Tag: Ibadan

Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, 12yr-old twin sons in Ibadan

Aminu Imam
Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister

…Security agencies launch rescue operation The younger sister of former Minister of Power and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have been abducted by armed gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while on their way to school. Confirming the incident, Adelabu’s Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the…

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Appeal Court stops INEC from recognising PDP convention

Aminu Imam
A'Court stops PDP convention

…Fines Turaki faction The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the October 31 judgment by Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the national convention planned by the PDP for Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the four issues for determination against the PDP. The court held that the appeal by…

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PDP National Convention kicks-off today in Ibadan

Aminu Imam
PDP Convention kicks off

…Amid legal turmoil and reconciliation efforts The stage is set, as delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed Ibadan, Oyo state capital, ahead of the party’s highly anticipated National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba. In a post on its official Facebook page, the PDP welcomed “Delegates, Governors, and Stakeholders for the Historic National Elective Convention”, declaring that the ancient city “is fully prepared to host the PDP National Elective Convention, #Ibadan2025”. Oyo State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Venue…

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H’Reps moves to create Ibadan state; Bill passes second reading

Aminu Imam
H'Reps on Ibadan state

The 10th House of Representatives has taken a major step toward the creation of a new state in the South-West region, as a Bill seeking to establish Ibadan State from the present Oyo State passed its second reading. This followed the consideration of the Bill to alter the Constitution to provide for the creation of Ibadan State with Ibadan as the proposed capital city at the plenary, yesterday. If successful, the move would mark the first creation of a new state in Nigeria since the country’s return to democratic rule…

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Oyo govt. arrests carnival organisers after deadly stampede

Aminu Imam
Oyo govt. arrests

A tragic incident occurred yesterday at a childrens carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State, resulting in the loss of several young lives. The stampede, which happened at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, was caused by an overwhelming crowd that attended the event. The tragic incident was said to have been caused by impatience and rush to enter venue of the event, resulting in a stampede. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the arrest of the carnival organisers, in a statement issued yesterday. He said, While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers…

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Ibadan explosion: “Malian illegal mining workers have explosives in apartments”, Ex-Oyo lawmaker alleges

Aminu Imam

A former member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Barrister Muideen Olalekan Olagunju, has warned that there is a possibility that people working for illegal miners in Ibadan, the State capital, have explosives in their rented apartments. Olagunju said this in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday. Recall that explosive devices exploded in a residential building at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan, on Tuesday. No fewer than two people lost their lives as a result of the incident while several others were injured. Property worth millions of…

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Naira scarcity: Ibadan-based journalist dies while trekking to office

Aminu Imam

An Ibadan-based radio presenter, popularly known as Baba Bintin slumped and died on his way to work in the early hours of yesterday. According to reports, the presenter died on his way to the Fresh FM station, where he had a programme at Ayefele Music House, Challenge, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the journalist was trekking from Amuloko area, where he lived, to Challenge as a result of his inability to get cash for transportation to the studio. The Late presenter usually relieves information on market…

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Makinde tasks the Army to ensure peaceful elections

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the Nigerian Army to play its part in ensuring that peace reign during the forthcoming general elections. Makinde made the plea on Thursday while hosting Maj-Gen.Takuti Usman, the new General Officer Commanding, 2 Div. Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, at the Governors Office, Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan. He commended the Army for important roles it has been playing in ensuring peaceful polls in the country. Makinde, however, pledged his administrations continuous support to the Nigerian Army, promising to maintain a cordial relationship with the…

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New Naira Notes: Pandemonium, riot in Ibadan over crisis

Aminu Imam

Riots have reportedly broken out yesterday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as angry youths blocked the major roads and burnt tyres over their inability to get the new naira notes. Hundreds of angry mobs were said to have taken to the streets in the morning, protesting the Central Bank of Nigerias (CBN) currency redesign policy which has impoverished Nigerians. As the automated Teller machines, (ATMs) not dispensing the new currency notes and deposit money banks not issuing out new notes to Nigerians,  this has spread hunger and misery in…

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Protest stalls announcement of new V-C for University of Ibadan

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Protests by unions on Wednesday compelled the University of Ibadan to suspend the announcement of a new vice-chancellor who would have been the 13th in line. Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and those of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) stormed the Council chambers where the final selection would have been made earlier on Wednesday and disrupted the proceedings. They also barricaded the varsity gate in protest against perceived plan by the university Council to impose an unpopular candidate as vice-chancellor at the premier university. Wale Akinremi,…

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