The traditional ruler, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has dismissed the report that he endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi for presidential seat in the forthcoming presidential election. The traditional monarch has revealed that he did not endorse the presidential flagbearer, ahead of the 2023…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that he will be fair and just to all Nigerians irrespective of race, religion and creed if he becomes president. Tinubu assured Nigerians that he would be “a fair and just leader.” “My pledge for fairness and justice is consistent with the…
Three men on Friday appeared in court over alleged attempt to steal cow valued at N150, 000. The three men were arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan over alleged attempt to steal cow valued at N150, 000. 25 year old Usman Abubakar, 25 year old Nura Yusuf and 28 year old Usman Ibrahim were…
Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed his interest to participate in the Kayromlee squash tournament coming up in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. According to oyosports news, Chief Obasanjo, who is a squash enthusiasts will participate with in the tournament organized as part of activities marking the 13th anniversary of Kayromlee Gym and Fitness…
A man, Olanrewaju Alonge, on Monday appeared in court over alleged stealing of an ATM card and withdrawal of the sum of N36 million. The 47-year-old man was arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over alleged stealing of an ATM card and withdrawal of the sum of N36 million. Alonge, whose address…
18-year-old sales representative, Opeyemi Oginni, was on Thursday remanded in Agodi Correctional centre over alleged killing of his female colleague. Oginni was remanded on the order of an Iyaganku Family Court in Ibadan on Thursday over alleged killing of his female colleague. Oginni was charged by the police with murder. Mrs Patricia Adetuyibi, the Chief…
Ismail Idris, was on Thursday remanded in Abolongo Correctional centre in Ibadan over alleged defilement of a three year old girl. The 18 year old Idris was remanded on the order of a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan over alleged defilement of a three year old girl. Idris who lives in Agede area of…
A man, Kehinde Hammed, was on Tuesday arraigned before a court at Ibadan over alleged stealing and burglary. 36-year old applicant, appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged stealing and burglary. The police has charged Hammed, who lives at Ariori area, Idi – Aro area, Ibadan, with a two – count…
The collapse of a warehouse under construction has killed one person in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. It was gathered on Saturday that another person also sustained injury during the sad occurrence at the Soka area of Ibadan, Thursday night. It was learnt that the building which collapsed was behind Halleluyah petrol station, Soka…
A 42-year old man, Kazeem Bakare, was on Thursday, remanded in a correctional facility for stabbing a man to death. He was remanded on the directive of an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court , Ibadan on Thursday. Bakare whose address of residence was not disclosed was charged by the police, with murder. Mrs O. A Akande, who’s…
The police on Monday dragged a 52-year-old Sikiru Abideen and a 54-year-old Kolawole Akintade, before an Ibadan Court for allegedly poisoning 3,700 fish. They were brought before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan. The defendants whose addresses of residence were not disclosed have been charged by the police with conduct that could trigger cruelty to animal…
Three persons died and three others severely injured in a lone road accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ogun, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta. Umar explained that the accident occured in the early hours of Monday and involved a Toyota Sienna with registration number…
A family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered that a carpenter Ojesola Oladokun, 25, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly delifing a 16-year-old girl. The police charged Oladokun alonside his younger brother, Ojeleye, 23, with defilement, conspiracy and abduction. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Patricia Adetuyibi, who did not take the plea of…
34-year-old, one Samson Banjo, was on Thursday remanded in a correctional facility over alleged armed robbery. He was remanded in a Correctional Centre on the order of an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan, on Thursday over alleged armed robbery. Banjo, whose address of residence was not disclosed, has been charged with armed robbery. Mrs O. A….
The Nigeria Home-based Super Eagles have intensified training ahead of their friendly match against Costa Rica in San Jose. One of their training sessions which held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan on Tuesday saw a total of the 18 invited players participated in the activities spearheaded by their Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf. The…
Two women on Tuesday appeared before a Family Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 2-year-old girl. 33-year-old Abidemi Adebowale, and 35-year-old Dasola Folorunso, was charged by police with child theft and conspiracy. Insp Folake Ewe, who’s the Prosecution Counsel, informed the court that defendants and others championed the conspiracy together to steal the…
Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje, who was kidnapped along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway has been released. According to Professor Remi Aiyede, Head of Department, Political Science, University of Ibadan, Professor Agbaje was released a few hours ago and is undergoing medical checkup. Prof. Aiyede said, “Prof Agbaje has just…
The Nigeria National U-23 team also known as Olympics Eagles have qualified for the final round of the AFCON U23 qualifiers after defeating Tanzania 3-1 on aggregate score. The team, who earlier played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the qualifiers defeated Tanzania 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan…
The Nigeria National U-23 team also known as Olympic Eagles have been boosted by the Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa ahead of their second leg game U-23 AFCON Qualifiers game against Tanzania. According to a tweet from a foremost Sports Journalist, Adepoju Tobi, Musa called the team on Friday and promised…
Four men were on Friday, remanded in correctional facility for alleged murder and kidnapping. They appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan on Friday. 50-year-old Oyetunji Moruf, 47-year-old Raimi Sumbo, 43-year-old Biodun Adeniji and 50-year-old Suleiman Oladejo, whose addresses of residence were not disclosed, were charged with kidnapping, conspiracy and murder. Mrs O. O. Ogunkanmi,…
