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Once upon a crusade: Akeem Lasisi remembers when he fell under Prophet Obadare’s spell
by Akeem Lasisi Early 1980s. The setting is Iroko, a sleepy town along old Ibadan-Oyo Road. A crusade was holding on the field of one of the primary…
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Strange love: “It was a mistake” – Wife pleads for husband who shot her in the buttocks (VIEWER DISCRETION)
by Isi Esene A security guard, Wasiu Waheed was recently held by the police at Apete Community in Ibadan, Oyo state for allegedly attempting to kill his wife, Kafayat. Waheed…
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Femke becomes Funke: Underwhelming scamming talent
by Femke van Zeijl The biggest scam you [Nigerians] have managed to pull is leading the world to believe that you are such big scam artists. The phone rings. Who…
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Cheta Nwanze: Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people (Y! FrontPage)
The standards of our universities is such that to get a more rounded educational experience, the average Nigerian student needs to go for a Masters degree in the West in…
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Saidat Akanbi: Nigeria’s health sector and the menace of cancer (Y! Policy Hub)
by Saidat Akanbi For those that present at the general hospitals, the diagnosis of cancer may be missed, as many of these secondary health centres remain ill-equipped in terms of…
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So wrong: Man jailed 5 years for forcing 3 teen boys to masturbate (for his viewing pleasure)
by Akan Ido An Ibadan Magistrate's Court yesterday sentenced a man, Olaniyi Sarafa to 5 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to forcing three teenagers to masturbate while he watched. Olaide…
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Just In: Trailer accident grounds Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A traffic gridlock in Lagos by Isi Esene There are reports of a major traffic gridlock on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This is caused by a trailer which reportedly crashed…
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“He dragged me to himself and kissed me…” – Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu, opens up on romance with Niyi Johnson
Toyin Aimakhu and Adeniyi Johnson by Aka Ido Many things have been said about popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu, but in this Punch Newspaper interview, the actress attempts to clear…
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Family, fiancé battle over late Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe’s property
A week after the remains of Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe was laid to rest amid tears in Ibadan, Oyo State, her fiancé, Tunde Ijadola and members of her family are…
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Not again: How man, 35, was killed by a policeman just a few weeks to his wedding in Ibadan
by Akan Ido There are reports of another case of extra-judicial killing as 35-year-old man, Olusola Adegbegha, was reportedly killed on Tuesday by a policemen attached to the Mokola Police…
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RIP: Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe’s final journey home (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene Ibadan, the Oyo State capital stood still yesterday to witness the burial of actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died late December 31 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan…
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How Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe died and was buried in Ibadan (DETAILS)
by Akan Ido Yesterday was a sad day for the Nollywood family as actress, Bisi Komolafe who died on Monday of complications arising from a miscarriage was buried in Ibadan,…
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Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, laid to rest in Ibadan amidst tears
by Akan Ido Popular actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died at the beginning of the year due to complications arising from a miscarriage has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State. Komolafe…
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Ex-governor Rotimi’s wife, Titilayo, regains freedom from abductors
by Akan Ido Titilayo, wife of Brig. Gen. Oluwole Rotimi (retd.), who was abducted two weeks ago by unknown gunmen has regained her freedom. She was kidnapped in front of…
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Mad woman regains sanity in Ibadan after being hit by a car
After being insane for a decade, a 40-year-old mentally derailed woman, Olubisi Aina, has incredibly regained her sanity. The miraculous incident occurred at Sanyo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, penultimate…
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Ex-governor Rotimi’s wife, Titilayo, kidnapped by gunmen
by Isi Esene Titilayo, wife of former military governor of the old Western Region, Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi (retd.), has been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. She was reportedly kidnapped on…
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TRAGIC PHOTOS: 4 university students die in car crash
by Isi Esene There are reports that four students said to be of Lead City University, a private university in Oyo State yesterday died in an accident along Ring Road,…
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Yo-yo policy making: Tollgates will return to federal highways soon – Works minister
by Akan Ido The minister of works, Mike Onolemenmen, has disclosed the impending re-introduction of tolls on federal highways, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to aid regular maintenance and sustainability. Onolemenmen…
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Tragedy in Badagry: Container falls off trailer crushing car occupant to death
by Isi Esene A container on the back of a trailer yesterday fell on a Mazda car on the Lagos-Badagry expressway killing on person. Both vehicles were said to be…
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Tragedy: 4 reported dead in multiple vehicle accident in Lagos
by Isi Esene Reports say four men yesterday lost their lives in a multiple accident around Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The incident caused a gridlock on the highway…
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TICKER: Truck crushes two vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A truck bearing sand to an unknown destination on Tuesday toppled over and landed on two vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The multiple accident involving the truck, Toyota Sienna bus…
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Opinion: Lam Adesina’s place in political history
by Demola Rewaju Nothing can however diminish the greatness of Alhaji Lamidi Adesina or erode his achievements. Incidentally, I was making my way from Kwara to Lagos through Oyo state…
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Public disgrace: Gov. Ajimobi sacks 3 commissioners for ineffectiveness
by Isi Esene Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday sacked three commissioners from his cabinet for their "ineffectiveness". The dropped commissioners are Yunus Akintunde (Works and Transport); Bosun Oladele (Information and Orientation)…
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TICKER: Tribune sacks 160 workers
There has been a mass sack of workers at the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) PLC, publishers of the Tribune titles, based in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria. …
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Vegas comes to Oyo: Students clash in Ibadan over gambling
by Isi Esene Several students were injured and properties vandalized on Thursday when students of Government College, Ibadan (GCI) and Apata Community Grammar School engaged one another in a free-for-all…
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Femke becomes Funke: Floods do not discriminate
Yes. Leadership has failed. But pointing upwards is the laziest way of explaining what is wrong with Nigeria. I hated the piece I wrote last week. Don't get me wrong,…
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“They shaved my hair and took me to a horrible-looking hut” – Woman kidnapped in Lagos narrates her ordeal
by Isi Esene Adebusola Odunaya who was reportedly kidnapped in a bus on September 21 in Lagos on Tuesday narrated her experience in the hands of her kidnappers describing her…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Heads, you lose: Police arrest 75-year-old man with human skulls in Ibadan
by Reuben Daba The police in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have confirmed the arrest of a 75-year old herbalist, Ahmed Akekaka, for possessing human skulls. The arrest of Akekaka…
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Driver sentenced to death for murder of lecturer (after 12 years)
by Stanley Azuakola For murdering a lecturer and stealing his car, a driver, Kehinde Olude was sentenced to death on Thursday by a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja presided…
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Tragedy strikes again: 5-year-old girl dies in a petrol tanker accident
by Isi Esene A five-year-old girl died yesterday on Iwo Road, Ibadan, when a bus she was riding in drove over petrol which was spilled on the road by a…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy