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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.

Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development

Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.

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.

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.

NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating

National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.

Two Arrested for Killing Police Officer in Ondo

Two men arrested for stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, Ondo State. Police debunk social media reports of widespread attacks in the Arakale area. Read the full details.

Obesere stabbed, loses ₦95m in Ondo attack

Fuji legend Obesere reveals brutal details of Ondo attack: stabbed three times, ₦95 million in cash and jewellery stolen. Police confirm arrests. Read his shocking account.

Ondo APC Aspirants Support Tinubu's 2027 Bid

APC Aggrieved Aspirants Forum in Ondo State pledges support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election despite unresolved grievances dating back to 2014. Read their full statement.

Ondo Varsity Students Arrested for Drugging, Rape

Two Adekunle Ajasin University students have been arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a 20-year-old female colleague. Police confirm suspects confessed. Read the shocking details.

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