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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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Alaafin Absent as Makinde Inaugurates Oyo Council of Obas, Names Olubadan Chairman

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, declaring the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as chairman of the council. The inauguration formally revived the council, which had been inactive since 2011. However, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, was noticeably absent from the ceremony […]

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January 15, 2026
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Police Rescue 60-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Nab Murder and Kidnapping Suspects in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a 60-year-old man, Isiaku Saidu, who was abducted by armed kidnappers in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the operation also led to the arrest of members of a kidnapping […]

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January 14, 2026
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Drowning Tragedies: Oyo Police Urge Caution Around Rivers, Pools

The Oyo State Police Command has urged residents to exercise heightened caution around rivers, streams, dams, swimming pools and other water facilities, following a spate of drowning incidents recorded across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday night in Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the warning became necessary after […]

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January 8, 2026
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