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Ibadan

May 14, 2025

N150 million kidnap ransom blocked, five victims freed in Ondo: Amotekun

The commander said four of the victims were kidnapped at Iromeh along the Lagos-Ore Expressway on May 10, while the kidnappers demanded N100 million.

Amotekun
May 10, 2025

Six shops at Ibadan police barracks razed after freezer caught fire: Official

It was gathered that no casualty was recorded in the incident, but the fire affected six out of the 24 lock-up shops in the area.

Fire razing building in Ibadan
May 8, 2025

Makinde tells Oyo intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors in Mecca

The governor implored the pilgrims to follow laid-down rules and avoid acts capable of tarnishing the state’s image and that of their respective families.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
May 7, 2025

Judge’s absence stalls ex-Oyo park boss Auxiliary’s trial

The matter was adjourned until June 11 for the adoption of addresses in the trial-within-trial case.

Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary
May 5, 2025

Makinde carries out minor cabinet reshuffle

He quoted Mr Makinde as charging the commissioners to continue discharging their duties with utmost loyalty and commitment to the state.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
May 5, 2025

Overheated solar panel caused Ibadan residential building fire: Official

Mr Akinyinka said the agency promptly deployed a team to the scene upon receiving a distress telephone call at 1:13 a.m.

Fire razing building in Ibadan
May 2, 2025

Campus journalists decry attacks on press freedom at University of Ibadan

The union’s president, Olanshile Ogunrinu, denounced the repression of the press at the University of Ibadan and other tertiary institutions.

University of Ibadan
May 2, 2025

Ibadan man arraigned over N1.9 million visa fraud

The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 390(9) and 419 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Courtroom
April 30, 2025

NSCDC to strengthen security at Sagamu interchange

NSCDC commandant in Ogun, Remilekun Ekundayo, gave the assurance at the stakeholders meeting organised by the command on Tuesday.

April 26, 2025

Police rescue 83 human trafficking victims in Ibadan

Mr Osifeso said the rescued victims comprised 57 males and 26 females, including an infant.

Nigerian policemen at a checkpoint