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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Politics

Breaking: Oyo Governor Makinde Expected to Run for President in 2027

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to pursue the presidency in the 2027 general elections.   According to a Sahara Reporters publication, a WhatsApp group has been created to promote the governor’s possible presidential campaign in 2027.   The group, which currently has 467 members, includes notable figures such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member […]

Crime

Police Parades 41 Suspected Criminals in Ibadan, Recovers N16m, Cars, AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition, Others

The Oyo State Police Command paraded 41 suspected criminals allegedly terrorizing the state on Friday.   The suspects were paraded for alleged involvement in various criminal activities, including cattle rustling, kidnapping, armed robbery, car snatching, gun-running, and murder.   Briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Sonubi […]

Politics

Governors Mohammed, Makinde, Adeleke, and Others Converge in Enugu for PDP Governors’ Forum

Enugu – Governors from across Nigeria’s political landscape gathered today in Enugu for a crucial meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum.   Hosted by Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah, the forum, scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, has drawn considerable attention amid ongoing political developments.   Led by Chairman Senator Bala […]

Crime

Wife Hires Hitmen to Kill Husband After Dispute

A 35-year-old woman, Jumoke Ayoola, appeared in an Iyaganku chief magistrates’ court in Ibadan on Friday, accused of threatening to kill her husband.   Mrs. Ayoola, whose address was not disclosed, faced a charge of threat to kill and pleaded not guilty.   According to the prosecutor, Insp. Akeem Akinloye, the defendant committed the offense […]

News

Breaking: Owolabi Olakulehin Installed as 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan

The coronation ceremony was held on Friday, July 12, at the Labosinde compound, the family responsible for crowning any Olubadan of Ibadanland.   Those present included former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan-in-Council member, Rashidi Ladoja; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, among others. […]

News

Governor Seyi Makinde Commissions New Olubadan Palace in Ibadan

Governor Seyi Makinde officially commissioned the new Olubadan Palace in Ibadan. The event was an opportunity for the Governor to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to the realization of this significant project. Among those recognized were former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who initiated the project, and notable Ibadan indigenes such as Chief O. O. Bello, […]

Politics

The People Are Hungry, Yet You’re Bothered About the National Anthem – Gov Makinde Blasts FG

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the federal government’s decision to reintroduce the old national anthem, calling it a misuse of time and resources.   Governor Makinde emphasized that addressing the more critical issues affecting Nigerians is far more important than symbolic changes like a national anthem.   Speaking yesterday, the governor highlighted […]

Crime

19-Year-Old Teen, Another Suspect Beat 22-Year-Old Man to Death With ‘Koboko’ in Ibadan

A 19-year-old Imole Dauda and a 30-year-old Lateef Tajudeen, who allegedly beat a 22-year-old to death with a ‘koboko’, were brought before the Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday.   The defendants, whose addresses were not disclosed, face charges of conspiracy and murder.   The prosecutor, Insp Olalekan Adegbite, informed the court […]