Tag: Ibadan
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Just In: 10 feared dead as building collapse in Ibadan
Ten people have been reported dead following a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
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NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan. The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Mr Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this to NAN in Ibadan
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Nigerian soldier beaten mercilessly for allegedly killing NSCDC officer
A soldier identified as Abubakar has been beaten thoroughly for allegedly killing a Nigerian Civil and Security Defence Corps officer, Olapade Segun in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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NAFDAC destroys fake products worth N43bn in Ibadan
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Ibadan began the destruction of fake products worth N43 billion. The exercise tagged “Investigation and Enforcement, Lagos destruction of fake, expired, substandard and falsified drugs, medical devices and unwholesome regulated products”, was carried out at Moniya dump site, Ibadan.
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Police confirm kidnapping of PDP chieftain in Ibadan
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the kidnapping of Mr Benedict Akika, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by gunmen. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident on Thursday in Ibadan.
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Police investigate killing of 14-year-old boy for ritual in Ibadan
The Police Command in Oyo State says it has commenced investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old, Malik Kareem, for alleged money ritual in Ibadan. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated this in an interview with NAN on Monday in Ibadan.
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Why we shut Bodija market – Babaloja
The Babaloja (Market Leader) of Bodija Foodstuff Market, Alhaji Ismail Aderemi, says the market was shut on Wednesday night to forestall destruction of lives and property during the nationwide protest, if hijacked by hoodlums. Aderemi, who is also a factional Babaloja of Oyo State, told NAN on Thursday in Ibadan, said
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1 dies, 12 arrested in Ibadan palliative protest
The Police Command in Oyo State says one person died and 12 suspects arrested in a violent protest by workers of Sumal Food Company, Ibadan, over palliatives on Monday. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan.
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I have accepted recommendation of Olakulehin as Olubadan of Ibadanland – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday said that he had accepted the recommendation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin by the Olubadan-In-Council as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde said this on Saturday during the celebration of life
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Court remands 3 over alleged kidnapping in Ibadan
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan on Friday ordered the remand of three men in correctional facility in Ibadan over alleged kidnapping. The defendants, Jiya Adams, 44, Joseph Abidoye, 39 and Femi Adetunji, 40.