Sunday, October 11, 2026

Ibadan

December 23, 2021

Two dead, 5 injured as gas tanker crashes into Micra cars, motorcycles in Ibadan

A road safety officer attributed the accident to speed violation and mechanical deficiency on the part of the gas truck.

Fatal accident
December 20, 2021

NCDC: Oyo records highest COVID-19 infections

The NCDC did not say why Kogi has remained untouched virtually by the virus since February 2020.

NCDC
December 19, 2021

Yuletide: NRC increases train trips on Lagos-Ibadan route

The increase will run for three weeks to accommodate expected upsurge in passenger traffic during the Yuletide.

Nigerian train
December 16, 2021

UI criminologist Oludayo Tade wins science communication award

Oludayo Tade, a criminologist and sociologist who teaches at the University of Ibadan, has won the 2021 Science Communication Award.

Oludayo Tade
December 16, 2021

Gov. Makinde to spend N4.9 billion on Ibadan Airport Road, others

“We have had the opportunity to get a loan of N50 billion from…CBN. So, we are using part of the loan to upgrade the airport and all other adjoining roads.”

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
December 15, 2021

Truck somersaults, kills seven, injures 19 in Ibadan

Mr Lateef explained that an attempt made by the truck’s driver to avoid collision caused it to somersault, flinging away passengers on board.

Truck accident used to illustrate the story
December 10, 2021

Ibadan man jailed for possessing 500g of cannabis

Mr Himinkaiye disclosed that NDLEA operatives apprehended Mr Abiye on April 2 at the Shasha area of Ibadan.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
December 9, 2021

Men caught with fresh human heads arraigned in Ibadan

The defendants allegedly exhumed and severed the head at the Abode Cemetery, on Akanran Road, Olunde, Ibadan.

Court Gavel
November 27, 2021

Oyo govt sanctions School for the Blind staff over sexual harassment

Mr Abdu-Raheem revealed that the suspension and transfer were Oyo State Government’s response to a recent viral video of unrest in the school following allegations of sexual harassment.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
November 19, 2021

Makinde opens new Amotekun headquarters, compensates slain officers’ families

Governor Seyi Makinde donated N35.5 million to families of 13 of Amotekun’s personnel who met their deaths in the course of duty.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)