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BREAKING: Ex-Ondo governorship candidate, Akingboye is dead

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Emytrillions  BREAKING: Ex-Ondo governorship candidate, Akingboye is dead Sep 3, 2025 — by Emytrillions  in  News A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has passed away. His Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday. Akingboye, popularly known as OBA, reportedly died at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos. Until his death, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, as well as the President of WeAfrica Group. He also held the traditional title of Olowomeye I of Ikaleland. Describing him as a man of “unwavering integrity,” the statement highlighted his contributions as a philanthropist, businessman, and community leader who touched many lives. He is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Details of his burial arrangements will be communicated by the family in due co...

JUST IN: Police shoot one, arrest two-man gang in Ibadan sting operation

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Emytrillions  JUST IN: Police shoot one, arrest two-man gang in Ibadan sting operation Sep 3, 2025 — by Emytrillions  in  News Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday tracked down a two-man armed robbery gang to the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, the state capital. According to reports, the suspects, who had allegedly been terrorising residents and targeting bank customers in the city, engaged the police in a gun battle that lasted several minutes. During the exchange, one of the suspects was shot and subdued, while the other was arrested alive. Security operatives said the gang had been on their radar following a series of reported attacks in different parts of Ibadan. An eyewitness disclosed that the sting operation caused panic in the area as residents scampered for safety while the gun duel raged. The police have since cordoned off the scene, while the injured suspect was taken into custody for medical attention before interrogation. Authorities assured that ...

JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Health Worker in Ondo

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Emytrillions  JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Health Worker in Ondo Aug 29, 2025 — by Emytrillions  in  News Tension has gripped Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State following the abduction of a health worker, Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, by suspected gunmen. Akesinro, a staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, around 7:00 p.m. at his residence in Upenme community. Confirming the incident, a senior labour leader under the National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) at the hospital, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the matter had already been reported to security operatives. Union Confirms Abduction The NUAHP further confirmed the development in a statement shared on its official WhatsApp platform, describing the abduction as “distressing.” The statement partly reads: “I am writing to bring to your attention the distressing news of the kidnapping of our colleague and member, Pastor Akesinro, in ...