Tension on Friday engulfed residents in the Onala community in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, after the lifeless body of a middle-aged man was discovered beside a river near Mercy Land Parish, a Celestial Church. The deceased, whose identity had not been ascertained as of the time of publication,  was dressed in the outfit commonly worn by […]

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated with former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, on his 61st birthday, describing him as an outstanding leader, legal luminary, distinguished intellectual and dependable benefactor. The Union, in a statement issued in Ibadan by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, […]

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has demonstrated what many residents described as genuine leadership and compassion by donating ₦25 million to traders affected by the recent incident at Bode Market, Ibadan. The APC standard bearer made the announcement during a sympathy visit to […]

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has overturned the judgement of the State High Court which permitted female Muslim students to wear hijab with the official uniform of the International School, Ibadan, ISI. The latest ruling marks another chapter in the long-running controversy which has sparked a series of protests by Muslim […]

Contrary to a rumour currently making wave, No ransom has been paid for the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area in May, this year. The Oyo State Government made the clarification through a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. It described the allegation as […]

An early morning fire incident has left traders at the popular Bode market in Ibadan, Oyo State, in anguish.   The inferno, which started around 0200 Hours Nigerian time on Friday, completely razed a one-story shopping complex containing twelve shops, alongside several nearby wooden structures. The affected traders are lamenting that property worth hundreds of […]