“Everybody’s born a winner, if only you just believe…” These lyrics by popular Nigerian music artiste, Teni were on the lips of Ejiofor Samson, a woodwork artist who after six attempts, emerged as the winner of the Life in My…
Glo to dole out 20 houses, 24 cars in Festival of Joy promo
Globacom, the proudly Nigerian telecoms powerhouse, is giving out 20 houses, 24 brand new cars, 100 generators, 200 sewing machines, and 1,000 rechargeable fans, amongst others in its 2022 End of Year promo. The company announced the commencement of its…
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…