Ibadan
Coverage of Ibadan in the Nexus archive.
- Aptech career quest 2026 returns with up to 50% scholarship opportunities for UK degree aspirants
Aptech Career Quest 2026 returns in August, offering up to 50% scholarships for UK degree aspirants. The premier career seminar will be held in major Nigerian cities including Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
- ‘Masquerader’ arrested after alleged killing of 24-year-old in Ibadan
A masquerade known as Asoleke and its followers allegedly attacked and killed 24-year-old Sefiu Kehinde with axes and cutlasses during a procession in Ibadan. The suspect, referred to as a 'masquerader,' has been arrested in connection to the incident.
- 11 days after Imo abduction, gunmen still hold eight victims
Gunmen abducted eight people in Imo 11 days ago, and they are still being held. The incident occurred on June 14 along Orlu-Mgbidi Road while the victims were traveling from Okigwe to Ibadan.
- Nigeria: Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Two suspects were neutralized during the operation.
- Police release video of dramatic rescue of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons
The police released a video on Sunday showing the tense rescue of Adelabu's sister and her twin sons during a Saturday night operation in Ibadan. The footage was shared by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons – Official
Mrs. Adelabu-John Paul and her twin sons were kidnapped in Ibadan on June 3 and later rescued by police. The incident involves the sister of the immediate past Minister of Power.
- Appeal Court dissmisses PDP leadership case following Supreme Court resolution
The Court of Appeal dismissed a leadership dispute within the PDP over its national convention in Ibadan, citing prior binding decisions by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The court ruled the matter academic due to these resolutions.