Residents of six communities in Ajoni Local Government Area of Ekiti State have raised the alarm over an alleged invasion and sustained attack on their towns by heavily armed men. The communities, including Itapaji, Ijowa, Iyemero, Oke-Ako, Irele and Ipao Ekiti said the attackers had taken over the surrounding forests and farms, restricting movement and […]
Bandits hack Monarch to death in Akure, after gunshots fail to penetrate
Tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Agamo community, Akure North local government area of Ondo State, following the death Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagama of Agamo community, who was hacked to death by yet to be identified gunmen. It was reliably gathered that from the family source that the bandits numbering about ten (10) stormed […]
Police smash cultists’ enclave in Ondo, nabs three with weapons, cham
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have raided a suspected cultists’ hideout in the Arakale area of Akure, arresting three alleged members and recovering weapons and hard drugs. The operation, carried out late at night on February 10, 2026, was said to be part of the Command’s sustained crackdown on cult-related violence and other […]
Oyebanji Grieves as Rainstorm Destroys Over 200 Buildings, Displaces 500 in Ekiti
Lunatic causes stir in Ondo, regains consciousness after 15 years
A 35-year-old man , suffering from mental illness recently causes a stir in Ondo town, following his sudden recovery after several years of insanity, which some residents of the community put at fifteen (15). The incident which occurred at Ayeyemi street in the town, was said to have taken the people of the community […]
Police Arrest landlord Over Alleged poison of tenant’s three years old son in Omifon
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 40 years old woman, Nafisat Lateef, over the alleged poisoning of a three-year-old boy in Omifon community, Odigbo Local Government area of the state. The incident which has thrown the entire community into serious mourning was reporte at the Odigbo divisional police station by […]
Amotekun arraigns three over alleged kidnapping attempt in Ore
Three men were on Tuesday arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court over alleged conspiracy and attempted kidnapping in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo local government area of Ondo State. The defendants, Muhammed Bashir, Yakubu Abubakar and Usman Abubakar were brought before the court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and attempted kidnapping, preferred by operatives […]
Yoruba group declares support for Adeleke re-election, promises to mobilise members
JUST IN: Man slumps, died while purchasing drug in Owo
A middle-aged man, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, reportedly slumped while attempting to cross the road to enter a pharmacy at Ogbonmo area of Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, drew the attention of passers-by who gathered at the scene and recorded videos in […]
Breaking: Atiku dumps PDP, joins APC
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The move was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja, the Federal Capital, where he was […]
Respect Olubadan Stool or Face Consequences, Ibadan traditional stakeholders warn Alaafin
Ibadan traditional stakeholders comprising monarchs, Mogajis, Baales, and prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland have once again cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, against any form of disrespect towards the revered stool of the Olubadan and the Ibadan traditional institution. The stakeholders condemned the conduct of Oba Owoade, who was reported […]
Ondo police foil cult initiation, arrest 25 suspects
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists after foiling a planned initiation ceremony in the state. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists in Akure, stating that the arrests followed credible intelligence received from a concerned citizen. According to the statement, the information […]
Acquire drone, more vehicles to fight insecurity in southwest, Yoruba group urges government
A pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, the Defense for Yoruba People’s Rights (DYPR), has stressed the needs for the Governors in the southwest region of the country to purchase drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to fight crime in the region. The group particularly called on the Ondo State Government to procure more operational vehicles for the police in […]
AIYEDATIWA GRANTS PREROGATIVE OF MERCY TO 77 PRISONERS
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to extend clemency to 77 convicts across correctional facilities in the state. This gracious act, timed to commemorate the January 1, 2026 New Year celebrations, underscores Governor Aiyedatiwa’s deep commitment to rehabilitative justice, second chances, and […]
Tragedy: Catholic priest slumps dies during homily service
Tragedy: Catholic priest slumps dies during homily service Catholic diocese of Issele-Uku, Agbor, Delta State was thrown into mourning on Sunday following the death of the Parish Priest in charge of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Revd. Father Stephen Chukwuma who was said to have slumped and died during homily service held in the […]
Ogun Police Arrest 8 for Breach of Public Peace, Unlawful Assembly, Serious Assault on Officers
Eight suspects, who allegedly constituted public nuisance under the guise of agitating for Yoruba Nation, have been rounded up by the Ogun State Police Command. The suspects were alleged to had taken to major roads in Sango-Otta, specifically Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, being Christmas Day, an offense the […]
IPELE: AIYEDATIWA MEETS HEADS OF SECURITY AGENCIES, ORDERS INTENSIFIED PATROLS ACROSS COMMUNITIES, FORESTS
Following the New Year’s eve attack on the Ipele police station in Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed intensified patrols across communities and forest areas, stressing that security remains a 24-hour responsibility, particularly during festive periods. The Governor spoke on Thursday after an emergency meeting with the heads of security […]
Ekiti government saves monarch from deposition, begs angry subjects
The Ekiti State Government, on Monday, mediated in a case of deposition and banishment of Elepe of Epe, Oba Williams Adesoye from the throne by his subjects, appealing to the irate community members to forgive and offer the monarch a second chance to amend his perceived shortcomings. The Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, made the plea […]
Famous mathematician Adenegan becomes rotary president, roles out 7-point agenda
A renowned mathematician and Information Communication Technology ( ICT) expert at the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo , Dr Kehinde Emmanuel Adenegan , has been installed as the 13th President of the Rotary Club International Ondo, AFUED, chapter. Adenegan, a member of Knight in the Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion) , during the […]
Allocate more budget to forestry department, University don tasks governments
Allocate more budget to forestry department, University don tasks governments The Dean, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH, Okitipupa, Prof. Opoola Faleyimu, has stressed the need for all the three tiers of governments in Nigeria, to allocate more funds towards the development of forestry […]