Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The verdict, delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, followed a strong case presented by the prosecution which proved Peter’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. According to court records, Peter […]
Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The judgment was delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, who ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Peter was first arraigned on December 29, […]
‘Political terrorism’ – Aregbesola, ex-dep gov condemn burning of Ekiti ADC office
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack and burning of its secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and political freedom. According to reports, residents and ADC members woke up on Tuesday to find the party’s office completely razed, with chairs, sound systems, and other equipment destroyed. Hours later, […]
Ekiti Has Enjoyed Rapid Economic Growth In Three Years, Says Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced that the state has witnessed remarkable economic transformation over the past three years. Speaking at the State of the State Address in Ado-Ekiti to mark the third anniversary of his administration, the governor expressed satisfaction with the progress made since assuming office in October 2022, noting that Ekiti […]
Woman bags three-years jail term for engaging her 11-year-old cousin in street hawking
A 33-year-old woman named Moradeke Adeoti has been given a three-year jail sentence with hard labour. She was found guilty of abusing a child. She was taken to court on November 29, 2024, and charged for making her 11-year-old cousin, Oyindamola Adeoti, sell goods on the streets. During the trial, police officer Inspector Adeoye Adesegun […]
Court sentences five to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder in Ekiti
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has sentenced five men to death by hanging for taking part in an armed robbery and the murder of a night guard. Justice O.O. Olatawura gave the judgment on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The five men—Ojo Tope (also known as Tope Dudu), Damilola Christopher (XY), Joshua Adegoke, […]
Gunmen Kidnap Travellers In Ekiti, Demand ₦30 Million Ransom Each
A tragic kidnapping incident occurred in Ekiti State on Sunday night when gunmen ambushed a bus traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Ado-Ekiti. The attackers took several passengers, including the bus driver, Mr. Sunday Emmanuel, into the bush and demanded ₦30 million ransom for each victim. In a surprising twist, the gunmen left behind some […]
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Police Officer in Ekiti Checkpoint Incident
In a tragic turn of events, a police officer was killed by a hit-and-run driver at a checkpoint in Ado-Ekiti on the night of September 9, 2024. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Idris Lawal was performing his duties during a stop-and-search operation on Iworoko Road when the incident occurred around 11 p.m. Despite being rushed […]