#Ondo State

The Ondo State High Court has suspended High Chief Akindele Aladenika from acting as the Ore regent, prohibiting state recognition of his position until the resolution of an ongoing legal dispute, according to Punch.

Idris Abiodun Clement, a 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician and father of five, was killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, Ondo State. He was reportedly shot by armed robbers who invaded the neighborhood in the early hours of the day. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to Vanguard.

A father and his three sons have been arrested in Ondo State, accused of collaborating in kidnapping activities, which raises concerns about the evolving nature of organized crime. This incident highlights troubling questions regarding the respect for human life within families and the implications of such criminal behavior, as reported by Damilola Origbemisuyi.

The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) in Ondo State stated that the reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) prevented the party from facing significant electoral challenges. Olumuyiwa Asagunla, the group's Director-General, expressed concerns about the party's prospects under Aiyedatiwa's leadership in the upcoming elections, describing the situation as an "electoral precipice."

The Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced three men, Uche Onu, Ekene Okorie, and Celestine Eze, to death by hanging for armed robbery. This ruling is based on violations of Section 6 (b) of the Armed Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R11, Vol 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.