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Ondo State
18 posts
Former Ondo lawmaker takes IGP to court following pre-primary election arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele is suing the police for N50 million, alleging his arrest hours before his party's primary election violated his fundamental rights.
June 23, 2026
Ondo APC faction worried by low voter turnout during by-election
A group within the Ondo State APC has expressed concern over declining voter participation in the recent South by-election, urging the party to reconcile and regroup ahead of the 2027 elections.
June 23, 2026
Former Ondo Legislator Files Lawsuit Against Police Chief Following Pre-Primary Arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele has sued the Inspector General of Police, alleging his constitutional rights were violated during an aggressive arrest on the day of his party's primary election.
June 23, 2026
Security teams thwart kidnapping attempts in Owo
Security forces in Owo, Ondo State, successfully rescued victims and thwarted two separate kidnapping attempts by armed gunmen over the weekend.
June 22, 2026
Police arrest three as C&S elder dies before church inauguration in Ondo
A 71-year-old C&S Church elder was found dead in an Ondo hotel hours before his installation ceremony, leading to the arrest of three individuals amid allegations of improper handling of the body.
June 22, 2026
Ondo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt on Pastor in Owo
Ondo State police officers successfully repelled a six-man kidnapping gang attempting to abduct a local pastor in Owo on Sunday night.
June 22, 2026
Ondo South Senatorial By-Election Proceeds Peacefully with Significant Voter Turnout
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has praised the peaceful conduct and high voter participation during the Ondo South Senatorial by-election, aimed at filling the seat vacated by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim.
June 20, 2026
Ondo APC Senatorial Primary Plunged Into Chaos as Gunmen Attack Adeniyi Adegbomire
Senator Adeniyi Adegbomire narrowly escaped injury after armed thugs disrupted the APC senatorial primaries in Ondo, firing shots at his vehicle and intimidating voters.
May 18, 2026