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Aiyedatiwa: No Haven for Bandits in Ondo Border Areas

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.

Ikare Leaders Commend Governor on Road Project

Balogun of Ikareland, Chief Abdul Tunji Mohamed, leads delegation to thank Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for support, hailing the ongoing Ikare-Akungba road dualisation as a major boost for safety and economy. Read more.

12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack

Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.

Suspect Arrested in Ondo Poly Student Murder

Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.

Ondo Communities Decry Forestry Firm's Neglect of CSR

Communities in Ondo State's Okitipupa and Odigbo LGAs accuse Rex Forestry Ltd of ignoring CSR commitments and local hiring agreements. They urge Governor Aiyedatiwa to intervene. Read the full story.

1,100+ Ondo Varsity Students Get N144.5m Loan

Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.

RUGIPO Student Killed in Owo Cult Clash

A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.

PDP, APC clash over Aiyedatiwa's statewide tour

Ondo PDP criticizes Governor Aiyedatiwa's thank-you tour as a governance failure, while APC defends it as accessible leadership. Get the full details on the political clash.

Tinubu's Reforms Causing Opposition Exodus - Aiyedatiwa

Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa claims President Tinubu's reforms are driving opposition governors to the APC. He reveals PDP rival Agboola Ajayi is set to defect, while PDP criticizes his tour as governance failure.

UNIMED Matriculates 1,232 Students for 2025/2026

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.

Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha

Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.

Man Arraigned for Stealing Pregnant Dog in Akure

A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.

Ifon youth protest 5-year delay in monarch installation

Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.

Ngige's convoy attacked by gunmen in Anambra

Former Minister Chris Ngige recounts how gunmen dressed in security uniforms attacked his convoy in Anambra, leaving one woman dead and others injured. Read full details.

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