Fire guts INEC office in Ibadan, destroys logistics materials
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local […]
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10 people still missing from Ibadan explosion – Bodija community
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said about 10 people were still missing following Jan. 17 explosion in the area. “I […]
Man docked for allegedly sodomising 2 men in Ibadan
A 42-year old man, Victor Adenegan was on Wednesday docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, for allegedly sodomising two men. The […]
Ibadan Explosion: FG awaiting outcome of forensic investigation – Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government is awaiting the outcome of the forensic investigation into […]
Minister visits University College Hospital, Ibadan, empathises with blast victims
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, visited the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Saturday to empathise with victims […]
Zulum condoles Makinde, Oyo people over Ibadan explosion
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has deeply sympathised with Governor Seyi Makinde and the government of Oyo State over […]
Ibadan explosion: Minister orders mining officers to investigate
The Minister of Solid Minerals and Development, Dr Dele Alake has directed Mine Officers of the ministry to investigate the Tuesday night explosion in […]
Ibadan explosion devastating, unfortunate – Alli, Folarin
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) and a former Senate Leader, Sen. Teslim Folarin, have described the explosion that rocked some parts of Ibadan on Tuesday […]
Court remands father, son, for allegedly raping daughter, sister in Ibadan
A Family Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of one Michael Ayinde, 51 and his son, Abiola, 19, for allegedly raping his […]
N3.4b judgment debt: Accountant-General didn’t contradict governor – Oyo govt.
Oyo State Government has said that the Accountant-General of the state, Mrs Kikelomo Adegoke, did not contradict the position of Gov. Seyi Makinde on […]
Ibadan metropolis witnesses first rain of the year
R The city of Ibadan, Oyo state in the early hours of Thursday witnessed the first rain in the year 2024. The News Agency of […]
2024: Apply stricter measures to tackle corruption – CAN urges Govt.
The Oyo State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the government to put in stricter measures against corruption in all areas. The Chairman, […]
Police arrest 4 suspected gunrunners, 34 others in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested four suspected gunrunners and 34 others for alleged armed robbery, kidnapping, car snatching and land grabbing. […]
Legal luminary, Niyi Akintola, installed as Asiwaju of Ido land
An Ibadan-based legal luminary, Chief Niyi Akintola was, on Saturday, installed as the Asiwaju of Ido land by the Traditional Council in Ido Local […]
Private sector has big role to play in Nigeria’s development — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday in Ibadan stated that Nigeria’s private sector has a very big role to play in the country’s development. Shettima […]
EFCC arrests twin brothers, 5 others over alleged Internet fraud
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested twin brothers, Taiwo and kehinde Adio alongside five others over […]
2 policemen arrested for demanding money from Dutch woman in Oyo
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the two Special Constabularies, who were caught in a viral video […]
Oyo Govt pledges fairness in disbursing N1b loan to farmers
Chairman of Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Alhaji Taofik Akeugbagold, on Tuesday assured of fairness and credibility in disbursing the […]
Police arrest Islamic cleric in possession of fresh human parts in Ibadan
The Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command, says it has arrested a 45-year-old Islamic cleric over alleged possession of fresh human parts. The command’s Public […]
Support MSMEs with grants, NASME urges govt.
Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (NASME) has urged the government to support small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) with grants to […]