Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Ibadan

August 25, 2026

Traffic grinds to halt on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after multiple crashes

TRACE did not disclose whether anyone was injured in the crash and urged motorists to consider alternative routes to avoid the gridlock.

Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
August 25, 2026

Renowned Ijala chanter Alabi Ogundepo dies at 84

A Yoruba oral poet, actor, and Ijala chanter, Alabi Ogundepo, has died at age 84. His family announced the multi-talented artist’s death on Monday.

Alabi Ogundepo
August 20, 2026

Video: Gov Adeleke prostrates himself to pay homage to Davido’s dad for re-election support

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday paid homage to his elder brother and businessman, Adedeji Adeleke (Davido’s father), for the role he played in his re-election on Saturday.

Gov Adeleke prostrates himself to pay homage to Davido’s dad
August 19, 2026

Umahi warns contractors against abandoning project sites

Works minister David Umahi has directed contractors handling federal government road projects to remain fully active on their sites, warning against abandoning projects.

David Umahi
August 17, 2026

Makinde congratulates Adeleke, urges INEC to conduct credible 2027 elections

The off-cycle election is a litmus test for the 2027 general election, according to Mr Makinde, who urged the commission not to let Nigerians down in 2027.

Makinde congratulates Adeleke
August 10, 2026

10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
August 6, 2026

Osun Accounts Freeze: EFCC must follow rule of law not ruling party, says lawyer

Bolaji Oluwatosin, a legal practitioner, told Peoples Gazette that the anti-corruption agency had limited power to freeze the accounts.

Adeleke and EFCC boss Olukoyede
August 5, 2026

Ibadan driver arrested for stealing employer’s car

Oluwasegun Olanrewaju appeared before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday for stealing his employer’s car.

Courtroom
August 5, 2026

Gov Makinde appoints substantive principal officers for Ibadan poly after 21 years

Mr Makinde approved the appointment of substantive principal officers for the polytechnic, ending 21 years of staffers serving in acting capacity.

Ibadan Polytechnic
August 5, 2026

Three Ibadan men arrested for armed robbery

The suspects were arrested around the Rhema Bridge axis of Oluyole, Ibadan, at about 12:30 p.m.

Armed cops in Kaduna