IPI Nigeria urges new IGP to protect press freedom

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the protection of press freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the institute urged Disu to also ensure the safety of journalists […]

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Ila-Orangun Bandit Attack Alarm: Osun Police Arrest Four

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a wall inscription that triggered fears of a possible bandit attack in the Ajegunle area of Ila-Orangun. According to police and the First Information Report (FIR), the arrests followed a complaint received on February 18, 2026, after the words “Bandit Today Today” […]

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Those Plotting to Derail Us Have Failed — Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that efforts by political opponents to destabilise his administration have failed, reaffirming his government’s resolve to complete all major ongoing projects across the state. Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting, the governor said his administration has recorded “appreciable achievements” under its five-point agenda, […]

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Police ask churches, mosques, others in Ondo to suspend night vigils

The Police have advised all religious bodies in Ondo State including churches, mosques, and traditionalists, to suspend night activities for now in view of the security situation prevailing in the land. The state police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, at a press conference in Akure on Friday, warned that such gatherings expose congregants to avoidable risks. […]

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Ondo APC Congress: Another victim dies, others on life support – Police

Another victim of the violence which rocked the recent ward congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, has died. The state police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, who announced this at a press briefing said the victim died in the early hours of Friday. This […]

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Aiyedatiwa boosts Health, Security, Civil Service with new vehicles

distributes ambulances, patrol vans Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, and took delivery of 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies. He also  presented official cars to new Permanent Secretaries. At the presentation, which took place at the Government House in Akure, the Governor stressed that healthcare delivery goes beyond policy […]

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Police arrest 11 suspects in Ondo church abduction, rescue one victim

Ondo State Police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspects over the recent abduction of six worshippers at a Celestial Church in Uso community, in Owo Local Government Area of the state. He disclosed this at a press conference in Akure, where he also announced the rescue of one of the […]

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FEDPOLEL Rector Ebeloku Bags Yoruba Leadership Award of Integrity

Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, receiving the Yoruba Leadership Award of Integrity from the President of Yoruba Youth Assembly, Aare Olarinde Thomas, in his Conference Room in the institution…on Thursday, February 26, 2026 The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Ondo State, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku, has bagged the Yoruba Leadership […]

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