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Ondo Raises 2026 Budget To N769bn, Targets 90km Roads Across 18 LGAs

NewsDeskNgSep 8, 2026September 8, 20260

Ondo’s revised N769bn budget prioritises 90km of roads, with five kilometres planned for each of the state’s 18 LGAs. The Ondo State Government has raised its 2026 budget from N524.411 billion to N769.384 billion, with the additional N244.973 billion expected to strengthen infrastructure development, particularly roads, water and healthcare projects...

Ondo Varsities Shut As SSANU, NASU, NAAT Begin Indefinite Strike

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2026September 2, 20260

SSANU, NASU and NAAT shut three Ondo universities indefinitely over alleged failure to implement agreements and pay outstanding allowances. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions on Tuesday declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike across the state-owned universities over the alleged failure of the state...

Gunmen Abduct Three Farmers In Ondo, Demand N15 Million Ransom

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Suspected kidnappers abduct three farmers in Ondo State and demand N15 million ransom as security agencies begin investigations. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three farmers, including a woman identified as Funke Falolu, in Agbaje community along the Ala-Elefosan axis of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, with...

Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers Of Schoolchildren In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Police say five suspects linked to the abduction of two schoolchildren in Ore have been arrested. Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two schoolchildren in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested by the...

Victim’s Resistance Leads To Arrest Of Suspected Kidnapper In Ondo

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Ondo after victim’s resistance left suspect injured, aiding identification and capture. A suspected kidnapper has been arrested in Isua Akoko, headquarters of the Akoko South-East Local Government Area in Ondo after a victim’s brave resistance during abduction left the suspect with a telltale injury that...

Amotekun Parades 35 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Amotekun Corps has arrested 35 suspects for kidnapping and other crimes, rescuing victims and recovering stolen property in Ondo State. The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State has paraded 35 suspects linked to various criminal activities, including kidnapping, human trafficking, rape, and armed robbery. The Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye,...

Gunmen Storm Ondo Health Centre, Abduct Six Workers In Akure

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Armed robbers invade Akure health centre at night, abduct six staff, seize valuables, and flee before rescue. Tension gripped residents of Oke Ijebu in Akure South Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State on Saturday following a brazen midnight attack by armed robbers who invaded a health centre, abducted staff,...

Court Bars Aiyedatiwa From Seeking Another Term In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Federal High Court rules Ondo governor cannot seek another term, citing constitutional eight-year tenure limit. A Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has restrained Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from seeking another term in office, ruling that allowing him to contest again would violate the constitutional limit on tenure. Delivering judgment...

Gunmen Invade Ondo Church, Abduct Six Worshippers

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Police launch rescue operation after suspected kidnappers storm early-morning church service in Owo, arrest one suspect. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during an early-morning service. The incident comes amid heightened...

Abducted Ondo Couple Regain Freedom After N5m Ransom

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Kidnapped Akure North couple released after four days in captivity as 5m ransom paid, from initial N40m demanded. The couple abducted last Friday at Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have regained their freedom following the payment of a N5 million ransom. The victims, identified...