Company linked to Ibadan explosion has foreigners, Nigerians as owners – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said that the company indicted in the Tuesday explosion in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State has some foreigners and Nigerians listed as owners, according to checks…
Appeal Court judgment: Protests rock Kano, Ibadan
Protests erupted in Kano city and environs and Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday with the demonstrators denouncing the recent judgment of the Court Appeal that sacked the state Governor, Abba…
NBTE shuts Novelty Polytechnic illegal satellite campuses, warns institution on unapproved programmes, advises Nigerians on patronage
Nov. 13, 2023 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has pledged its commitment to stamp out illegal institutions from the educational system. This is contained in a statement by…
Minister of Power, Adelabu, speaks after plane crash
Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Saturday allayed fears about his safety following Friday’s incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the…
National flag: Pa Akinkunmi was a symbol of renewed hope, patriotism – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi exhibited patriotism, renewed hope and aspiration for peace and unity when he designed the National Flag in his 20s….
Harmonised short codes: IT experts, others hail NCC, seek more awareness
Some residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have applauded Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the introduction of telecommunications harmonised short codes. The residents, including IT experts, however, called for…
UTME: JAMB speaks on alleged multiple scheduling of candidate Aminat Suleiman
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared itself of multiple scheduling of one Aminat Yahaya Suleiman in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise. Speaking with…
Pastor absconds with 52 phones, cash, other items after crusade
Residents of Aponrin in Agbowo area of Ibadan are now on the trail of pastor who allegedly absconded with 52 android and iPhones, money and other valuables after a three-day…
How my brother in-law’s wife “charmed” my husband with food, woman tells court
An Ibadan-based trader, Sola Famuyibo, told a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan that her brother in-law’s wife, Sumbo “charmed” her husband with cooking. Famuyibo, made the allegations in…
One dead, as security personnel disperse hoodlums in Ibadan
By Suleiman Shehu A team of security personnel have dispersed a group of hoodlums who attacked their convoy while on patrol around Apata Junction Market, Ido Local Government Area of…