Politics

OYSIEC Begins Training of Ad-hoc Staff

Web News 23 April 2024 100 0

…Urges them to Eschew Misconduct  By Nashirdeen Sheriffdeen Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, on Monday, began training for the Ad-hoc Staff to work with the Commission in the local Government Councils Election in the state, holding on April, 27. The training slated for Continue Reading

Health

Hepatitis B : Adopt house-to-house immunization approach – Otegbayo Tells Govt.

Web News 19 April 2024 214 0

By Rotimi Famakin Federal and State Ministries of Health have been advised to prevent Hepatitis B Virus through effective childhood immunization program. Chief Medical Director, CMD, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo stated this while delivering the 548th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan, UI held at the Trenchard Hall of the Continue Reading

Transportation

Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Express Leaves Three Dead

Web News 11 April 2024 191 0

By Olusegun Folarin  Three persons have been presumed dead while two people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a line crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Fidiwo Bridge. The lone accident involved a Toyota Jeep marked BDG213BJ. The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Mrs Florence Okpe who confirmed the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Six Feared Dead, 21 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Road Mishap

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By Olusegun Folarin  Six people have been presumed dead while 21 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries while 26 people escaped unhurt in a separate accident that occurred in different locations in Ogun State. The first crash which occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around the FIDIWO area of the state involved a Toyota bus marked […]Continue Reading

Religion

American Gospel Singer, Ron Kenoly Admonishes Christians on True Worship

Web News 30 March 2024 198 0

By Taiwo Akinola/Olutola Daramola Those that worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth. This scriptural verse found in John 4:24 formed the basis of the submission of an American gospel singer, Dr Ron Kenoly, during a worship programme held in Ibadan. Dr Kenoly emphasised that God prioritised worship, hence the need for […]Continue Reading

Religion

Palm Sunday: Be Christ like – Clergyman Advises Christians

Web News 24 March 2024 280 0

By Morenike Tony-Esan Christians must be humble in resembling Jesus Christ who rode on a donkey into Jerusalem.The Vicar,Saint Anne’s Church, Molete,Ibadan and Archdeacon,Molete Archdeaconry, the Venerable Olusegun Faleye gave the admonition in a sermon in commemorating Palm Sunday. The Vicar who described humility as a great virtue said with humility comes Continue Reading

Religion

Makinde Pledges More Support for Islamic Bodies

Web News 24 March 2024 307 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has attributed the successes recorded by his administration to the abiding peace in the state. The governor said this at the 10th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Lecture and anniversary awards, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan.  Governor Makinde, who appreciated the various religious groups […]Continue Reading

Economy

Protests in Ibadan over Rising Food Prices

Web News 19 February 2024 400 0

By Fasilat Lawal Ibadan was the scene of protests today over the high cost of living in the country. The peaceful protest which took place at Mokola-Roundabout, Sango and UI saw the protesters carrying placards to express their grievances over the harsh economy. Protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as ‘End fuel hike’, People are […]Continue Reading

Sport

FG should invest more in youths’ development – Business Mogul

Web News 4 February 2024 323 0

By Olawale Asake There is the need for the Federal Government through the Ministry of Sports Development and that of Youth Development to invest more resources in the teeming youths in the Country to enhance their potential. A United States based businessman and Squash player, Dr. Olutayo Obi stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Promises Improvement on Education

Web News 26 January 2024 319 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the improvement of the education sector in the state. He expressed the readiness of the state to provide necessary support in the areas of education infrastructure and the recruitment of more teachers in order to improve the quality of education. […]Continue Reading

News

INEC Office Losses Logistics Materials to Fire

Web News 26 January 2024 329 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Oyo State has reported a fire outbreak at its Ibadan South East Local Government Area office. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the State, Dr Adeniran Rahmon Tella, in a statement noted that, the outbreak occurred on Friday 26th January, 2024 at around 10:30 O’clock in the morning. Dr […]Continue Reading

Health

Neglected Tropical Diseases: Don’t hide from getting treatment – Oyo State Health Commissioner

Web News 26 January 2024 413 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi says Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs can be managed urging persons infectected with the diseases to access treatment rather than hiding it.  She stated this while briefing journalists on the 2024 World NTDs Day held at the ministry’s conference room Secretariat, Ibadan. NTDs largely found Continue Reading

News

Private Jet Misses Runway in Ibadan

Web News 26 January 2024 281 0

A private jet, with 10 persons on board, including very important personalities, VIPs, has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, the jet crash landed this morning around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway into the nearby bush. Meanwhile, firefighters and […]Continue Reading

Culture

Support your husbands at home – Ambassador Ayinde Advises Women

Web News 25 January 2024 270 0

Responsibilities of any virtuous woman have transcended the roles of cooking, cleaning, childcaring and other house chores being carried out at home, saying women are to partner the husbands in making progress in life. An Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde stated this while delivering a paper […]Continue Reading

Security

Adeleke Calls for Thorough Investigation into Bodija Explosion

Web News 17 January 2024 361 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The recent explosion in the Bodija Area of Ibadan in Oyo State must be thoroughly investigated. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke who stated this in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incident as sad and unfortunate. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi […]Continue Reading

Crime

Bodija Explosion: Explosives stored by illegal miners responsible – Makinde

Web News 17 January 2024 363 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has disclosed that illegal miners operating in the state were responsible for the explosion which occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. He stated this following an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.   Governor Makinde noted that so far 77 persons were injured with two fatalities praying for Continue Reading

News

Panic in Ibadan over Explosion

Web News 16 January 2024 379 0

By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan /Taiwo Akinola/Iyabo Adebisi There was pandemonium in some parts of Ibadan on Tuesday evening as an explosion rocked some parts of the city, pulling down houses and a popular shopping mall. The explosion whose cause could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was said to have left […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims Three on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 14 January 2024 313 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo  A fatal  accident between IVECO trucks with registration number AAB 414 ZY and a Cabster, ZUR 601 XY at Kara bridge inbound on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has claimed three lives According to a release by the public relations officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the hoodlums, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan Christian Fellowship Visits Orphanage

Web News 3 January 2024 305 0

By Bunmi Agboola God cherishes caring for the less privileged in society as it is a milk of human kindness which provides succour to them. Pastor Taiwo Sowande of FRCN Ibadan Christian Fellowship said this when he led members on a visit to an orphanage to mark this year’s first working day.  Pastor Taiwo Sowande […]Continue Reading

Religion

Provide necessary amenities for Nigerians – Pastor Alade tells Government

Web News 2 January 2024 361 0

By Olawale Asake Shepherd-in-charge of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori-Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade has called on the government to provide necessary amenities that will alleviate Nigerians from poverty in the country. Pastor Alade made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria after the Crossover Prayers and Praises on the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

General Manager Positive FM Buries Mum in Grandstyle

Web News 23 December 2023 380 0

By Taiwo Akinola The general manager, positive fm, Radio Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere and the rest of the Adeniyi family have given their mother, Chief Mrs Aina Margeret Adeniyi, a befitting burial in Ibadan . Mrs Olalere whose heart was full of gratitude to God and the guests who graced the occasion, said that her […]Continue Reading

News

Senator Alli empowers 1,000 constituents on e-commerce, vocational training

Web News 15 December 2023 310 0

In a bid to alleviate poverty and promote self-reliance, no fewer than 1, 000 constituents benefitted from the e-commerce and vocational training sponsored by Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, APC-Oyo South. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The two-day training programme […]Continue Reading

Environment

Agodi botanical gardens will remain intact – Oyo Govt

Web News 15 December 2023 974 0

Oyo State Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has stated that the planned Housing Estate Project, Baywood Estate, would not consume the Agodi Botanical Gardens. He stated this while conducting newsmen round the Agodi Botanical Gardens and the planned site of the estate, noting that, the clarifications became important to Continue Reading

Crime

Law Student Allegedly Molests Teenager

Web News 12 December 2023 521 0

By Blessing Okareh A 200-level student of the faculty of law, university of Ibadan, Faith Adegoke has allegedly molested a teenager within the campus. Radio Nigeria gathered that the 17-year-old student of the same institution went to study overnight alongside other girls in preparation for her next paper when the incident happened. The victim had moved […]Continue Reading

Obituary

Requiem Mass held for Late Veronica Etugbo

Web News 27 October 2023 439 0

By Modupe Toba It was a solemn service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Oke Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State, as children of late Mama Veronica Otugbo, family members, and friends gathered for her funeral service. In a sermon during the, the assistant Parish Priest, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oke Ado, Ibadan, the Reverend Father Christopher Olupooye enjoined […]Continue Reading