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 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.
Senior Advocate Wole Olanipekun visited Olubadan Ladoja, urging Yoruba monarchs to forge a common front for cultural strength and regional development. Read his full appeal.
Yoruba Council of Elders urges collective citizen action to curb Nigeria's insecurity, warns against land sales, and seeks stronger role for traditional rulers. Read more.
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.
Goldberg's Golden Xmas Concert transformed Ibadan Polo Club into a pulsating arena with Wande Coal, Zlatan, Shoday, DJ Neptune & more. Relive the legendary night of music and culture.
The Nigerian Labour Congress announces the death of its former General Secretary, Comrade (Dr.) Peter Ozo-Eson. He passed away at UCH Ibadan. Read tributes and his legacy.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, assures all faiths of safety and freedom to worship. He seeks prayers for peace and prosperity in Ibadanland. Read the full story.
A Nigerian lady's viral TikTok video helped reunite a couple with their wedding items forgotten in a Micra car in Ibadan just days before their ceremony. See how social media saved the day.
An Ibadan man paid a house agent N20,000 to find an apartment, only to be shown a tiny room for N800k per year. He shared the shocking video online, sparking outrage. See the reactions.
The Alaafin of Oyo congratulates the Ooni of Ife on a decade of impactful leadership. He praises the monarch's wisdom and urges unity among traditional rulers for national cohesion. Read more.
Ibukun Otesile, 2025 JCI Ibadan Elite President and daughter of Jesus Is King Ministries G.O., was kidnapped in Akobo. Police confirm investigation as CAN calls for urgent action.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Security forces raided criminal hideouts in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge, arresting two with illicit drugs. The operation followed residents' petitions over rising crime. Read more.
Lead City University celebrates its 18th convocation and 20th anniversary, graduating 3,379 students. Olubadan Oba Rashidi Ladoja and NLC pioneer Hassan Sunmonu receive honorary doctorates. Read more.
APC chieftain Wale Oriade was kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. Senator Teslim Folarin condemns the act, urging security action amid a national kidnapping crisis.
Hon. Wale Oriade, an APC leader in Ibadan, was kidnapped by armed men. Senator Teslim Folarin calls for urgent security action. Details on the incident and reactions inside.
Nigerian artist David Olatoye returns to Ibadan for a special homecoming exhibition, 'To Your Doorstep,' at the historic New Culture Studio this December. The show features unseen works and unique fashion collaborations.
A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man, Ridwan Surajdeen, has been convicted and fined N50,000 by a Federal High Court in Ibadan for spraying and abusing naira notes. Read the full details of the EFCC's prosecution.
An analysis of the diminished role of Nigerian traditional rulers under the 1999 Constitution, from historical influence to current political sidelining. Explore the debate on their future relevance.
Sultan of Sokoto Saad Abubakar III advises Northern governors to use public feedback for better policy. He calls for unity and regular meetings with traditional rulers to tackle insecurity and poverty.
A UI master's student alleges the university leadership is blocking his portal and graduation despite a Federal High Court judgment in his favour. Read the full story.
Explore the pivotal roles of Oba Akenzua II, Awujale Adetona, and others in Nigeria's formative politics and regional creation. Discover their enduring legacy.
Northern governors and traditional rulers issue urgent warning on insecurity after Kaduna meeting. They call for state policing and unity to combat banditry and kidnappings.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Over 6,500 engineers gather in Ibadan as the Nigerian Society of Engineers endorses President Tinubu's blue economy strategy, aiming to craft a roadmap for sustainable ocean resource use.
The deaths of Dr. Victor Olunloyo and Oba Sikiru Adetona mark the closing chapter of Nigeria's 1962 Western Region emergency rule. Explore this pivotal historical period and its lasting impact on Nigerian governance.