Navy arrest oil bunkering suspects in Ondo, destroy boats, other seizures

The Nigerian Navy has arrested two bunkering suspects, set ablaze two boats, 338 Jerry cans and some quantities of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) also known as diesel seized from the suspects. during their patrol on the Igbokoda coastal-line in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Navy Capt. Danjuma Ndanusa, the Commanding Officer, Nigerian Navy Forward Operation Base (FOB) told journalists on Tuesday in Igbokoda that the destruction of the seizures was to forestall the heineous crimes. Navy Capt. Ndanusa said that the bunkering suspects in their large numbers flee into the creeks after sighting the Navy patrol gun

By |July 30th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: |0 Comments

Breaking: Youths Barricade Akeredolu’s Office, Protest OSOPADEC’s Autonomy

Youths from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have shut down the government office in Akure as they protested an alleged diversion of funds meant for the development of the coastal area by the Governor Rotimi Akeredolu administration. The youths also blocked the access road to Alagbaka governor's office to prevents workers from gaining access into the building. A SaharaReporters correspondent at the venue of the protest reported that some anti-riot policemen had arrived to dispatch the protesters. However, the youths chanting heavy solidarity songs were insisting they would not leave the road leading to the governor's office until

By |June 17th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Breaking: Ambode Commissions Ferry Terminal, Ilaje-Bariga Road

In furtherance of the inter-modal transportation system of Lagos State Government, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode On Tuesday commissioned the ultra-modern ferry terminal and new access road in Ilaje-Bariga area of the Lagos-State. Starnews reports that the ferry terminal and the newly upgraded road were part of the initiatives of Governor Ambode’s administration to further scale up the integrated transportation initiative of the State Government aimed at ensuring seamless connectivity within the State. The terminal situated at the tail end of the upgraded Ilaje Road which provides access to the terminal from Akoka Road, abuts the lagoon front facing the Third Mainland

By |May 14th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Ilaje Group Petitions Akeredolu, Demands Autonomy For OSOPADEC

The good people of Ilaje Local government of Ondo State under the aegis of Ilaje Advancement Forum (IAF) has petitioned Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, demanding total autonomy for Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) in the management of 13% oil derivation fund accruing to the State from Federation Account. In a copy of Petition Obtained by our correspondent in Okitipupa, and signed by Akinjole Rimson, the group accused Akeredolu led government of total disregard for the law in the management of the 13% derivation fund for the development of affected oil communities in the riverine. They however issued a-21 day

By |April 28th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Ondo 2020: Ilaje Diaspora Meet Okunomo, PDP Guber Aspirant

Hon. Banji Okunomo, the Gubernatorial Aspirant of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo-State, on Saturday, received the President of Ilaje National Association of United States of America ahead of Ondo State governorship election in year 2020. Mr Enigbokan Kayode, President of the group met with Okunomo at Domfav Hotel and Suits in Okitipupa, Ondo State. The visit had in attendance some illustrious Sons of Ilaje Nation, Dr Banji Ajaka, Otunba Richard Alomore, Chief Superintendent of Immigration, Mr Enikansaye Tokunboh, and Mr Ehinmore Jossy. During the meeting, Okunomo  told the group through its president to support his aspiration of

By |April 1st, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Tension In Ondo As Ocean Claim 500 Meters of Ayetoro Community In Ilaje

There is palpable fear and unusual tension in Ondo State as the Atlantic Ocean in Ayetoro Community of Ilaje local government of the state has overtaken its bank, claiming about 500 meters of Ayetoro community's landscape with many houses and lands destroyed. According to statement made available to Starnews by Ehinmowo Tokunbo, the Co-Convener of Ilaje Advancement Forum, (IAF), the sea encroachment has claimed about 500 meters of Ayetoro community's landscape and it has now continued its devastating effects on the noble town by destroying more land and buildings on daily basis. Part of the Statement read: "The subject in picture

By |July 13th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: |6 Comments
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