-Owo road yesterday. The unfortunate incident has brought about  apprehension and anxiety in the ancient city of Isua the headquarters Akoko south east local government   Further details shortly…….

By Kayode Afolabi  Today mark 20 years that a renowned Gospel artiste, Evang. Remilekun Amos has died  In a statement made available to Newsline NG and signed by his son Evang. Lekan Remilekun Amos on behalf of the family  today said his death was painful to him and the entire family Below are the text  20 YEARS WITHOUT YOU DAD!!! THE MEMORY OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS A BLESSING ..... PROV 10:7. Every Child has a hope invested in their fathers, suddenly this hope got vanished,dreams became shattered, the glorious suffered because a light unto the path of many was dimmed by untraceable forces.  For TWO DECADES, we had walked alone been only guided by your LEGACIES , songs & lyrics from the heart of God. At the height of storms,  we conquered by the GRACE of GOD we got from your undiluted calling,   Daddy with tears on our eyes we carried the cross you left behind & we received strength from above to erect the tower evil forces thought was finally ...

By. Oluwaseun Ogunniyi The Management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo has approved  Friday 6th of November 2020 as resumption for all matriculated students for the 2019/2020 Academic session. This was disclosed today in the BOARD meeting held at the Institution senates building. Recalled that, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo suspended  2019/2020 academic session in March 2020 due to the lockdown occasioned by the  COVID-19 Pandemic,  The institution has seen the need for a complete review of the 2019/2020 Academic calendar following the  authorization of *NBTE and the State Government* on re-opening of the institution.  The Directorate of Academic affairs took into serious consideration on the need for a prompt conclusion of the 2019/2020 Academic Session and hinted the need to avoid breach to any of the COVID-19 Protocols in view of the declared dire consequences of such breach. The meeting was held after the Dean of student Affairs, Mr. M. O Oloye has earlier ...

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure has granted the Govenorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Eyitayo Jegede the leeway to inspect the materials used for the October 10 Election. The Tribunal headed by Justice Umar Abubakar also granted an order for substituted service to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. In an exparte order, Justice Abubakar who led other two judges of the tribunal granted the orders moved by one of the counsel of Jegede, Jamiu Makinde. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Governor Akeredolu, as the winner of just concluded Ondo State Governorship election. He beat his main challenger and candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, and his Deputy Governor and candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi, to emerge the winner. He won 15 of the 18 Local Government Areas results declared by INEC while his closest rival, Jegede, won in three local government areas and Ajayi fa...

By Emmanuel  Adeniyi  Following the viral circular flying around the social media that Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo students will resume on 6th of November 2020, the Directorate of Students Affairs Mr. M. O. Oloye has advised all students to debunk any news and circular about school resumption.  He made this known in an interview with our correspondent this morning  "The circular is a mere proposal, which the Board of Students (B.O.S.) is working on presently.  He however assure the students that the real proposal will be out as soon as possible. 

The First Lady of Ondo State and founder of BEMORE, Mrs. Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu, has expressed commitment to help fight what she described as ‘Feminized Poverty’ among women. In a pep talk delivered at BEMORE family reunion tagged Jerusalema Challenge Dance, held at Rotunda, Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State Capital, Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu said, “My mission is simple and clear: to engender self-awareness among women and girls and equip them to fight feminized poverty. “You cannot eliminate poverty if you don’t empower women. BEMORE initiative is achored on the mission empower the womenfolk.” Mrs. Akeredolu said her private efforts in combating the age-long patriarchy inhibitions that have since been limiting the potentials of young girls to aspire to greater heights in life. She said, “For the past 3 years, through my private Foundation, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation (BAAF), we have strategically approached women empowerment by attempting to confront age-long patriarch...

A former House of Representatives member, Kolawole Babatunde,  has expressed grief over the unfortunate road accident that claimed many lives at Ibaka market in Akungba-Akoko last night.  In statement released by his media office today, Kolawole pledged to join hands with notable sons of the University Community in Government's intervention.  The statement reads: "the Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Rural and Community Development, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has expressed his grief over the unfortunate road accident that claimed about twenty (20) lives at Ibaka Market in Akungba-Akoko last night"  "He expresses his sadness over the heart-rending incident which he said is occurring when the people of the University Community are still in shock over similar road accident that occured in the town barely two months ago and which claimed about ten (10) lives" "Hon. Kolawole Babatunde sends his condolences to all the families who lost their preciou...

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, today, visited the scene of the accident that occurred last night in Akungba Akoko where so many lives were lost.  The Governor who came to the scene about 1pm, expressed displeasure at the incident.  The Governor attributed many of the accidents to recklessness on  the part of drivers.  Akeredolu said, "when we heard the incident that many  people died, it was pathetic, something bad has happened, we will ensure to support victims at the hospital " "Many of accidents are caused by reckless driving.  I want to appeal to our people, insurance shall cover many of the expenses, we must get the owner of the trailer and get their insurance company" Earlier, the traditional ruler of the University community, Oba Sunday Adeyeye, Ajimo III, thanked the Governor for the timely visit.  The monarch, also  asked for compensation for the loss of lives and the hospitalised victims.  He, however, ap...

The three men, who were abducted few days ago by gunmen in Ikakumo, Akoko north west local government area of ondo state, have regained their freedom.  The victims were abducted while travelling  along route that shared boundary with Edo state.  Confirming their release, the Regent of Akunu Akoko, Princess Tolani Orogun, said the victims were released after payment of unspecified amount was paid.