Education

Profile of New UI Pro-Chancellor, John Odigie-Oyegun

By Web News May 9, 2021 68 0

Chief John Evboyomwan Kenneth Odigie-Oyegun was born on 12 August, 1939 into the family of Pa Daniel Osagiede Odigie-Oyegun, MBE and Mrs. Shaka Elizabeth Oyegun, nee Amurun. He was admitted to the University College, Ibadan in 1960 and bagged a Bachelor of Science, (Hons) in Economics in 1963. He was a resident of Kuti Hall […]Read More...

Economy

Victims of Bodija Market Fire Seek Assistance

By Web News April 13, 2021 88 0

About 45 traders affected by another fire disaster at Bodija plank market have called on government and well-meaning Nigerians to assist them in order to recover their losses incurred.  Some of the affected traders including the Chairman of zone 7 where the fire occurred Alhaji Owoyemi Ogunrin said about 22 shops were affected by the […]Read More...

Transportation

Two Injured in Ibadan Road Accident

By Web News April 13, 2021 223 0

No fewer than two persons were seriously injured in the early hours today when a car loaded with about fifty bags of rice collided with another car at scout camp, challenge Ibadan. Radio Nigeria correspondent who was at the scene of the accident reports that the car with registration number LSD 258 DJ overloaded with […]Read More...

Crime

Gunmen Abduct Three in Ibadan

By Web News March 30, 2021 62 0

Three persons have been kidnapped by some suspected gunmen at Alabameji Village, Sanyo area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Radio Nigeria gathered that the victims included a male farmer and a couple who were also farmers were abducted while working inside their farm. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi who […]Read More...

Health

We need concerted efforts to end TB – TB Network

By Web News March 24, 2021 106 0

Government at all levels need to play its part in ensuring that the target to eliminate Tuberculosis, TB, by the year 2030 is met. The Oyo State Coordinator, TB Network, Mr Samuel Okewoye made this known while speaking with Radio Nigeria during a sensitization walk to commemorate this year’s World Tuberculosis Day. Mr Okewoye said […]Read More...

Transportation

Car Accident: Four Escape Death In Ibadan

By Web News March 16, 2021 265 0

What could have been a serious accident was Monday night averted as the four occupants of a Galaxy Ford space bus with registration number, FST 232 XR narrowly escaped death in a road accident in Moniya. The accident occurred on Moniya/Iseyin Road, near Moniya junction. Eye witness told Radio Nigeria correspondent that the driver of […]Read More...

Health

Having issues with your Thyroid isn’t the end of life – Medical Expert

By Web News March 4, 2021 341 2

The Thyroid Gland is located in the front part of the neck. It produces hormones which controls the body metabolism. Metabolism is a process whereby food is transformed into energy and used by all the body system. However, thyroid disorder could occur when the gland functions below normal or higher than normal. This condition requires […]Read More...

Crime

Suspected Herdsmen Kidnap Farmer’s Son in Ibadan

By Web News February 23, 2021 133 0

About four suspected kidnappers have invaded a poultry farm located at Oke Odan, Olomo area of Apete Community in Ibadan, Oyo State and kidnapped a. 24 – year -old son of the farm owner. A witness said the abductors came to the farm yesterday evening with sophisticated guns, and started shooting, to instill fear in the workers […]Read More...

Security

S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan

By Web News February 20, 2021 87 0

South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi […]Read More...

Transportation

Breaking: Tanker Crushes Rider to Death in Ibadan

By Web News February 17, 2021 148 0

A loaded fuel tanker coming from the Molete lost control around liberty road beside Babcock University Hospital, crushed a motorcycle rider to death. As at the time of filling this report the corpse of the rider has been deposited at the Adeoyo hospital morgue. Omotayo AlongeRead More...