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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
January 14, 2026

FG threatens takeover of 50% Ibadan-Ilesha road contract

“If they don’t do what I am about to issue, then I will take over 108km of the road; that is one full carriageway,” said Mr Umahi.

FG threatens takeover of 50% Ibadan-Ilesha road contract
January 14, 2026

Fire guts petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community

The fire burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki.

Oyo fire service (Credit: Oyo Affairs)
January 14, 2026

Polytechnic student, hunter killed in Oyo state

The police command in Oyo state says it has rescued kidnapped victims, arrested alleged murderers, and foiled abductions across the state.

January 13, 2026

We’re confident of reclaiming Oyo in 2027, says APC

Mr Folarin said the APC in Oyo is now united and repositioned to take over the state government and ensure the reelection of President Tinubu in 2027.

APC LOGO
January 13, 2026

FG satisfied with quality, pace of work on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway: Umahi

Mr Umahi, however, directed the contractor to ensure the project was completed by the end of January.

Lagos–Ibadan Expressway