Author: Optimal Times

……Calls on Police, DSS to investigate Threat caim my former drummer By Wuraola Oyedokun  A sociocultural group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (E.F.I), on Wednesday, warned the Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde to stop threatening the life of his ex-lead drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, an indigene of Ado-Awaye in Iseyin Local Government area. The group, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan and signed by its Director of Publicity, Alhaji Segun Fasasi, said the police authority in Nigeria as well as the Directorate of State Security (DSS) should  invite the musician to explain his part in the claim by Ayankunle that some…

The newly appointed Acting Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi has arrived at the institution to the warm embrace of the staff and students of the Institution. Lasisi, who was accompanied by an array of well-wishers immediately addressed the staff and students, assured them that the fortune of the Institution will soar during his term as Acting Rector. Appreciating the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for giving him the opportunity to serve, the acting rector  promised to key into the road map of development embarked upon by the State Government by introducing enduring development into…

Muslims in Nigeria have been tasked to be steadfast and put their trust in Allah amid the rising cost of living (inflation) and economic hardship being experienced in the country. An Ibadan-based Islamic scholar who is the Chief Missioner, Forum for Comparative Sermons (Focus), Dr. Dawood Amao Alaga gave the charge at the 2024 Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Oyo State House of Assembly Muslim Community held at the Western Hall of the Assembly. Dr. Amao who spoke on the topic ” Hard times and difficulties : The faith of Muslims and Islamic panacea, admitted that Nigerians were passing through…

By Wuraola Oyedokun Dr Temitope Farombi is a consultant neurologist at the University College Hospital [UCH], Ibadan, and founder, Online Health Company [OHEALTH]. In this interview with Optimal Times News’s  Wuraola Oyedokun, the medical lecturer said with Electronic Medical Record [EMR] she recently launched under OHEALTH, it is easy to access over 150 specialists across 28 specialties. By Wuraola Oyedokun                   You are the founder of Online Health Company, OHEALTH. What the organisiation is all about and what revolution is it bringing to the healthcare landscape?     It’s revolutionised  healthcare delivery. It’s just similar to the way digital banking revolutionised the banking…

By Olawale Ogunbusola   …. 200 widows gifted food items No fewer than 200 widows were gifted food items at Prince FM’s 2024 Ramadan Lecture and 10th Year Widows’ Charity Empowerment Ceremony. The event which held at the OTM Central Mosque, Iwo Road, Ibadan drew hundreds of dignitaries including the Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sarafadeen Alli, former Ibarapa central local council caretaker, Hon. Sarafa Olaoniye Bibiire, Fresh FM’s media guru, Abolade Salami, among others. In his message, popular cleric and Islamic musician, Alhaji Abdulbasit Katibi, fondly called ‘Aponle Anobi’ said it was necessary everyone in the country make contentment his…

The Vice Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan,  Professor Timothy   Adejumo, over the weekend,  urged matriculants of the university to begin to see themselves as  leaders of today and tomorrow. Adejumo  gave the charge in an address read at the matriculation ceremony held for the 121 students admitted  into the university for the 2023/2024 academic session. The Vice Chancellor warned that the university has zero tolerance for every act of indiscipline,  misconduct, and all forms of examination malpractices. He urged  the students to determine to be the best version of themselves by the time their programmes are completed. “You must…

The Oyo State Government is set to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WaterAid, to facilitate its mission of transforming lives, improve access to potable water, sanitation and hygiene as an essential step out of poverty. The Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, disclosed this , over the weekend, after a meeting with the representatives of WaterAid Nigeria, led by the Ag. Director of Programmes, WaterAid Nigeria, Mr. Alao Adebayo. Adeojo after the meeting, posited that the signing of the MoU, would signify a partnership that would provide a better way of managing water resources in…

By Wuraola Oyedokun  The National President of the Association for Table Water Producers (ATWAP), Dr. Clementina Ativie, over the weekend,  said price of sachet water will continue to soar unless certain steps are taken by the Federal Government. Ativie therefore urged the federal government to address the increasing cost of nylon to halt further increases in the prices of sachet water. He stated this  during an event commemorating this year’s World Water Day, themed “Water for Peace,” held at EXPOYO in Sango, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Ativie asked Nigerians to bear with the rapid escalation of their production costs and…

By Wuraola Oyedokun  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Sunday,  lauded the Kaduna State Government over release of the abducted students of Kuriga in Chikun Local Government of the state. NANS said the swift action and relentless efforts in ensuring the safe return of these innocent children to their families were commendable. The student body pointed out that the release of these children brought  hope and relief not only to their families but also to the entire nation. These  were contained in a statement made available to The Guardian in Ibadan by President of NANS. Pedro Chibuzo Obi…

By Wuraola Oyedokun  A former acting Director of Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), University of Ibadan, Prof. Hammed Ayobami , over the weekend,  called for the creation of a National Crime Prevention Commission to address the  trend of youth violence in the country. Ayobami made the case while presenting the 546th edition of the premier university’s inaugural lecture series. He said the proposed agency would be saddled with the responsibility of designing, implementing and monitoring a national policy on peace education that is specifically tailored towards equipping the youth with such skills that will help them stay away…