Police arrest three suspects in viral Ondo kidnapping case, rescue victims
The Ondo State Police have arrested three suspects related to a kidnapping case captured on CCTV and rescued the victims.
Akure airport breach wasn’t targeted, minister clarifies
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation clarified that the recent security breach at Akure Airport was not an intended attack on the facility or its passengers.
Ondo police, FAAN disagree over Akure ‘bandits’ arrest
The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have conflicting reports regarding the arrest of suspects at Akure Airport, with disputes over their classification and number.
Kidnappers' suppliers not bandits arrested near Ondo Airport – Police
The Ondo State Police rejected claims of bandit arrests at Akure Airport, clarifying that the reported individuals were suspected kidnappers located several kilometers away.
FAAN dismisses aircraft hijack rumour at Akure Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has refuted claims of an attempted aircraft hijacking at Akure Airport, categorizing the reports as false and misleading.
Four suspected bandits arrested at Ondo airport
Four suspected bandits were arrested at Akure Airport in Ondo State during a coordinated security operation involving several agencies.
Angry youths block Akure-Owo Expressway, protest killing in Ondo community
Youths in Ilu-Abo, Nigeria, protest by blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway following a fatal attack attributed to bandits.
Gunmen abduct LG secretary, one other in Ondo community
In Ondo State, Nigeria, gunmen have kidnapped a local council secretary and another individual from a poultry farm in the Akure North Local Government Area.
FUTA teaching hospital seeks stakeholders’ support for development
The Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital is calling for stakeholder support to enhance its medical research, training, and healthcare delivery as it celebrates its first anniversary.
Gunmen shoot Ondo farmer, kidnap wife
A farmer in Akure, Ondo State, was shot, and his wife was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday night, according to the Nigeria Police Force.
Police raid cult hideout, arrest three in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a cult and recovered weapons and hard drugs during a raid in Akure.
Remo begins Akure spell with Abia visit
Remo Stars will host Abia Warriors in Akure as they seek to improve their position in the Nigeria Premier Football League amid relegation worries.
MBBS admission suspension: FUTA cites clinical training, calendar concerns
The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced the temporary suspension of admissions into its MBBS program for the 2026/2027 session due to issues regarding clinical training and the academic calendar.
FUTA suspends MBBS admission for 2026/2027 session
The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced the suspension of admissions into its MBBS program for the 2026/2027 academic session, affecting all applicants including Direct Entry candidates.
FG urges states to eliminate nuisance taxes
The Federal Government has called on state governments, especially Ondo State, to remove nuisance taxes and adopt new tax reforms during a lecture in Akure.