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Ibadan

May 20, 2024

South-West Muslims marginalised, suffering under Tinubu presidency, OAU students lament

“The association bemoans the continued marginalisation of South-West Muslims by denying them access to political offices,” said UNIFEMGA.

Tinubu praying in mosque
May 18, 2024

I’m prepared to be crowned Olubadan because God says it’s my turn, Olakulehin tells Makinde

Mr Olakulehin assured Mr Makinde and the people of Ibadanland that he would not disappoint them, saying his reign would witness peace and development.

Owolabi Olakulehin
May 17, 2024

Gunmen kidnap one, kill security guard in Oyo

It was gathered that gunmen abducted the victim at her residence on Thursday evening and killed the security guard in the process.

Gunmen
May 17, 2024

Makinde approves recruitment of 7,000 primary school teachers in Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers into public primary schools in the state.

Seyi Makinde
May 17, 2024

Seven killed in Ibadan-Iseyin road crash

FRSC has confirmed the death of seven persons in a road accident that occurred on the Ibadan-Iseyin road.

ROAD CRASH
May 16, 2024

Ibadan: Police arrest Mukaila ‘Auxiliary’ Lamidi for murder, armed robbery

Mr Hamzat listed the offences committed by the former PMS chairman to include murder, attempted murder, arms dealing, armed robbery and kidnapping.

Auxiliary and police commissioner
May 14, 2024

72-year-old Ibadan man arrested for land grabbing

A 72-year-old man, Zechariah Ojo, has been docked at the Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan over an alleged land grabbing.

Adebola Ayinde Hamzat
May 13, 2024

We won’t stop picketing IBEDC, NERC offices until FG reduces electricity tariff: NLC, TUC

The Oyo State NLC chairman, Kayode Martins, said the unions would not backtrack on their demands until the FG reduced the electricity tariff.

NLC, TUC protest
May 13, 2024

Electricity Tariff Hike: Labour pickets IBEDC office in Osogbo

“The federal government must reverse its decision on electricity tariff increment. We don’t want it at this time,” said TUC.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
May 9, 2024

Oyo: Makinde govt warns perpetrators of SGBV will not go unpunished 

The Oyo government has reiterated its determination to prosecute perpetrators of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Seyi Makinde