Residents of the Owatowose area in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have been thrown into grief following the alleged killing of an 18-year-old boy, Amos Timilehin Ariyo, who was reportedly stabbed to death by his friend. The tragic incident reportedly occurred around 4 p.m. along a roadside within the community, leaving residents shocked. Eyewitnesses said the teenager was allegedly attacked by a friend who stabbed him in the chest without any known provocation before fleeing the scene. Sources within the victim’s family disclosed that Amos had only recently recovered from an illness and was on his way from…
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The Secretary of the Local Council Development Area in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, who was abducted by gunmen a few days ago, has regained his freedom after an undisclosed ransom was reportedly paid. Aladesuyi was kidnapped at his farm in Ilu-Abo, located in Akure North Local Government Area near the Akure Airport. Sources close to the family confirmed on Friday that the politician had been released by his captors after spending several days in captivity. The Irun-Akoko-born politician, who is also an agro-investor and the Chief Executive Officer of JOTINA Farms, was reportedly…
Several residents are feared killed, while others remain unaccounted for, following a deadly attack by suspected herders on Ojantele community along the Abuja–Otukpo Road in Benue State. It was gathered that the assailants stormed the community on Friday and reportedly opened fire on residents, leaving many people dead and others missing. Sources in the area said more than 20 persons may have lost their lives in the assault, though the exact number of casualties had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. The Chairman of Apa Local Government Area, Adams Ogwola, confirmed the incident…
A tragic incident unfolded in Kwamba, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, when a 16-year-old boy allegedly shot his 15-year-old friend with his father’s firearm, leaving the victim dead. The deceased, Titus Joseph, reportedly sustained a fatal stomach injury after Emmanuel Danladi allegedly picked up a loaded dane gun belonging to his father, Danladi Baba, a member of a local vigilante group, while the two boys were playing at Emmanuel’s home on March 1. Police operatives from the Maje Division promptly responded to the scene and conveyed the victim’s body to Suleja General Hospital. Emmanuel and his father were…
Residents of Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after suspected thugs allegedly abducted a mortuary attendant and prevented families of victims of a recent bandit attack from retrieving the corpses of their loved ones for burial. It was gathered that relatives and sympathisers had assembled at the mortuary to collect the bodies ahead of a planned mass burial when they discovered that the mortuary attendant had been taken away and the facility locked. The development reportedly disrupted arrangements for the burial of victims killed during last week’s…
Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye, a serving judge of the Ondo State High Court, has died at the age of 65. The Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya, announced the death in a statement on Friday in Akure. The statement said Justice Adeyeye passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, describing him as a jurist of integrity, wisdom, and dedication to justice. It added that he earned widespread respect from colleagues, legal practitioners, and the public for his humility, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law. Justice Adeyeye was appointed to the High Court on September 8,…
The Ondo State government has convened a meeting with leaders of commercial motorcycle operators, widely known as ‘okada’ riders, to enforce the state’s ban on night-time riding and the prohibition of face coverings while on motorcycles. Union heads from across the state attended the meeting to discuss strategies for compliance, and to support Amotekun operatives following successes recorded across all 18 local government areas. It was said that the directives are part of broader measures to prevent criminal activities carried out under darkness by individuals concealing their identities on motorcycles. They called on union leaders to ensure their members follow…
The Anambra State Government has arrested a well-known Nnewi-based native doctor popularly identified as De Young Chief Priest as part of its ongoing clampdown on traditionalists allegedly linked to criminal activities. Security operatives reportedly apprehended the spiritualist on Thursday at his office in Nnewi, Anambra State, over allegations of engaging in unlawful practices. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation by authorities as investigations continue into claims that some native doctors provide spiritual backing for criminal elements operating in the area. Officials have yet to disclose full details of the allegations levelled against the…
Gunmen invade Kebbi community, kill man, abduct wife Gunmen on Thursday killed a 35-year-old man, Sufiyanu Garba, and abducted his wife during an attack in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day, throwing residents of the area into panic. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Kebbi State, SP Bashir Usman, said the command had launched an investigation into the attack. He said the police were deeply concerned about the incident, which occurred on March 13, 2026, and led…
The management of Kaduna Polytechnic has launched an inquiry into a controversy at its College of Business and Management Studies, where several students were reportedly denied access to lectures over alleged dress code violations. The incident drew widespread attention after videos of students protesting outside the campus went viral on social media. In one of the videos, a female student expressed frustration, insisting that her attire was modest and appropriate. She claimed that although security personnel initially allowed her onto the campus, she was later stopped from entering by officials enforcing the dress code. “I am fully covered, my trousers…