Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Ibadan

August 5, 2026

Ooni hails Igboho’s security outfit, donates N100 million

“I commend Chief Sunday Igboho for taking a bold step towards strengthening community security,” the Ooni of Ife stated.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II
August 4, 2026

TikToker Wasilat Olalere’s chilling confession after Oloolu cleansing ritual; Ibadan traditionalists issue warning

“Oloolu is real, and when anything forbidden is done, it will certainly have repercussions. Anybody who waits for Oloolu will be afflicted,” an Ibadan traditionalist said.

TikToker Wasilat Olalere
August 4, 2026

Adeleke invokes 1983 Old Western Region crisis, military coup; warns Tinubu against rigging, violence in Osun election

“President Tinubu, I am passing this message to you… I am repeating it. Don’t let what happened in 1983 repeat itself,” Mr Adeleke warned.

Adeleke standing with Tinubu; violence in Old Western Region
August 4, 2026

Oyo sets one-month deadline for waste bin compliance

The Oyo state government has announced the commencement of enforcement of mandatory waste bin provision for all residential and commercial buildings.

Heaps of refuse
July 30, 2026

Ibadan: Alli condemns use of consultants in Oyo schools, promises security, LG autonomy

APC governorship candidate in Oyo state, Sharafadeen Alli, has condemned the use of consultants to manage public schools.

Nigeria Union of Journalists in Ibadan
July 29, 2026

Gov Makinde names Adeniran APM presidential campaign coordinator

Governor Seyi Makinde has named Nureni Adeniran, chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), as his presidential campaign coordinator.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
July 27, 2026

Freed Oyo principal recounts harrowing moments at thanksgiving service

“How do you tell a one-year three-month-old baby, ‘Do not cry?’ How do you tell a two-year-old, ‘Do not ask for food?’” stated the freed school principal.

July 23, 2026

Man arraigned for withholding money mistakenly transferred to his account

Mr Olaniyi alleged that after being contacted and confirming receipt of the money, Mr Akintola refused to return it to the complainant.

Courtroom
July 23, 2026

UI appoints Olapegba as 14th substantive VC

Before his latest appointment, Mr Olapegba served as UI’s deputy vice-chancellor (administration).

University of Ibadan
July 22, 2026

Bandits kidnap farmers in Ondo

Two farmers had been kidnapped by bandits at the Oke-Ifira/Idogun forest axis of Akoko South-East council area of Ondo.

Gunmen