The student was found dead in his residence.

It was gathered that the deceased, Audi Emmanuel, who was a student of Computer Engineering in the institution, hung himself.

The incident occurred along Awolowo Road, Emure Ile-Owo, beside Amotekun Office.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure.

Jimoh said police operatives promptly visited the scene, where the body was recovered and deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.

“Preliminary observations suggest a case of suicide; however, a thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges members of the public to seek support and speak up during moments of emotional distress, as help is always available,” he said.

Source: NAN

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It was gathered that the woman died after taking her child to the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME centre at Ilara-Mokin on Monday.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure.

Jimoh, who expressed the deep concern of the command over the sad incident, said the family of the deceased had been contacted.

“Upon thorough checks, the remains of the deceased has been released to one Mr Apapa Olamilekan, who identified himself as her son and an officer of the Nigeria Legion, Akure.

“The command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges the public to remain calm,” he said.

An eyewitness told newsmen that the deceased identified as Oluwasola Adebayo, complained of weakness shortly after leaving the examination centre and arriving at the junction, before she collapsed unexpectedly.

“The efforts to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead on the spot.

“Meanwhile, her child was inside the examination hall writing the test, unaware of the unfolding tragedy outside when the incident happened,” the eyewitness said.

Source: NAN

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He died on Friday.

Ayeniyi was chairman from 1999 to 2002 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but died as an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain.

The chairman of Okitipupa local government area, Mr Andrew Ogunsakin, confirmed the demise of Ayeniyi in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Okitipupa by his media aide, Tosin Ayejusunle.

Ogunsakin described the late chairman as a highly revered leader whose life was marked by honour, dignity, and selfless service to humanity.

He noted that the deceased made remarkable contributions to grassroots governance and community development, leaving behind a legacy of impactful leadership and commitment to the progress of his people.

“Ayeniyi was a pillar of strength, a custodian of our cherished traditions, and a voice of wisdom whose counsel will be greatly missed.

“His passing is a significant loss, not only to his immediate family, but to Erinje Kingdom and Okitipupa LGA as a whole,” the chairman said.

Ogunsakin, however, prayed that God would grant the bereaved family and the entire Erinje community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, while also praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased’ soul.

Also, Mrs Morenike Alaka, a former Chairman, Okitipupa local government area, described the death of Ayeniyi as a big loss to the political family in the council and Ondo State at large.

“Ayeniyi was a brilliant and fantastic politician who always accommodated others, no matter how tight his schedule was.

“He was my candid political adviser and I will miss him dearly. His death is a big loss to all Ikale’s and all political family in Okitipupa and Ondo State.”

Source: NAN

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Mr Adebowale Lawal, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, said this during a news conference on Thursday in Akure.

Lawal explained that the suspects were identified as Adekunle Prosper (male, 56), Ojo Olumide (male, 39), Tope Kolawole (male, 40), Ahmed Salihu (male, 40), Bolaji Adebowale (male, 46), and Gbadebo Abidemi (female, 43).

According to him, intelligence uncovered that the suspects had recently rented an apartment in the Oke-Odu Area of Akure, which they used as a base for their activities.

Lawal, who said that the arrest was made on April 15, said the achievement followed credible and actionable intelligence received by the command regarding the activities of a suspected criminal syndicate operating along state lines.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives were strategically deployed to the identified location, where the suspects were apprehended before they could execute their planned attack,” he said.

He said that a thorough search of the scene and subsequent operation at the suspects’ apartment resulted in the recovery of a cache of items including 217 bottles, bags of sugar and criminal charms.

“Other items include 17 mobile phones, the sum of N187,000, two HP laptops, eight slings, one knife, an external hard drive, two identity cards, one National Identity Number (NIN) card, two motorcycles, among others.

“Preliminary assessments indicate that some of these materials were intended for the construction of explosive devices, while others may have been used to facilitate coordinated criminal activities.

“Findings reveal that the group actively engaged in assembling IEDs allegedly intended for deployment on government infrastructures, with indications that their operations may extend beyond the state capital to other parts of the country.

“Notably, a document mapping out potential target locations was also recovered, suggesting a premeditated and coordinated plan.

“The timely intervention of the police undoubtedly averted what could have resulted in significant loss of lives and widespread destruction of property,” he said.

Lawal, who condemned the act, advised house owners and property managers to carry out thorough background checks on prospective tenants before renting out their apartments to prevent such premises from being used as criminal hideouts or operational bases.

Source: NAN

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Utsev gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, AFO, by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA.

He said the high-risk communities were located in 266 local government areas based on scientific forecasts and hydrological assessments.

The affected states, according to him are Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna and Kano.

Others include Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara, including the FCT.

The minister said that 15,597 communities in 405 local government areas across 35 states would face moderate flood risk, while Ekiti remained the only state not affected.

He added that 923 communities in 77 local government areas across 24 states fell within the low flood risk category.

“States in this category include Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara,” he said.

He warned of possible flash and urban flooding in major cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Kano.

He said coastal and riverine flooding was expected in Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and Ondo due to rising sea levels and tidal surges.

”The AFO is not just a scientific report; it is a call to action. Early warning saves lives and reduces economic losses,” he emphasised.

Utsev attributed increasing flood incidents to climate variability, rapid urbanisation, inadequate drainage infrastructure and poor land-use practices.

He revealed that the federal government was strengthening hydrological monitoring through improved data systems, automated river gauges and advanced modelling techniques.

He added that collaboration with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, were being enhanced to improve forecast accuracy and early warning dissemination.

The minister urged state governments to integrate flood risk considerations into land-use planning, urban development and infrastructure design.

He also called for improved drainage systems, effective floodplain management and stronger community preparedness to minimise impacts.

Earlier, President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said flooding remained a major national challenge, with recurring incidents recorded since 2012.

Tinubu said his administration had initiated policies and programmes, including flood control projects, to address the persistent threat.

He said that the 2024 Maiduguri flood marked a turning point toward proactive flood and disaster management.

According to him, the Anticipatory Action initiative, led by the Office of the Vice-President, is strengthening early warning, preparedness and coordinated response.

Tinubu described the AFO as a key planning document guiding early action, mitigation and evacuation strategies nationwide.

He urged stakeholders to utilise the forecasts to protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure.

The president also emphasised the need to harness water resources to drive economic diversification and sustainable development.

Also speaking, the Director-General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, said the forecast was based on comprehensive, data-driven analysis of flood-prone areas.

Mohammed said the AFO served as an early warning tool to support planning and coordinated disaster response nationwide.

He added that the agency had upgraded its forecasting system to a hybrid AI-integrated model to improve accuracy and lead time.

He also said that the Flood Dashboard now enabled real-time monitoring and dissemination of alerts to stakeholders.

He urged residents in vulnerable areas to heed early warnings and adopt preventive measures to reduce risks.

The NIHSA director general called for wider dissemination of the outlook to strengthen preparedness and resilience in communities.

He appreciated the federal government and development partners for their support in the preparation of the 2026 outlook.

Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of the World Meteorological Organisation, NiMet, NEMA, the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, and other stakeholders.

Source: NAN

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SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Head, Media and Public Relations of the command, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Akure.

Aidamenbor, who explained that the two suspects, aged 22 and 38, committed the offences on March 13 and April 13, said they were arrested at different places in the state.

“In two separate cases, one Emeka Chidi Innocent, a farmer aged 22, raped a 13-year-old girl on March 3.

“Chidi (suspect) has since been on the run until he was tracked and arrested at Idanre, in Idanre Local Government Area of the state.

”Also, Ayodele John, a tiler aged 38, defiled a 15-year-old minor in her parents’ house in Akure on April 13 and was arrested on April 14.

“Both suspects have made confessional statements and will be charged to court to serve as deterrent to others,” he said.

Aidamenbor, therefore, called on parents and members of the public on the need for proper profiling and checks on their artisans.

“Parental duties should not be outsourced. In these cases, both suspects are known to the victims and their parents” he said.

Source: NAN

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It was gathered that the gunmen, numbering about five, invaded the farm, killed the poultry farm owner and her daughter who was at work with others.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Ondo State, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Friday in Akure, said two persons were rescued alive.

“The Police Command in Ondo State strongly condemns the heinous violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives.

“While two victims were successfully rescued through a swift and coordinated operation, the command expresses deep sorrow over the unfortunate deaths recorded.

“The command assures the people that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure security of lives and property while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.

Jimoh, who reiterated command’s commitment to bring those responsible to justice, urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.

Source: NAN

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Under the aegies of Methodist High School, Okitipupa Old Students Association, the new leadership has called on members of the alumni body to close ranks, embrace unity and work collectively towards repositioning the College for greater impact.

In his acceptance speech following the conclusion of the association’s election, Mr Adesanoye declared that the period of contest was over and urged all members to come together as one united family in order to confront the challenges hindering the progress of the body.

“Competition is over. Let us come together as a united front to fight every form of weakness that will not allow the sweet, melodious tune of our blowing trumpet,” he said.

He stressed that no single individual possesses all the knowledge required to transform the association and by extension, the school, noting that teamwork, collaboration and shared commitment would be crucial to achieving faster and more meaningful progress.

According to him, the future of the asociation depends on the willingness of members to move beyond past disagreements, apathy and lukewarm attitudes to service, while recommitting themselves to the common vision of rebuilding the association into a stronger and more vibrant institution.

Addressing members of the body, the new national president urged the alumni community to reflect deeply on the reasons behind what he called the dwindling commitment of members to their collective responsibilities.

He warned that unless members deliberately rejected disunity, indifference and non-challance to the call to serve, the association’s aspirations could remain stalled for years.

Reaffirming his commitment to the manifesto that earned him the mandate of members, Adesanoye outlined key priority areas his administration would focus on.

Top on his agenda is a review of the association’s constitution to address noticeable gaps and accommodate fundamental issues requiring urgent attention.

He also pledged to ensure the continuity and completion of the ongoing hall construction project, improve the communication system within the alumni body, and revamp the Lagos-Ogun axis chapter to make it more active and effective.

In addition, he promised prompt attention to students’ welfare, especially in the areas of establishing an e-library and ensuring a functional computer laboratory for current students of Methodist High School, Okitipupa.

“These areas and other teething challenges, I pledge to concentrate my energy and attention on,” he assured members.

The new president expressed profound gratitude to members of the alumni association for the trust, confidence and support reposed in him, describing his emergence as national president as a call to higher responsibility and service.

He pledged full commitment, dedication and loyalty to the ideals of the global alumni body, promising to work tirelessly for the growth of the body and the advancement of the alma mater.

His speech, rich in calls for unity, institutional reforms and renewed service, signals what many members see as the beginning of a fresh chapter for the Methodist High School, Okitipupa Old Students Association.

Other members of the new Exco are Mr Ajimatokin Solomon – Vice President;     Mr Ahiwe Daniel – General Secretary; Mrs Aduwo Olubukola – PRO, and Mr Olarinde Olatunji – Assistant PRO.

Others are, Dr (Mrs) Logo – Treasurer,   Mr Saanumi Olabode – Financial Secretary,     Mrs Oyeniyi Muibat – Ass Financial Secretary.

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Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, who disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Akure, said 19 of the suspects were apprehended for breaking of law and order.

Adeleye also said two of the suspects were arrested for rape, while three suspects, who were arrested for human trafficking, defrauded a victim of 1.4 million Cedes.

“The victim, who was defrauded under the pretext of bringing someone from Togo to Nigeria to help her secure a Canadian visa, was held hostage for about two weeks before she managed to escape.

“She reported the matter at the Amotekun office and when operatives followed up, they were able to recover the money and the passports, which were returned to her, while she has been reunited with her family,” he said.

Adeleye, therefore, said criminal activities had reduced significantly, especially with the enforcement of the ban on night-time use of commercial motorcyclists (Okada).

The commander, who explained that sensitisation was ongoing to ensure full compliance, said the government had extended the registration period of Okada by seven days to allow riders to comply.

‎”So far, over 120 motorcycles have been impounded across the 18 local government areas for violating the ban. Enforcement continues while defaulters will be sanctioned according to the law.

‎”Additionally, about 14,000 Okada have registered across the 18 local government areas, and the registration process is still ongoing,” he said.

Source: NAN

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At about 2 a.m. on Saturday, staff on night duty at the health center in Oke-Ijebu, Akure metropolis, were abducted.

It was gathered that the attackers arrived in a large bus, forcefully entered the facility opposite a school, and took away the health workers.

Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, who confirmed this on Saturday in Akure, said three health workers and two others had been rescued.

“A 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son were abducted at Pelebe in the outskirts of Oda Akure Road between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

“The victims were, however, rescued by the Rapid Response Squad of Amotekun Corps at about 1:00 a.m. after a heavy confrontation with the kidnappers.

“Also, three health workers earlier abducted also regained freedom at about 4:30 a.m. and are currently receiving treatment at Amotekun health facility,” he said.

Adeleye assured residents that the safety of lives and property remained a top priority for the state government.

The commander, who urged the public to continue providing timely and adequate information to security agencies, emphasised the need for collective effort for enhanced safety across the state.

Source: NAN

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