Tag: Ibandan
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How Midnight Fire Consumed Shops at NIPOST Shopping Complex in Ibadan
A midnight fire has consumed at least 20 shops at the NIPOST Shopping Complex in the Dugbe area of Ibadan, Oyo State, resulting in the destruction of goods estimated to be worth over ₦100 million. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday after a Lexus sedan, driven by a suspected drunk driver, crashed…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Voids PDP’s Ibadan Convention
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s apex court has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan in November 2025, ruling that the exercise violated existing court orders. In a split 3–2 decision delivered on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared the convention where the Kabiru Turaki-led leadership emerged invalid, citing…
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Okada Rider’s Death Sparks Unrest In Ibadan
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A tragic incident involving a commercial motorcyclist has triggered violent unrest in Ibadan, Oyo State, after angry youths set fire to a police outpost following the death of a rider during a stop-and-search encounter with police officers. April 30, 2026 — The victim, identified as Sanni Salisu, reportedly collapsed and died…
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Obesere’s Wife Declares Bid for House of Reps Seat in Ibadan
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella Alhaja Hon. Sekinat Tolanikawo Adelakun Akande, popularly known as Eruobodo 1 and wife of renowned Fuji musician Abass Akande Obesere, has formally declared her intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing the Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress…
