Policemen from Oyo State are currently raiding Oke Oba areas of Osun State arresting local baales and residents over boundary disputes that is before the National Boundary Commission.
The policemen from Lagelu local government of Oyo state and state operatives from Oyo State police headquarters raided Papa, Ogburo, Ejemu among others of Iwo Local government.
The arrested people are being taken to Ibadan for detention. More than 20 people from Osun State are said to be in detention in Oyo state.
The raid this afternoon came two hours after the AIG for Zone 11 hosted a meeting of the two sides.
Few hours after the meeting, the team from Oyo police chief started the raid.
Eye witness reported that the raid is still ongoing with the Baales running to escape arrest.
Both Governor Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke had met last to broker peace.
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has released the line-up activities for the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival.
The 10-day event will showcase the richness of Ibadan’s heritage through a line-up of activities spanning sports, traditional games, music, religion, education, and youth empowerment.
According to the Central Planning Committee Chairman, headed by Alhaji Abiola Ali , the festival will begin on Thursday, May 8, with the finals of Ayo Olopon and Table Tennis at the Olubadan Palace from 11:00 am to 12 noon, followed by a homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
On Friday, May 9, the city will host a medical outreach and distribution of palliatives from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, while a Jummat Service will hold by 1:30 pm. The congregation will take off from Ibadan House by 1:00 pm.
Saturday, May 10 has been declared Amala Day, with celebrations taking place at Ibadan House from 10:00 am. Attendees will enjoy the city’s most famous dish alongside cultural exhibitions.
Sunday, May 11 will feature a Christian thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, starting at 10:00 am. Departure from Ibadan House is scheduled for 9:00 am.
On Monday, May 12, the spotlight will be on the Education Program Final and Talent Hunt, taking place at Ibadan House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, May 13 is Youth Day, marked by a youth-focused event at Ibadan House from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A stage play titled “Osuntoki” will follow at the Wole Soyinka Theatre Hall, University of Ibadan, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The festival’s sports final will take place on Wednesday, May 14 at Ilaji Resorts and Suites football field in Akanran, starting at 10:00 am. Take-off time from Ibadan House is 9:00 am.
On Thursday, May 15, two major events are lined up: the Oreke/Brain Beauty Pageant at Aweni Hall, Oke Ado, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and a Business Dinner at the Civic Centre, Idi Ape, from 5:00 pm.
The penultimate day, Friday, May 16, will feature the prestigious Ibadan Conference at Ibadan House, beginning at 10:00 am.
The festival will culminate in a grand finale at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 am.
The 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival promises to be a powerful celebration of tradition, community, and modern aspirations.
The suspended Olu of Obafemi in Obafemi Owode Local Government, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, has been arraigned by the Ogun State Government, for alleged land grabbing.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the State Ministry of Justice, said the monarch was taken to court for conspiracy to sell property without authority, unlawful use of agents, forceful takeover of land, assault of a police officer, and obtaining by false pretence.
Specifically, Oba Owolabi is accused of laying an unlawful claim to 500 acres of land within Obafemi Owode town and deceiving a developer, one Dr. Michael Adeyemi, into paying him ₦75 million for the land.
The statement added, however, that Oba Owolabi never remitted the sum to the landholding families, adding that the traditional ruler also placed thugs on the land, who macheted one individual, while he personally attacked a police officer from the task force combating land grabbing in Ogun State.
The statement further noted that the Ogun State Government took several steps to call Oba Owolabi to order, saying that he ignored a July 2024 summons by the State House of Assembly, choosing instead to file two suits in court, which the Ministry of Justice defended.
“Oba Owolabi withdrew those cases subsequently but never submitted to the House’s investigations. The House Committee eventually recommended that Oba Owolabi should be prosecuted for land grabbing.
“Under the leadership of the paramount ruler of Egbaland, HRM Oba Adedotun A. Gbadebo, CFR, the Alake of Egbaland, the Egba Traditional Council summoned Oba Owolabi several times, but Oba Owolabi defied those invitations.
“The Ethical Committee of the Egba Traditional Council also engaged Oba Owolabi to no avail. Thus, on 13th December, 2024, the Egba Traditional Council suspended Oba Owolabi from his office as Olu Obafemi for conducting himself in a manner entirely unexpected of a traditional ruler. That suspension is still in effect,” it said.
The statement indicated that although Oba Owolabi perfected his bail conditions, his trial remains ongoing, while the Ogun State Government remains committed to seeing justice done.
A wave of concern has swept across Lagos State following the revelation that 26,592 students from public secondary schools failed the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) — despite massive financial investment from the state government.
This alarming statistic was revealed on Thursday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, during a ministerial press briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja.
According to the Commissioner, out of the 58,188 students sponsored by the government to write the 2024 WASSCE, a troubling 45.7% failed the exams.
“Suffice to say that the sum of ₦1,577,794,000 (One Billion, Five Hundred and Seventy-Seven Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand Naira) only was paid by the State Government as examination fees for 58,188 students who were captured for year 2024 WASSCE,” Alli-Balogun announced.
The government had fully covered the WAEC registration fees for the students in a bid to remove financial barriers and promote inclusive access to education. However, the poor performance has raised serious concerns over teaching quality, student preparedness, and the effectiveness of public school education in Lagos.
In response, the state is already taking steps to enhance accountability and ensure better outcomes going forward. The Commissioner disclosed that a biometric and image registration process was conducted to verify student eligibility and limit wastage of public funds.
“The exercise successfully captured and registered 56,134 students as bona-fide beneficiaries of the Lagos State Government’s sponsorship for the examination,” he said.
The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 135,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, highlighting the ongoing public health challenge in Nigeria’s most populous state.
The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
“135,224 residents are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),” Abayomi said, adding that the state government has intensified awareness and intervention efforts by engaging more than 100 religious leaders as HIV and AIDS ambassadors.
He explained that the involvement of faith leaders is aimed at reducing stigma and improving community-level outreach.
“We are using trusted voices to drive education, testing, and treatment in our communities,” he said.
In addition to tackling HIV, the state has provided free cervical cancer screenings for 154,228 women and treated 8,613 with thermal ablation.
It also conducted prostate cancer screenings for 300 men, alongside screening 312,927 people for hypertension and diabetes.
With the ceaseless killings in Benue, Taraba and Plateau States, leading to a high death toll in the attacks by suspected herdsmen on the people, a former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has restated his call on the people of Taraba State and other Nigerians in general to defend themselves against the invaders, who are killing people for free in various communities across the country.
Speaking in Takum during an occasion he organised to appreciate his members of staff and talk to them against the backdrop of renewed and intensified killings in communities in Plateau, Benue, Ondo and several other states across the country, General Danjuma reiterated that, his people of Taraba State, should do everything to defend themselves against killings, which he described as genocide.
Recall that Plateau and Benue states have been in the news of lately, with several killed and perpetrators not brought to book.
Renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has publicly affirmed his affiliation with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), asserting that he is a bona fide member and has personally financed the construction of a parish. 
In a recent statement, K1 De Ultimate addressed criticisms regarding his involvement in CCC events, emphasizing his deep-rooted connection to the church. He highlighted his commitment by revealing that he not only participates in church activities but has also built a parish, underscoring his dedication to the faith.
The musician’s declaration comes amidst discussions about the participation of secular artists in religious events. K1 De Ultimate’s active role in the CCC reflects a blend of his musical career with his spiritual beliefs, demonstrating a personal investment in the church’s growth and activities.
His involvement has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising his contributions to the church, while others question the appropriateness of secular musicians performing in religious settings. Nonetheless, K1 De Ultimate stands by his actions, citing his genuine faith and commitment to the Celestial Church of Christ.
MC Oluomo has addressed those mocking his spoken English, saying that while he may not be fluent, he has used his success to give his children a top notch education.
Speaking at a public gathering, he shared his journey from a bus conductor to a top-ranking official in the transport union, attributing his rise to perseverance and hard work.
He said in the viral video, “I stayed there and worked hard, I wasn’t educated. See, they said I said Kundus, is my son, not Kundus? You are educated; what have you done?
They should go and compete with my children. I raised my children inwealth. My children are citizens of America, citizens of the UK. I worked hard to get to that level. Kundus, kudos, what’s the difference? What do you want to hear? English is not my mother tongue, Yoruba is.”
His message was clear, his achievements speaks louder than his grammar, and he’s proud of the legacy he’s building through his children.
The management of the University of Ibadan has raised concerns over the increasing number of female students engaging in egg donation as a source of income.
In a memo dated April 15, 2025 but cited by Oduduwa News on Friday, the University Health Service warned that while egg donation has brought hope to many families struggling with infertility, it should not be seen as a permanent source of income or a side hustle.
The internal memorandum was signed by the Director of the University Health Service, Dr Aderonke Ajayi.
Ajayi lamented the growing trend within the university community involving the recruitment and participation of female students as egg donors for In-Vitro Fertilisation, often through individuals, agents or agencies.
She explained that egg donation involves the use of hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries, a process that carries several short-term health risks.
These include abdominal pain, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, and a condition known as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.
It may also result in infections, bleeding, ovarian torsion, injury to internal organs such as the bladder and bowel, and psychological distress.
“It has come to our attention that there is a growing trend within the university community involving the participation and/or recruitment of female students as egg donors for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) by individuals, agents, or agencies.
