Education

Teachers, Students, Lament State of Facilities at Aperin-Oniyere School

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Students of Aperin-Oniyere Commercial Grammar School, Ibadan have sent an SOS to Oyo state government over infrastructural decadence in the school, stressing that most of the classrooms are dilapidated.  Some of the students who spoke with Radio Nigeria on the condition of anonymity Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Live in peace with everyone – Reverend Fadugba

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Founder of Alpha Photonet, a premium photography company based in Ibadan, Reverend Babatunde Fadugba has implored Nigerians to live in peace with all men to be able to fulfil the purpose of God for their lives.  He made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday.  Reverend Fadugba said […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Amuludun FM GM Charge Corps Members on Leaving Indelible Marks

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Corps members in the country have been advised to leave a landmark in their places of primary assignment to enhance the development of the scheme. The General Manager, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan, Chief Olusola Adewale gave the advice in Ibadan while presenting some of the office items donated by a Batch B corps […]Continue Reading

Crime

IMG/Ansar-udeen Fracas: Victims Appeal for Assistance

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Innocent residents of Ibadan have continued to count their losses following the fracas that ensued between students of IMG Grammar School and their counterparts from Ansarudeen Grammer School, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. At least nineteen vehicles brought for repairs at a mechanic village were destroyed by the protesting students. Staff Reporter Adedayo Adelowo visited the scene of Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan Installs New Mogajis, Baales

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Over eleven people have been installed as Mogajis and Baales of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Popo Yemoja Palace, Ibadan.  The installation ceremony brought together different Ibadan indigenes including friends and families of the installed clan leaders. Speaking on behalf of the Mogajis, Professor Aderemi Raji of […]Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Teacher Recruitment: Applicants Rush to Beat Submission Deadline

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In order to beat the deadline for the submission of their application forms, applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise in Oyo State trooped to designated zones to get their forms submitted. Our correspondent who monitored the exercise at the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM Office, Secretariat, Ibadan report that some applicants were reading the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Pursue perfection in all you do – Pastor Alloh

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Christians have been advised to be perfect in their ways, as the Lord commanded. One of the Assistant Pastors, Foursquare Gospel Church, Bodija Ibadan, Pastor Olaitan Alloh gave the advice during his Sunday sermon. Pastor Alloh who noted that, if the world was filled with holiness, the devil’s work would be destroyed, hence the need […]Continue Reading

Politics

Amotekun Bill: Southwest Assemblies to Commence Action on Passage

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The Speakers of the State House of Assemblies in the region have resolved that all the State House of Assemblies should commence action on the process of passage of the Amotekun Bill’ into law. This was sequel to the receipt of ‘Amotekun Bill’ by the State House of Assemblies in the South West region. The Speakers arrived at this […]Continue Reading

Education

Cyber Criminals, Hackers Face 5 Year-Jail Terms – NCC Zonal Controller

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Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned internet fraudsters and hackers to desist from such acts or face five years jail term, ten million naira fine or both, as enshrined in the Cybercrime Act 2015 of the Nigerian law.  NCC Zonal Controller, Ibadan Zone, Mr. Yomi Arowosafe gave the warning while speaking at training for secondary […]Continue Reading

Education

We won’t tolerate shoddy jobs by any contractor – Oyo SUBEB

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Oyo state government has decried the poor quality of job executed by the contractor handling the 2017 FGN-UBEC/Oyo SUBEB intervention project at Celestial Church of Christ High School, Ibadan. Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran expressed dissatisfaction during an on-the-spot inspection to sites of the projects in Ibadan. Dr. Continue Reading

Religion

Insecurity: CAN President Wants Government to Do More

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Government has been called upon to stop insecurity and killings that have become rampant in Nigeria. President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Supo Ayokunle stated this at a rally staged at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan. Reverend Ayokunle who vehemently condemned social vices in the society appealed to the government to rise up to challenges bedeviling Continue Reading

Religion

Religious Tolerance is Crucial for National Development – Muslim Women

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The need to promote the use of hijab by Muslim women and peaceful coexistence among adherents of different religions formed the focus of a day rally and lecture to commemorate World Hijab Day in Ibadan. The programme organised by Concerned Muslim Women in Oyo State had in attendance representatives of NASFAT, FOMWAN, MSSN, and the Oyo State […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Government Set to Tackle Quackery in Vet Medicine

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Oyo state government is set to clamp down on illegal veterinary operators in the state. This was stated by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Jacob Ojemiyuwa at a stakeholders meeting held at the Oyo State Veterinary Hospital Complex, Mokola, Ibadan. Represented by the Director, Rural Community Development Centre, Ministry Of Agriculture, Mrs. Mary Ojutalayo, the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Rely Only on God – Reverend Akinlade

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Christians have been advised to depend solely on God always. The Senior Pastor, Foursquare Gospel Church, Bodija, Ibadan, Reverend Williams Akinlade gave the advice during sermon. Reverend Akinlade noted that, casting all of one’s burdens on God, would give strength to overcome challenges of life. The cleric however urged Nigerians to draw closer to God […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Road projects: We won’t demolish properties arbitrarily – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government would not demolish any property to facilitate road construction without adequately engaging with the owners and paying due compensations. Governor Makinde stated this during an assessment tour of the abandoned Kuola-Jankata-Benbo-Apata Road on the Akala Expressway, which connects the Lagos-Ibadan Continue Reading

Politics

Effective management of resources, way out of poverty – Governor Makinde

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Effective management and usage of natural resources by those at the helms of affairs of this country has been identified as an option to take Nigeria out of the poverty. Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said this at a church service in respect of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at Cathedral of […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Southwest Governors Launch “Amotekun”

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Over one hundred vehicles to complement federal government efforts in tackling insecurity in South-West states of Nigeria under the “Amotekun” Scheme have been launched. Speaking at the launch of vehicles tagged “Amotekun”, at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, governors of the southwestern states in separate speeches said the security outfit was not to compete with Continue Reading

Religion

New Year: Seek the Face of God More – Clerics

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Nigerians have been advised to seek divine intervention to reclaim everything they have lost in previous years.  A Christian cleric, Reverend Emmanuel Olubiyi made the call in a sermon at the crossover service held at Assemblies of God Church, Apata, Ibadan. Reverend Olubiyi explained that in an attempt to reclaim the lost glory, Nigerians should […]Continue Reading

Crime

Two Injured in Road Crash in Ibadan

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Two passengers early this morning (Wednesday) sustained severe injuries from an accident that occurred at Adamasingba Junction on Mokola/Dugbe road in Ibadan. The accident, which involved an 18-seater bus with registration number MUS 814 XY was heading to Lagos from Sango Motor Park but crushed a commercial motorcycle conveying two passengers at the junction. Our […]Continue Reading

Politics

I won’t mind breaking toes to serve my people better – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde says he will not mind breaking toes in his determination to serve the ordinary people of Oyo State. He stated this during a Birthday Thanksgiving Service held at the St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan. Governor Makinde said he would continue to fight on the side of the ordinary people. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Boxing Day: Fun Seekers Troop Out despite Economic Crunch

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Children and other fun seekers maximized the opportunity of the public holiday to visit recreation centres, malls, gardens, and other playgrounds to catch fun. In some of the malls visited, children in their numbers accompanied by their parents and guardians, took turns to access available facilities, such as riding of pony, virtual games, buying toys, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Parents, Children Throng Recreation Centres in Ibadan

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Following the public holiday declared by federal government to commemorate Christmas day, fun seekers used the opportunity to visit recreation centres in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. At the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan, fun seekers were seen queuing at the main entrance of the garden in order to pay for access while others were […]Continue Reading

Security

2019 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship Begins

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Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment at ensuring a secured atmosphere for the citizens.  General officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, Major General Anthony Onozojie stated this while declaring open the 2019 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship.  He noted that the command has embarked on Continue Reading

Health

Experts Attributes Workplace Accidents to Human Errors

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The need for safety and accident prevention by health professionals in the hospitals formed the focus of a day symposium held at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. The event which attracted experts in health safety and Fire Disaster Management was organized by the Department of Community Medicine of the institution. The experts including Dr. […]Continue Reading

News

FRCN Admin. Dept. Organizes End of Year Party

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It was a beautiful moment as members of staff of Administration department of FRCN, Ibadan, gathered to thank God for his faithfulness in the past one year. Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at studio one of the broadcasting house, Oba Adebimpe way, Dugbe, witnessed a large turnout of Committee of Management, […]Continue Reading