Friday, June 19, 2026

Ondo town

April 15, 2026

Alleged cult kingpins captured in Ondo: Police

The police command in Ondo says it has arrested two suspected cultists, uncovered hideouts and recovered firearms in Ondo town, Ondo East LGA.

Aiye and Eiye confraternity group
July 6, 2025

‘Leaking roofs, poor sitting conditions’, SDP laments Ondo’s dilapidated courtrooms

He warned that the current state of courtrooms makes it nearly impossible for judicial officers to perform effectively.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)
May 28, 2025

At least three killed in Ondo cult clash

The clash that started on Monday evening and continued on Tuesday left many people wounded, said the police.

A photo of cultists used to illustrate the story
May 30, 2023

Long queues in Ondo after Tinubu’s subsidy removal announcement

Less than 24 hours that President Bola Tinubu announced that “fuel subsidy is gone,” petrol stations in Ondo have continued to witness long queues.

Fuel scarcity in Ondo
February 8, 2023

Fuel tanker explodes on Ore-Benin Expressway

A fuel-laden tanker exploded on Wednesday on the Ore-Benin Expressway at Ore, Odigbo council area in Ondo.

Fuel tanker explosion
July 2, 2022

Police rescue over 20 ‘abducted’ children from Ondo church underground

At least 50 church attendees, including under-age children between the ages of 8, 10 and 12 years old, were kept in an “underground” facility of the church.

December 23, 2021

Ondo police nab ‘Alfa’ with fresh human head

“He (suspect) confessed that the head found in his possession was to be used to ensure he had a better life.”