Monday, October 26, 2026

Ibadan

January 13, 2026

We’re confident of reclaiming Oyo in 2027, says APC

Mr Folarin said the APC in Oyo is now united and repositioned to take over the state government and ensure the reelection of President Tinubu in 2027.

APC LOGO
January 13, 2026

FG satisfied with quality, pace of work on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway: Umahi

Mr Umahi, however, directed the contractor to ensure the project was completed by the end of January.

Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
January 12, 2026

Pastor arraigned after girl dies in well on church premises

Mr Opaleye said the cleric negligently failed to cover a well on the church premises, and that one Ademide Adewale, aged six years, fell into it.

Court room
January 12, 2026

Ibadan: Teenage bricklayer gets six strokes of cane for stealing cocoa pods

Mr Idowu was charged with unlawful entry and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty after arraignment on Monday.

A hand holding a cane used to illustrate this story
January 10, 2026

Oyo police step up security in Ikoyi-ile after suspected bandits’ threat note

A copy of the note, which has gone viral, indicated that the attack was planned for January 20, 2026.

January 9, 2026

Police arraign siblings over theft of gold jewellery

Mr Babawale, 37, and Ms Samiat, 32, who reside in Ibadan, are being charged with conspiracy, stealing, and breach of public peace, to which they pleaded not guilty.

Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court
January 9, 2026

We’re working assiduously to tackle illegal mining in Oyo: NSCDC

Mr Opebiyi said the command had strategised to tackle criminal elements who had infiltrated Oyo State.

Armed NSCDC
January 9, 2026

Police arraign two brothers for posing as white ladies to defraud victims online

Mr Tellang alleged that the four, with the intent to defraud people, represented themselves as white ladies living in the United States of America.

Court room
January 9, 2026

Herdsmen, farmers clash at least 100 times every month in Oyo state: NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says at least 100 cases of farmer-herder clashes occur every month in Oyo state.

Farmers and herders
January 8, 2026

NBC seeks lasting solution to Osun, Oyo boundary dispute

Boundary documents on the disputed lands were submitted to the NBC by legal representatives of both communities.

Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke