Ondo news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, the economy, security, emergencies and community affairs from Akure, Ondo town, Owo, Okitipupa, Ikare and the riverine areas and across Ondo State, updated every time we publish a new Ondo story.
Ondo State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old Western State, with Akure as its capital. Known as the Sunshine State, it borders Ekiti, Kogi, Edo, Osun and Ogun states and has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.
Ondo State at a glance
| Capital | Akure |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976 (from the Western State) |
| Governor | Lucky Aiyedatiwa (since December 2023) |
| Local government areas | 18 |
| Senatorial districts | Ondo North, Ondo Central, Ondo South |
| Population (2006 census) | 3,460,877 |
| Slogan | Sunshine State |
| Region | South-West Nigeria |
What we cover in Ondo
- Government and economy: investment and projects, such as the $362m titanium plant deal and the coastal highway realignment that bypasses the Ondo coastline.
- Emergencies: major incidents, including the NAF ATR-42 crash and Governor Aiyedatiwa’s visit to the crash site.
- Security and crime: policing and forest security, from the killing of an ISWAP commander to a police raid on a suspected fake dollar factory.
- Community: local issues, such as the Akure okada riders’ protest over a ₦7,000 levy.
Latest Ondo news
Breaking: Police Raid Suspected Fake Dollar Factory, Arrest Suspect In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspect following the discovery of a suspected fake dollar production facility in…
Ondo Businessman Releases Emotional Suicide Video, Willing Property To Wife, Children
An emotional video in which an Ondo businessman, Akinbolusere Kayode Tolufe, reportedly bequeathed his properties to his wife and three…
BEDC Restores Power in Delta, Ondo, Ekiti After NUEE Strike Suspension, Blackout Persists in Edo
Electricity supply has been restored to major parts of Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states following the suspension of industrial action…
NAF Constitute 12-Man Probe Committee Into Ondo Aircraft Crash, Death Of 25 Occupants
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a 12-member board of inquiry to investigate the aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Realignment Sparks Controversy as Ondo Coastline Faces Bypass
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway’s reported inland realignment through Edo State has triggered opposition from Ondo’s Ilaje communities, lawyers and traditional…
Nigerians Demand Truth As Victim’s Brother Questions NAF Account Of Ondo Crash
Nigerians have called for accountability and a transparent investigation into the October 5 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in…
Ondo Signs $362m Titanium Plant Deal, Projected to Be Nigeria’s First Integrated Facility
The Ondo State Government has signed a $362 million public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with PyVee Limited to establish an integrated…
NAF Opens Investigation as Recovery Team Struggles to Retrieve ATR-42 Crash Victims in Ondo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has opened a comprehensive investigation into the crash of its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in…
Governor Aiyedatiwa Visits NAF Aircraft Crash Scene, Orders Search To Continue
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the continued search for victims and the main wreckage of the Nigerian Air…
Navy Deploys Sonar To Locate Submerged NAF Aircraft In Ondo
The Nigerian Navy has deployed specialised sonar equipment to locate a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft that crashed and…
Akure Okada Riders Protest N7,000 Levy As Council Chairman Denies Authorising Collection
Commercial motorcycle operators in Akure, Ondo State, have protested alleged multiple collections of levies and tickets, accusing revenue collectors of…
Friend Reveals Sergeant’s Last Conversation Before Ondo Military Plane Crash, Says He Asked to Borrow ₦20,000
By Paul Joseph The last conversation between Sergeant Izibenikien Samuel I. and his friend, Joseph Oche, reportedly centred on a…
Governor Alia Mourns 32 Military Personnel Killed in Ondo Aircraft Crash
By Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed profound grief over the death of…
NAF Plane Crash in Ondo: Swampy Terrain Stalls Recovery as 25 Victims Remain Unrecovered
The NAF plane crash in Ondo State has entered a difficult recovery phase as swampy and inaccessible terrain around Igbokoda,…
Senate Postpones National Security Summit After Ondo NAF Crash
The Senate has postponed its National Security Summit scheduled for October 12 and 13 following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft…
Ondo Deploys Swamp Buggies to Recover NAF Crash Victims in Igbokoda
The Ondo State Government has deployed swamp buggies to assist in the search and recovery of victims and wreckage from…
Newlywed NAF Pilot Among 25 Killed In Ondo Air Force Crash
Seventeen days after celebrating his wedding in Abuja, Nigerian Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, was among the…
Adamawa Mourns Master Warrant Officer Matini Among Ondo Air Force Crash Victims
Adamawa State is mourning the death of Master Warrant Officer Matini, a native of Guyuk Local Government Area, who has…
South-West Tightens Forest Security After ISWAP Commander Killed in Ondo
Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun and Oyo have intensified forest patrols after a suspected ISWAP commander, Abdussamad Ohida, was killed in Owo…
South-West Tightens Forest Security After ISWAP Commander Killed in Ondo
Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun and Oyo states have intensified forest patrols, intelligence-sharing and border surveillance following the killing of suspected Islamic…
Ondo news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ondo State?
Akure is the capital of Ondo State.
When was Ondo State created?
Ondo State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old Western State.
How many local government areas are in Ondo State?
Ondo State has 18 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Ondo North, Ondo Central and Ondo South.
Who is the governor of Ondo State?
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been Governor of Ondo State since December 2023. He won the November 2024 governorship election.
What is the slogan of Ondo State?
Ondo State’s official slogan is “Sunshine State”.
Where can I read the latest Ondo news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Ondo, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Ondo news section.
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