Author: Optimal Times

The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc, on Sunday,  warned against energy theft across its franchise area. The Acting  Managing Director of the power company,  Engr. Francis Agoha, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, appealed to customers to refrain from engaging in energy theft, as it contradicts Eid-El-Kabir’s spirit of honesty and sacrifice. “Energy theft is a criminal offence that undermines the quality of service for all customers”, he said. He urged customers to report any issues or complaints to IBEDC offices or call the customer care line at 07001239999 instead of resorting to illegal…

President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast of June 12, 2024, did Ibadan incalculable dishonour. The speech celebrated the heroes of Nigeria’s 25 years of civil rule with a very scant mention of Ibadan’s fight against the tyranny of military rule. Was it an institutional slight on the city of Ogunmola, the great warrior? The angry spirits of Ibadan dead must be seeking vengeance. Why does Aso Rock suffer the austerity of official remembrancers? Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela did not allow the comforting breeze of freedom to numb his sense of remembrance. Walking out of the Victor Verster Prison after 27 years…

The Nigerian Association of Women journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State chapter, on Sunday,  called on stakeholders in education Sector to take a proactive step at reducing number of out- of- school children in the society.  This was said in a statement by the Chairperson of Oyo NAWOJ, Mrs  Omolola Alamu and signed by the Secretary, Mrs Eniola Adeaga on the occasion of the ‘Day of the African Child. The association noted that there should be equity and fairness in the education sector to make education accessible to all children in the society without any barrier. The chairperson called for collaboration among…

Eid-el-Adha: Agboworin greets muslims, tasks them to embrace spirit of sacrifice, service As Muslims across the country celebrate the significant occasion of Eid al-Adha, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has joined in the festivities, extending warm greetings and felicitations to all. This joyous occasion, marking the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, serves as a powerful reminder of the values of faith, obedience and selflessness. Agboworin, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on New Media, Aremu Ibraheem, and made available to journalists on…

In a bid to  take the good tidings of the gospel to  every nook and cranny  of the world, the  Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW) is set to hold a mega crusade in the city of Ibadan. The crusade will  feature the distribution of relief materials to people,  including  150, 000 bags of rice, 150, 000 bags of beans and 150,000 bags of garri; 20,000 packs of vegetable oil, 40,000 soaps and many more. At the crusade,  there will be free medical check-ups  and surgeries for the   less privileged. The crusade, in conjunction with all the churches in…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has greatly shown immense political will in the fight against economic and financial crimes by not interfering in the works of the Commission. The agency’s Head of  Media and  Publicity, Dele Oyewale,who  disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, said Olukoyede stated this in Ile-Ife,  Osun State while on a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II). He disclosed that,  “since I was appointed the Chairman of the…

…Congratulates  Sanwo-Olu as new SW Govs’ Chairman …Reiterates call for strengthening security The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the governors of South Western Nigeria for adopting the Yoruba national anthem; ‘Ise wa fun ile wa’.. The National Leader of the organization, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, gave the commendation  in a statement issued by Afenifere National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi. The Leader was quoted as saying that the adoption of the anthem “signifies a resolve by South West governments that our region will be marching forward with unity of purpose”. Pa Fasoranti also congratulated Governor Sanwo-Olu for…

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Lofty Inc Allied Partners is set to uplift rural communities in Southwest states particularly in Ogun, Oyo and Osun States  through its ‘Loftyinc Grant Competition Project Lift’. It said the projects ranged from borehole, solar lights, and agricultural activities among others, describing the initiative as laudable projects that will improve livelihoods of beneficiaries and economic growth of the communities. Speaking with journalists in Ibadan at the “Loftyinc Grant Competition Project Lift Close-Out Meeting”, the Project Lead, Oluwatoyin Ayinde, said the purpose of the award ceremony for the community grant competition which began last year, was to…

Speakers of the Houses of Assembly in Nigeria under the aegis of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures have stressed the need for the strengthening of legislative institutions and collaboration between the legislature and the executive. The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, made the call  in Jos during a  meeting with the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. As part of his nationwide campaign to enhance legislative institutions at the state level, Ogundoyin said the meeting provided an opportunity for him to advance his campaign for robust State legislative institutions…

The family of the Eruwa-born business mogul, philanthropist and community leader, late Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin has announced plans to support and empower patients living with Sickle Cell disease, SCD in memory of their father who died of the genetic disorder 33years ago precisely on June 18, 1991. The programme  which is to mark this year’s international sickle cell day holds on Wednesday 19th June, 2024 at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, opposite University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan at 10am. Over 500 patients will be sensitised at the programme  on the need to see their health status as a manageable condition while over…