The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enlisted the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun and Olubadan-in-Council, on the advocacy of the newly designed naira notes in Ibadan. Mrs Olufolake Ogundero, the CBN Ibadan Branch Controller, said this after an advocacy visit to the Olubadan on...
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No fewer than 25 shops were gutted by fire at Araromi Spare parts market, Agodi Gate, Ibadan in the early hours of Saturday. The General Manager Oyo State Fire Service, Rev. Canon Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday pleaded with the state residents to cast their votes for him in the forthcoming governorship election to enable his administration to complete the good work. Makinde made the plea at the flagging off ceremony of campaign for his re-election on the...
Supporters of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday in Ibadan staged Freedom Walk to mobilise supports for his aspiration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three prominent chieftains of the party in Oyo State, led the party members to...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has pledged that his administration will continue to do everything possible to improve the standard of education in the state. Governor Makinde made the pledge while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government...
A fully loaded petrol tanker on Thursday lost control and rammed into the block of shops and thereafter burst into flames in Apata area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened at Apata Junction opposite Oando Filling Station, destroying many houses...
Motorists and commuters in Ibadan are having a hard time as gridlocks caused by fuel queues hinder free vehicular movement in the Oyo State capital. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Mr Sanni Olatunde, an employee of a private company, said no-one had been able...
The Oyo State Government has commenced mobilisation, ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier match between the U23 National Team and Tanzania, on Saturday in Ibadan. Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede, disclosed at a news conference, held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 2 siblings and 24 others for internet-related fraudulent activities in Ibadan. The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday issued in Ibadan. He said that the suspects...
Mr Lekan Folorunso, a father of two told a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan that he sold marijuana to provide for his two children and wife. Folorunso made the confession on Wednesday in his counter argument against his wife’s allegation of being irresponsible. ”I also beg on...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Sunday Adepoju, owner of the popular De Rock Club in Ibadan and 21 others over alleged internet-related fraud. The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday....
The Oyo State Anti- Corruption Agency (OYACA) has handed over some officials of the Ministry of Lands to the Ministry of Justice for prosecution over alleged diversion of government’s funds. The OYACA Chairman, retired Justice Eni Esan, made this known in a statement made available to News Agency of...
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday granted a 29-year-old herbalist, Ganiyu Rilwan bail of N10 million for alleged fraud of N20.5 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant Rilwan, a resident of Muslim area in Ibadan was arraigned on a three-count...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, has arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys for alleged involvement in cyber crimes. The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday....
The popular Bodija market located in Ibadan, Oyo State capital has been gutted by fire on Monday, July 11. It was learnt that the fire started from a section of the market and spread to other sections of the market, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The cause of...
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday fixed July 26 for judgment in a suit filed by Rauf Olaniyan, the state Deputy Governor, challenging the impeachment process served on him by the state House of Assembly. Justice Ladiran Akintola adjourned the case for judgment after the submission...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives have arrested no fewer than 39 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ibadan, Oyo State. The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday said the suspects were...
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old pregnant woman, Omowunmi Joseph for stabbing her husband, Joseph Nwankwo, to death. The incident occured around 2 am on Monday morning while the deceased was asleep in the Odoye area, Alaadorin, Ibadan North LGA of Oyo State. It was gathered...
The National President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Mr Olatunji Ambali has called on Nigerians not to vote for those state governors opposing local government autonomy. Mr. Ambali made the call in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Conference of Nigeria State of...