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New postIdanre Hills sits about 24 km from Akure, with some 660 cut steps rising to the old hilltop settlement, the remains of the Owa's palace and the Old Court. Go between November and February, start at first light and finish before midday. Hire a local guide at the base, wear shoes with real grip and carry water, since…

Ondo State bans commercial motorcycles, the okada, from 7 pm to 6 am, and the rule applies across all 18 local government areas, Ondo West included. Amotekun has impounded bikes for breaking it, so riders will turn down evening fares. Finish your market and palace visits before dusk, or line up a driver for the…
The federal road through Ore, Ondo and Akure is being rebuilt as a dual carriageway, with a 24-month timeline set in 2024. In September 2026 a civic group reported that work on large sections had stood still for about five months. Expect rough stretches and slow traffic. Travel in daylight, leave a buffer of an hour…

Keke and okada fares in Ondo are negotiated, not metered, so the price is whatever you settle before the ride starts. Ask your hotel or a Local Friend what a short hop normally costs, then state the destination clearly and agree the amount before moving. Carry small naira notes, because drivers often cannot break…
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