Oyo State Government discloses N30bn federal aid for Bodija explosion remains untouched, awaiting N20bn balance. Governor Makinde's administration spent N24.6bn from state funds. Read the full details.
A devastating explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left several dozen dead and many injured during New Year celebrations. Authorities are investigating the unknown cause.
Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects for grave desecration and transformer vandalism in Ibadan. CP Femi Haruna commends public vigilance. Read details.
A fire incident near Sango Divisional Police Station in Ibadan destroyed eight shops, causing millions in damage. No casualties were reported. Read the full report.
Friends mourn Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, missing after alerting public to the Great Nigeria House fire. Three bodies recovered, eight rescued. Read the full story.
Popular comedian-turned-cleric Woli Arole has unveiled his prophecies for 2026, predicting turbulence, the deaths of two presidents, and scandals in the entertainment industry. Read the full details and public reactions here.
The Okunade family mourns as Abdullahi, 15, and Rasheed, 11, drown in a deep section of the Odo-Ona River in Apete, Ibadan. Family recounts failed rescue attempts and delayed response.
A fire at a residential building on Alemuloke Street, Sango Ibadan, destroyed six rooms. Firefighters' swift action prevented casualties and further spread. Officials commend response and urge fire safety.
A swift response by Oyo State and Federal firefighters prevented a major disaster after a fire broke out in a Sango, Ibadan residential building. No lives were lost. Learn crucial fire safety tips from officials.
A young lady's emotional story trends online after a driver she trusted vanished with three bags of rice and a carton of soap meant for her parents in Ibadan. Read her vow to find him.
A new study reveals a hidden health crisis: nearly one-third of Ibadan's transport workers have hypertension. Learn the key risk factors and urgent public health recommendations.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja urges Senate President Akpabio for Ibadan State creation and constitutional roles for traditional rulers. Read the full historic appeal.
Olubadan Oba Ladoja urges Senate to create Ibadan State and grant constitutional roles to traditional rulers. Senate President Akpabio pledges legislative support. Read more.
The Oyo State Circular Road committee visited Olubadan Oba Ladoja to update him on the 110km project and address compensation issues. The monarch urged fair resolution for affected landowners.
Air Peace resumes daily Ibadan-Abuja flights from December 24, 2025, with fares from N95,000. This offers a safer festive travel alternative and boosts domestic connectivity.
The University of Ibadan community mourns the death of Professor Abdulganiy Raji, former REC for Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun states. Burial is scheduled for Saturday in Ogbomoso. Read more.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
The Polo Club in Ibadan erupted with energy as Wande Coal, Zlatan, and DJ Neptune headlined the Golden Xmas Concert. Nigerian Breweries' Goldberg brand amplified the Detty December spirit. Read more!
The Polytechnic Ibadan honoured Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, SAN Ahmed Raji & others at its 40th convocation. Governor Makinde reaffirmed education priority. Read the full report.
At The Polytechnic Ibadan's 40th convocation, Governor Seyi Makinde and Ooni Ogunwusi charged 4,393 graduands on hard work and innovation. The Ooni donated N5m for best students. Read the full report.
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
PDP governorship aspirant Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo took his 2027 ambition to Ibadan North East, declaring himself the 'Omituntun 3.0' to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde. Read about his grassroots strategy.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has commissioned the Omololu Olunloyo relaxation park in Ibadan. The facility aims to promote tourism and preserve cultural heritage. Read more about this new landmark.
IBEDC apologises for prolonged power outages in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara, citing reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging with TCN for a solution. Read more.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
A powerful explosion from Eminent Quarry rocked communities near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, causing widespread panic and raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand immediate government action.
The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.
President Bola Tinubu, represented at the Ajimobi Roundtable, urged APC unity in Oyo State and stressed the need for electoral credibility. He also highlighted economic gains and upcoming tax relief.
Nigerian singer Beautiful Nubia condemns the destruction of Nigeria's trees. He warns of dire consequences if deforestation continues on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and beyond. Read his urgent plea.