The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, and the Environmental Task Force, carried out a joint clearance and enforcement operation on destitutes and street beggars in Ibadan Main City earlier this evening. The operation was led…
A centenarian, Chief Rachel Olatunde Adeniji, popularly known “It’s Eggs” will on Sunday, celebrate her 100th birthday at Ebenezer African Church Cathedral Hall, Anfani Road, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. Relatives, church members and well-wishers are expected to honour the woman, who has been described as a symbol of faith, resilience and good health. Through…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Balogun of Ibadanland and member of the Olubadan in council, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, has advised the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to abstain from partisan politics and focus on his traditional responsibilities for the progress of the ancient city. Oba Ajibola made this known while speaking at a press conference…
By Michael Adeyemo The Ibadan Community in Cotonou, Benin Republic, has announced the nomination of Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu as Special Guest of Honour and recipient of an Award of Honour at its forthcoming Ibadan Day celebration. In a statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Olatunji Ida, and the Secretary, Adewoyin Adeyinka, the organisers…
By Michael Adeyemo The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ,UTME, has commenced today with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres. Pensioners FM Correspondent, who monitored the exercise in some parts of Ibadan, to include Ologuneru and Sango, reports that candidates arrived early at their respective centres in compliance with the…
A fresh leadership crisis has engulfed the Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the conduct of parallel state congresses by rival factions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, which underscores deepening divisions within the party, saw two separate congresses held on Saturday at different locations within Ibadan. Reports revealed…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency have called on the party’s national leadership to adopt direct primaries for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, and not impost candidates. This was in a formal communication addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, by the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja ( Arusa1) will celebrate Easter Picnic Fiesta on Monday at his palace , Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Monday 6th April 2026 The Easter picnic message is contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland,Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga…
By Yetunde Oke The University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association, UIMGA, will tomorrow host a national summit aimed at bridging the gap between traditional values and the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The UIMGA National Secretary, Babatunde Lawal, and the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Engr. Abdullah Adelakun, made this known in a statement on behalf…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja (Arusa1)has revealed that the establishment of the State Police in Nigeria will reduce crimes The revelation was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the Courtesy Visit paid by the…