Ibadan

Three die, others rescued as bus plunges into river in Oyo

News Update No fewer than five persons were rescued alive, while three bodies were recovered by the Oyo State Fire…

3 weeks ago

Woman recounts alleged ‘one-chance’ encounter in Ibadan, warns residents to stay alert

A woman has narrated how she narrowly escaped what she believes was a “one-chance” robbery attempt in Ibadan, warning residents…

3 weeks ago

26-Year-Old Woman Slain by Boyfriend

A 26-year-old woman, identified as Precious Mogaji, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Ibadan, Oyo State.   The incident occurred…

3 weeks ago

BREAKING:Protest erupt in Ibadan over circular road extension Thousands of residents of Ibadan, in Oyo State, are currently protesting over alleged plans by the state government to acquire more lands for Ibadan circular road corridor. The residents have blocked some major roads in the ancient city. It was reported that the idea of Ibadan circular road was conceived when the current Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja was the governor of the state. MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 / 08072633727 for business & brand promotion/relationship/partnership, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and any task related to Media… It was learnt that Ladoja marked 150 metres for the construction of the road, however, the current governor, Seyi Makinde is planning to extend the number of metres for the circular road corridor, which will affect more houses and community lands. Our correspondent reports that the protesting residents, who are from Ido, Lagelu, Ona Ara, Akinyele, Oluyole and Egbeda, want the state government to maintain the 150 metres already marked by Ladoja. The group of protesters, currently on Iwo Road, have blocked access in and out of the area, which is one of the major roads in Ibadan. The blockage of the road has caused serious traffic jam in that area. https://youtube.com/@dehonourables?si=ZJwWbyQJAybS5htG A group of protesters are also at the entrance of Agodi government secretariat. The residents armed themselves with different kinds of placards.

Thousands of residents of Ibadan, in Oyo State, are currently protesting over alleged plans by the state government to acquire…

5 months ago

Protest rocks Ibadan over circular road

News Update Thousands of residents of Ibadan, in Oyo State, are currently protesting over alleged plans by the state government…

5 months ago

PDP Calls Off Party National Convention

News Update THE Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulrahman Mohammed, has announced the cancellation of the…

5 months ago

CBEX victims summoned

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Nigerians who fell victim to the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Crypto Bridge…

7 months ago

Police arrest notorious one-chance robbery gang in Ibadan — Report

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected one-chance robbery gang terrorising Ibadan’s unsuspecting residents with their illegal activities.…

9 months ago

Tragedy as Truck Crushes Students

News Update In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has left many in shock, three young siblings were crushed to death in…

10 months ago

JUST IN: Stray bullet kills WASSCE student in Ibadan

A stray bullet has allegedly killed a student who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing…

11 months ago