Situation Report: Ward 8 unit 45 and 46, Idi Ita, Ibadan South East, voting in progress #OyoDecidesLGPolls | Splash FM 1055 Live

Ibadan is a city with two faces. On one hand, there is the Ibadan that everyone knows — the historic core made up of Dugbe, Mokola, Bodija, Challenge, Iwo Road, and Beere, where the city’s heartbeat has echoed for decades. This is the Ibadan that non-indigenes often imagine: busy markets, old landmarks, and established neighborhoods. But beyond this familiar image, there is another Ibadan quietly emerging — the outskirts and extension areas. These are places on the city’s edge where farmlands an

As I drove through the ancient city of Ibadan, a vibrant blend of history and culture unfolded around me. Suddenly, my gaze fell upon an elderly woman navigating the bustling streets, her frail frame balanced under the weight of heavy goods carefully positioned atop her head. The sight struck me deeply; here was a woman who, by all standards, should have been enjoying her well-earned retirement in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the fruits of her labor. Instead, she was engaging in such g