Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked Ipele community in Ondo State, setting the Divisional Police Headquarters in the area ablaze in a daring assault that heightened security concerns in the state. The attack, which occurred at about 9:41 p.m. on December 31, was carried out by an estimated 20 to 30 armed men who reportedly stormed the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying explosives. The assailants set parts of the facility on fire, leading to the destruction of the building and several exhibits. The Ondo State Police Command said no life was lost in the incident as of the time…
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Akoko North East Local Government witnessed an outpouring of emotions on Tuesday as residents, particularly the elderly, rallied behind the lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, in a show of solidarity and continuity. The gesture came through a grassroots outreach organised by the Ifeoluwa Continuity Movement (ICM) under the initiative, Ounje Arugbo, aimed at supporting aged men and women across the local government. The programme covered all wards in Akoko North East, with food items distributed to more than 100 elderly beneficiaries. The exercise drew emotional reactions, as several recipients expressed deep gratitude, noting that…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a 16-man planning committee for the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State and the first anniversary of his administration. Both events hold in February 2026. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, while the Premanent Secretary, Cabinet Matters, Pastor Adeyemi Adeyemo, will serve as Secretary. The committee: 1. Dr. Taiwo O Fasoranti, Chairman 2. Hon. Omowunmi Isaac 3. Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, OON 4. Prince Segun Omojuwa 5. Mr. Bayo Philip 6. Mr. Idowu Ajanaku 7. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan…
Three people were killed and several others wounded after unknown gunmen disrupted a traditional marriage ceremony in Akunza, a Migili-speaking quarter of Ashige in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Tuesday night. A community youth leader who confirmed the attack to reporters said the assailants struck while the wedding festivities were under way, plunging the gathering into panic as mourners and guests fled for safety. “At least three persons were killed during the onslaught. Several others—including women and children—sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving treatment at a nearby health facility,” the youth leader said. Eyewitnesses described…
Five members of a family were killed and two others injured in a lone-vehicle crash at Bandawa village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Tuesday, the police have confirmed. Spokesman for the state command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said that the accident occurred at about 1:00pm while a grey Honda Accord (registration ABJ 730 AX) driven by 27-year-old Yunusa Hassan of Babura LGA was travelling from Kano towards Babura. According to the police, the driver swerved to avoid a goat crossing the road, lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree beside the highway. The vehicle was…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State on Wednesday received the resignation of its Publicity Secretary, Oyeniyi Iwakun, who stepped down in a letter dated December 31, 2025. Iwakun addressed his resignation to the Chairman of Aye Ward 2 and copied the correspondence to key party officials at state and national levels, including the Acting State Secretary, the State Chairman, the National Secretary and the National Chairman, underscoring the formal nature of his departure. In the brief letter, the former party spokesman did not give specific reasons for his decision but said the move was taken respectfully…
A suspected suicide bomber, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed, has confessed to his role in the December 24 mosque bombing in Maiduguri and told security operatives he was paid for the missions, security sources said on Monday. Ibrahim, who was arrested by troops of Operation HADIN KAI working with local hunters in Yobe State, gave a detailed account of how he and accomplices were recruited, armed and deployed to plant explosives in worship centres, according to counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama. The suspect admitted involvement in the attack that struck the Gamboru Market Mosque, an incident that left five worshippers…
Former Ogun State House of Assembly member, Hon. Musa Moruf, has been abducted from his residence in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, security sources said. The abduction occurred at about 7:00pm on Tuesday while Moruf was performing prayers at the mosque inside his compound, a source who spoke on condition of anonymity told reporters. The source said the ex-lawmaker struggled with his captors for roughly 20 minutes before they overpowered him and led him into a nearby bush. Witnesses said the assailants fired sporadic shots to keep residents at bay, and unconfirmed reports indicate some people…
Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, as a section of a private rice mill operated by NIA-AGRIC collapsed, leaving one worker dead and five others trapped beneath the wreckage. The incident occurred at the facility’s premises, where parts of the building reportedly caved in, pinning workers under twisted metal and debris. Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, visited the scene later in the day to assess the situation and monitor ongoing rescue efforts. He led a high-powered government delegation on an on-the-spot inspection of the affected facility. Tafida said the visit was aimed at…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aligning with the coalition platform ahead of future electoral contests. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, announced his decision on Tuesday at a political gathering held at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu. Speaking at the event, he said the move was driven by a resolve to reposition the country and build a credible alternative for Nigerians. “We are ending this year with hope that by 2026, we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi said. He added that the coalition…