Thousands of commuters plying the Ibadan-Ife expressway were stranded for several hours yesterday when a petrol laden tanker exploded and got burnt. Two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs (micra), one tricycle and three motorcycles were also completely burnt in the incident. No life was lost in the incident, which happened close to Iyana-Ajia Bridge, Egbeda area, …

The Federal Government unveiled the Conversion Incentive Programme for Compressed Natural Gas in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Thursday. The initiative is designed to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal and promote a safer, cleaner, and more reliable transportation future for Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael …

At least 25 people have been reported dead on Tuesday along Ojo-Iwo Road of Ibadan-Lagos expressway, around Agbowo/Ajao area when a trailer loaded with roofing sheets collided with 18 seaters hummer bus, a Micra taxi and Honda CR-V car. Some of the motorists that witnessed the accident told our correspondent, Oluwasemillore Ige that the trailer lost it’s break and rammed …

A suspected armed robber believed to be responsible for a series of crimes in the Nsukka area of Enugu State, including motorcycle snatching, sexual assault, and kidnapping, has been apprehended in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The suspect, who identified himself as Emeka Sunday from Enugu-Ezike, allegedly snatched a motorcycle at gunpoint from Mr Stephen Amadi in Lejja, Nsukka …

President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast of 12 June 2024, did Ibadan incalculable dishonour. The speech celebrated the heroes of Nigeria’s 25 years of civil rule with a very scant mention of Ibadan’s fight against the tyranny of military rule. Was it an institutional slight on the city of Ogunmola, the great warrior? The angry spirits of Ibadan dead must …

Five 12 June protesters wearing ‘Revolution Now’ jackets were, on Wednesday, arrested at Mokola Roundabout in Ibadan by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. They were among protesters who gathered to demonstrate under the aegis of ‘Take It Back Movements’ in collaboration with Concerned Nigerians, another advocacy and human rights group. The protesters had gathered for a peaceful protest on …

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows, and beddings, has expanded its distribution network within the Ibadan metropolis. With the opening of the grand Justrite outlet in the Eleyele area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, consumers now have another avenue to experience and purchase Mouka products in a modern and serene atmosphere. As a special guest, Sola Sobowale, Mouka’s Brand …

Goods and properties worth millions of Naira have been lost to the fire incident at the popular Sango market in Ibadan North local government. The incident which happened on Saturday night is coming barely one week after a similar incident occured at the popular Furniture maker outlet at Ire-Akari and Ologede area in Oluyole local government area. The occurrence of …

The Oyo State Government has sealed a new generation church at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the state capital The state government said the church was sealed over noise pollution. It noted that the action was taken against a branch of Christ Life Church in the area, after several unresolved steps taken by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to …

The Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry, and Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, (popularly known as KUSO) has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday around the Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan, the state capital. According to a source, the attackers stormed the residence of Alhaji Akintola (Kuso) and abducted him …