Friday, July 10, 2026

Ibadan

July 7, 2026

Ibadan artisan arraigned for fraud, theft

A 30-year-old artisan, Tunde Olaore, was arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday on charges of fraud and theft.

Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court,
July 7, 2026

30 politically motivated killings recorded in Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The police have confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 6, 2026

Security agencies working to rescue abducted pupils, teachers, Oyo govt tells families

The state government said in a statement on Monday that it remained fully committed to ensuring the victims’ safe return to their families.

July 6, 2026

Ibadan masquerader kills resident, police launch investigation

Police are investigating the killing of Sefiu Kehinde, a 24-year-old man allegedly attacked by a masquerader in the Labiran area of Ibadan.

Masqueraders in Ibadan
July 6, 2026

10 people killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

The crash, according to the FRSC, occurred at about 8:05 p.m. near Sapade Bridge in the Remo North council area of Ogun.

Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
July 5, 2026

Rescue operation ongoing for abducted Oyo pupils, teachers: Army chief

The victims were abducted on May 15 from three schools in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo.

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers.
July 5, 2026

Oyo govt. desilts waterways to avert flooding

The commissioner said the second phase is currently ongoing across critical river channels and flood-prone locations.

Flood
July 3, 2026

Police arrest 11 LAUTECH students over cultism, recover dangerous weapons

Mr Olugbenga stated that all the suspects would be charged to court after investigations are completed.

LAUTECH students
July 3, 2026

Gov Makinde appoints Olatoye as executive assistant on BESDA

Mr Makinde congratulated him and urged him to be loyal to the state.

Seyi Makinde
July 2, 2026

APC unity critical to reclaiming Oyo for 2027 electoral victory: Sharafadeen Alli

Sharafadeen Alli appealed to aggrieved members and stakeholders of the party to embrace reconciliation and unity ahead of the 2027 election.

Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli