Author: Optimal Times

The Oyo State government has initiated legal proceedings against a motorist, who assaulted an officer of the agency, while on duty. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd) on Friday. According to eyewitnesses, the motorist, Mr. Gwabo Mark attacked the OYRTMA officer, Mr. Lateef Ayodeji Apesin at Mokola round-about on Tuesday. Mark was stopped for a traffic offence under the authority traffic code MTF 082 (picking and dropping off passengers indiscriminately on the road). The Officer was reportedly injured by the offender when he hit the officer…

By Wuraola Oyedokun  The Congress of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (CSCSN), on Thursday,  congratulated the re-elected President of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN),Comrade Bola Innocent Audu and his team on their re-election as executives of the association. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Publicity Secretary  of the union, Comrade Segun Olaogun. The congress warned against disunity and division within the ranks of  ASCSN. The statement reads: “We the Congress of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria congratulates the re-elected President of  ASCSN Comrade Bola Innocent…

Hon. Olusegun Olaleye, fondly known as Radical Brother, is a seasoned politician and a builder at heart. His unwavering dedication to the people of Ibadan North has earned him a reputation as a champion of the masses. With a proven track record of two terms in the Oyo State House of Assembly (2011-2019), representing Ibadan North Constituency 2, Radical Brother is now poised to take his passion for service to the federal level. As a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olaleye demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He sponsored numerous…

By Wuraola Oyedokun All is set for   the 2024 African Traditional Medicine Day. The programme is billed to take place  on Wednesday,  August 29, 2024. It   will be hosted by the  Centre for Herbal Medicine and Drug Discovery, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo Town at the  TETFund Building, Laje Campus of the institution. Traditional medicine, also known as indigenous medicine or folk medicine,  comprises medical aspects of traditional knowledge that developed over generations within the folk beliefs of various societies, including indigenous peoples, before the era of modern medicine. ” It is therefore important to preserve this heritage using modern…

By Rotimi Agboluaje A Professor of Statistics at the University of Ibadan, Olusanya  Olubusoye,  had  said the recent  broadcast of President Bola Tinubu was a comprehensive response to the nation’s current challenges, focusing on economic reforms, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment. It would be recalled that Tinubu addressed Nigerians in broadcast over the ongoing hunger protests. Many have faulted the broadcast, saying it did not speak to the demands of the protesters. However, after carrying out a statistical analysis both qualitatively and quantitatively, the statistics professor said the speech spoke to the socio-economic reforms of the country. The outcome of the…

An Oyo town-based group, Oyo  Atiba Solidarity Association, Oyo Town has called on  all parties concerned in the selection of the next Alaafin, to follow due process and respect court processes. In a statement signed by its chairman, Professor Hammed Agboola, the group said a  level-playing ground must be provided for all aspirants. Oyo Atiba Solidarity Association also sued for peaceful resolution of the issues surrounding the enthronement of the next Alaafin. The group appealed  to the government and the Oyo king makers, including the ruling houses, that peace be allowed to prevail. The group said: ”Since the demise of…

The feat recorded by Kwara State Polytechnic recently on the cultivation of maize worth Thirty Million Naira is commendable. This success story has raised questions in the mind of many about the impact of the seventeen year old, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora. Our attention was equally drawn to a banner been circulated with the inscription, “what is Igboora doing? It behooves therefore to bring to the front burner some of our achievements of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology the last seventeen years. First, there is no crime in asking questions and whoever asks…

The Rector, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi, has congratulated Honourable Sunday Adepoju popularly called Omoyin on his appointment as a member of the Tertiary Education TrustFund (TETFund) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Akinlabi described the appointment of the former member of the Federal House of Representatives as a significant achievement which testifies to his good leadership qualities and reputation built over the years coupled with his commitment to the development of education at all levels. According to a congratulatory letter signed by the Rector and made available by the Registrar of the institution, Mr.…

By Philip Osunsami The Nigeria Agribusiness Group {NABG}, supported by Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security {PiLAF}, in collaboration with DAWN Commission  has organised  a two-day regional agribusiness sensitisation for agricultural stakeholders in the Southwest. The programme, which took place at Adis Hotel, New Bodija, Ibadan, attracted stakeholders in agriculture and business sectors. The stakeholders included members of  the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), officers of the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, farmers and others. Speaking virtually, the President of NABG, Arc. Kabir Ibrahim said the body was concerned with the farmers getting values for what they produce. Ibrahim  said: ‘’This is…

Stakeholders in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) have urged President Bola Tinubu to halt the minister’s interference in the functions of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in conjunction with the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology issued a letter that restricts the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) to regulating and setting standards for only the practice of Medical Laboratory Science, contrary to the provisions of Act 11(2003) that set up MLSCN as the Regulator of Medical Laboratory Science training, standards, and practice. It also mandated the…