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. 

Three Dead In Eid Day Auto Crash

Three people comprising of two men and a woman have reportedly died after a commercial Toyota Sienna bus rammed into a truck on the Ibadan-Oyo Road yesterday Thursday. Four other people were also said to have been injured in the accident.

Eyewitnesses account has it that the driver of the truck suddenly applied brake in his bid to avoid a mini truck that had broken down on the road but the driver of the Sienna, who was behind, rammed into the truck with speed.

Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps and policemen swung to the scene and were seen trying to control the traffic as the accident victims were been attended to.

                                                                               

UI Vice Chancellor Praises HID Awolowo’s Virtue

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has extoled the virtues exemplified by the matriarch of the Awolowo family, HID Awolowo.

Speaking during his condolence visit to the Awolowo family at Ikenne, Ogun state, he said that the late HID Awolowo represented the best of womanhood, an icon and an ideal lady. He stated further that the Awolowo name is a symbol that shall live forever, unforgotten.

Police Nab Fake Lawyer In Ibadan Who Has Made N6m

A certain Olawale Falola has been arrested by the Police in Ibadan for parading himself as a lawyer while he is not.

The suspect confessed for himself that he is a dropout from an undisclosed university. He also added that he had made up to N6m from unsuspecting people who were in need of his services. 

Senator’s Removal Sought For Dual Citizenship

Senator Monsurat Sunmonu representing Oyo Central Senatorial District has been alleged for possessing dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Members of her constituency have consequently filed a law suit at the Abuja Federal High Court for her removal.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that Senator Sunmonu lacked the requisite capacity to hold the office of a senator having voluntarily acquired the citizenship of United Kingdom against the letters and spirit of Section 66 (1) ( a) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Ladoja: Poverty Births Corruption

A former governor of Oyo state, Rasheedi Ladoja has said that the cause of corruption in Nigeria is the widespread poverty in the land.

He said at his Bodija, Ibadan residence after the Eid prayers yesterday that to fight corruption, the government must make sure that every Nigerian lives above the poverty level.  He also advised the security and anti-graft agencies to rise to the demands of their duties.

Why Oyo Salaries Are Not Paid Once

As we reported earlier in the week that Oyo state government has commenced Payment of workers’ salaries and we stated that the payment received was for just a month, the Chairman, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State, Waheed Olojede, has come out to explain that the four months outstanding salaries were being paid in installments to ensure that no group is short-paid or left out.

Olojede said Governor Abiola Ajimobi invited labour leaders to a meeting on Monday, where the modalities for payment were discussed. It was there that, according to him, labour leaders insisted on installmental payment to prevent “complications” as witnessed when some workers did not receive their salaries or received only a part.

Oyo State Government Compensate Owners Of Acquired Land

The Oyo State Government has financially compensated the owners of lands acquired by government at Onikeke village, Asejire, Ibadan.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi said that the land acquired, which is approximately twenty thousand, six hundred and fifty hectares would be used for the production of tilapai fish.

While presenting cheques to the land owners, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey, Mr. Babatunde Oladipupo who represented the governor said the project was part of his election campaign and commitment of his administration to provide employment opportunities for the teeming youths and also to ensure food security in the state.

Police Man Beaten For Causing Accident

Images have been seen of an accident scene caused by a policeman while purportedly chasing a taxi.

The policeman in question was beaten up by people who were around the accident scene. 

Olubadan Speaks

The Olubadan, Oba Samuel Odugade, has asked all Muslims to embrace peace and shun acts that could threaten the nation’s peace and stability.

TheOba, in a statement delivered by his Personal Assistant, Mr. Isiaka Akinpelu, urged Nigerians to be tolerant of one another and avoid destabilizing the nation’s security.

Three Dead In Ibadan-Abeokuta Auto Crash

Mr Paul Emma, Mallam Yahaya and Mohammed Bello have unfortunately died when a car rammed into their speedy motorcycle on the Ibadan-Abeokuta expressway.

Eyewitness account has it that the driver of the car had swerved from his own lane to other where he had a head-on collision with the motorcycle which was carrying the now diseased men. 

Eid Mubarak Message

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Oyo State,  Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to use this period Eid to pray and work for global peace and prosperity.

He described the festival as special because it commemorates the changing of misfortune to fortune as exemplified by the lives of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail.

Happy Eid Mubarak

We wish all our esteemed readers a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak.
Do enjoy the blessings of Allah and all His good works.

Happy holiday.

The Polytechnic Ibadan Releases 2015/2016 Post-UTME Result

This is to notify candidates that sat for the Post0UTME Sscreening exercise of the Polytechnic Ibadan that they can now check their results on the school’s website http://apply.polyibadan.edu.ng/Account/Login.aspx

Shopper Slaps Female Guard At Dugbe Shoprite

Information has it that a female security operative was slapped at the Shoprite mall located at Cocoa House premise, Dugbe.

The incidence was said to have occurred when the female security attendant asked to search the male shopper on his way out of the mall. Eye witnesses say that could only have happened because the guard in question was a lady. 

Impact Business Radio Coming Up

A radio station the will focus on business and entrepreneurship will soon begin operation in Ibadan.

Transmitting on 92.5 FM, IBR, the outfit called Impact Business Radio is being promoted by Metropolitan Broadcasting Services based in the Akobo area of the city.

Workers Receive Salaries In Oyo

As reported yesterday that the governor of Oyo state vowed to pay all workers’ salaries this week, there seem to be indications that the words of the governor are coming through gradually.

Some workers at the state secretariat between yesterday and today were seen discoursing in groups and talking about receiving bank alerts of payment. Though they did not consent to speaking with journalists, it was gathered most of them have only received payment for one month. 

NCC Seals Internet Provider Office In Ibadan

An Internet Service Provision (ISP) firm in Ibadan, Skannet General Data Engineering Services has been sealed off by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC).

This occurred during an official raid of the NCC led by the Zonal Controller of Ibadan Zonal Office, Mr Banji Ojo. The Zonal Controller told newsmen that the company was defaulting in payment for regularization and operating licence and some other levies to the tune of N5m.  

Police Rescue Kidnapped Businessman In Ibadan

Oyo State Police Command has rescued a Lagos-based businessman, Alhaji Abdul Akeem Amoo, who was kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified men around the Oluyole Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo state.

He was on Sunday afternoon rescued by a police patrol team at Idi-Ayunre in the same local government area of the state.

Illuminati Makes Ad In Ibadan

Could this be for real? Illuminati calls for membership through advertisement in Ibadan,

STAKEHOLDERS IN OYO STATE EULOGIZE AGRONIGERIA STANCE ON AGRICULTURE

Stakeholders in the agricultural sectoral have praised the leadership of AgroNigeria for the role they play in ensuring agricultural sustainability.

This was made known at the forums regional stakeholders meeting in Ibadan. The meeting was aimed at creating enduring template for the agricultural sector and at the same time, set up a reliable agenda for the Buhari administration.

Oyo To Pay Outstanding Salaries This Week

Governor Abiola Ajimobi has confirmed that the bailout funds from the Federal Government has been paid to the state’s bank account and payment of all outstanding salaries will be paid this week to all workers in the state.

The governor also reassured work that his administration will not reduce the number of workers but would only reposition them for better effectiveness.

Falae’s Abduction: Seyi Makinde Speaks In Ibadan

The kidnap of eminent Yoruba and Afenifere leader and Chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chief Olu Falae by Fulani herdsmen has sparked outrage across the South West with people proffering solution on how to get the leader back. Among them is SDP chieftain in Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde who has called for the unconditional release of Falae whom he described as a statesman who has dedicated his life to ensuring good life and social justice for all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliations.

The Fulani who kidnapped Chief Falae have reportedly demanded for a ransom of N100m to be paid within 24 hours of their demand.

Public Universities Pay More

As against public opinion and general knowledge that privately owned universities charge more from their students for tuition, the Pro-Chancellor of Lead City University in Ibadan, Prof Jide Owoeye, has said that fees are in fact cheaper at private universities.

He claims that the government pays up to N700,000 for Arts and Social Science related courses and up to N1.5m for Medical and Technological courses but nobody knows because the government subsidizes those universities.

Adewale Lawrence's Battle With APC Stiffens

A former Commissioner for Environment and Habitat in Oyo State, Honourable Olujide Adewale Lawrence has drawn the battle line between him and the chieftains of the party as he has vowed not to withdraw his case against Olusumbo Olugbemi aftermath the party’s primaries held early this year.

Lawrence disclosed this during a meeting summoned by the chieftains of the party at the Oluyole party secretariat prior to the letter written to them by the State Party Secretariat asking the aggrieved Lawrence to withdraw his case from the court.

In his argument against the party’s decision, the former Commissioner said he cannot be a sacrificial lamb again having being denied of his right twice, saying he was ready to fight for his mandate in spite of threat by the party.

Ibadan-Ilorin Road Gets Attention

Road users of the Ibadan-Ilorin express way can now begin to breath some relief as the Oyo-Ogbomoso axis of the road which is in very bad condition has now got deserved attention from the Nigerian Senate.

Mrs Monsurat Sumonu who represents Oyo Central Senatorial district has pledged her support for the project and has promised to ensure a follow-up on it and the company handling the construction. 

Ajibola Ajimobi's Beirut Wedding

Amid the economic situation in the country and Oyo state in focus, the governor, Abiola Ajimobi gave his daughter, Ajibola a stunning wedding in the Lebanese capital, Beirut which is said to have been worth N23m.

The governor has not left the focus of critics since then as they castigated his ostentatious display, calling it unbefitting of a governor of a mass of poor people. Some even allege that he had expended the states resources in pulling the event.

What is your opinion?

Ajimobi Joins Other Leaders In Tribute To HID Awolowo

The governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has joined all well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate the life and death of the colossus, HID Awolowo.

In their joint tribute message, Ajimobi, Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola and former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi have describe the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty as a jewel of inestimable value and that her demise is a great loss, not only to the Yoruba people but to Nigerians in their entirety.

UI Alert To All 2015/2016 Direct Entry Candidates

The management of the University of Ibadan has ask all applicants for her 2015/2016 academic session to visit the university’s undergraduate portal at http://admissions.ui.edu.ng/#/ to upload all necessary documents required of them.

Applicants have to sign in with their username (JAMB registration number) and password (surname). Admission letters are also now available for all students 2004-2015/16

UI Clinic Not living To Expectation

Students of the University of Ibadan have protested the poor state of their university's health center . They claim that there are no much standard facilities that would enable the medical staff perform their duties promptly and effectively. They also said that medical attendants have become complacent in the discharge of their duties as students often wait for several hours before theyare attended to.

The protesting students lamented the death of their colleagues who have died as a result of the anomaly.

Oliver Releases Au Far Track

From the mega city of Ibadan, Oliver who clinched the first position in the SKULLCANDY/BANS NATION RAP CONTEST has releases the first official single from his forthcoming THANK ME NOW EP just a few months after. The Blackout crooner went all the way in on this joint as we already know of him and titles it #AU FAR.

According to him, this is a beginning of what we should expect from his yet to be released hip-hop project.

UI Gives Scholarship To Best Candidates

According to the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Emilolorun Ayelari‎, the best five candidates in the recently released Post-UTME now have scholarships into the university.

The candidates who will be offered the scholarship are:

Adetunji AbdulRaham – 55328333ED, Score: 86, Department: Law 

Amaji Obinna Charles – 55110959DE, Score: 86, Department: Medicine and Surgery

Adebiyi Tijesunimi – 55361970BC, Score: 85, Department: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Oke Dorcas – 55974720AJ, Score: 83, Department: Medicine and Surgery

Olowosulu Cassandra Olawumi – 56630251JB, Score: 83, Department: Medicine and Surgery

Ibadan Micra Cabs

The iconic mode of public transportation in Ibadan for a long time now has been the popular Nissan Micra that stands in white colour across the city.

While some have praised it for its fuel efficiency and economic relevance, others have cast criticisms on it and its drivers. In fact, a commentator says the cab deserves a little space on the Oyo state logo.

But do you thing an emerging mega city like Ibadan should preserve this legacy or invent other ones in place of it?

World Bank Partners Ibadan Business School On Capacity-Building

The Chairman of Ibadan Business School, Professor Oladapo Afolabi, during a press conference held at the Airport Hotel, Lagos, said that the World Bank has partnered with it to boost the public sector and respond to  capacity-building to strengthen requirements of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.

The chairman explained that the primary aim of the request is to enable IBS leverage on the global acclaimed superior practice of the World Bank in the delivery of development programmes in Nigeriaover the years.

Oyo Along With Ogun And Ekiti Get N56bn Bailout

The Central Bank of Nigeria's Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Ibrahim Mu'azu has said that a total of N56bn naira has been paid to various commercial bank accounts run by Oyo, Ekiti and Ogun states as bailout funds.

According to him, Oyo has received N24.606bn, Ogun N20bn and Ekiti N9.6bn. He said the CBN's approval of payment to the three states brings to a total number of 15 states that have benefitted from President Buhari's bailout plan.