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25 Oct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday called for caution from the public following a recent attack on some of its operatives in Ibadan, Oyo State.
4 Sep
If you're ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria's culture, history, and urban life, you're in for a treat.
20 Aug
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has described the ancient city of Ibadan as home where he learned to turn everything that comes his way into opportunity. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima spoke at a wedding reception at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The wedding…
20 Aug
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has allayed the fears of the public over the fire outbreak that occurred in a section of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the early hours of yesterday.
25 Jul
Motorists and residents of Lalupon, Ejioku, Olodo Garage, and Olodo Bank along Ibadan/Iwo road were, yesterday, stranded, following the collapse of a connecting bridge during a heavy downpour on Sunday
30 May
The Oyo State Police Command on Tuesday was alleged to have raided the Ibadan home of the sacked Chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi also known as Auxiliary and recovered weapons. The Police raid on Auxiliary’s home was carried out after the dissolution of the PMS committee by the Oyo state…
26 May
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 45 alleged internet fraudsters in Ogun State. EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Ijebu-Ode following intelligence on their alleged fraudulent internet-related activities. Among the 45 arrested are Ogundiya Alex Olusegun, Ogunnusi Oluwaseunfunmi Akorede,…
23 May
Residents of Awodu community, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have raised the alarm over what they described as unlawful acquisition of access road and construction of a building by an individual. 
18 Apr
Traders and residents of Ibadan and economic experts have decried rising cost of goods, especially food items, saying that the 22.04 per cent inflation rate is threatening
25 Feb
The enthusiasm of many voters who came out early on Saturday to vote is being dampened as the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have not gotten to some polling units in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. As at 8.12 a.m. at Ward 05 Unit 25, New Bodija, voters had…
15 Feb
Angry bank customers burned tyres and blocked streets in a southwest Nigerian city on Wednesday in protests over the scarcity of naira cash, police and residents said.
8 Feb
Osinbajo to commission estate in Ibadan tomorrow

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