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Man arrested for stealing motorcycle in Osun

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A  Magistrate  Court sitting in Ile-ife Osun state on Wednesday, arrested  one Tobi Adetunji, over alleged theft of a Bajaj motorcycle. READ ALSO: Police arrests father for defiling 15-year-old daughter to test her virginity The Prosecutor, Insp. Emmanuel Abdullahi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug 4, 2019 at MSN Bus-Stop, Ita-Osa Area, Ile-Ife. […]

Women bleaching skins prone to cancer of kidney, infertility-Gynaecologist

Prof. Ernest Orji of the Department of Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, says women in the habit of bleaching their skins are prone to the cancer of the kidney and infertility. Orji said this  in  an interview on Tuesday in Ile-Ife. We’ll reconcile aggrieved members, reposition APC – Caretaker chairman According to […]

Ooni shocked, urges Nigerians to see COVID-19 as reality

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye  Ogunwusi, has described the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, as shocking and an unfortunate surprise. The Ooni, in a statement issued on Saturday in Ile-Ife by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, described the late Kyari as a coolheaded […]

Midnight fire razes four shops, property worth N2 m in Ife New Market

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The Osun State Fire Service, on Monday confirmed a midnight fire outbreak at the Odo-Ogbe, Ile-Ife New Market razing four shops and property worth N2 million. Mr Adeyinmi Adeleye, Senior Fire Superintendent, Osun State Fire Service, Lagere, Ile-Ife, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ile-Ife. READ ALSO: […]

Fayemi visits Omisore

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The Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Dr kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday visited Senator Iyiola Omisore, the Social Democratic Party, governorship aspirant in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Fayemi paid the visit to Omisore in his house at Oduduwa Estate, Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife. Fayemi, however, told newsmen that his visit was not on political issues, but personal. He said, “Don’t […]

Why I am in support of Nigerian legislature working on part time, by Amuludun, Reps aspirant

Gbemiga Amuludun is an aspirant for the House of Representatives, Alimosho constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Party (APC), he is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Department of Building and a former banker. Amuludun recently spoke with ESTHER TAIWO on his aspirations and why Nigeria should go for part time […]

OAU suspends 6 students over cult activities

The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced the suspension of six students of the institution over their alleged involvement in cultism. A statement signed by the university’s Registrar, Mrs Margaret Omosule and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the suspended students allegedly confirmed their membership of secret cults after […]

Women in politics should replicate Moremi’s legacy – Olugbon of Orileigbon

His Royal Majesty, Oba Olushola Alao is the Olugbon of Orileigbon in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. He came into the throne of his forefathers barely a year ago. The monarch who was the chairman at the book launch “Queen Moremi Ajasoro” at Obafemi Awolowo University OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun state spoke to Daily Times correspondent among many […]

At last, OAU sacks professor over sex-for-mark scandal

…Say he had inappropriate affairs with female student The Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Professor Richard Akindele, who was allegedly involved in a sex-for-marks scandal. The Vice Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, who made the announcement in a statement, said that the University Senate at […]

Court remands man over alleged attempted rape of pregnant woman

An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Modakeke, Ile-Ife, on Wednesday remanded one Emmanuel Ademakinwa, 29, over attempted rape of a pregnant woman. The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Famuyide, refused the accused bail and ordered that he be remanded in the Ile-Ife prison. Famuyide adjourned the case until June 28, for hearing. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Ona […]

OAU matriculates 8,158 students

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The Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Wednesday matriculated 8, 158 students and warned them against social vices. Vice-Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Eyitope Ogunnbodede, gave the charge while addressing the students during the 2017/2018 academic session matriculation ceremony at the Oduduwa Amphitheatre of the university in Ile-Ife. Ogunnbodede urged the newly admitted students to desist […]

Sex-for-mark: Wild, wild sex on Nigerian campuses

#SexForMarks: What Next?

…Varsity students, others cry out …I’m in- charge, nobody can stop me – Lecturer Caged for long by fear of the unknown, a leaked audio tape revealing how a pastor-professor allegedly demanded five rounds of sex for a pass-mark was the tonic she needed to find her voice. Unlike some Nigerians that have expressed disbelief […]

Sex-for-mark victim appears before OAU probe panel

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Monica Osagie, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, at the center of the sex-for-mark crisis rocking the school, on Tuesday appeared before the committee set up by the university. In a leaked telephone conversation, Richard Akindele, a professor in the institution, was heard demanding sex from Osagie, a postgraduate student of business […]

1 feared killed, as explosion destroys storey building in Ife

1 feared killed, as explosion destroys storey building in Ife

THERE was pandemonium in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, on Saturday night when a suspected explosion destroyed a storey building, forcing residents near the scene of the incident scampered to safety, it was reliably gathered. Credible sources informed our correspondent that the incident which caused apprehension occurred around Moore area of the historic town at […]

Ooni, Global Group plans to make Ife World Heritage City

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Ile-Ife the ancestral home of over 100 million Yoruba descendants all over the world is set to be transformed into a global tourist hub. Under the initiative, Ile-Ife is expected to be transformed into a World Heritage City. The promoters of the project led by the Oni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ojaja […]

Many killed, others injured as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Osun

…Govt declares curfew, Ooni sues for peace Tragedy struck in Ile-Ife, Osun State with no fewer than ten persons are feared dead as Yoruba and Hausa communities clash. In the clash between the communities, several houses were burnt and scores of people got injured. It was gathered that some school children took refuge at the […]

OAU students get new leaders, recommend peaceful electoral process for Nigeria

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife have got new leaders to direct their affairs for the next academic session. The leaders emerged after a keenly contested election which took place across all faculties and halls of residence in the OAU. Following the leaders emergence, students of the OAU were seen jubilating and rejoicing at […]

Musician Ara is new Ife cultural ambassador

It’s good time indeed for Nigeria’s first female talking drummer, Ara, as she was recently appointed as the cultural ambassador to the kingdom of Ife. The appointment of Ara as the ambassador by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is as a result of her handwork and doggedness and resilience as an accomplished first female […]

NESG Gets New DG

  Mr Laoye Jaiyeola has been appointed the new Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Jaiyeola takes over from Frank Nweke II, who retired in November 2014 after six years of service the DG and now a senator. Jaiyeola was appointed to pilot the affairs of the group after being ratified by […]

‎OAU Students Jettison Ex-Lecturer Sonaiya

  Majority of students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife voted for All Progressives Congress against their ex-lecturer from KOWA Party presidential candidate, Prof. Remi Sonaiya. Sonaiya, a female aspirant, was a professor of French Language and Linguistics at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state.‎ Earlier, Daily Times had reported that students Union of OAU asked […]