Vehicle, motorcycle, others burnt as fire ravages petroleum station in Oyo
A fire outbreak has destroyed a petrol station in Saki, Oyo State, burning a fuel-laden tanker, a motorcycle and other valuable properties. The incident happened on Wednesday and caused panic in the area as thick smoke and intense flames spread around the station. No loss of life was reported, but the damage has been described […]
Governor Makinde Raised LAUTECH Security Guards’ Pay From ₦18,800 To ₦80,000
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a significant salary increase for security guards at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), raising their pay from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000. The move was widely praised as a bold step toward improving the welfare of junior staff who play an important role in keeping the university safe. […]
Ibadan Buzzing With Excitement As Ladoja Set To Be Crowned 44th Olubadan
The ancient city of Ibadan is alive with joy and anticipation as preparations reach their peak for the coronation of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event has sparked excitement among residents, traditional institutions, and political figures, as the city gets ready to witness history. Markets, streets, and palaces are abuzz […]
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 […]
Fire guts Yinka Ayefele’s Music House in Ibadan, Fresh FM affected
A major fire broke out on Friday evening at the Music House in Ibadan, Oyo State. The large business complex, owned by gospel singer Yinka Ayefele, went up in flames. The Guardian reports that the building, which hosts Ayefele’s Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM, and the popular Fresh FM, was thrown into confusion […]
Fire consumes goods worth millions of naira in Ogbomoso variety store
A fire has destroyed goods and property valued at millions of naira in a variety store located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, according to DAILY POST reports. The incident happened at Radex variety store in the Bolanta Area, Oja-Igbo part of Ogbomoso. Sources say the fire broke out on Friday night, around 10:00 PM. It was […]
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 […]
Native doctor docked for allegedly exhuming dead body
A 42-year-old herbalist named Adepoju Ifaleke was brought before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Oyo State, for allegedly digging up a dead body. The police said the incident happened on April 9 around 6:00 a.m. at the Komu Agate Mining Camp in Iseyin, Oyo State. According to the report, Ifaleke removed bones and hair […]
Oyo Police Present 15 Suspected Cultists and Robbers Arrested
The Oyo State Police Command has taken action against rising crime in Ibadan by arresting 15 suspected cultists and armed robbers. The arrests were announced on Monday at the Command headquarters in Eleyele by the State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi. While addressing journalists, Sonubi expressed concern about the growing problem of cultism in the […]