Author: Optimal Times

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is delighted to announce the availability of meters following the recent acquisition of a new stock through the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme.  This initiative aims to improve service delivery and address concerns over estimated billing among our valued customers. According to Engr. Francis Agoha, Acting Managing Director of IBEDC, customers are encouraged to register for meter acquisition through the dedicated platform at msms.ibedc.com. This platform has been designed under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme to ensure a seamless and secure metering experience for all our customers. In light of recent reports regarding…

Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), New Era, on Sunday ,  tackled the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, over planned  celebration of  the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, OPC. Describing  the celebration as a slap on the faces of founding fathers of the organisation, the National Publicity Secretary of OPC New Era, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, said Iba Adams is not in the position to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group. Chairman of OPC 30th Anniversary Planning Committee, Professor Kolawole Raheem, on last Thursday unveiled the programmes of activities lined up for the anniversary.…

The Olu-Odo of Odo-Ijesha, Oba Olufemi Olayinka, has mourned the call unto glory of one of the prominent leaders of Odo-Ijesha,  Elder Titus Ayodele Abimbola Elder Abimbola of Orisa Compound joined the saints triumphantly on Sunday, July 7,  2024, at the age of 84. In a statement he personally signed, Oba Olayinka said it was painful to have lost  such a valuable and resourceful elder at this time when his wisdom is mostly needed. The Royal Father, however, took solace in the fact that the elder statesman lived a productive, impactful, and fulfilled life. He recalled the support of the…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, presented staff and instruments of office to the Elempe of Tapa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sunday Oyekanmi Titiloye (Abioje I) at Tapa Community High School, Tapa, Ibarapa North Local Government. Makinde, represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, charged the monarch to work for the town’s development. The governor, who reiterated the commitment of the current administration in the state to improving the traditional institution, said the selection process of Oba Titilayo Oyekanmi was a demonstration of the government’s fidelity to transparency and the rule of law. He said, “As we gather…

One phenomenon that cannot be denied in Nigeria today is hunger. Nigerian people are hungry. Very unusually, no one – politicians, elected government functionaries or their appendages – has been able to allege that this general cry of hunger is politically motivated. So many occurrences have been painted with the camwood of that word, “politically motivated”. It is worse for some of us who write. We must have taken overnight instructions from political baron opponents to paint government black. Or, our views are hangovers from ancient hatred and bile. But, hunger seems to be in a class of its own.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been recognized with the Best Performing State House of Assembly Speaker Award at the Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards 2024. The prestigious award was presented during the Nigeria Middle East Investors Expo and Awards ceremony held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards is an annual event dedicated to promoting industrial development, economic growth, and sustainable best practices across the African continent. It is also to promote cooperation between Africa and the…

… sensitises new corps members to stamping out corruption The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA),on Thursday,  conducted a sensitization programme for the new set of members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) at their Permanent Orientation Camp in Iseyin, Oyo State. The annual exercise is meant to orientate corps members about the activities of the agency, in the area of stamping out corruption and to solicit their support in achieving the set goal. The Chairman of OYACA, Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd) said the agency has been able to achieve a lot while discharging…

The Bishop of Ajayi Crowther Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt Revd Collins Babalola, yesterday, urged graduating students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Town, to be solution to problems instead of adding or being part of them. Babalola gave the charge during the valedictory service for the 2023/2024 graduating students of the institution. At the service were the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Timothy Adebayo; his deputy, Prof Muyiwa Popoola; Registrar, Dr Jadesola Babatola; the University Bursar, Ayodele Olusanwo; and Librarian, Dr Mrs Abosede Ajiboye. Bishop Babalola likened the students to arrow in the hands of…

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has pledged to construct and donate a lecture building to be named as Kakanfo Lecture Hall to Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo as his own contribution to the 128-year institution. In a release made available by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeoye, Iba Gani Adams made this commitment when he received the University Management delegation led by the Director, Directorate of Inter-Community and Alumni Relations, Dr Rasak Adetunji Adefabi at his Lagos residence. In his comments, the renowned Nigerian activist, politician, traditional aristocrat states, “I feel highly…

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday 8th July 2024 a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1446AH. In a press release signed by the Hon. Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade revealed that the State Government recognizes the importance of the Hijrah in the lives of our Muslim brothers and sisters. “The Commissioner said that the Hijrah marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, and is considered a significant event in Islamic history. “ As a gesture of respect and solidarity with the Muslim community, we…