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The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday, debunked a report circulating that patients brought generating sets to the hospital to receive healthcare due to power challenges. ‘Funmi Adetuyibi, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, stated this on behalf of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, in a statement made…
4 Feb
Three persons- Waris Lawal Lanre Toheeb, and Ridwan Muritala- on Tuesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, charged with belonging to an unlawful secret society. Lawal, 28, Toheeb, 27 and Muritala, 27, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and belonging to unlawful society. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges READ ALSO:Oke…
4 Feb
It was another day of joy and excitement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as Globacom presented brand new Kia Picanto cars to two winners in its ongoing Festival of Joy promo
3 Feb
A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Monday sentenced a fraudster, Aboyomi Fatosi, to one year imprisonment over $500 internet fraud. Delivering judgement, Justice N.E. Maha stated that she convicted and sentenced Fatosi based on the evidence tendered before her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She said he was also sentenced for…
2 Feb
Tragedy struck in Ibadan on Sunday as a yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead a few blocks away from a popular lounge located
29 Jan
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of 27-year-old Tiamiyu Gafari, in a correctional facility over alleged attempted murder. Gafari, whose address was not provided, was charged with attempted murder. READ ALSO:Osun 2026: Oyetola’s campaign posters handiwork of detractors, says APC The Magistrate, Miss. Gladys Oladele, did not take the plea of…
28 Jan
A telecoms service provider, MTN Nigeria, through its MTN Foundation, has provided school supplies to over 330 students of Yejide Girls'
25 Jan
The death of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, came as a rude shock to not just the family but to all well wishes of the amiable governor. Deputy National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. (Arc.) Setonji Koshoedo, in a condolence message to the Oyo…
24 Jan
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has shared her personal health struggles that arose after consuming contaminated food while working on a movie set in Ibadan. She revealed that she has been struggling with H. pylori, a bacterial infection that led to constant stomach discomfort. She also disclosed that she developed Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition…
23 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the role of a police officer required empathy and compassion
22 Jan
A yet-to-be-identified petroleum tanker driver lost his life after the tanker got engulfed in flames along the Ojoo-Iwo Road Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at around 2:45 am on Wednesday. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and hit two other trucks on the road. As a result of the impact, the…
19 Jan
Again, property worth millions of naira has been razed in a fire incident that occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. No fewer than seven shops were affected by the fire. It was gathered that the incident occurred at the Alaro Alapata area in Sango Ibadan on Saturday evening. Property worth millions of naira was…
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Two men, Habeeb Akinbolu (40) and Daniel Akinola (45) on Monday were brought before an Ota Magistrates ‘Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing a pack of nylon worth N30,000 belonging to their employer. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy. The Prosecutor, Insp E.O. Adaraloye, told…
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Uganda has suspended all health-related operations funded by the United States following an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, which froze American financial assistance worldwide. In a letter dated January 27, 2025, the US Office of Management and Budget directed a pause on grants, loans, and other financial aid programmes pending a review.…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has condemned the killing of Rev. Bala Galadima, the Presiding Clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Lubo community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Galadima was murdered in the early hours of Sunday by suspected armed robbers at his residence…
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Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the re-accreditation of the pharmacy departments in state hospitals by the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Abdulraheem Malik, announced in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin. He said that seven pharmacy departments in state hospitals have secured accreditation from the Pharmacy Council…
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Love is not just about being together; it can actually make two people look alike. Many couples who have been together for a long time start to resemble each other, and scientists have come up with several reasons to explain this. At first, it might seem strange. After all, people don’t choose their partners based…
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The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has lauded the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, for their efforts in ensuring stability in the 10th House. Ugochinyere, a lawmaker representing Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, noted in a…
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An 11-year-old schoolgirl was found murdered in a wood south of Paris over the weekend, sparking shock and a massive search for clues that could lead to the killer. The girl was found stabbed to death in the Essonne region south of Paris in the night of Friday to Saturday, police said. She had been…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Sunday presented the staff of office to the Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim El-Kanemi, at a ceremony in Dikwa town. Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-Kanemi emerged as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa following the demise of the late monarch, Alhaji Mohammed Ibn Shehu Masta II who died in 2017. In…
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Protesting students of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, on Monday, expressed displeasure to President Bola Tinubu through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over the persistent darkness in the teaching hospital. The angry students decried the over 100 days of darkness in the institution, saying patients are not only dying, but staff of the tertiary…
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Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her at the 2023 Women's World Cup final. Rubiales will testify on Tuesday in a trial viewed as a case against macho culture and sexism in sport after the kiss in Australia sparked a…