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Angry youths burn police station in Ondo

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Angry youths in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State chased away policemen at the divisional police station in Ifon town and set it ablaze.

Residents said the crisis began with a clash between two groups of youths in the community on Valentine’s Day.

Ekwutosblog learnt that one group reported the case to the police, leading to the arrest of two members of the other group.

One of the arrested individuals reportedly died from police torture, while the other was hospitalised.

The development infuriated some youths in the community, who protested at the police station, allegedly chased away officers on duty, and set the place ablaze.

The protest reportedly continued on Sunday morning, prompting the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, to visit the town for an on-the-spot assessment.

 

According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, preliminary reports indicated that the incident began on 15 February 2025, when a dispute between two families on Ogbomo Street, Ifon, escalated into a public fight.

According to the statement, officers from Ifon Division, led by an inspector, responded promptly, intervened, and made arrests while some suspects fled.

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Trump reacts to New York helicopter crash

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President of the United States of America, USA, Donald Trump, has reacted to the New York helicopter crash that killed all six people on board earlier on Friday.

The United States President described the incident as “terrible”, saying his transportation secretary is “on it”.

As Ekwutosblog reported earlier, all six passengers and crew of helicopter have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River.

The New York Police Department said that the crash took place near the shore, next to Pier 40, just across the river from New Jersey.

Several emergency services rushed to the scene, with both boats and ground units working together in a coordinated effort to facilitate the rescue.

Trump noted that people were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash, including three children and three adults, according to CBS News.

Trump wrote on his social media platform, “Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.

“Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!”

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Jennifer Awele Remembers Late Husband, Jnr Pope, on the First Anniversary of His Passing

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Jennifer Awele, the widow of Nollywood actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo, has shared a poignant tribute to her late husband on the first anniversary of his passing.

Accompanied by a family photo, the emotional post is a testament to the enduring love and cherished memories she holds of her beloved husband. The couple, who married in 2014, had three sons together: Jason, Jaden, and Jamon.

Jnr Pope’s untimely death in a boat accident on April 10, 2024, sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community and left his family and loved ones devastated, just weeks shy of his 40th birthday.

Photo source: Instagram

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Billionaire Femi Otedola Pays Tribute to Aliko Dangote on His 68th Birthday

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Billionaire entrepreneur Femi Otedola has taken to social media to mark a significant milestone in the life of his longtime friend and fellow business magnate, Aliko Dangote.

As Dangote celebrates his 68th birthday, Otedola has shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, extolling his friend’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the African continent.

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