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  • Gunmen kill 51-year-old Ibadan based businessman at relaxation spot

    Gunmen kill 51-year-old Ibadan based businessman at relaxation spot

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    Olaotan Falade
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    The Police Command in Oyo State on Sunday confirmed the killing of a 51-year-old Ibadan businessman, Maduabuchi Owuamanam, by unknown gunmen. According to reports, Owuamanam was murdered on Saturday at a relaxation spot at Oremeji Mokola area of Ibadan by yet-to-be identified gunmen. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident…

  • Gunmen invade Ibadan, abduct female soldier, two others

    Gunmen invade Ibadan, abduct female soldier, two others

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    Kehinde Ajose
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    Some gunmen suspected to be abductors have stormed Ibadan again, kidnapping three people. TheNewsGuru gathered on Tuesday that the gunmen kidnapped one female soldier and two other women. The incident occurred at Onipe village, along the Ijebu-Ode/ Ibadan Road in Oluyole local government area of Ibadan on Monday. According to reports, the gunmen emerged from…

  • Photos: Fire guts largest auto parts market n Ibadan

    Photos: Fire guts largest auto parts market n Ibadan

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    Olaotan Falade
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    The largest auto parts market in Ibadan, Araromi market at Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State has been gutted by fire leaving several shops and properties destroyed. Traders wailed as the fire which started in the early hours of Saturday raged on for many hours. The distressed traders were said to have called the attention of…

  • Shoprite workers embark on protests, shut down company indefinitely

    Shoprite workers embark on protests, shut down company indefinitely

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    Bayo Millz
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    Shoprite workers at Ring Road branch, Ibadan, on Friday, embarked on another round of protest, shutting down the company indefinitely. The workers, under the aegis of National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees (NUSDE), vowed that the company would remain shut until management acceded to their demands. The Chairman, NUSDE, Shoprite branch, Mr Williams Peter,…

  • EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Lagos

    EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Lagos

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    Bayo Millz
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    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan and Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The Ibadan Zonal Office arrested 24 of the suspects, while the remaining 10 were arrested by the…

  • JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ibadan, kidnap farmer, couple

    JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ibadan, kidnap farmer, couple

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    Femi Ajasa
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    No fewer than three persons were kidnapped after gunmen invaded a community in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports the three people were kidnapped at two different locations within the Oluyole local government area of Ibadan on Monday. It was gathered that the victims include a male farmer and a couple who are also farmers…

  • UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

    UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

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    Bayo Millz
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    The management of the University of Ibadan says it will commence its post-UTME screening for registered candidates on April 6. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the University Director, Directorate of Public Communications, on behalf of the Registrar, Mrs Olubumi Faluyi. Faluyi said that the screening…

  • Gunmen abduct church, bank staff in Ibadan

    Gunmen abduct church, bank staff in Ibadan

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    Olaotan Falade
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    The Police Command in Oyo State on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a staff of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Polaris Bank staff at a quarry site in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen invaded a quarry site along Ijebu-Ode/ Ibadan road on Monday and kidnapped Mr Popoola Isaac,…

  • Fire razes Sabo market in Oyo, destroys goods worth millions

    Fire razes Sabo market in Oyo, destroys goods worth millions

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    Femi Ajasa
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    Several shops at the popular Sabo market in Oyo town were razed by fire. The fire which started around 10 pm on Tuesday spread to most part of the market leading to the destruction of goods and properties worth millions. The Chief Fire Officer in Oyo State, Mr. Moshood Adewuyi who confirmed the incident said…

  • Insecurity: South West Governors, monarchs storm Ibadan [Photos]

    Insecurity: South West Governors, monarchs storm Ibadan [Photos]

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    Olaotan Falade
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    Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday played host to his colleague governors from the South West at at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan ahead of a security meeting scheduled. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that four top traditional rulers from the region have also arrived the government house for the meeting. The guests are part of…