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Ondo State
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Ondo Cleric Demands Capital Punishment for Kidnappers and Bandits
An Ondo State Islamic cleric has urged the government to enforce the death penalty for convicted kidnappers and bandits, citing both religious and safety concerns.
June 29, 2026
Atijere Traditional Ruler Warns of Protests Over Eba Island Oil Talks
Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema of Atijere Kingdom threatens protests over the exclusion of his community from oil exploration talks on Eba Island, asserting Ondo State's ownership rights.
June 25, 2026
Ondo State Punishes 17 Students Over Viral Graduation Video
Ondo State has penalized 17 students by withholding their WASSCE results after a viral video showed them behaving inappropriately during graduation celebrations.
June 25, 2026
Amotekun Corps Detains Married Couple for Robbing Former Ondo Speaker’s Residence
Amotekun operatives in Ondo State have arrested a husband and wife for the burglary of former Speaker Jumoke Akindele’s home, successfully recovering all stolen high-end phones.
June 24, 2026
Amotekun Apprehends Couple for Burglary at Former Ondo Speaker’s Residence
Amotekun officers in Ondo State have arrested a married couple and an accomplice for the burglary of former Speaker Jumoke Akindele's home, successfully recovering several stolen mobile phones.
June 24, 2026
Amotekun Corps Apprehend Couple Over Burglary at Former Ondo Speaker’s Residence
Amotekun Corps has arrested a husband and wife for burgling the home of former Ondo House of Assembly Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, and recovering stolen valuables before they could be sold in Lagos.
June 24, 2026
Lagos-Ore-Benin Expressway blocked as truckers clash with police
Truckers blocked the Lagos-Ore-Benin Expressway claiming police extortion, an allegation the Ondo State Police Command has officially denied, attributing the gridlock to a dispute.
June 24, 2026
Ondo State Government blocks exam results for students involved in post-graduation unrest
Ondo State has penalized 17 graduating students by withholding their WASSCE results after they were filmed engaging in destructive behavior and public disorder following their final examinations.
June 24, 2026
Ondo State Government ordered to pay N25 million following infant’s disappearance from juvenile home
An Ondo High Court has ordered the state government to pay N25 million in damages after a woman's infant disappeared while in the custody of a state-run juvenile home.
June 24, 2026
Ondo Police Apprehend Six Alleged Cultists, Seize Weapons
Ondo State police have arrested six suspected cultists in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko, seizing battle axes and various gang-related items during a tactical raid.
June 24, 2026