Some gunmen on Friday, launched an attack on a shop belonging to a Point of Sale (POS) operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Informant247 gathered that the unknown gunmen after dispossessing the POS operator of some items, shot him at a close range in Apata area of Ibadan. The POS has lost his…
Following the reports of robbery on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Ogun State police command has warned traders and hawkers to steer clear of the long bridge. Reports have it, on Wednesday that some armed men dispossessed road users of their belongings at gunpoint. This happened amidst rumour that 20 persons were kidnapped by bandits at…
No fewer than two suspected motorcycle snatchers have been burnt to death in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the suspects were burnt after they allegedly snatched a motorcycle from a motorcyclist. The suspects, who were later apprehended by angry residents, were later set on fire by the residents. It was learnt…
The University College Hospital, Ibadan has said that it has withdrawn its memo which mandates patients using the health facility to pay a sum of N1,000 per day. We recall that an internal memo, which was obtained by our correspondent, has said that each of the patient using the facility is to pay N1,000 on…
Nothing less than 11 persons have been burnt beyond identification in a crash along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident on Sunday. The spokesperson of the command, Florence Okpe, revealed that the multiple crashes happened last night, stating it involved three vehicles. Okpe revealed…
A Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sentenced a student of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Gbadamosi Joseph Adebayo. The undergraduate will spend six months in prison for internet fraud. Tijani Wasiu Oluwakemi, Olunlade Quadri Olamilekan and Olaogun Segun Damilola were also convicted for the same offence. They were arraigned by the Economic and Financial…
Operatives of the Enugu and Ibadan Zonal Commands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspects over alleged internet fraud in Enugu and Oyo States. Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said 80 of the…
No fewer than four commercial motorcyclists and residents of the Omi Adio area of Ibadan, the Oyo State’s capital who were said to be chasing some fleeing armed robbers have been reportedly shot dead. The Informant247 Nigeria News gathered that the incident happened on Friday after the hoodlums who raided some Point of Sales (POS…
A Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan on Friday ordered that three men be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly setting 11 houses ablaze. The Informant247 Nigeria News gathered that the police charged Isa Omotayo, 25; Isau Adebayo, 45 and Isah Usman, 30 with conspiracy, attempt to murder, murder and arson. Magistrate I. O Osho,…
A 37-year-old businessman, Yusuf Mufutau, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly assaulting his father, Bolaji. The Informant247 Nigeria News gathered that Mufutau, whose residential address was not provided is charged with causing grievous harm. The Prosecution Counsel, Sgt. Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendant committed the offence…
A 45,000-litre petrol tanker exploded on Tuesday, setting SAO Petrol Station on fire at Falana, Challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred when the tanker was offloading it’s fuel content to the underground storage tank of the station. NAN Correspondent, who visited the scene, gathered…
Ajayi Babatunde on Monday asked a Grade A Customary Court at Mapo in Ibadan to dissolve his union with estranged wife, Basirat on ground of her constant repulsiveness and nagging. Babatunde, an electrician who resides at Idi-Arere area in Ibadan, explained that he filed the suit because he could no longer cope with his wife’s…
Suspected armed robbers reportedly invaded an off campus hostel of students of the University of Ibadan (UI) around Barika area, Agbowo, injuring some of the inhabitants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the suspected robbers invaded the hostel in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the metropolis in the early hours of…
The palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land has officially announced the passage of the monarch, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji. The monarch died early hours of Sunday at the age of 93, ascended the throne in March 2016. In a statement signed by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan, he officially announced the monarch’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested one Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of N24, 955, 000 by false pretence. A statement by EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren, said Temitope, an Ibadan-based socialite was arrested following a series of petitions. Uwajaren said the 42-year-old suspect defrauded…
The call for Oduduwa Republic deepens as thousands of youths, women, and some leaders of Yoruba occupied streets in Ibadan, Oyo State. The protesters led by a Yoruba group, “Ilana Omo Oodua” headed by Professor Banji Akintoye, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, are clamoring for self-determination. Although the Nigerian Police force…
Ibadan- A Mapo Customary Court on Thursday dissolved an 18 year-old marriage between Pastor Adeyemi Adekunle and Grace Adekunle over abandonment, irresponsibility and impregnating two (2) church members. The President of the Court, Chief Ademola Odunade , held that the marriage dissolution became necessary because there was no more love between the couples”. His judgement…
