DPR Seals 50 Filling Stations In Oyo As Fuel Scarcity Persists

In order to check the persistent artificial scarcity of fuel in Ibadan and its environs, the Department of Petroleum Resources, Ibadan field office has sealed up 50 filling stations across the state for selling above the official pump price of N87.

Both independent and some major marketers of the product have been making life unbearable for motorists and residents of the state by selling the product at outrageous prices that ranges from N100 to N140 per litre as against the approved price of N87.

To avoid being sanctioned, most filling stations hide under the cover of darkness and sell the product at odd hours between 10pm and 5am. They shut their stations during the day saying they were not supplied.

As a result of this, the DPR went round the metropolis and sanctioned the erring filling stations.

Photos: When Century Gold Funeral Home Boss Stormed Oni & Sons

Do you live in Ibadan? Then you probably know, Gentle, Calm, easy going boss of Century Gold Funeral Home. The very humble man was spotted yesterday at Oni and Sons in Ring Road, where he came for a short meeting. As usual, he exchanged pleasantries with onlookers who all want to have a glimpse of him. Century Gold as he is fondly called is one man who is easily loved by many because of his simple nature.

He has also been responsible for the burial of top Ibadan shots and their relatives for so many years. When you talk about funeral homes with the best services in Oyo State, ofcourse, you are talking about CENTRUY GOLD FUNERAL HOME. See more photos of his customized Cross Fire which he drove down after the cut.

Fresh! Oyo Tribunal Decides Ladoja’s Petition Against Ajimobi Today

The Oyo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal will on today give judgment on the petition filed by former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, of the Accord Party, against the victory of Governor Abiola Ajimobi in the April 11 governorship poll.

Ladoja is challenging the declaration of Ajimobi of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the governorship poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Already a lot of supporters have arrived the court waiting for the tribunal’s decision. Security operatives have also been deployed at strategic places to ensure there is peace before and after the tribunal’s judgement. We are waiting!

Ibadan Polytechnic Graduate & Real Estate Magnate Becomes The Ooni Of IFE

A graduate of Ibadan Polytechnic and real estate magnate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has been announced as the new Ooni of Ife.  Prince Adeyeye is to mount the throne, Oba Sijuade left on July, 28^th, 2015 when he died in a London Hospital.

Adeyeye was born 40^th years ago and hails from the Giesi ruling house in Ile Ife. He has a National Diploma in Accountancy and has travelled far and near.

Oyo CAN Chairman Dies In Ibadan

The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) at Adamasingba, Ibadan, was, on Tuesday, thrown into confusion due to the sudden death of the District Co-ordinating Council (DCC) Superintendent ‎of the Church and the Chairman of the Oyo State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Olabisi.

Olabisi, who was serving his second term as the state chairman of CAN was re-elected early this year at an election held at the state secretariat of the association in Ijokodo, Ibadan.

‎Olabisi is survived by a wife and children, and was about 70 years old.

Ibadan Poly Students Protest Death Of Colleague

Students of the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday protested against the death of one of their colleagues, Mr. Rapheal Akintaro, of the Electrical and Electronic Department, accusing the institution of not doing enough to enhance the health facility on the campus.

Ibadan Airport

For frequent users of aviation services, there are still much to be desired about Nigerian airports and the generality of the aviation system.

For those who are familiar with the Ibadan airport though, there have been reported mixed feelings about the state of the airport and its operations. What exactly do you think should be done to give Ibadan airport a face lift?

Tribunal In Ibadan Upholds Monsurat Sunmonu’s Mandate

Embattled Senator representing Oyo Senatorial District, Mrs. Monsurat Sunmonnu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has had her mandate upheld by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, on Tuesday.

The petitioner, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka of Accord Party, had petitioned the tribunal to remove the former speaker of the state assembly and declare him the winner instead‎. He had sought five reliefs based on massive rigging, over-voting, illegal thumb printing, non‎-compliance with electoral acts and allegation of holding dual citizenship against Sen. Sunmonu but the tribunal struck out everything on the ground that it lacks merit.

Four Months’ Salary To Be Paid Before Friday

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Oyo State has said that the state government will clear the four months arrears of salaries owed to workers before Friday.

Sprite Triple Slam Visit UI

The Sprite Triple Slam train visited the University of Ibadan, and this was greatly attended by consumers. The show which had Nigeria’s Reggae/Dance-hall artist Patrick Nnaemeka Okori, popularly known as Patoranking as its guest performer thrilled the consumers present with his tracks.

Man Sentenced To Three Week’s Community For Stealing Ram

A 31-year-old Idowu Ogundiwin has been sentenced by an Ibadan Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Iyakanku, to a three-week community service for stealing three rams valued at N125 000 on Sallah day after he reportedly pleaded guilty to the charges.

Ajimobi Restates His Plans And Commitment To Development

Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has said his second term in office is resolved to reposition the state to a fiscally functional, economically vibrant, socially harmonious and aesthetically delightful preferred destination for investors. He listed the priority focus of his administration as agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, real estate, building and construction, hotel and restaurants, and solid minerals among others.

Meet Alaafin’s Cultural Ambassador

Gomes Paula is a Portuguese who has decided to relocate to Nigeria and make Oyo her new home while serving in the royal court of the Alaafin of Oyo.

The Yoruba history and heritage which she had read in the pages of books while a very lady were what fascinated her and influenced her decision.

Ajimobi Awarded Tourism Personality of The Year

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has been donned with the award of the Tourism Personality of the Year at the celebration of World Tourism day organized by Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management at the University of Ibadan.

Among others who also received awards at the event for their contribution to tourism are Pastor E.A Adeboye of Redeemed Christian Church of God, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Isaac Adewole and Kenyan Airways in Ibadan.   

30 Indigenes Get Scholarship From Ibadan Foundation

15 students of Secondary Schools and 15 of Tertiary institutions who are indigenes of Ibadan have benefited from the 2015 edition of the Ibadan Foundation Scholarship and Bursary Award according to the President of the foundation, Chief Bayo Alugbin.

At the award event, which was held at the Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan on Sunday, over N6m was distributed to the winners of the scholarship and bursary.

NASS Polarisation Is Risky To Change—Ladoja

A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja has said that the unresolved differences in the APC and the National Assemble are a threat to the Change President Muhammadu Buhari seeks to effect.

He said that the APC may have been affected by the long time of being an opposition party such that they find it difficult to resolve conflicts within their ranks. He however urged them to overcome their differences and for the National Assembly to begin the work of legislation instead of getting paid for a job not done.

Oyo Police Commissioner Commits To Community Policing During UI Visit

The Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Leye Oyebade has stated his tenure’s commitment to the practice of community policing and bringing it closer to the people and expecially to the academic community. He stated this during a visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Folorunsho  Adewole.

The Police boss also spoke to the VC on capacity building for Police officers as they would not be able to carry out their requisite functions without necessary capacity.

Poly Ibadan Important Notice On Change Of Course To Post-UTME 2015 Candidates

The Polytechnic, Ibadan Important Notice On Change Of
Course To Post-UTME 2015/2016 Candidates
The Authority of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has considered the
complaints by candidates who applied for change of course
due to non-availability of their initial choice of courses at
the time of getting registered for Post-UTME.
The Management has magnanimously approved that such
candidates could now re-fill their forms as the following
courses would be run at The Polytechnic, Ibadan:
1. Art & Design
2. Business Administration
3. Estate Management
4. Building Technology
5. Quantity Surveying
6. Urban and Regional Planning
7. Mass Communication
We wish you the best in your quest for admission.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT

Ladoja Blames Inability To Pay Workers On Governor’s Misplaced Priority

Former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has blamed his successor, governor Abiola Ajimobi, for the present financial crisis in the state. Ladoja, stated that the financial gridlock in the state and the governor’s inability to pay workers’ salaries as and when due was due to his misplaced priorities.

Irawo Earth Dam As Part Of FG 90 Approved Contracts

As part of the 90 project approved by the Federal government of Nigeria at the cost of about N27.1bn and to be execution within a span of three years is the Irawo Earth Dam at Atisbo Local Government Area in Oyo state.

The Bureau of Public Enterprise makes it known that the 90 projects were approved by the federal government between January and June this year. And the Oyo state project was awarded by the Ministry of Water Resources.