Oyo

Police arrest 19 young Ghanaians allegedly trafficked to Oyo for fake jobs The Nation, Nigeria19:48South West Africa Ghana

Police arrest five over Oyo kidnapping, recover N4.6 million ransom Daily Post17:11South West Africa Ghana

Ooni mourns late Olubadan, describes him as beacon of tradition Independent Nigeria09:44Ibadan Africa South West

Mogaji Junaid mourns late Olubadan The Nation, Nigeria12:18Ibadan Africa South West

2027: Power minister declares Oyo gov ambition, begins consultation ThisDay Live07:09South West APC Africa

2027: Minister meets APC leaders, stakeholders in Oyo zones The Nation, Nigeria06:34South West APC Africa

Adelore resigns from PDP over injustice Independent Nigeria15:17Ibadan PDP Africa

Oyo PDP Chairmen condemn Adelore’s resignation letter Tribune Online18:06Ibadan PDP Africa

2027: Coalition can’t stop Tinubu’s re-election — Rep Oseni Tribune Online07:24PDP APC Bola Tinubu

2027: No coalition can stop Tinubu’s victory, says Oyo lawmaker Nigerian Guardian22:05PDP APC Bola Tinubu

AMCON sells 60% stake in Ibadan DisCo for N100bn TheCable05:03Ibadan South West Africa

We sold Ibadan DisCo for N100bn –AMCON The Sun News, Nigeria02:12Ibadan South West Africa

Open Letter to Governor Seyi Makinde: Reverse the polythenic, Ibadan name change Tribune Online21:22Ibadan South West Africa

Ibadan Poly students protest renaming of institution after late Gov Olunloyo Politics Nigeria21:08Ibadan South West Africa

Sema issues flood alert for three LGAs in Oyo Peoples Gazette18:17South West Africa Ibadan

Child rights: UNICEF parley Oyo LGAs, commits $16 million over 3 years Tribune Online07:57South West Africa Ibadan

Two social media influencers convicted for abusing naira notes in Ibadan Nigerian Guardian04:38Ibadan Naira South West

Court convicts social media influencers for naira abuse in Oyo Nigerian Guardian13:20Ibadan Naira South West

Ibadan State my priority — CCII president Tribune Online01:38Ibadan Africa South West

Oke-Ogun group mourns demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, calls for continued unity Tribune Online00:37Ibadan Africa South West

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In the last half-hour

Umahi’s Bold Infrastructural Steps: FG Cannot Throw Money Into Poorly Executed Roads Independent Nigeria07:18

In the last hour

Olubadan: Ibadan begins 21-day mourning for Olakulehin The Nation, Nigeria06:41

In the last 4 hours

Echoes of 2027 as family remembers Ajimobi, five years after Tribune Online05:07

Yesterday

Open Letter to Governor Seyi Makinde: Reverse the Polythenic, Ibadan Name Change Tribune Online21:22 8-Jul-25

Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman,… Tribune Online18:52 8-Jul-25

APC group seeks transparent selection for Ibadan North candidate Nigerian Guardian18:28 8-Jul-25

Oyo Assembly reinstates suspended Oyo LG boss Tribune Online18:13 8-Jul-25

Oyo: NGO launches financial literacy project for 2,500 school girls Tribune Online17:54 8-Jul-25

Ayorinde Mourns Late Ambassador Adefope, Hails Her As An Amazon Who Left Lasting Legacy Independent Nigeria16:38 8-Jul-25

“My life has always been based on very deep convictions” || Wole Soyinka in Conversation Olongo Africa15:25 8-Jul-25

Oyo Reaffirms Commitment To Complete All Ongoing Projects Before 2027 Independent Nigeria13:22 8-Jul-25

Oyo Inaugurates Vigilante Committee Independent Nigeria13:18 8-Jul-25

Mogaji Junaid mourns late Olubadan The Nation, Nigeria12:18 8-Jul-25

Olagoke Condoles Ibadanland On Olubadan’s Passing Independent Nigeria11:46 8-Jul-25

Ooni Mourns Late Olubadan, Describes Him As Beacon Of Tradition Independent Nigeria09:44 8-Jul-25

Olubadan’s Death Monumental Loss, Senator Alli Mourns Independent Nigeria09:34 8-Jul-25

Abidikugu Mourns Passing Of Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Sympathizes With Makinde, Others Independent Nigeria09:24 8-Jul-25

Rotary E-Club empowers students with skills in Ibadan Tribune Online08:36 8-Jul-25

Adelabu, Alli, Abass-Aleshinloye, Agbekoya : Olakulehin was unifying figure The Nation, Nigeria07:12 8-Jul-25

Ibadan: From Lagelu to Ladoja The Nation, Nigeria07:12 8-Jul-25

Oyo govt allocates lands to cashew merchants Tribune Online06:23 8-Jul-25

Ladoja To Make History As Ex- Oyo Gov To Ascend Olubadan Throne Independent Nigeria05:49 8-Jul-25

43rd Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies at 90, Tinubu, Makinde, Adeleke, Others Mourn ThisDay Live03:53 8-Jul-25

Ibadan State my priority — CCII president Tribune Online01:38 8-Jul-25

Oke-Ogun group mourns demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, calls for continued unity Tribune Online00:37 8-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Olubadan: Bishop Wale Oke commiserates with Oyo govt, Ibadan people Nigerian Guardian22:00 7-Jul-25

Oyo: Crisis rocks APC in Lagelu LGA as chieftains accuse chairman of sabotage Tribune Online20:59 7-Jul-25

Ladoja Set To Make History As First Oyo State Governor To Ascend Olubadan Throne Independent Nigeria20:43 7-Jul-25

We Are Celebrating, Not Mourning, Says Late Olubadan’s Son ThisDay Live19:54 7-Jul-25

Oyo can Mourns Oba Olakulehin ThisDay Live19:54 7-Jul-25

Abiodun Commiserates With Makinde Over Olubadan’s Death ThisDay Live19:54 7-Jul-25

Oyo Speaker calls for stronger fiscal oversight at national conference The Nation, Nigeria19:38 7-Jul-25

Group slams APC chairman in Ibadan over alleged anti-party The Nation, Nigeria19:24 7-Jul-25

Oyo PDP Chairmen condemn Adelore’s resignation letter Tribune Online18:06 7-Jul-25

Kidnapper pleads guilty to abducting 17-year-old University of Ibadan student Daily Post17:37 7-Jul-25

Makinde appoints Adeniyi as new Deputy Chief of Staff News Diary Online17:15 7-Jul-25

Ascension to Olubadan’s throne is unique and predictable The News Nigeria16:27 7-Jul-25

Ladoja is next: Ascension to Olubadan’s throne, unique and predictable The News Nigeria16:06 7-Jul-25

Adelore Resigns From PDP Over Injustice Independent Nigeria15:17 7-Jul-25

Alaafin Of Oyo Reacts As Olubadan Dies Naija News13:40 7-Jul-25

Olakulehin: 10 Things You Should Know About Rasheed Ladoja, Set To Become Next Olubadan Naija News13:40 7-Jul-25

Makinde Mourns Olubadan, Says Oyo Govt Will Give Monarch Befitting Burial Channels Television13:27 7-Jul-25

FG, Oyo, Gombe, 5 other states spend N360bn on govt house renovations Business Hallmark12:27 7-Jul-25

Ibadan North bye-election: PDP chairman resigns over alleged imposition, intimidation Daily Post11:39 7-Jul-25

Rashidi Ladoja – Former Governor Set To Succeed Late Olakulehin As Olubadan Of Ibadan Land Naija News11:38 7-Jul-25

Former Oyo governor Rashidi Ladoja set to become next Olubadan Politics Nigeria10:14 7-Jul-25

2027: Oyo PDP ward chairmen declare support for Makinde The Nation, Nigeria10:04 7-Jul-25

Olubadan of Ibadanland dies after celebrating 90th birthday Peoples Gazette09:54 7-Jul-25

Just In: Olubadan of Ibadanland dies after celebrating 90th birthday Peoples Gazette09:22 7-Jul-25

BREAKING: Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies Two Days After 90th Birthday Sahara Reporters09:19 7-Jul-25

Olubadan: 6 things you should know about Obaship system in Ibadan Tribune Online09:18 7-Jul-25

BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead Tribune Online08:39 7-Jul-25

2027: Coalition can’t stop Tinubu’s re-election — Rep Oseni Tribune Online07:24 7-Jul-25

‘First phase of Ibadan Circular Road to be delivered soon’ The Nation, Nigeria07:24 7-Jul-25

Ibadan North PDP Chairman Resigns Over ‘Injustice, Imposition’ Naija News07:22 7-Jul-25

MTN harps on importance of digital skills The Nation, Nigeria03:29 7-Jul-25

Governor Makinde: A pro-worker governor Tribune Online00:32 7-Jul-25

Oyo police rescue 19 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with fake jobs promises Nigerian Guardian23:06 6-Jul-25

Nigeria’s Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo Graphic Online22:25 6-Jul-25

2027: No coalition can stop Tinubu’s victory, says Oyo lawmaker Nigerian Guardian22:05 6-Jul-25

Oyo police deploy officers to prevent chaos ahead of Black Axe founder’s day Nigerian Guardian21:04 6-Jul-25

Makinde's associate resigns from PDP, cites injustice Nigerian Guardian20:02 6-Jul-25

Police arrest 19 young Ghanaians allegedly trafficked to Oyo for fake jobs The Nation, Nigeria19:48 6-Jul-25

Police arrest five over Oyo kidnapping, recover N4.6 million ransom Daily Post17:11 6-Jul-25

UI Independence Hall alumni to commission Pa system, unveil new logo Nigerian Guardian17:07 6-Jul-25

Invest in education to build a better future, Ibadan Chief Olawoyin urges indigenes The Nation, Nigeria16:45 6-Jul-25

UI Independence Hall alumni set to commission public address system, unveil new logo The Nation, Nigeria16:10 6-Jul-25

Police arrest five for Oyo kidnap, recover ₦4.6m ransom Nigerian Guardian15:39 6-Jul-25

Makinde To Declare 52nd Aaan AGM/Congress Open As Ibadan Hosts Advertising Elite Independent Nigeria15:14 6-Jul-25

‎Constitution Review: Why we want New Oyo, Oke- Ogun States–Forums News Diary Online14:06 6-Jul-25

OPC Leader, Akinpelu Lauds Olubadan’s Excellence Royal Leadership At 90, First Coronation… Independent Nigeria12:31 6-Jul-25

Umahi Inspects Southwest Road Projects, Orders Speedy Completion, To Rehabilitate UI Roads Independent Nigeria11:51 6-Jul-25

Remi Oseni inaugurates ROCOF leaders in Oyo, declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid The Sun News, Nigeria10:22 6-Jul-25

2027: Power Minister Declares Oyo Gov Ambition, Begins Consultation ThisDay Live07:09 6-Jul-25

Makinde, Adelabu felicitates Olubadan at 90, lauds monarch' leadership The Nation, Nigeria06:34 6-Jul-25

2027: Minister meets APC leaders, stakeholders in Oyo zones The Nation, Nigeria06:34 6-Jul-25

Ibadan court sentences tricycle operator to prison for assaulting traffic officer The Nation, Nigeria06:34 6-Jul-25

How We Survived Near Fatal Accident On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway -Wale Oke Independent Nigeria20:17 5-Jul-25

2027: Coalition Can’t Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election – Remi Oseni Independent Nigeria20:17 5-Jul-25

2027: Tinubu’s minister declares governorship ambition The Daily Trust17:22 5-Jul-25

Makinde to open 52nd AAAN AGM as Ibadan welcomes advertising industry leaders TheCable17:10 5-Jul-25

2027: I Want To Contest For Governor Of Oyo – Adelabu Declares Ambition Naija News16:53 5-Jul-25

Tinubu’s Minister Declares 2027 Ambition, Moves to Take Over PDP-Controlled Oyo Politics Nigeria15:29 5-Jul-25

Makinde felicitates Olubadan at 90, lauds excellent royal leadership Nigerian Guardian14:33 5-Jul-25

Makinde's aide emerges PDP candidate in Ibadan North bye-election Nigerian Guardian13:43 5-Jul-25

Omisore charges students to become Chartered Accountants Tribune Online13:15 5-Jul-25

2027: Adelabu Meets APC Leaders, Stakeholders In Ogbomoso, Oyo Geopolitical Zones Independent Nigeria10:56 5-Jul-25

‘Our Policies Have Improved Health Sector, Reduced Brain Drain’ Leadership, Nigeria09:10 5-Jul-25

Oyo APC Vows To Wrest Power From PDP In 2027 Leadership, Nigeria08:51 5-Jul-25

Ibadan Court Sentence Tricycle Operator For Assaulting Traffic Officer Independent Nigeria06:18 5-Jul-25

Posh Interiors: Setting New Standards In African Luxury Hospitality ThisDay Live20:45 4-Jul-25

NRC intensifies efforts to boost rail services, combat vandalism Peoples Gazette18:27 4-Jul-25

Sema issues flood alert for three LGAs in Oyo Peoples Gazette18:17 4-Jul-25

Oyo govt moves to curb building collapses –commissioner Nigerian Guardian16:12 4-Jul-25

Oyo govt recruited thousands of health workers to tackle brain drain: Commissioner Peoples Gazette13:54 4-Jul-25

BREAKING: DSS Re-Arrests Federal Workers Forum Leader Andrew Emelieze Days After His Release… Sahara Reporters13:41 4-Jul-25

Tanker tumbles in Oyo, discharges 45,000 litres of petrol Daily Post12:08 4-Jul-25

Oyo's DanCenter to add 250 premium vacation homes across India in FY26 The Business Standard11:46 4-Jul-25

Oyo Govt issues C of O for Rayfield Gardens City Estate Project ThisDay Live09:34 4-Jul-25

AMCON sells IBEDC for N100bn Champion Newspapers Limited05:50 4-Jul-25

AMCON sells 60% stake in Ibadan DisCo for N100bn TheCable05:03 4-Jul-25

We sold Ibadan DisCo for N100bn –AMCON The Sun News, Nigeria02:12 4-Jul-25

Amcon sells Ibadan Disco stake in debt recovery drive The Punch01:22 4-Jul-25

Gov Makinde, Alaafin, others attend MTN CEO’s lecture Tribune Online19:15 3-Jul-25

Film on late politician Koleosho to premiere Sept 2 — starring Femi Branch TheCable19:00 3-Jul-25

Nigerian Assets Company AMCON Sells Ibadan Electricity Firm, IBEDC For N100billion Despite… Sahara Reporters16:08 3-Jul-25

Oyo issued C of O to Rayfield Gardens City Estate Project: Fendini Group Peoples Gazette15:59 3-Jul-25

AMCON sells Ibadan DisCo for N100bn TheCable14:27 3-Jul-25

Oyo govt warns against malpractice in ongoing Neco exams Nigerian Guardian13:50 3-Jul-25

Oyo govt, Man partner to enhance haulage fee compliance Nigerian Guardian13:45 3-Jul-25

Shops, Property Destroyed In Ibadan Night Fire Channels Television09:58 3-Jul-25

Child rights: UNICEF parley Oyo LGAs, commits $16 million over 3 years Tribune Online07:57 3-Jul-25

Oyo govt launches subsidised transport scheme for Ajayi Crowther University students Tribune Online07:47 3-Jul-25

Two social media influencers convicted for abusing naira notes in Ibadan Nigerian Guardian04:38 3-Jul-25

Agribusiness: We’ve Attracted N46.6bn Investments, Supported 46,000 Smallholder Farmers, Says… ThisDay Live04:14 3-Jul-25

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