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A 35-year-old scavenger, Suleiman Adams, has been brought before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court facing charges related to the alleged theft of cable wires and electrical equipment valued at N1.5 million. He pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has terminated the appointments of all political aides to enhance the effectiveness and service delivery of his administration. This decision affects all Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants in his administration.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, has managed to rescue a father and his 15-year-old son who were abducted by kidnappers. The operation took place during the night in Akure South Local Government Area.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has paraded 35 men accused of engaging in various criminal activities. The suspects were apprehended in different parts of the state over the past week.
Six workers at a health facility in Oke Ijebu, Akure, Ondo State, were abducted by three armed robbers who broke into the centre in the early hours of Saturday. The assailants also made off with staff belongings and a POS machine before escaping.
The Attorney-General of Ondo State, Kayode Ajulo, has announced plans to set up mobile courts to handle traffic violation cases. This initiative aims to ensure prompt justice and uphold road safety in the state.
Residents of Ogbagi-Akoko in Ondo State are expressing outrage over an assault on their traditional ruler, Oba Victor Adetona Ojo, allegedly by a suspected phone thief. The incident has prompted calls for justice and unity in the community.
Emmanuel Akpan has been sentenced to death following the murder of Febisola Adedayo, who was killed with a machete. His co-defendant was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
The Ondo State Police have apprehended three individuals linked to a kidnapping incident involving a mother taken in the presence of her child in Akure. The suspects were identified and captured following the release of CCTV footage on social media.
Ilaje-Omuro community leaders in Ondo State have appealed to Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo for leniency towards activist Emorioloye Owolemi, who is facing trial for alleged cyberstalking due to Facebook posts about the minister's qualifications.
The Ondo State Police has apprehended two individuals believed to be suppliers for a kidnapping syndicate operating in the Ilu-Abo community. A manhunt is underway for other accomplices linked to this criminal network.
The Ondo State Police have apprehended a well-known cult leader, Akinwale Tomiwa, infamous as Bella, in connection with the murder of a student at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic. This significant arrest aims to clamp down on cult-related violence in the region.
Justice Bamidele Adeleye of the Ondo State High Court has died, as confirmed by the Chief Registrar of the court. He passed away on March 12, 2026, and was remembered for his integrity and commitment to justice.
A lecturer from the College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ondo State High Court for his involvement in armed robbery and conspiracy to commit the crime.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed a Federal High Court ruling that purportedly bars him from seeking re-election, asserting that he has not declared any intention to contest another term and finds the judgment premature.
