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Ibadan

August 19, 2025

Alaafin orders Ooni to revoke Okanlomo title conferred on businessman within 48 hours

The Alaafin described the Ooni’s action as “an affront to the referred institution of the Alaafin, who is the Titan of Yorubaland”.

Alaafin and Ooni
August 17, 2025

PDP wins Ibadan North federal constituency by-election

The returning officer for the election, Abiodun Oluwadare, declared the election results in the early hours of Sunday in Ibadan.

Fola Oyekunle
August 17, 2025

Gov Makinde inspects burnt Fresh FM, promises to rejig fire service

The governor said that he would meet with the leadership of the fire service with a view to reorganising the service for more effective delivery.

Fresh FM building
August 16, 2025

Ondo man nabbed for faking own kidnap to defraud family, friends

The police command in Ondo has arrested a man, Bello Azeez, for faking his own kidnapping to defraud his family and friends.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
August 10, 2025

Flooding: Oyo, Ogun, Kwara intensify preparations as NiMet warns of heavy rains

Oyo, Ogun, and Kwara have implemented proactive measures to mitigate the impact of flooding, following predictions by NiMet.

flood (credit: premium times)
August 5, 2025

My administration won’t award new projects from September: Makinde

The governor stated that he would rather commit to completing all ongoing projects before the end of his tenure in 2027.

Seyi Makinde
August 5, 2025

Gunmen kidnap Adekunle Ajasin University workers

“Yes, two AAUA staff were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. However, our men responded quickly and were able to rescue one of them.

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba
August 5, 2025

PDP victory in by-election will affirm our dominance: Governor Makinde

Mr Oyekunle, a former state lawmaker, was the deputy chief of staff of Mr Makinde until his emergence as the PDP candidate.

Makinde in PDP attire
August 4, 2025

NARD declares support for LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike

The association also decried the sharp decline in resident doctors in the Ogbomosho-based teaching hospital.

Lautech Teaching Hospital
August 4, 2025

Olubadan-in-Council nominates Ladoja as new Olubadan

Mr Ladoja, who served as the state governor from 2003 to 2006, was endorsed by the Olubadan-In-Council on Monday.