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Olubadan Warns Politicians Against Using Religion for 2027 Elections

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians across party lines to avoid using religion as a tool for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Friday at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the monarch stressed the need for national unity and urged […]

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March 20, 2026
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Olubadan to Launch Ibadan Guards, Food Support Initiative

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is set to inaugurate a community-based security outfit known as “Ibadan Guards,” alongside a food support programme tagged “Gaari Ibadan.” The twin initiatives are part of efforts to strengthen security and improve the welfare of residents across Ibadan. According to the event’s organising committee, the Ibadan Guards […]

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March 18, 2026
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Gunmen Kidnap Cocoa Farmers at Ibadan Research Institute, One Rescued

Gunmen on Wednesday abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were reportedly visiting the institute for a familiarisation tour when the attack occurred. According to an eyewitness who managed to escape, the assailants suddenly emerged from a nearby bush and intercepted […]

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March 18, 2026
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NUJ Raises Concern Over Rising Cultism, Violence in Oyo Secondary Schools

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed concern over the growing incidents of cultism, hooliganism and violent clashes among students in secondary schools across Oyo State, calling on relevant authorities to urgently address the situation and strengthen security in schools. The union raised the alarm during its monthly congress held at […]

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March 16, 2026
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Olubadan Distributes Ramadan, Lenten Food Packages to Ibadan Residents

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, on Saturday distributed food packages and cash gifts to more than 5,000 Muslim and Christian residents of Ibadan as part of activities marking the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. Each beneficiary received food items including rice, beans, semovita, garri, maize and noodles, in addition to some cash support. While presenting […]

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March 14, 2026
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Ido Killing: Residents Allege Herdsmen Leader Facilitated Arrest of Vigilante Members

Residents of Ido in Oyo State have raised concerns over what they described as injustice following the reported arrest of three members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) by the police. The development was disclosed on Thursday in a report shared by investigative journalist Seun Aribikola through his reporter, Amosun Bodunrin. According to the […]

olayinka
March 13, 2026
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Oyo Fixes December 29, 2026 for Local Government Elections

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced December 29, 2026, as the new date for the conduct of local government elections across the state’s 33 local government areas. The commission’s chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, made the announcement in a statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday. According to the statement dated March 4, 2026, the adjustment […]

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March 10, 2026
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Suspected Thugs Invade Gbolarumi’s Residence, Vehicles Vandalised in Ibadan

Suspected political thugs on Saturday invaded the private residence of former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi, destroying vehicles and other valuables estimated to be worth millions of naira. The incident occurred at Gbolarumi’s residence in the Asi area of Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Witnesses said the attackers carried out coordinated […]

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March 7, 2026
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Aleshinloye Pledges Fair Representation for Oyo at Federal Character Commission

The Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring fairness, equity, and balanced representation for the state in federal appointments and opportunities. Speaking at a press conference and inaugural meeting with staff of the Federal Character Commission in Oyo State, Aleshinloye said the commission would intensify efforts to […]

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March 5, 2026
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Police Nab Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Gun at Ibadan Poly

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members and recovered a firearm at The Polytechnic, Ibadan following a swift response to a security tip-off. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Alayande Olayinka, said the suspects were apprehended while allegedly plotting an attack on a rival group within the […]

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March 4, 2026
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