Abdul Babajide 
Youths in Akure, the Ondo State capital, in their hundreds, stormed major roads within the metropolis to protest the death of Nigerian artist, Promise Oladimeji Aloba (aka MohBad-Imole). The protest, marked by chants and calls for justice, aimed to draw attention to the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s demise and seek justice. The protest, organised by concerned … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed that the criminals responsible for the gruesome murder of the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, SP Bako Angbashim, will be brought to book. He made the vow on Sunday morning shortly after a State Security Council meeting with all Service Chiefs in the State. SP Angbashim was murdered … Read more
Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara has lined up several activities to mark his first 100 days in office. The activities which will include project commissioning and flag-off, will last from September to October, according to the governor. Fubara, in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, said, “In my inaugural speech, we promised to consolidate and continue … Read more
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has asked people of the region to shun actions that would undermine the smooth running of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The National Publicity Secretary of PANDEF, Ken Robinson in a statement made available to journalists also advised aggrieved persons in the region to support the board of the NDDC … Read more
The new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Abiodun Asabi, has vowed to implement measures that will ensure continued peace and safety for the people of the state. Asabi, who officially assumed office on Tuesday, emphasised the need for collaborative efforts between the police force, other security agencies, and the general public to achieve meaningful … Read more
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Ondo State on Tuesday, enforced compliance of the two-day warning strike declared by the union’s national body. In various public offices visited across the state, DAILY POST observed that some workers resumed work following warnings by the Head of Service, HoS, Kayode Ogundele, that decisive action … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command on Monday, August 28, neutralised a suspected kidnap kingpin in Choba, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. According to the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Nwonyi Emeka, a victim (name withheld) was kidnapped on Friday, August 5, around the Choba axis, and a ransom of two million naira was initially paid by … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the 224 recently promoted officers of the police command in Ondo State to demonstrate their worthiness of the new ranks. The officers were officially decorated during a ceremony held in Akure, the state capital, at the weekend. Egbetokun, represented by Assistant Inspector General, AIG Ebong … Read more
A lawyer, Femi Emodamori, has expressed concerns over the alleged failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the publication of audited financial statements of political parties in Nigeria. Emodamori, in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, demanded certified true copies of the audited annual financial statements … Read more
The Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, has issued a directive to shut down all commercial activities in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, in order to commemorate the annual Aheregbe festival. The closure, according to the monarch, which will take effect on Friday, August 25, encompasses marketplaces and shops in Akure and its … Read more