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January 29, 2026

Two Ibadan men arraigned for multimillion-naira visa fraud

The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and stealing.

Court room
January 28, 2026

Oyo: Police say two suspected armed robbers nabbed, stolen vehicles recovered

The police command in Oyo state has nabbed two armed robbery suspects, following credible intelligence and a manhunt.

Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, metallic in colour, and Lexus RX350, silver in colour,
January 25, 2026

Police intercept truck conveying suspected explosives in Oyo

The police said operatives recorded the success during a stop-and-search exercise.

Truck conveying suspected explosive
January 24, 2026

I miss Osinbajo as vice president; things not same under Tinubu, says Seyi Makinde

Mr Makinde reminisced about how Mr Osinbajo’s intervention prevented him from imposing a lockdown on Oyo State during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Osinbajo, Makinde, Tinubu
January 23, 2026

Ibadan driver ran over siblings in their sleep, killed brother, sister: Police

Mr Bello, whose address was not provided, is facing a four-count charge bordering on reckless driving.

Court room
January 22, 2026

Bodija Explosion: Court fixes March 3, 4 to restart trial

The three Malians, Ramatu Camara, 47; Ganiu Malik, 20; and Abubakar Samasa, 64, are facing charges related to the January 16, 2024, explosion.

Bodija explosion
January 21, 2026

Court proceedings halted as ex-NURTW linchpin ‘Auxiliary’ collapses in Ibadan

Proceedings at the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan Division, were halted on Tuesday after Mukaila Lamidi, aka ‘Auxiliary’, collapsed inside the courtroom.

Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary
January 17, 2026

Makinde to set up special intervention fund for LAUTECH’s Iseyin campus

Mr Makinde said the intervention would include accommodation for students and lecturers, an IT centre, a healthcare centre, and buses to ease mobility.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
January 16, 2026

UCH Strike: JOHESU urges members to remain resolute

The UCH’s chapter of JOHESU members have been on strike, declared by its national body, since November 17, 2025.

January 16, 2026

OYSIEC releases LG election timetable, fixes January 16, 2027

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the next local government council elections.

OYSIEC