The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo state on Tuesday convicted three internet fraudsters identified as Elegushi Mumuni Abiodun, Abdullahi Umar Faruq and Abiola Gabriel Oladimeji. Justice Agomoh, who ruled on the case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said the suit bordering on impersonation is contrary to Section 22 (2)...
Author: Lekan Dada
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Bill to promote community service in the State
The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed for the 2nd reading, a bill to promote community service in the state. The House which was presided over by the Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, unanimously deliberated that the bill be passed for 2nd reading as it features non-custodial sanctions and options in the administration of criminal...
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Fuel Scarcity: Transport Fares Rise, Passengers Stranded as Petrol Sells for N200
Amid the continued fuel scarcity being witnessed nationwide, residents of Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State and other cities in the state are lamenting at the increased cost of transportation which they attribute to the hike in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in fillings stations in the state. A walk...
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UI VC Calls on Nigerians to Support
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, FAS, mni has submitted that the government alone cannot run universities, thereby calling on all and sundry to support federal universities to achieve their teaching, learning and research mandates without compromising standards. The Vice-Chancellor stated this while commissioning the self-help renovated office of the Head of...
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Adedibu’s wife calls for women’s rededication in politics
Alhaja Bose Adedibu, the wife of late strongman of Ibadan politics, Alhaji Ariyibi Adedibu on Tuesday called for rededication of women in politics to promote political development. The South West Women leader of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) made this known during a meeting with women leaders across the 33 Local Government Chapters in Oyo State...
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Oyo Govt drags EFCC to Court over unlawful harassment of State officials
Following the Arrest of the Oyo state Accountant General, Alhaji Gafar Bello over the weekend by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and his subsequent release on Monday, the Oyo state government through the office of the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun has released a statement condemning the actions of...
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World Tourism Day 2022: Oyo Govt Plans to Host Celebration at Iyamapo Hill, Igbeti
The Oyo state government has announced that this year’s World Tourism Day will be celebrated at the Iyamapo Hill, Igbeti, in Olorunsogo local government area of the state. Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, stated this on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at his office while hosting members of the Igbeti Mega...
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ODIDIOMO For 2nd Term: Group Drums Support For Rep Member
…He Has Delivered, Proven Himself As Worthy Representative A socio-political group, Ibadan Agenda for National Development has lauded the good representation of the lawmaker representing Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide foundly called “ODIDI OMO,” while calling on the constituents to vote for him for another term. The group, in a...
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Empowerment Program Analysis: a SHOE 👞or a GOAT 🐐?
A Two years Empowerment Program Analysis; coined around, buying a SHOE 👞or a GOAT 🐐: I wish many people see things from Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide’s (ODIDIOMO) own point of view. About a year ago, some aged women and widows were given One Male (Buck) 🐐 and Two Female goat 🐐🐐(Does) during Hon. Adedeji Stanley...