Women have been advised to strive to acquire basic education so as to make them relevant in the society. An expert Dr Mabayoje Emmanuel stated this at a forum on ‘Literacy Day’ in Ibadan. Dr Emmanuel said women needed education in all their daily transactions as it helps in all endeavours. Dr Continue Reading
The Oyo State government has warned residents of the State to desist from dumping their refuse in the waterways, as the action leads to the damage of major roads. The Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Mr Ogunlade Soladoye gave the caution on Thursday while on inspection of roads in Ibadan metropolis with a […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan South-East Constituency II, Ademola Olusegun Popoola. Governor Makinde who described the lawmaker’s death as sad, painful and a huge loss to the state, commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, on whose platform Popoola was […]Continue Reading
Testimonies of the good deeds of Madam Abigael Adewumi took centre stage at the Christian Wake held in her honour at her residence in Ibadan. Family members, friends and neighbours, who spoke at the service, all attested to the godly and exemplary life Madam Adewumi lived on earth. While sharing his personal experience with Madam […]Continue Reading
The heavy rain of Tuesday 14th June 2022 evening, has sent many residents of Fatimo Area of Odo -Ona in Ibadan out of their homes. According to our correspondent, many residents could not spend the night in their houses as the area was flooded due to the downpour which lasted till late Tuesday night. It […]Continue Reading
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, secured the conviction of the trio of Matthew Jeff Efuwape, Sunday Oshinalke and Ajayi Babatunde Mateen before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State and Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of Federal High Court sitting in […]Continue Reading
Some Stakeholders have appealed to government at all levels and relevant agencies not to pay lip service to the welfare of every Nigerian child. They made the appeal while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the plight of children in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day. Oyo State coordinator, Child’s Protection Network, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe said Continue Reading
A non-governmental organisation, Pro Laborer Del has brought a lady, Asiata Sarafa who was found around Moniya to the premises of Federal Radio Corporation, Ibadan, Dugbe. Representative of the NGO, Mrs. Eukaria Nwachuckwu said the NGO found the lady at IITA, Moniya area of Ibadan. The lady who appeared mentally retarded has an inflamed mouth […]Continue Reading
Vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the experiences and opportunity gathered in his seven years of service in the present administration has equipped him to deliver as a president if given the mandate. Professor Osinbajo who is also running to pick the presidential ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, made this […]Continue Reading
The purported dethronement of Onido of Ido, Chief Muritala Babalola by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has been described as a wicked rumour that has no iota of truth. This was disclosed by the Ibadan paramount ruler in his Alarere residence on Monday while reacting to the rumour of […]Continue Reading
As part of efforts at ensuring a peaceful atmosphere, Police in Oyo state have embarked on a “show of force” exercise around Ibadan metropolis to clear off criminal elements. The police team in conjunction with Amotekun personnel who were heavily armed visited some flashpoints in Ibadan including Aleshinloye, Challenge, Beere, Agugu, Oke-Adu, Molete, and Continue Reading
The first recorded case of a man killing a lion with bare hands was in the Holy Bible, and the man that did that was Samson. Another record of a similar feat was also found in the Scriptures, talking about the man called David, who killed a lion that took one of his father’s sheep […]Continue Reading
Oyo state police command has arrested a twenty-seven-year-old man, Ojo Adeagbo, for allegedly raping a thirteen-year-old girl in the Olodo area of Ibadan. The Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident to our Correspondent. He said the investigation had begun into the matter. The suspect was said to be a friend of the […]Continue Reading
Veteran fuji musician, Alhaji Isiaka Iyanda Sawaba popularly known as Easy Sawaba is deadThe Ibadan-born musician was aged 70. Sawaba died at an undisclosed hospital where he was receiving treatment.He was said to have collapsed a few days ago. Adedayo AdelowoContinue Reading
The newly elevated Chiefs in the Ibadan Traditional system have been told to work in unity for the growth, progress and development of the Ibadanland. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, said this while performing the elevation exercise for seven Chiefs that got promoted in the Balogun line of the Ibadan Traditional system. The monarch, […]Continue Reading
An Oyo Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, on March 30, 2022, convicted and sentenced three internet fraudsters for their involvement in fraudulent cyber activities after they pleaded “guilty” to the separate charges preferred against them by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts are Ojelakin Yinka Oluwaseun, […]Continue Reading
The death has occurred of a veteran journalist and pioneer head of news department, Radio Nigeria Positive fm Akure, Pa Aderemi Adedayo. He died on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State, exactly a week to his 77th birthday. A native of Esa-oke in Osun state, Pa Adedayo retired from the service of Radio Nigeria in 2007. […]Continue Reading
Radio Nigeria is a broadcast outfit with distinction. Headteacher, Citadel Islamic Group of Schools, Okemeji Oganke, Akanran Road, Ibadan, Mr Quadri Balogun made the remark when he led students and teachers on an excursion to the Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria Ibadan. Mr Balogun explained that he had been listening to programmes on the station for […]Continue Reading
Beyond core regulatory roles, Government agencies must always show that they are responsible to the people that they serve and that they hold them in high esteem, according to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday when he received at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation of the West African Examinations […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State has presented the staff of office to Oba Olalekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. At a well-attended event held at Mapo Hall, the monarch, dressed in ofi alaari, wore a white beaded crown The Olubadan who was full of smiles said he appreciated the Almighty God for sparing […]Continue Reading
Scenes at the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland; Rotimi Famakin/Morenike Tony-EsanContinue Reading
All is now set at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the venue of the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Dr Moshood Olalekan Balogun. Vice president Yemi Osinbajo, Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar are among other eminent Nigerians present at the ceremony. Monarchs, including the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, traditional rulers […]Continue Reading