3 Factory workers allegedly abducted in Ibadan
Tension has risen in the Olojuoro area of Ibadan following the alleged abduction of three factory workers. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday in Oluyole Local Government Area. The victims were said to have been taken while having breakfast before starting work. The factory owner explained that CCTV footage showed armed […]
I’ll not leave PDP, Makinde declares
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this clear while speaking at the Omituntun Ramadan Lecture in Ibadan, assuring supporters that he remains committed to the party. Makinde said he was elected under the PDP and would stay loyal to its ideals. He […]
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old female student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, while being dropped off at school. Police described the incident as a […]
Fire ravages residential building housing missionaries in Ibadan
A fire outbreak has devastated a residential building in Ibadan that houses several missionaries. The blaze reportedly broke out late in the night, causing panic among residents. Firefighters rushed to the scene and battled the fire for hours, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties, but many personal belongings […]
Properties worth millions of naira destroyed as fire ravages residential building in Ibadan
A serious fire incident has left a residential building in Ibadan badly damaged, with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The blaze reportedly started in the early hours of the day, catching many residents by surprise. Thick smoke and fast-spreading flames forced occupants to run for safety, leaving behind valuable belongings. Emergency responders were alerted […]
Gunmen kidnap APC chieftain in Ibadan
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to early reports, the incident happened late in the evening when the politician was returning home. Witnesses said the attackers blocked his vehicle and forcefully took him away before anyone could intervene. The sudden abduction […]
Health workers begin indefinite strike at UCH
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues and unmet demands. The workers, under various unions, say they can no longer continue working under poor conditions, stressing that the management has failed to address concerns ranging from salary arrears to shortages of essential equipment. They […]
Governor Lawal inaugurates PDP convention subcommittees
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially inaugurated two key subcommittees — the Accreditation Committee and the Special Duties Committee — of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as preparations intensify for the party’s 2025 elective national convention. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. […]
Man arrested for setting lover ablaze at Ibadan Military Barracks
A man identified as Lawal Faruq has been taken into custody for allegedly setting his lover, Omolola Hassan, on fire after a heated quarrel at the Odogbo Military Barracks Mami Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. The shocking incident reportedly followed the breakdown of their romantic relationship, which ended in violence. Eyewitnesses revealed that the dispute […]
Ladoja Says No Opposition To Aspirants Outside Ibadan
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has dismissed suggestions that he opposes governorship aspirants from outside the Ibadan zone in Oyo State. Speaking at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, Ladoja said other zones can achieve their ambitions if they work together with Ibadan, given the city’s large population and voting strength. He explained that what matters most […]