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Resign Now, OPC Faction Tells Gani Adams
A faction opposed to the style of leadership of the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, on Wednesday demanded his immediate resignation over alleged partisanship,...
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Ajimobi Commissions UI Distance Learning Complex
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State today commissioned the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre located at Ajibode Area of Ibadan. The centre which cost the university about N1.16b has a...
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Customs generate N5.89bn in four months in Oyo
Customs Area Controller for Oyo/Osun Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Mr. Mohammed Bawa, yesterday said the Command generated a whopping N5,898,773,058.56 in the last four months. The...
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Ajimobi and his many challenges
KEMI OLAITAN examines the various challenges confronting the governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, as he embarks on his second missionary journey as the helmsman of the Pacesetter State. When Oyo...
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Four die in Oyo multiple road accidents
For several hours yesterday, traffic was halted following multiple auto crashes that led to the death of four commuters on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State. Three...
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Multiple Taxation: Gov Ajimobi Grants OPS Reprieve
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday in Ibadan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coalition of Organised Private Sector (OPS), granting the body reprieve on multiple taxation. The...
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Oyo assembly passes bills to reconstitute ministries
Oyo State House of Assembly, at its plenary on Thursday, presided over by its speaker, Honourable Micheal Adeyemo, passed into law the bills seeking the creation of the Ministry of Environment,...
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Don’t ignore local languages, UI lecturer urges pupils
A University of Ibadan lecturer, Dr. Oye Taiwo, has urged pupils and youths not disregard their culture and indigenous languages. Taiwo, who advised them not to ignore their languages and culture,...
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University of Ibadan can only admit 3000 out of 33,000 applicants – DVC
The University of Ibadan, UniIbadan, yesterday declared that though over 33,000 candidates applied through JAMB for admission into the institution for the next academic session, it could only admit...
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Alaafin lauds police over arrest of kidnappers
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has lauded the men and officers of the State Police Command for their efforts at ridding the State of criminals Speaking against the backdrop of recent arrest of...
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DPR seals off 100 filling stations in Ibadan, Osun over pump manipulation
The Department of Petroleum Resources, Ibadan field office, has sealed off no fewer than 100 petrol stations across Oyo and Osun states in a week-long inspection exercise. The filling stations were...
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Appeal Court overrules tribunal on petition against senator
Court of Appeal in Ibadan at the weekend set aside a ruling of the Justice Tanko Usman- led National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal on the petition filed by Senator Olufemi...
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Man Divorces Wife For Being “Too Sociable”
An Ibadan man, Ramon Morenikeji has filed for divorce from his wife Morufat Morenikeji for being a liar and a party-lover. Ramon, who filed for divorce at the Mapo Customary Court, Ibadan, revealed he...
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1,242 Oyo intending pilgrims for Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia
About 1,242 intending pilgrims from Oyo State are expected to perform the 2015 exercise in Saudi Arabia. The chairman, Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold, made this...
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Travellers stranded on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, thanks to RCCG
Motorists and travellers plying the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway were stranded for over seven hours yesterday following a prolonged traffic gridlock caused by the National Convention of the Redeemed...
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3SC claim first away win in five years
Glo Premier League club, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), ended their five-year wait to win their first game on the road in Nigeria’s top flight. The Ibadan club dispatched Heartland 3-1 at the...
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Skipping not captured in 2015 budget —UCH CMD
The Federal Government has said skipping on the consolidated medical salary structure (CONMESS) by resident doctors, a major reason for the lingering health crisis was not captured in the 2015...
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FG teachers protest in Ibadan
TEACHERS numbering about 15,000 from three South Western states, under the Federal Teachers’ Scheme, on Monday, protested on major roads in Ibadan, Oyo State, over non-payment of their salaries...
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NISER DG denies outrageous spending on contracts
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Taiwo, has denied allegations levelled against him by the three workers unions in the institute. Leaders...
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OYSG should rethink refuse policy
SIR: At the beginning, the refuse collection and disposal exercise started well by the current government in Oyo State during its first term in office. Refuse containers were provided and placed at...
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