Friday, October 9, 2026

Ibadan

January 17, 2024

Several residents missing after deadly blast; UCH intensifies emergency response

The explosion occurred at 7.30 p.m. at Dejo Oyelese Street in Old Bodija in Ibadan, with the government claiming only two people died.

Ibadan explosion site and University College Hospital, Ibadan
January 17, 2024

82 casualties as explosion rocks Ibadan; Tinubu demands prosecution of perpetrators

“It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners,” said Mr Tinubu.

Ibadan Explosion
January 17, 2024

Government offices destroyed in Ibadan explosion; rescue operation continues

There were shattered window glasses and doors, collapsed ceilings and some pieces of office equipment, such as computer systems, littering the offices.

RESCUE TEAM AT EXPLOSION SITE
January 17, 2024

Governor Makinde opens situation hub for Ibadan blast victims

Governor Seyi Makinde’s government has established a situation hub for victims of Tuesday’s blast.

IBADAN EXPLOSION; MAKINDE
January 16, 2024

Deadly explosion rocks Ibadan; Makinde deploys security operatives, first responders

A police statement said the explosion occurred around 7:44 p.m. in Bodija, a key hybrid of commercial and residential sectors in the city.

Makinde
January 14, 2024

NDLEA busts “skuchies” factory in Ibadan

NDLEA’s spokesman Femi Babafemi said 76.6kg of Indian hemp, 134g of tramadol, 93g of Rophynol and 50 litres of skuchies were recovered.

NDLEA
January 9, 2024
A Family Court in Ibadan
January 9, 2024

ASUU gives scholarships to six indigent UI students

The awards, divided into national and branch categories, were presented at the institution.

University of Ibadan (UI) and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
January 9, 2024

Impeachment: Appeal Court fixes February 8 for hearing of ex-Oyo deputy governor’s appeal

The assembly impeached the former deputy governor over allegations of financial recklessness, misconduct and insubordination.

January 5, 2024

Police arraign four teenagers for unlawful gathering in Ibadan

The defendants, whose addresses were not mentioned, face a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful gathering.

Nigerian Police Force