Ibadan
A wave of jubilation has swept across Ibadan as the city eagerly awaits the formal installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled for Friday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the week-long festivities marking the monarch’s ascension will culminate in a grand...
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has committed to attending all home matches of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan to show his support. Ladoja made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the club’s Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Lekan-Salami, alongside players and management staff, to...
In a move reflecting cautious optimism, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its five-day warning strike, initiated on September 12, 2025, after receiving assurances from the Federal Government to address longstanding healthcare challenges. The decision, announced on Sunday, September 14, 2025, comes amid Nigeria’s ongoing...
A tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at New Garage claimed one life and left nine others injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The incident, which occurred around 6:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, involved a collision between a white Iveco truck (registration MEK...
Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a male driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, for allegedly possessing N1,000,000 in counterfeit currency. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, in Ibadan, the arrest occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by the command’s...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially endorsed Umar Damagum as its National Chairman. The decision was finalized during the 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s Abuja headquarters, set to steer the party through its upcoming national convention in November. According to the News Agency of Nigeria...
By OLA MODUPE , Ibadan – Following the recent appointment of Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, as the 47th General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), and Force Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMA sector 3, he has assumed command of the Division. The handing and taking over ceremony between him...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has endorsed Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval followed a Wednesday meeting involving a state government delegation, Oba Ladoja, and members of the Olubadan Advisory Council. Chief Adeola Oloko, media aide to Oba Ladoja, confirmed that the installation ceremony...
Fola Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, securing the seat with a commanding lead. The election results were announced by the Returning Officer, Prof. Abiodun Oluwadare, in Ibadan early Sunday morning. Oyekunle garnered 18,404 votes, outpacing his nearest...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Popular radio station in Ibadan, Fresh FM, situated near the Challenge area, was engulfed by fire on Friday evening. It was learnt that the blaze broke out at the station, owned by renowned gospel artist Yinka Ayefele, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Chairman of the...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday launched its National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) to establish the zoning framework for its national leadership positions ahead of the November national convention. During the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, acting PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum urged members to prioritize fairness, inclusivity, and the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, are set to be buried on Friday. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is expected to lead dignitaries from across the country to St. Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, for the funeral service of...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested fifty-five (55) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation. The commission in a post via its X handle on Thursday said the suspects were arrested at K Hotel...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – A tanker carrying 50,000 litres of diesel lost control near Jin-Jofes filling Station on Iwo Road in Ibadan on Wednesday night, injuring one person. Oyo State Fire Service Chairman Mr. Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday....
A group of aspirants under the United Ibadan North Federal Constituency Aspirants Forum has rejected the alleged imposition of Adewale Olatunji Murphy as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. The aspirants, who include Olusegun Olaleye, Saheed Aderounmu, Adekunle Oladeji, Oluyinka Omikunle,...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan– Oyo State branch of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) will participate in a seven-day nationwide warning strike beginning Wednesday, July 30. The state NANNM Secretary, Emmanuel Aina, announces this in a statement released on Tuesday in Ibadan. Aina explained that the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State has issued a warning to female corps members serving in Ibadan to steer clear of restricted areas during the annual Egungun festival, known as ‘Oloolu,’ scheduled to take place from Monday to Thursday. The advisory was...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has been named Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year at the just-concluded International Tourism Investment Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. The award was presented at the Governor’s Dinner and Tourism Awards Night, the closing event of the three-day summit held from...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled its national elective convention to select new national officers for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan. This decision was announced in a communiqué issued following the NEC’s 101st meeting in Abuja on Thursday....