Ondo State
Coverage of Ondo State in the Nexus archive.
- 2027: Tinubu’ll win Ondo convincingly, despite crisis in APC – Party chieftain
A party chieftain asserts that Tinubu will win Ondo State in 2027 despite internal disagreements in the APC, emphasizing the party's continued strength in the region.
- Ondo governor approves automatic jobs for seven NYSC awardees, rewards teachers, students
The Ondo governor approved automatic jobs for seven NYSC awardees and rewarded teachers and students. The governor stated the action reflects his administration's commitment to retaining exceptional talents and strengthening the state's human capital.
- Nigeria: 2027 - APC Candidates Urge Ondo Members to Accept Primary Results, Shun Protests
APC candidates in Ondo State for the 2027 National Assembly elections have urged party members to accept primary election results and avoid protests, emphasizing unity as crucial for general election success.
- Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Ondo Community, Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son
Suspected gunmen abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack on Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, in Ose Council Area of Ondo State.
- Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Ondo Community, Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son
Suspected gunmen abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack in Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, Ose Council Area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Reveals Foiled Plot to Bomb Ondo Government House
Nigeria's Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, disclosed that security operatives recently prevented an alleged plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House. He described the operation as one of several 'silent victories' in the state's efforts to combat insecurity.
- Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Suspected gunmen abducted Olaosebikan Victor, a nine-year-old boy, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. He is the son of a cleric.
- Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Suspected gunmen abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack in Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attack targeted the boy, who is the son of a clerical figure.
- Nigerian court sentences four men to death over 2022 Catholic church attack
A Nigerian federal court sentenced four men to death for their roles in a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed at least 50 people, including children. The defendants were convicted of terrorism and linked to al-Shabab, while a fifth defendant was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.