Ondo State

West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

62 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in drugs during nationwide Nigerian raids

In mid-to-late August 2026, enforcement in Nigeria reached new heights with massive seizures and high-profile arrests. The NDLEA conducted a major destruction exercise in Lagos, destroying over 329,865kg of drugs—includi

Nigerian federal road maintenance and repair initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: FERMA begins road safety maintenance in Ondo State

Infrastructure agencies in Nigeria have initiated various road rehabilitation and maintenance projects across different states. In Delta State, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has been inspecting works on ke

Nigeria 2027 election political developments

227 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria: Tinubu orders states to reduce transport fares by October 1

As the 2027 election cycle advances, the administration of President Bola Tinubu faces escalating criticism from religious leaders and political opponents regarding economic hardship and election integrity. Cardinal John

Nigeria Premier Football League developments

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Barau FC maintains unbeaten NPFL run after draw with Ikorodu City

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season saw Ikorodu City rise to the top of the league table following a 3-1 comeback victory against Ranchers Bees. By Match Round 4, the league standings shifted as Barau FC

Death toll rises in Ondo State toxic alcohol crisis

6 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ondo State methanol poisoning kills at least 48 people

Authorities in Ondo State, Nigeria, are investigating a suspected mass poisoning incident in the Odigbo and Irele Local Government Areas. Reports indicate that residents died following the consumption of herbal liquids o

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lagos State and Federal task force clash over coastal highway land

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has become a source of regional and jurisdictional tension. In Ondo State, stakeholders and legal representatives have protested the Federal Ministry of Works for allegedly diver

West African education unrest: Ghana and Nigeria strikes

37 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces petrol price hikes and university strike threats

In Ghana, the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has initiated an indefinite strike affecting institutions such as the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) over allowance disparit

Nigerian security operations against smuggling and drugs

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nigerian police arrest drug suspects in Oyo and Akwa Ibom

Nigerian security agencies have conducted several operations targeting the trafficking of illegal petroleum products and narcotics across various states. In late August, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSC

Empowerment and vocational training in Nigeria

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Women's empowerment and leadership initiatives expand in Ogun and Ondo States

Empowerment and vocational training initiatives in Nigeria have focused on economic self-reliance for vulnerable groups and gender inclusion. In August 2026, programs in Oyo and Ondo states targeted specific demographic

Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak – September 2026

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: NCDC launches readiness plan to combat seasonal Lassa fever surge

By the end of epidemiological week 33, the NCDC reported 1,035 confirmed cases and 252 deaths, bringing the case-fatality rate to 24.4%. This is a notable increase from the 18.6% recorded during the same period in 2025.

Security and crime trends in Ondo State

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Amotekun Corps arrests 53 suspects in Ondo State

Security operations in Ondo State, led by the Amotekun Corps in collaboration with the Nigeria Police and Department of State Services, have targeted rising crime rates including kidnapping and armed robbery. In August,

Nigeria civil service and pension reform efforts

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Nigeria pension reforms drive massive savings and disbursements

Following calls from retiring civil servants for pension system reforms and increased living wages, the Nigerian Federal Government has pledged to settle a 20-year backlog of unpaid entitlements for disengaged workers. D

Nigerian Correctional Service rehabilitation initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ondo Deputy Governor urges inmates to acquire vocational skills

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has been implementing various initiatives focused on staff welfare and inmate rehabilitation across multiple states. In Kogi and Ogun States, efforts have centered on financial di

Kidnapping and rescue in Johor, Malaysia

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Lagos police arrest three suspects in cross-state kidnapping syndicate

Malaysian police rescued two Singaporean nationals, a man and his girlfriend, following a kidnapping in Johor. The male victim was reportedly a fugitive from Singapore who had entered Malaysia illegally. During the ope

Nigeria floods persist, Abuja waterway demolitions begin

14 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sam Onuigbo backs Nigerian development commissions and Abuja demolitions

Heavy rains that began in early July 2026 have kept Lagos, Calabar and other Nigerian cities under flood pressure, exposing chronic urban‑planning gaps, undersized drainage, and the impact of indiscriminate waste dumping

Infrastructure development in Ondo State

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Ondo State Governor flags off 2.38km Akure flyover project

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially launched the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The project, which includes 94 spans, will span the Oyemekun–Oba Adesida Road corridor f

Nigeria-wide security raids and arrests

30 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: West African law enforcement conducts major narcotics and human trafficking raids

The anti‑crime, anti‑terror and anti‑cult drive that began in June 2024 kept expanding through 2025‑2026. In May 2026, army units raided suspected terrorist logistics sites in Sokoto, criminal hideouts in Edo and cult‑li