The Nigerian Army has renovated and commissioned the headquarters of the 81 Battalion and the Commanding Officer’s residence at Letmauck Cantonment, Mokola Barracks, Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking at the ceremony, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, said the projects reflect the Army’s commitment to improving troop welfare and enhancing operational effectiveness….
The Oyo State Police Command has commenced a full-scale manhunt following the abduction of Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by armed men around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school…
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to family confirmation, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area, while she was on…
IBADAN — The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, as it begins routine maintenance at the Ayede Transmission Substation. In a statement issued by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company disclosed that a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer will be shut down for…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday invalidated the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, further intensifying the party’s leadership crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a split decision by a five-member panel, the court dismissed an appeal filed by a faction led by former…
Adamawa State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Convention Planning Committee, Ahmadu Fintiri, has confirmed that the party will proceed to Ibadan for its upcoming elective convention. Fintiri made the announcement during a brief chat with journalists on Thursday night after a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the formation of a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee tasked with vetting aspirants for various national offices ahead of its much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement released on October 25, 2025, by the National Convention Organising Committee…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products worth N15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement was made by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, during the destruction event held in Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking through NAFDAC’s Director of…
The city of Ibadan, Oyo State, was filled with excitement and celebration as former governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a grand ceremony held at Mapo Hall, Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to the new monarch at exactly 3:08 p.m., marking a historic moment…
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Ibadan to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. He departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 12:45 p.m. on Friday. The ceremony, set to take place at the historic Mapo Hall, will see Tinubu join other dignitaries for the official installation. Ladoja,…
