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Easter: reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ – Cleric
By Olawale Asake There is Divine Power in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is enough for Christians who believe in him to enjoy the power of provision, fulfilment and restoration in life. Evangelist Adeola Oluwajube of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, stated this during the Easter…
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Daramola Takes Over as Premier FM Boss
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan A seasoned broadcast journalist and Assistant Director, News and Current Affairs Division of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Olutola Daramola has been appointed as the Overseer of Radio Nigeria Premier FM, Ibadan. With over two decades of comprehensive experience, Mrs Daramola has consistently demonstrated her ability to…
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Cleric Tasks Christians on Perseverance
By Fasilat Lawal Christians are urged to imbibe the spirit of perseverance, sacrifice and harmony as exemplified by Jesus Christ. Reverend Father Emmanuel Adebisi of St.Theresa Minor Seminary, Oke Are, gave the charge while delivering a homily at St. Ignatius of Loyola, Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Old Ife Road, Agodi Ibadan, Oyo State, at the…
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Ministry Intervenes in IBEDC Workers Crisis
By Bunmi Agboola Dispute between the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) as well as the Premier International Procurement Logistics Limited (PIPLL), has taken a new turn, with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment calling for more dialogue between the aggrieved parties for peace to reign. During a meeting with…
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Mishap Claims One in Ogun, Causes Traffic Jam in 110 Ibadan
By Adebola Ajayi/Moyinoluwa Afolabi One person has died while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal motor accident involving a Lexus car and a Zafira Space Wagon that occurred along the Abeokuta/Ibadan highway near Ajobo village. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, eyewitness…
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Ibadan Gets First Rainfall in 2025
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan/Taiwo Akinola On Sunday, the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, was blessed with its inaugural rainfall of the year. As morning broke, the heavens opened, releasing a gentle shower that quenched the thirst of the dry, cracked ground. In a surprise turn of events, a sudden shower swept through Ibadan, bringing…
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Unwavering Faith;Antidote to Challenges- Clergyman
By Taiwo Akinola The lead Pastor of Global Harvest Church, Outer Ring Road, Apata Ibadan, Pastor Niyi Ladokun wants Christians to have unwavering faith in God this year, regardless of the challenges facing the country. Quoting from Romans 10;17, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”, Pastor Ladokun emphasised the need…
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Christmas: Show love to one another – Omo Woli Advises Nigerians
By Olawale Asake The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Mountain of Mercy, District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade, popularly known as “Omo Woli”, has admonished Nigerians to maintain peaceful coexistence. Pastor Alade also emphasized the need for Christains to shun ungodly acts in the face of daunting challenges. The cleric…
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Children’s Carnival Turns Bloody in Ibadan
By Olawale Asake Many people, mostly children, have been reportedly feared dead in a stampede during a funfair organized for children. The Programme which was organised by the Women in Need of Governance and Support, WINGS, was held at Islamic High School, Bashorun,. According to witnesses, many people got to the entrance of the venue…
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Deploy digital media creatively to accelerate national development – Dr Busari
By Fasilat Lawal Nigerians have been urged to explore the deployment of digital media creatively to accelerate national development. Head of Department of Mass Communication, Lead City University, Ibadan, Dr Bayo Busari made the call while delivering a lecture organized by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of…
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New Exco Takes Charge in Radio Nigeria Staff Unity Multi Purpose Coop. Society
By Mosope Kehinde A new executive for the 2024-2025 cooperative year for Radio Nigeria Ibadan Staff Unity Multipurpose society has been commissioned at its 4th annual general meeting. The executive members are Mr. Adedayo Ajeleti as president, Mrs Anthonia Akanji as vice president, Mr. Ayodele Ojo, Treasurer; Mr Oladimeji Oyeniyi, Secretary. Others are Mrs. Jacinta…
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OYSIEC Begins Training of Ad-hoc Staff
…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 two days was scheduled to hold across the geo- political zones…
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Hepatitis B : Adopt house-to-house immunization approach – Otegbayo Tells Govt.
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…
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Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Express Leaves Three Dead
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…
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Six Feared Dead, 21 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Road Mishap
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…
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American Gospel Singer, Ron Kenoly Admonishes Christians on True Worship
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…
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Palm Sunday: Be Christ like – Clergyman Advises Christians
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 patience,peace and gentleness.…
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Makinde Pledges More Support for Islamic Bodies
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…
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Protests in Ibadan over Rising Food Prices
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…
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FG should invest more in youths’ development – Business Mogul
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…
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Makinde Promises Improvement on Education
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.…
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INEC Office Losses Logistics Materials to Fire
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…
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Neglected Tropical Diseases: Don’t hide from getting treatment – Oyo State Health Commissioner
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…
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Private Jet Misses Runway in Ibadan
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…
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Support your husbands at home – Ambassador Ayinde Advises Women
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…
