Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Gunmen abducted 14 passengers in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. A separate kidnap attack left a Lexus SUV destroyed. Watch the shocking videos and get the full details.
Ondo State's Amotekun security corps has launched its 5th batch recruitment. Key criteria include being 'spiritually endowed,' of Yoruba extraction, and an indigene or long-term resident. Apply now.
Legal expert Ade Ajulo exposes how Ondo State government releases less than N10m from N400m LG allocations, violating constitutional autonomy. Demand accountability now!
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment of 500 new Amotekun operatives and inaugurated 130 Justices of the Peace after 17-year hiatus to strengthen security and justice delivery.
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
Herder Buba Usman faces court for alleged open grazing and destroying N1.1m worth of crops in Akure community. Case adjourned to December 4. Follow for updates.
A pregnant couple kidnapped in Edo state begs for help as captors demand N50 million ransom and threaten assault. Family raised only N7 million. Government intervention urgently needed.
Two men arrested for stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, Ondo State. Police debunk social media reports of widespread attacks in the Arakale area. Read the full details.
Two hoodlums have been arrested for stabbing a police inspector to death in Akure, Ondo State. The incident triggered panic and a swift police response. Read more details.
A young woman was discovered dead in an Ore hotel after checking in with male companion Sodiq Ganiyu, who fled. Police investigating mysterious death. #OndoState #CrimeNews
Fuji legend Obesere reveals brutal details of Ondo attack: stabbed three times, ₦95 million in cash and jewellery stolen. Police confirm arrests. Read his shocking account.
APC Aggrieved Aspirants Forum in Ondo State pledges support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election despite unresolved grievances dating back to 2014. Read their full statement.
Ondo State's Amotekun Corps has arrested 34 criminal suspects and intensified border security under 'Operation Le Won Jade'. The corps commander details enhanced school patrols.
Ondo State Amotekun Corps launches enhanced security patrols for boarding schools amid kidnapping concerns. Commander Adeleye announces 34 arrests in latest operations.
A Nigerian man rejoices as his mother and cousin are rescued after being kidnapped at CAC Eruku church. Read the emotional story of their safe return.
Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara celebrates as all 38 kidnapped members from Eruku attack are rescued alive. Pastor Emmanuel Akeredolu confirms miraculous rescue at Government House Clinic.
Two Adekunle Ajasin University students have been arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a 20-year-old female colleague. Police confirm suspects confessed. Read the shocking details.
Academic staff at Adekunle Ajasin University suspend four-month strike after reaching agreement with management. Lecturers return to classrooms despite outstanding salary issues.
Tinubu Support Group appeals to media for objective reporting amid security challenges. TSG highlights infrastructure projects and economic reforms under Tinubu administration.
The United States condemns the mass abductions of over 300 students in Niger and 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi, urging the Tinubu government to swiftly capture the terrorists and protect Christians.
Ondo State police detain three suspects following violent attack on Fuji star Obesere during Okitipupa performance. Local chairman confirms arrests and item recovery.
Wesley University in Ondo slashes tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic year to ease the financial burden on students and parents, while maintaining quality education standards.
Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.
Niger State lawmakers condemn the abduction of St. Mary's Catholic School pupils in Agwara. They demand decisive security action and pledge support for rescue efforts. #NigeriaSecurity
Fuji legend Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere was violently attacked by suspected thugs during a burial ceremony in Okitipupa, Ondo State. One band member was stabbed in the chaotic incident that disrupted the performance.
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer was stabbed to death by a mentally unstable teenager in Oba Ile, Ondo State. The officer had been invited to help restrain the 19-year-old. Read the full details.
Rep. Adegboyega Adefarati celebrates 60th birthday by donating ambulance to Adekunle Ajasin University, empowering students, youths, and widows with financial support and laptops.
Ondo Amotekun Corps arrests a 19-year-old serial motorcycle robber from Kwara. The suspect confessed to attacking a rider with a sledgehammer. Read the full story on the inter-state security collaboration.