Some residential buildings, schools and electricity power lines have been damaged by rainstorms in Ibadan yesterday. Radio Nigeria correspondent, who monitored the situation, reports that the roofs of some buildings in Agbowo and Orogun were blown off by the storm. Aside from branches Continue Reading
Two persons have been injured in an accident involving two horses and three commercial motorcycles on Abbey/Academy road, Odo Ona Elewe,Ibadan. Radio Nigeria correspondent who witnessed the incident said the two horse riders, between the ages of seventeen and twenty lost control and collided with themotorcyclists. The motorcyclists fell on the horse riders while the […]Continue Reading
Motorists, Traders and other road users alike, narrowly escaped death on Thursday morning when a petrol tanker lost control around Molete bridge in Ibadan, Oyo State. Our correspondent who captured photos of the incident reported that the break of the tanker failed as it was descending the road leading to Molete roundabout, close to the […]Continue Reading
Former Commissioner for Health, Oyo State, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has congratulated the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun as he took the staff of office. In a statement in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan felicitated with the monarch for the privilege to ascend the throne of his forefathers. Dr Adeduntan, who is the All Progressives Congress, APC, Continue Reading
“Newly Retired Officers Would Be Reengaged To Combat Insurgency Nationwide” – Lieutenant Gen. Yahaya
The Cheif of Army staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has called on the newly retired officers from the rank of colonel and below of 2 division Nigerian Army Ibadan not to relent at making the military proud through the conduct. Lieutenant General Yahaya stated this during a regimented dinner organised in honour of the […]Continue Reading
The new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun wiil be installed next month,11th March,2022. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat,Ibadan,Mr B.A Olarenwaju and made available to our correspondent. The letter indicates that, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the Continue Reading
Property worth thousands of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident at olorunsogo – Molete area of Ibadan, Oyo state According to some residents of the area, the fire started in the early hours of today and burnt some shops in the area. Our Correspondent who visited the scene of the incident said affected […]Continue Reading
The new Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun has assured the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII that the confidence reposed on him will not be abused . He also pledged his support to members of the socio-cultural group that he would not let them down. He stated this while receiving the executive council of […]Continue Reading
The wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has called on society to extend psychological and emotional support to victims of Female Genital Mutilation. Mrs Makinde gave the advice at the commemoration of this year’s Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, Day. The wife of the Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, […]Continue Reading
A teenager, who suddenly collapsed on the road around Iya olobe area of Ekotedo,, Dugbe Ibadan is currently being abandoned at the premises of Ekotedo central, Mosque. Our correspondent who was contacted on the development reports that the 15year old girl could neither talk nor eat. Aside a bag containing pieces of underwears and seven […]Continue Reading
It was a moment of joy and show of love as the 1989 set, old students association of Renascent High School, Aremo, Ibadan reunite to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the school. The old student expressed excitement, reconnecting and sharing memories of their experiences while in school. Pupils were also not left out of the […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Joint Security Task Force, Operation Burst has discovered five hundred and Thirty – five (535) bundles of various sizes of praying mats worth over Fifty Million Naira in Ibadan. The load was discovered at an undeveloped plot behind a private University on Lagos – Ibadan Investigations revealed that the goods were offloaded by […]Continue Reading
The second assembly of Oyo state youth Parliament has been commissioned, having Mr Israel Fawole from Ibadan south East constituency 2 as the new speaker. In an open ballot election conducted by the clerk of the youth Parliament, Mr Isiaka Adetunji, the new speaker polled twenty three votes to defeat his opponent, Mr Ojo Aderemi, […]Continue Reading
The Osi Olubdan of Ibadan land, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja says the controversies surrounding the chieftaincy and enthronement of the next Olubadan of Ibadan have been resolved. He gave the assurance this while speaking with newsmen on the outcome of a closed-door meeting between the members of Olubadan-in-council and the governor of the state, Engineer […]Continue Reading
Ikọ̀ alábójútó ilé-isẹ́ Radio Nigeria àpapọ̀ ilẹ̀ wa, lẹ́kùn ìbàdàn, ti se ìbánikẹ́dùn pẹ̀lú àwọn èèyàn ilẹ̀ ìbàdàn àti ìpìnlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ lápapọ̀ lórí ìpopòdà Olúbàdàn tilẹ̀ ìbàdàn Ọba Saliu Adetunji, tó darapọ̀ máwọn babanla rẹ̀ lána òde yíì. Ètò ìbánikẹ́dùn náà niwọ́n se lọ sáàfin olúbàdàn tó wà ládugbò pópó Yemọja tíkò alabojutonáà, èyí tí […]Continue Reading
The Shepherd-in-charge of Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Beulah Wonderful Parish 1, Alexander, Apata, Ibadan, Senior Evangelist James Awoyemi says Nigerians should always put God first in their dealings. Senior Evangelist Awoyemi said this today during the New Year Thanksgiving service held at the church premises. The cleric said people should not rely on their own Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, this morning joins his ancestor at the age of 93.He died at the University college hospital, UCH and at 1a.m.our correspondent who is currently at his place reports that sympathisers, wives and relations of the monarch were lamenting his passage.In an interview, the personal assistant to the Monarch […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty.Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an exemplary […]Continue Reading
Popular Music Mogul and Paramount Ruler of Ibadan Land, Olubadan Ọba Saliu Adetunji joins his ancestors… Born in Ibadan , Western Nigeria in 1928, he was the first of 17 children. Popularly known as Baba Alaje . He set up one of the foremost record labels in Nigeria OMO AJE RECORDS which he founded in […]Continue Reading
Accident has occurred around NNPC filling station along Ìwọ road, Ojoo expressway. No casualty was recorded, as some youths took the advantage to scoop fuel. As at the time of filing this report, security agents were at the scene to bring normalcy back to the area. Rotimi FamakinContinue Reading
The remains of a renowned photographer in Ibadan , Pa David owolabi ositelu popularly known as Born photo have been laid to rest in ibadan. our correspondent reports that he was committed to mother earth at his residence at Akuro area of Ibadan after church service at methodist church Agbeni . In a sermon at the […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Joint- security task force, Operation Burst has recovered some stolen Apple phones from a suspect in Sabo area, a few days to the New Year celebration. The security outfit said the recovery was made during its raids on black spots and hideouts for criminals in Ibadan. Director-General of Oyo State Joint Security […]Continue Reading
Radio Nigeria football team came from 2 goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against NTA Ibadan in a novelty match to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Premier FM Ibadan. NTA Ibadan created the opening chances of the game and raced to a two-goal lead before Radio Nigeria pulled one back to make it 2-1 […]Continue Reading