Letter To The Editor Dear Editor, As students resume to schools in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Oyo State on Monday, I am writing to draw attention to a pressing issue affecting parents, students, and the education system in Oyo State: the frequent and unnecessary annual changes to school textbooks, especiallyby…

A tragic hit-and-run accident on Saturday claimed the life of a teenage girl, believed to be about 15 years old, at the Muslim Under Bridge area along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the afternoon while the girl attempted to cross the expressway from one side of the bridge…

A late-night fire outbreak has razed four shops at the popular Saki Garage in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, destroying goods and properties valued at millions of naira. The inferno, which erupted when business activities had closed for the day, affected four out of eleven shops located within the garage. No lives…

It was history in the making. Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, returned to the spotlight with a bold new challenge: to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. From the moment our reporter arrived at the buzzing venue, the atmosphere was electric. Vendors lined the grounds with food and drinks,…

The OYSCATECH Community was thrown into mourning with your sudden demise Both Staff and Students were speechless and perplexed at such an exit of a freedom Fighter Just like a drama and dream It was a bright and promising day on Thursday, September 11, 2025 as different organisations Gathered to celebrate their day You take…

The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Deputy Registrar, Students’ Affairs, Alhaji Onike Rahman. The sad incident occurred on Thursday, September 11, 2025, shortly after he delivered a lecture on campus. According to a condolence message signed by the institution’s Registrar,…

Nollywood actress, Bisola Badmus, has publicly accused Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1), of neglecting their son, Malik, despite her ongoing health and personal challenges. Badmus made the revelation during an interview with actress and talk show host, Biola Adebayo, on Talk to B. She described the difficulties she has faced in…

The Oyo State Government has extended condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist, Ojo Peter, who was recently killed in Ibadan by suspected armed robbers. Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, made the remarks while featuring on the weekly radio programme, ParrotXtra/Ayekooto on Radio, anchored by…

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, has described the emergence of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the Olubadan-designate as a historic blessing for Oyo State and the entire Yoruba race. Oba Alao stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate at his residence on Ondo Street, Bodija,…

It was a day of emotions, nostalgia, and celebration on Tuesday as dignitaries, colleagues, family, and friends gathered at the Oyo State Local Government House to honor Deacon Taiwo Olafimihan Adewale, who retired after 35 years of dedicated service to the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission. The event, which attracted top government officials and…