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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the remand of 50-year-old Samson Odusina after he pleaded guilty to driving with an expired vehicle license. Odusina, whose address was not provided, was charged with a three-count charge bothering on reckless driving, obstruction of public road, and driving with an expired vehicle license. The defendant, who…
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The police on Thursday arraigned a 40-year-old driver, Celestine Nweke, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for alleged “ wrong parking.” Nweke, whose address was not provided, is facing charges bordering on wrong parking, reckless driving obstruction of public road, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp. David Adepoju, told the court that…
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A 26 – year old Supermarket manager, Deborah Odewale, was on Thursday, docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding her employer of N789, 740.00 Odewale is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and fraud. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecuting Counsel, Insp Sikiru Opaleye, told…
UCH
9 Feb
The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday, debunked a report circulating that patients brought generating sets to the hospital to receive healthcare due to power challenges. ‘Funmi Adetuyibi, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, stated this on behalf of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, in a statement made…
Police arrest suspected child trafficker in Imo
4 Feb
Three persons- Waris Lawal Lanre Toheeb, and Ridwan Muritala- on Tuesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, charged with belonging to an unlawful secret society. Lawal, 28, Toheeb, 27 and Muritala, 27, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and belonging to unlawful society. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges READ ALSO:Oke…
4 Feb
It was another day of joy and excitement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as Globacom presented brand new Kia Picanto cars to two winners in its ongoing Festival of Joy promo
3 Feb
A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Monday sentenced a fraudster, Aboyomi Fatosi, to one year imprisonment over $500 internet fraud. Delivering judgement, Justice N.E. Maha stated that she convicted and sentenced Fatosi based on the evidence tendered before her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She said he was also sentenced for…
2 Feb
Tragedy struck in Ibadan on Sunday as a yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead a few blocks away from a popular lounge located
29 Jan
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of 27-year-old Tiamiyu Gafari, in a correctional facility over alleged attempted murder. Gafari, whose address was not provided, was charged with attempted murder. READ ALSO:Osun 2026: Oyetola’s campaign posters handiwork of detractors, says APC The Magistrate, Miss. Gladys Oladele, did not take the plea of…
28 Jan
A telecoms service provider, MTN Nigeria, through its MTN Foundation, has provided school supplies to over 330 students of Yejide Girls'
seyi makinde
25 Jan
The death of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, came as a rude shock to not just the family but to all well wishes of the amiable governor. Deputy National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. (Arc.) Setonji Koshoedo, in a condolence message to the Oyo…
Osunde
24 Jan
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has shared her personal health struggles that arose after consuming contaminated food while working on a movie set in Ibadan. She revealed that she has been struggling with H. pylori, a bacterial infection that led to constant stomach discomfort. She also disclosed that she developed Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition…

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A Nigerian oil and gas company, NESGAS Limited, yesterday, said the signing of a $200 million contractor financing agreement with Cakasa Nigeria Limited for the construction of 50,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility in Onne, Rivers state.
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For over three months, Nigeria’s premier teaching hospital, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, grappled with an unprecedented power crisis that disrupted surgeries, paralysed diagnostic services, and turned the once-revered facility into a dark abyss.
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Criticisms followed yesterday’s passage of the record-breaking N54.99 trillion 2025 budget by the National Assembly, with some observers accusing lawmakers of misplaced priorities, fiscal irresponsibility, and potential political motives ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy solutions provider, is set to deliver the $30 million Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) natural gas distribution facility by next quarter.
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The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have entered into a strategic partnership towards tackling food security challenges and youth unemployment in the country.
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in collaboration with APM Terminals (APMT), has commenced container traffic service on the standard gauge railway, connecting Lagos to the Moniya Freight Yard in Ibadan.
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Anambra State is grappling with a severe security crisis that has left the public in fear and uncertainty. Reports of brutal kidnappings, extortion, and violent crimes have permeated the fabric of the state, creating a widespread sense of urgency for immediate government action.
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The infrastructure rollout required for a better digital future is unfolding through projects and initiatives for connectivity worldwide. The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition (P2C) led by the International Telecommunication Union
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Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC has announced the call for entries for the fourth edition of its FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI).This year’s theme, ‘Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming in Nigeria’, highlights FMN’s
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Kogi State cashew dealers have urged the state government to intervene and stop foreigners from disrupting the cashew value chain, citing exploitation and poverty as major concerns.