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Stop Calling Me “Bro” or “Blood” – 22-Year-Old Ondo Monarch Oba Akinghare II Warns Public

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The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State has issued a stern warning to the public against addressing the traditional ruler, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, in informal or disrespectful ways. In a statement released on Friday, the monarch’s Chief of Staff, Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi, stressed that the 22-year-old king must always be referred to as His Royal Majesty, cautioning that casual or derogatory forms of address would no longer be tolerated. The palace noted that some individuals have been calling the young monarch “bro” or “blood,” actions described as attempts to undermine the dignity of the throne. “I write on behalf of the palace to draw the attention of the general public to an issue that must be corrected immediately. Alayeluwa Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II is to be addressed strictly as His Royal Majesty at all times. Any deviation from this is unacceptable,” the statement said. Prince Olorunfemi emphasized that the king’s youth does not lessen his authority, noting that age is not a measure of respect for the throne. “The fact that His Royal Majesty is the youngest king in Yorubaland does not permit any form of disrespect. Using casual or demeaning terms such as ‘bro’ or ‘blood’ is highly inappropriate and will attract firm and decisive action,” the statement added. He also highlighted that the monarch’s calm and tolerant nature should not be misinterpreted as weakness. “Our customs demand respect for constituted authority. Regardless of age, status, or social standing, respect for the king is non-negotiable. His Royal Majesty is Igbakeji awon orisa, the representative of the gods on earth. The throne he occupies is sacred, and honouring it preserves our cultural identity,” Prince Olorunfemi said. The palace urged residents of Okeluse Kingdom and the wider public to always uphold the dignity of the monarchy, stressing that respect for the throne is central to Yoruba heritage. Oba Akinghare ascended the throne at age 16 while still in secondary school, following the death of his father. As the only son among four children, tradition required that he succeed his late father. The kingmakers promptly presented him as the new ruler, a decision later ratified by the Ondo State Government.

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Unidentified Gunmen Attack, Burn Police Station In Ipele, Ondo State

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A group of unidentified gunmen on Wednesday attacked and set fire to the Divisional Police headquarters in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Eyewitnesses said the assailants struck around 9:40 p.m., destroying several exhibits inside the station. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed the attack, assuring that no lives were lost and clarifying that reports of a church being targeted were false. “Preliminary reports indicate that 20 to 30 armed men stormed the police station around 9:41 p.m., firing assault rifles and using dynamite. They set the building on fire, destroying multiple exhibits, but no lives were lost,” Jimoh said. He added that the attackers had fled the scene before security forces arrived. “A joint patrol of Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other security agencies quickly responded, but the assailants had already carried out their attack,” he said. Jimoh noted that the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has deployed additional special forces to prevent further unrest and apprehend the perpetrators. “The CP has ordered the immediate dispatch of Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–CBRN units, and Police Mobile Force personnel to the area. A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is underway, and the situation is currently under control,” he added.

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Ondo Amotekun Arrests 39 Suspected Bandits Fleeing Northern Airstrikes

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The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has arrested 39 individuals suspected of fleeing northern Nigeria following U.S. military airstrikes. Commander Akogun Adetunji Adeleye said the corps has strengthened security measures to prevent the entry of bandits and terrorists into the state. Adeleye made the announcement while parading 61 of the 100 suspects detained at the Amotekun headquarters in Akure, the state capital. He explained that 50 of the suspects were arrested for disturbing public order, six for kidnapping, two for violating anti-open grazing regulations, and three for gender-based offenses, including rape. “We appreciate the support of all security agencies in the state—the police, civil defence, army, DSS, vigilantes—and the public,” Adeleye said. He gave further details, naming 34-year-old Mustafa and 45-year-old Philip, arrested for kidnapping in the Ofosun Odigbo area. In Isua Akoko, 18-year-old Idris, 20-year-old Ibrahim Abdullahi, and 23-year-old Lawal Idris were apprehended. For rape and assaults on Amotekun officers, suspects included 19-year-old Daniel Ojo, 33-year-old Usman, and 41-year-old Bejide in Isinkan. Arrests for armed robbery included 30-year-old Ola Tunbosun, Ibrahim, and Shahidu in Akure North, Oba Akoko, and Oba Ile.

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Ondo State Government Warns Health Workers: Performance Will Determine Job Security

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The Ondo State Government has issued a strong warning to health workers across its 18 Local Government Areas, citing poor performance in the primary healthcare sector. The Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (OSPHCDA) stated that the continued employment of health workers will now be based on their performance. Dr. Francis Akanbiemu, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, addressed primary healthcare directors on Sunday, expressing concern over weak results in key areas, particularly immunisation. He urged workers to step up their efforts or face the risk of being replaced. “Primary health workers have no excuse for underperformance, considering Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration has made significant investments in the sector, including ongoing projects and the recruitment of additional doctors and health personnel to improve service delivery,” Akanbiemu said. “From now on, performance will determine whether you remain in office.” He also called on health workers to conduct outreach and sensitisation programs to increase immunisation uptake, stressing that Ondo State has historically performed well in this area. Plans are underway to address challenges faced by staff in rural and hard-to-reach communities to ensure effective service delivery at the grassroots. While commending the governor for the prompt release of funds for various projects, Akanbiemu urged health workers to justify the government’s investment through improved performance. Dr. Victor Adefesoye, the state Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, also encouraged Local Government Coordinators to remain committed to achieving 100 per cent success in all health indicators across their areas. PUNCH Online reports that the government recently recruited 1,000 health professionals, all of whom have now been deployed to their respective posts across the state.

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Eight Confirmed Dead As Dangote Truck Loses Control in Ondo State

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A tragic accident on Wednesday night claimed the lives of eight people, including five men, two women, and a young boy, in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. The crash occurred near Adekunle Ajasin University in the Akoko South West area of the state. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, stating that it happened around 7:30 p.m. and involved a truck loaded with stone dust and a motorcycle. The truck reportedly lost control and rammed into a barricade situated in front of the university. He urged motorists to always exercise caution, especially during the “ember months,” and to ensure their vehicles are in good condition before any trip. The bodies of the victims have been taken to a nearby hospital morgue. According to Mosadoluwa Ajidagba, the Public Relations Officer of the Adekunle Ajasin University Students’ Union Government, the truck belonged to Dangote Cement. Ajidagba explained that the vehicle was coming from Ikare towards Akungba when its brakes failed, causing it to crash into the barricade at the university gate. He said about ten people died in the crash and noted that the Students’ Union had long appealed for a ban on heavy-duty trucks passing through the area. He urged students to remain calm, avoid the accident scene, and stay away from the main highway for safety reasons. In his reaction, the Executive Chairman of Akoko South West Local Government, Ayo Ajana, described the incident as heartbreaking and extended condolences to the victims’ families and the entire community. Ajana promised to work with relevant agencies and authorities to implement lasting safety measures at the accident-prone location and other high-risk areas across the council.

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Kidnappers demand N30m each as ransom for travellers

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A suspected ring of kidnappers have demanded the sum of N30 million each for travellers captured on Sunday. The bus, according to media reports, was ambushed by the gunmen at Emure Ile, near the borders of Ekiti and Ondo States. The bus was returning from Onitsha when the assailants took all passengers, including the driver, Sunday Emmanuel, into captivity. Meanwhile, a member of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) at the Ado-Ekiti Motor Terminal who pleaded anonimity hinted that the kidnappers have demanded N30 million each as ransom for the abductee. The situation highlights ongoing safety concerns for travellers in the region, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to protect individuals on the road.

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