Outrage as 18-year-old lady reportedly dies in Ibadan hotel

There has been outrage over the reported death of an 18-year-old lady identified as Eniola in a hotel located around Iwo road axis in Ibadan North East local government area. The victim was said to have gone to the hotel…

Domestic violence: DSP allegedly brutalises wife in Ibadan

A 48-year-old police officer’s wife, Mrs Bisola Olugbade, yesterday, narrated how she was brutalised by her husband, Saheed Olugbade, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, attached to Transport Section, Iyaganku Police Headquarters, Ibadan. Narrating her ordeal to Vanguard in Ibadan,…

Again, building collapses in Ibadan

A two-storey building located in the Ashi area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has collapsed. The building, which is said to be used as a shopping and office complex reportedly came down at around 2 am on Monday. Residents…

Artistes converge on Ibadan to celebrate Nigeria at 62

The popular Arnheim Art Gallery and Restaurant, Onireke, Ibadan, was a beehive of activities on Saturday as artistes and cultural enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the country’s culture and 62nd independence anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

Court remands man for alleged inability to account for revolver, cartridges

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday remanded a 38-year-old man, Babatunde Bello, for alleged inability to account for a revolver and cartridges in his possession. The defendant, whose residential address was not provided, was charged with unlawful possession of…

Gunmen rob 25 Oyo estate households, steal money with POS machine

Armed robbers numbering about 20 were said to have invaded Alaafia Estate at the Orogun area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, dispossessing residents of their money and other valuables. It was gathered that the hoodlums used Point of Sale…

Police take over venue of Yoruba self-determination rally

The police have taken over Mapo Hall, Ibadan the venue of the rally organised by the Prof Banji Akintoye-led Ilana Odua to sensitise people about Yoruba self-determination. Akintoye, who is an 86-year-old Emeritus Professor of History, was scheduled to lead…

Makinde receives COVID-19 jab, explains why he ordered sterility test

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, at 12.20pm on Wednesday, received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab at Governor’s Office, Ibadan. Dr Muideen Olatunji of the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, who administered the vaccine to the governor, said recipients of the…

Kidnappers of poultry farmer in Ibadan demand N100m ransom

Facts have emerged that the kidnappers, who stormed a poultry farm at Oke Odan in Apete area of Ibadan, where they kidnapped Ayodeji Emmanuel, a 24-year-old son of the owner of the farm, have demanded N100 million ransom. The victim…

240 golfers for Captain’s Day tourney in Ibadan

A total of 240 golfers from across Nigeria are billed to compete at a two-day golf tournament in honour of the former captain of Ibadan Golf Club, Col. Ade Sunmonu (retd.). Sunmonu made the disclosure during a press briefing at…

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