Fire razes residential building in Ibadan, destroys property worth millions of naira
A serious fire outbreak has destroyed a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving residents counting heavy losses. The fire completely razed a six-room bungalow and destroyed household items and valuables estimated to be worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo […]
Olubadan constitutes 5-man committee to tackle land grabbing
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has set up a five-man committee to combat the growing menace of land grabbing in the ancient city. The move is part of renewed efforts by the monarch to protect the image and integrity of Ibadan and restore order in land-related matters. Speaking during the inauguration of […]
Armed robbers k!ll journalist in Ibadan
Armed robbers have tragically taken the life of a journalist, Ojo Peter, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Ojo was confirmed dead on Sunday, September 8, 2025. According to Vanguard, the former reporter for Parrot Extra newspaper was shot in broad daylight along the Molete–Oke Ado route on August 18, 2025, during an attack […]
Tenant d!es during dispute with his landlord in Oyo
A tenant died on September 3 in the Oriyangi area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after a disagreement with his landlord over rent turned tragic. The deceased, identified as Olayeni, was said to have been arguing with his landlord about unpaid rent when the fight escalated. According to the Oyo State Police Command, an associate of […]
Nigerian comedian, Sanku Comedy dies in fatal car accident
Nigerian skit maker and comedian, Raji Samad Adetola, better known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has sadly passed away after a fatal accident. He was involved in a serious car crash along the Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Ibadan on Monday morning. The news spread fast on social media, with pictures and videos showing the wrecked car inside […]
Tears and tributes as late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is laid to rest
The city of Ibadan was filled with sadness on Friday, August 8, as people gathered to pay their last respects to the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The streets were calm, and the atmosphere was heavy with emotion as the final rites were performed. The funeral took place at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter […]
Oyo: Ladoja nominated 44th Olubadan of Ibadan
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has been picked to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His nomination was made official on Monday during a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, within the Ibadan North Local Government Area. The meeting was led by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. […]
He brought dignity to Ibadan traditional institutions – APC senator morns Olubadan
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has said the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, brought honour and respect to the royal system in Ibadan. Alli, who represents the Oyo South Senatorial District, made this known through a statement from his media team on Monday. It […]
Another petrol tanker explodes in Oyo
A petrol tanker has exploded again in Oyo State, just days after a similar accident. This new explosion happened on Tuesday in the Aduloju area, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan, the state capital. The tanker was carrying petrol, also called Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), when it caught fire. The General Manager of the Oyo […]
Ibadan Protesters Face Harassment on Day 2 of “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” Protest
On August 2, Ibadan witnessed a continuation of the “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protests, with demonstrators rallying for the second consecutive day. The atmosphere was charged with energy and determination as residents came together to voice their discontent with the current governance. However, the protest took a concerning turn when some participants reported instances […]