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Adesuyi Adojutelegan, director‑general of the BTO 4PBAT coalition, appealed to All Progressives Congress officials in Ondo State to ramp up door‑to‑door campaigning and highlight President Bola Tinubu’s achievements as the 2027 general elections approach. He also praised Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo for supporting the effort.
A wave of methanol poisoning in Ondo State has left 48 people dead and 182 seriously ill after consumption of locally produced alcoholic and herbal beverages. The tragedy highlights the hidden dangers in many everyday drinks and urges Nigerians to scrutinise labels and sources.
The Nigerian Air Force has promised to work with environmental and health agencies to address worries raised by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, following a recent aircraft crash that left an offensive odor in the area.
Bamidele Rowell Lodi was detained by Ondo State police after fleeing Port Harcourt with his employer’s vehicle and allegedly stealing fuel worth ₦100,000. The arrest followed a coordinated chase involving roadblocks and an army checkpoint, highlighting inter‑agency cooperation.
During the 2026 Public Service Week, Ondo State workers asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to introduce CNG buses and develop affordable housing to ease commuting costs and improve productivity. Head of Service Segun Odusanya highlighted the need while noting the recruitment of about 6,000 staff since 2024.
A 35‑year‑old Vehicle Inspection Officer died when a white Mitsubishi van ran him over on Hospital Road in Akure after refusing a routine document check. The driver, Ayoade Idowu, has been taken into police custody while investigations continue.
A driver identified as Ayoade Idowu was taken into custody by the Ondo State Police Command after allegedly striking and killing Vehicle Inspection Office officer Sesan Adediji during a routine traffic stop in Akure on Friday morning.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has publicly backed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's Ado‑Ekiti Zonal Command activities in Akure, affirming its commitment to fighting financial crime and upholding the rule of law.
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State on Tuesday, killing all 25 aboard, including co‑pilot Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako. His partner Joanna Yakubu posted a heartfelt TikTok remembering his final conversation about traveling to Abuja.
Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal called on the Federal Government to take all steps needed to avoid another Nigerian Air Force aircraft disaster after the recent crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which killed crew and passengers.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced that no survivors have been found after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA on October 5. Rescue teams recovered only wreckage from the plane that was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos.
An ATR‑42 operated by the Nigerian Air Force crashed into a swampy area close to the Igbokoda naval base on Monday, killing all 32 people on board. Residents described hearing a loud blast and seeing wreckage scattered in the water, while authorities launched a search‑and‑rescue operation.
An ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing 32 people. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has mobilised health and emergency agencies to assist the ongoing rescue operation.
A military aircraft carrying 32 personnel crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, with officials believing there were no survivors. President Bola Tinubu, via spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, offered condolences and ordered a probe into the tragedy.
Ondo State security agencies killed Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province, during a joint raid in a forest near Owo on Sunday.
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that an ATR‑42 aircraft went down at Igbokoda in Ilaje LGA, Ondo State on Monday during a flight from Benin to Lagos. Search and rescue teams have been deployed, but casualty figures have not yet been released.