The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has inaugurated the Ibadan Community Guard to work alongside security agencies in strengthening policing across the 11 Local Government Areas of the ancient city. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, was part of efforts to improve security in parts of Ibadanland facing growing safety concerns. The newly launched Community Guard is expected to be deployed across all […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced several defendants in separate terrorism-related cases, handing down prison terms ranging from 10 to 20 years. The cases were heard on Tuesday before Justice Binta Nyako, with the defendants facing charges linked to terrorism, including membership of a proscribed group, provision of support, and financial dealings connected to terrorist activities. In one of the cases, a defendant was arraigned on […]

The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the Federal Government over key welfare and payment concerns. The decision was reached at an emergency National Executive Council meeting, where the association reviewed fresh commitments from government representatives and agreed to give negotiations another chance. According to the association, the suspension followed progress in talks, especially on the payment of outstanding salary arrears, […]

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a toy pistol during a patrol operation in Ibadan. The suspects were apprehended by officers from the Bodija Market Division while carrying out a routine stop-and-search operation along Awolowo Road, Bodija. According to the police, all three individuals are residents of the Gbaremu area of Ibadan. A thorough search conducted on the suspects led to the discovery […]