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Ibadan

June 24, 2026

Oyo: Mexican top drug dealer captured in Ibarapa forest, industrial meth lab busted by NDLEA

A cartel flew in a 56-year-old Mexican methamphetamine expert, brought in specifically to provide the technical expertise for large-scale synthesis in Nigeria.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
June 23, 2026

Egungun Festival: Olubadan warns masqueraders, followers against violence

Mr Ladoja assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch-free 2026 Ibadan Egungun festival had been made by the palace.

Masqueraders in Ibadan
June 22, 2026

Umahi orders CBC Global to suspend Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road reconstruction, withdraws palliative certificate

He gave the ministry official 24 hours to withdraw the certificate and directed CBC to “genuinely” go and do the palliative work.

June 19, 2026

Alleged cultists Ikebe, Bufalo nabbed in Oyo town, arms seized: Police

The police command in Oyo state says it has arrested two suspected cultists and recovered firearms and ammunition.

Arrested alleged cultists Oyo town
June 18, 2026

Oyo assembly cancels anniversary celebrations over security concerns

“The assembly remains focused on delivering democratic dividends and supporting policies that promote peace, security and socio-economic development,” said Mr Ogundoyin.

OYO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
June 18, 2026

Makinde approves contributory pension scheme for Oyo workers

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate commencement of the contributory pension scheme in Oyo state.

Makinde
June 17, 2026

Gov Makinde demolishes Ibadan buildings used as ammunition dump, warns landlords about tenants

The Oyo state government on Tuesday demolished a residential property allegedly used by criminals as a hideout and an ammunition storage facility.

Demolished ammunition dumps
June 16, 2026

Oluwo of Iwo warns politicians against politicising kidnapping, terrorism

The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has cautioned politicians against politicising insecurity in Nigeria.

Oluwo of Iwo land, Abdulrasheed Akanbi,
June 15, 2026

Governor Adeleke warns corps members ahead of Osun governorship election

“I implore you to shun all forms of undue influence and uphold the ideals and regulations of both the NYSC scheme and the Independent National Electoral Commission,” he said.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
June 15, 2026

30 days after, teacher lies beheaded, Oyo schoolchildren languish as Tinubu, Makinde chase presidential ambition

Thirty days after the kidnapping that left one teacher beheaded, 46 students and staffers are held hostage by terrorists despite political promises from Messrs Tinubu and Makinde.

Tinubu, Makinde and Terrorists