Agriculture

Nigerians need enlightenment on home gardening – Expert

Web News 16 October 2023 504 0

By Mosope Kehinde Director of Research, National Horticultural Research Institute, NIHORT, Ibadan, Dr Olutola Oyedele has advised federal government to embark on massive enlightenment campaign on the need for every household to engage on home gardening. Dr Oyedele gave the advice while speaking Continue Reading

Transportation

Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Road Mishap

Web News 9 October 2023 970 0

By Olusegun Folarin Four persons have been presumed dead while three people sustained injuries in a crash that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan highway, Ogun State. The crash, which occurred at quarter to one this morning, involved a luxury bus marked, ACA 533 ZP and another vehicle with no registration number on it. The Public Education […]Continue Reading

Obituary

Babatunde Olaniyi “Ti O Common” will not be forgotten – Friends & Family

Web News 29 September 2023 585 0

By Bunmi Agboola Late Babatunde Olaniyi has been described as a mentor, a moulder whose indelible mark will not be forgotten in the modern-day broadcasting in Oyo state and beyond. This was the submission of family, friends and colleagues at the funeral service for the veteran broadcaster held at his residence at Agbofieti, Idi -Isin extension, […]Continue Reading

Obituary

Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland, Anozie Passes Away

Web News 28 September 2023 457 0

The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland and President, Non-Indigenes Traditional Council of Ibadan and Oyo State, Dr. Alex Anozie is dead. Dr. Anozie, aged 74 died in his sleep on Tuesday at his Ososami residence, Ibadan, Oyo state. A close associate and palace aide of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who craved anonymity told Nigerian Tribune that […]Continue Reading

Education

SUBEB Applauds Oyo State Model School over Hitch-free E-based Examination

Web News 13 September 2023 801 0

By Oluwakayode  Banjo No fewer than one thousand, three hundred and ninety-five pupils, sat for the year 23/24 e-based Entrance Examination into Oyo State Model Smart School. The pupils were tested in English language, Mathematics, and General knowledge at the Smart School, Sogunro, Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan. The Executive Secretary, SUBEB, Jacob Dairo stated Continue Reading

Religion

Cleric Admonishes Families to be Mindful of Economic Realities

Web News 20 August 2023 589 0

By Jeffrey Ahonmisi Economic realities demand that families, particularly men, refrain from having children beyond their means. President of the Men’s Ministry, Assemblies of God, Oyo District, Professor Malachy Akoroda gave the admonition in a address at the District Men’s Convention, Assemblies of God, Apata, Ibadan. Professor Akoroda explained failure to Continue Reading

Environment

Fire Razes Shops at Ogunpa Labaowo in Ibadan

Web News 18 August 2023 476 0

By Rotimi Famakin Goods worth several millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire outbreak at Ogunpa Labaowo area of Agbokonjo, Ibadan.  The fire outbreak which occurred in the early hour of today burnt items such as concrete mixers, mattresses, equipment engaged in automobile repair among others    Narrating his ordeal to Radio Nigeria, […]Continue Reading

Culture

Sen. Alli Congratulates Olubadan on First Coronation Anniversary 

Web News 4 August 2023 459 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun on the occasion of his first anniversary on the throne of his forefathers. The lawmaker in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday, described the royal father as a […]Continue Reading

Environment

Flood Update: Makinde Pledges Quick Intervention

Web News 25 July 2023 486 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State Government has  assured residents of the flooded areas affected during Sunday’s heavy rainfall in Ibadan of quick intervention, alternative routes and other palliative measures to ease their movement. The state’s inspection team from the Ministries of Works, Environment, Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, the National Emergency Continue Reading

Education

St. Patrick Grammar School Alumni Honours Vice Principal

Web News 24 July 2023 467 0

By Dayo Adu Members of St. Patrick Grammar School, Ibadan Old Boy’s Association 89 Set, have honoured their Vice Principal with pomp at its second annual Reunion ceremony held in Ibadan 34 years after graduation from the school. The 84-year-old retired Vice Principal, Mrs. Moriyike Laosun, was showered with accolades, gifts and award plaques by […]Continue Reading

Energy

Anxiety as Ex-Depot Price of PMS increases

Web News 21 June 2023 703 0

There was palpable anxiety among members of the public, following a rise in the ex-depot price of petrol by 4.3% to 490 naira per litre. As a result, some petrol stations have started selling above 500 naira per litre, 12 naira higher than the 488 naira per litre price in the Lagos area and 500 […]Continue Reading

Education

Muslim Model College Student Emerges Winner of NCC Writing Competition

Web News 9 June 2023 678 0

By Oluseyi Olarinde  A student of the Muslim Model College, Ibadan, Miss Firdaous Ojutalayo has emerged the overall winner of the National Creative Writing Competition organized by the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC. The maiden edition of the National Creative Writing Competition initiated by the Nigerian Copyright Commission was organized for the Secondary Schools Continue Reading

Security

NDLEA, NSCDC Collaborate on Checking Menace of Drug Abuse

Web News 2 June 2023 904 0

National drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA has partnered with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and drug-free society.  The new NDLEA Commander in Oyo state, Mr Joe-Fadile Olayinka stated this during a courtesy visit to NSCDC State Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. Mr. Olayinka commended the Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil […]Continue Reading

Energy

Pump Price: Motorists Appeal to Government to Address Situation

Web News 31 May 2023 440 0

By Rotimi Famakin The Federal and State governments have been told to take urgent step that would put an end to the exploitation perpetrated by fuel marketers in the country. Some motorists in Ibadan stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on their experience in getting premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol. The motorists […]Continue Reading

Crime

Two Sexagenarian Allegedly Assault Teenager for Two Years

Web News 20 May 2023 1334 0

By Abisola Oluremi A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted by her sixty-five-year-old stepfather and his sixty-year-old younger brother at  Olude, Apata area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital   The incident took several days before the investigation was completed and the case was eventually reported to the police.  The teenager (name withheld) was gathered to have Continue Reading

Religion

Mothers Day: Be Role Models to your Wards, Ogunsola Tells Women

Web News 14 May 2023 579 0

By Fasilat Lawal It was a moment of joy and gratitude to God at the Agodi Baptist Church Ibadan as Mothers dressed gorgeously in white and purple wears celebrated this year’s Mother’s Day. In a Message entitled “Mother as a Gold “, President, Women Missionary Union of Agodi Baptist Church, Ibadan, Mrs Ruth Ogunsola, said […]Continue Reading

Environment

Fire Guts Agbeni Market

Web News 14 May 2023 581 0

Popular Agbeni market in Ibadan, Oyo State, has gone up in flames. Report says that the market was gutted by fire at about 04:30 am, on Sunday. When contacted on the phone, the state General Manager of Fire Services, Yemi Akinyemi, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. Akinyemi said, “The agency received the distress call […]Continue Reading

Religion

Continue to Practice Lessons Holy Month Taught – Makinde

Web News 21 April 2023 437 0

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the completion of the Ramadan fast which ultimately heralds the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, calling on them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders. Governor Makinde, who also congratulates Muslims from across the world for the dawn of another Eid-il-fitr, prayed that the Almighty Allah […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid: Cleric Advises Muslim Faithful on Devotion to Allah

Web News 21 April 2023 620 0

By Nafiu Busari The essence of fasting during Ramadan is to show devotion to Allah and practice self-discipline in order to purify one’s soul. This was the submission of Imam Abdul-Rasheed Adedeji while delivering a sermon during the Eid prayer of the Muslim students society of Nigeria, Oyo Area Unit held in Ibadan.  Imam Adedeji who […]Continue Reading

News

Adequate Motivation Births Efficiency – Expert

Web News 19 April 2023 552 0

By Olutola Daramola To remain relevant and also add value in the workplace, it is important to constantly update one’s knowledge as knowledge not updated becomes obsolete. This is against the backdrop of the fact that human beings have been structured to renew their minds with knowledge. This formed the basis of the training organized […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan: Traders Lament Low Patronage

Web News 23 March 2023 801 0

By Olubunmi Agboola The hustle usually experienced on the eve of Ramadan in Ibadan markets seems to be absent this year as Muslim faithful deserted commercial centres due to the non-availability of naira notes. A few Muslim faithful found in the market arena lamented the difficulties to purchase food items, fruits, and beverages needed to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tegbe Congratulates Makinde for Second Term

Web News 21 March 2023 904 0

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a candidate in the just concluded general elections, Chief Joseph Tegbe has attributed Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election to hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people of Oyo State. In a congratulatory message personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Chief Tegbe […]Continue Reading

Health

Medical Experts Advise on Regular Check of Oral Health

Web News 19 March 2023 811 0

By Fasilat Lawal Stakeholders in the country have been urged to support the drive toward reducing Oral health diseases to their barest minimum. Oyo state Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Oladipo made the call at the World Oral Day Celebration at St. Michael Catholic Primary School, Yemutu, Ibadan. Represented by the Director of Public Health […]Continue Reading

Religion

PFN Empowers Inmates in Ibadan

Web News 17 March 2023 812 0

By Blessing Adesanya As part of efforts in empowering inmates to become responsible citizen, Prison Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN in partnership with a church abroad have donated ten laptops to the Agodi Correctional Custodial Centre to enhance learning.  Delivering the items at the centre, the Chairman of the PFN, Prophet Boyede Sule said they were […]Continue Reading

Health

FG Gifts UCH Mammogram Machine, Renews CMD’s Tenure

Web News 15 March 2023 652 0

By Fasilat Lawal Federal Government will continue to consolidate its infrastructure drive in the quest to reposition the health sector.  Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire expressed the resolve while inaugurating some projects at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.  The projects included One In-Patient Mammogram Machine, One Out- Patient Mammogram Continue Reading