Rice, Nigeria’s beloved Christmas delicacy, has become a luxury this year. With soaring food prices, the tradition of jollof rice and chicken at Christmas is fading for many, as families carefully weigh their options for the upcoming celebrations. For context, Nigerians have been grappling with the soaring…
In a daring operation, the Oyo State Amotekun Corps successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a 27-year-old woman, Mrs. Muinat Monsuru, in Oje Owode, Saki East Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Friday morning December 20, 2024, when a group of seven kidnappers stormed the residence of…
At least 10 people have reportedly died, with many more injured in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. Recall that only a few days ago, a similar incident had occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of…
A devastating fire engulfed the popular Araromi Spare Parts Market in Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident and raised the alarm that hoodlums had broken…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the cancellation of his 2024 birthday celebration in the wake of the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children at a carnival in Ibadan. The stampede occurred early Wednesday morning during a children’s event at Islamic High School, Basorun,…
Oyo State stands out as one of the top three states generating the most Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria. According to the November 2024 records, Oyo State generated an impressive N32.44 billion in VAT. The top three states are: 1. Lagos State generated N242.63 billion 2. Rivers State came second with N78.62…
A visually-impaired widow in Anambra State has fallen victim t a yet-to-be-identified woman who allegedly stole her Automated Teller Machine card and emptied her account of over N2 million within minutes. The incident reportedly took place over the weekend at an ATM point in Nnewi, the Nnewi North Local…
The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; the Principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, Fasasi Abdulahi; and six others in connection to the death of some children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. The…
Today, December 19, 2024, marks a special day in the life of an exceptional individual, Mr. Peter Eledan, as he celebrates his birthday. As a renowned professional and technocrat in the oil field, he has made a lasting impact in his industry, earning the respect and admiration of his peers. As a renowned…
The Oyo State Government mourns the tragic loss of lives at a children’s carnival in Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, a stampede occurred at the private children’s fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of…