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Ibadan

April 18, 2024

Nigerian education is formidable, says Adesina, British Academy Global Award winner

The professor said winning the award negated all wrong insinuations that Nigerian education was in shambles.

Olutayo Adesina (Credit: X)
April 17, 2024

Ondo 2024: Viral video shows APC chieftain with alleged fake membership cards

A viral video has surfaced showing APC chieftain Ariyo Ajiroba allegedly producing fake membership cards ahead of the gubernatorial primary in Ondo.

SCREENSHOT OF VIDEO; AIYEDATIWA
April 17, 2024

Ibadan court remands dozens of Yoruba Nation agitators in prison custody

The defendants were arraigned on Wednesday for their involvement in the failed invasion of the secretariat and the Governor’s Office.

Yoruba Nation agitators
April 15, 2024

Yoruba Nation agitators’ invasion of state secretariat act of terrorism, says Oyo government

The commissioner condemned the invasion, saying there are better ways of agitation than craving bloodshed.

Yoruba Nation agitators protest (Credit: Arise TV)
April 13, 2024

Ibadan: Police nab 20 suspected Yoruba Nation agitators, recover guns, cutlasses, charms

Mr Osifeso said the police and sister security agencies thwarted the Yoruba Nation agitators’ attempt to forcefully take over the secretariat.

Yoruba Nation agitators
April 12, 2024

Court remands three for armed robbery, kidnapping in Ibadan

The prosecutor told the court that the defendants allegedly collected N35 million ransom from Mr Il-Saheed’s employers before releasing him after six days in their captivity.

Court room used to illustrate the story
April 12, 2024

kingmakers nominate Olakulehin as next Olubadan

The Olubadan-in-Council made the declaration at the end of a special meeting with the Olubadan-designate at the Oja-Oba palace of Olubadan on Friday in Ibadan.

Owolabi Olakulehin
April 10, 2024

Owolabi Olakulehin’s Health: Only God can determine Olubadan’s lifespan, time on throne

“All persons who have been speaking on Olubadan-designate’s health are not medical personnel. Thereby, they lack merits to speak,” Mr Ladoja said.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin and Rashidi Ladoja
April 9, 2024

IBEDC warns customers against assaulting staff 

IBEDC offices are expected to be open during public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to address customer needs.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
April 8, 2024

Police arraign four for damaging N8.5 million soya bean plantation in Oyo

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

Gavel and Police officers used to illustrate the story