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Six killed, 23 injured in Lagos–Ibadan expressway truck crash

No fewer than six people lost their lives, while 23 others sustained injuries after a truck crashed along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The lone accident occurred around the Foursquare Camp area and involved a white-and-blue DAF CF 380 truck with registration number SNA 287 XA. The vehicle was reportedly travelling from northern Nigeria to […]

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February 2, 2026
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Alaafin’s Palace Defends Ayaba’s Role in Baale Installation Amid Controversy

The Alaafin of Oyo’s palace has defended the installation of the Baale of Ona-Aka community by the monarch’s wife, Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade, saying the process was lawful and in line with long-standing Oyo chieftaincy tradition. The Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaye, said the installation of Oyedokun Akinade as Baale was […]

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January 29, 2026
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Fulani Herders Slam Igboho Pardon as Miscarriage of Justice in Oyo State

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the presidential pardon granted to Yoruba self-determination activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, describing it as “tribal justice” and a miscarriage of justice. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its South-West Zone, the umbrella body for Fulani herders said the […]

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January 27, 2026
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Igboho Visits Olubadan After Removal From Wanted List

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday received Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, following Igboho’s return to Nigeria after years in exile. Oba Ladoja expressed gratitude to God for Igboho’s safe return, shortly after reports emerged that his name had been removed […]

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January 26, 2026
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Oyo Govt engages estate agents, moves to curb rising rents

The Oyo State Government has opened talks with the Estate Rent and Commission Agents’ Association in a bid to address escalating rents and curb alleged commission extortion within the state’s housing sector. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. According to […]

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January 22, 2026
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Olubadan Appeals to FG for Support on Ibadan’s Ecological Challenges

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to assist in addressing the ecological challenges facing Ibadan. He made the appeal during a visit to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at his Abuja office. In a statement released by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, […]

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January 22, 2026
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Bandits Raid Oyo Farm, Abduct Indian Expatriate, Kill Police Officer

An Indian national has been abducted and a police officer killed following a violent attack on an agricultural farm in Ogunmakin community, near Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026, when about 10 armed bandits invaded Aqua Triton Company, an agricultural firm operating in the area. According to security […]

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January 17, 2026
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Popular Oyo Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat Enters 2027 Governorship Race

A well-known Oyo State broadcaster and media entrepreneur, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the Accord Party. Hamzat, who is the founder of Agidigbo FM, made the announcement in a public declaration on Friday. In a video shared on social media, the popular […]

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January 17, 2026
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Oyo Electoral Commission Schedules LG Polls for January 16, 2027

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced January 16, 2027, as the date for the conduct of local government elections across the state, pledging a transparent, credible and peaceful process. The commission’s Chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday in Ibadan, following an inaugural meeting with members of the commission’s […]

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January 16, 2026
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Makinde Visits Oyo Park Attack Site, Approves ₦5m Compensation for Victims’ Families

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a ₦5 million compensation for each family of forest guards killed during an attack at the Old Oyo National Park, alongside scholarships for the children of the deceased up to university level. The governor made the announcement on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack site at […]

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January 16, 2026
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