By The Pivot Online News Desk ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO, Ondo State — Two farmers have reportedly been abducted while working on their farms in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The abductors have allegedly demanded ₦100 million as ransom for the release of the victims. The incident, which has heightened anxiety among residents…
By The Pivot Online News Desk ABUJA – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies in the course of its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), a development that has further exposed an elaborate network of fraud and document…
Residents of Kalabar Quarters in Afokpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, were thrown into shock and grief following a deadly overnight attack that left a man dead but ended with the dramatic rescue of his abducted twin children. The victim, identified as Ilabeshi Okhale, was reportedly killed when gunmen suspected to be…
The Zone 2 Police Command has arrested 20 suspected members of a violent cult network believed to have carried out the brutal killing of a police officer in the Ilese community, near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The arrest followed days of intensive intelligence gathering after the late-night incident on November 29, when the cultists…
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully rescued five persons who were abducted by suspected cultists in Emuoha Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the operation and identified the rescued victims as Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious…
Several residents were killed, many injured, and an undisclosed number abducted as armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on multiple communities in the Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A security source in Northwest Nigeria, Bakatsine, shared details of the incident on X on Friday, describing it as “SAD NEWS.” He said: “Last night (Thursday),…
By The Pivot Online The Pivot Online reports that the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Adebowale Lawal, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security across the Akoko axis of the state, urging residents of Akungba-Akoko to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies in the fight against crime. Speaking…
There was jubilation in Owo, Ondo State, on Saturday following the safe release of Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, a staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) and minister with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, who was abducted two days ago. Akesinro was kidnapped on Thursday evening at his residence in Upenme, Owo Local…
By Our Reporter The abduction of Pastor Akesinro, a staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, has continued to generate fear and outrage, as colleagues, residents, and community leaders intensify calls for his immediate and safe release. Pastor Akesinro was kidnapped on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, at about 7:00 p.m., when gunmen invaded…
