Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the pioneer traditional ruler of Oke-Oro in Akoko North-West Local Government Area, Oba Olanrewaju Olawoye Adeyemi, as the Owa Adimula of Okeoro, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and tackling insecurity across communities. Speaking at the installation ceremony, the governor disclosed that the State Executive Council approved the recognition of the Oke-Oro Chieftaincy Declaration on April 14, 2026, in line with the Chieftaincy Law of Ondo State, 1984, as amended, following what he described as a…
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The palace of the Deji of Akureland has dismissed rumours alleging that a traditional curfew would be imposed across Akure metropolis on Friday, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akureland, Adeyeye Michael, the palace said the information did not emanate from the royal institution. The palace urged residents of Akure and members of the public to disregard the rumour, warning that it was capable of creating unnecessary panic and tension within the state capital. According to the statement, there was no directive from the…
A House of Representatives aspirant for Akoko South East/Akoko South West Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Seun Oluwashina Ajongbolo, has intensified mobilisation efforts in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Ajongbolo called on APC members, supporters and political stakeholders across the constituency to participate actively in the party process, stressing the need for unity and loyalty within the ruling party. Speaking during an engagement with supporters and political associates, the aspirant urged party faithful not to be discouraged by concerns surrounding aspects of the internal process, insisting that…
An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife has sentenced a 30-year-old man, Taiwo Agboola, to death by hanging for the murder of a 62-year-old woman, Mrs Jadesola Olubayo. Agboola was convicted over the killing of the deceased at a palm oil processing site located along the Amula River in Olokemeji Village, Ifetedo, in Ife South Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on October 11, 2023. The convict had been standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on attempted rape, indecent assault and murder, contrary to Sections 359, 360 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Cap.…
Three men were on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged fraud of N11.4m involving the failed sale of a Toyota Camry vehicle. The defendants — John Zinsu, 43; Koleoso Olamide, 45; and Oyinlola Saheed, 37 — were brought before the court on charges bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, and stealing. According to the prosecution, the suspects allegedly deceived the complainant, identified simply as Idiahi, into paying N11.4m for a grey 2013 Toyota Camry which was never delivered. The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the offences were committed within…
A Nigerian man, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States over his involvement in a wire fraud scheme tied to Alaska’s 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend programme. Salako, 33, who lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Tuesday after investigators uncovered his role in submitting fraudulent applications to illegally obtain funds meant for residents of Alaska. The conviction was disclosed in a statement released on Friday by the United States Department of Justice. According to court documents, the fraudulent activities occurred between January and February 2022. Investigators said Salako obtained the personal identification information of…
The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned a 26-year-old suspect, John Butren, over an alleged attempted murder incident in Owo, Ondo State. The command said the suspect was arrested following an attack on one Moses Paul, 30, during a dispute at Alajawo Camp in Owo on May 20, 2026. According to the police, the victim sustained severe machete injuries to his head and shoulder during the altercation. The incident was reported at the A Division Police Station in Owo by one Esther Agunloye, prompting detectives to immediately launch an investigation and move to the scene. In a statement issued on…
A couple, Mr and Mrs Sanusi Kehinde, have narrated their harrowing experience in the hands of suspected kidnappers before they were rescued by operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, during a late-night operation in Ondo State. The victims were reportedly abducted around 6:30 p.m. shortly after arriving at their residence in the Ilu-Abo community when armed men allegedly ambushed them. Speaking after regaining freedom, Mr Kehinde said the attackers had laid siege to their home before they arrived and struck immediately he attempted to alight from their vehicle. “We got home at Ilu-Abo and…
The widow of a teacher reportedly killed during the recent abduction attack on schools in Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to recover her husband’s remains for burial. Mrs Mary Oyedokun made the appeal following the killing of her husband, Michael Oyedokun, a teacher at Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, who was abducted alongside other teachers and students during coordinated attacks in Oriire Local Government Area. The attacks, which targeted Community High School, L.A. Primary School, Esiele, and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, reportedly led to the abduction of between 46 and 48 pupils, students…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, replacing Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the Presidency, Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University with extensive experience in digital systems, public sector reforms and examination management. The statement described the academic as one of the youngest professors in his field in Nigeria, noting that he would also become…