Ondo police arrest mother, daughter over ₦5.3m ‘prophecy’ scam in Akungba. By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a mother and her daughter in the University town of Akungba Akoko over an alleged spiritual scam that reportedly cost a resident, Mrs Ologungbede Flora, her life savings. Police investigation revealed that Flora,…
Youth Leader Killed Amid Chieftaincy Dispute In Baylesa Community By Chris Mark Ogbonbiri Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, was thrown into mourning on Tuesday after former Youth President, Mr. Dennis Ofolo, was murdered amid a protracted chieftaincy crisis. Community sources said Ofolo, described as a peaceful and committed leader, played a key role…
Lagos horror: Police begin manhunt, as gateman allegedly murders 65-year-old transport manager By Dally Iyamu Grief and disbelief have gripped the Ajah community of Lagos State following the alleged murder of Chief Augustine Nwalieze, reportedly killed by his gateman in circumstances still shrouded in mystery. The victim, who worked as a manager with Okeyson…
Traumatized Farmer Narrates Ordeal in Kidnappers’ Den, Expresses Worry Over Worsening Insecurity Situation In Ondo By Dally Iyamu A farmer in Ondo State, Mr Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, has recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of kidnappers, describing his five-day captivity as traumatic and calling for urgent action to address rising insecurity in rural communities….
Trader jailed 2 years for stealing lace fabric A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced 26-year-old trader, Umar Ibrahim, to two years imprisonment for stealing lace fabric his neighbour’s house.. The Magistrate, Mrs Irene Pati, sentenced Ibrahim, following a guilty plea to theft. Pati gave the convict an option of N200,000 fine and also ordered…
APC feud deepens as Police summon Ondo Finance Commissioner over attempted murder, others By Dally Iyamu The Nigeria Police Force has invited Ondo State’s Finance Commissioner, Mrs Omowunmi Isaac, for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation bordering on conspiracy, assault and attempted murder. The invitation, issued by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit at…
Okitipupa family horror: Brother allegedly machetes siblings to death By Kunle Michael Residents of Okitipupa, Ondo State, were left in shock on 7th April 2026, after police confirmed that three children were allegedly slain by their brother in a tragic family incident. According to a report by Mr. Agbeye of New Site, Doctors Road, Okitipupa,…
Ekiti Man Cries for Justice as Truck Kills Son, Destroys House. An Aramoko Ekiti man, Rufus Farotimi, is seeking justice after a truck driver rammed into his house, killing his undergraduate son, and leaving his family homeless. The incident occurred on March 26, when the heavy-duty truck crashed into their home, crushing Promise, a 300-level…
Man remanded for alleged sexual assault of 5-year-old niece An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday remanded a 40-year-old man, Emeka Ani at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged sexual assault of his five-year-old niece. Ani was arraigned by the state government on a one-count charge of sexual assault. He, however, pleaded…
Man jailed 3 years for hemp trafficking A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Thursday, sentenced one Monday Oliver, to a term of three years at the correctional centre, for peddling 195g of Cannabis Sativa. Justice Nkeonye Maha, convicted and sentenced Oliver based on his guilty plea as well as the evidences tendered by the…
