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  Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has called on members of the University community to pray for God's protection as we go deeper into the ember months. He spoke against the background of an auto crash involving some final year students of the Institution, who were returning from a trip to Osun State, where they had being part of self organized excursion. The students were mainly from the accounting Department of the University and were reported to have traveled in two vehicles. Professor Kalilu while mourning the passage of two of the students and driver of the bus commiserated with parents of the dead ones among them and prayed that God grants those surviving them the fortitude to bear the loss. He also prayed for divine healing for those still receiving medical attention from the various hospitals. According to a source, one of the deceased, Faith Adedoyin is the first son of Majority Leader, O...

                          Bola Tinubu The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary. According to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, said the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government. Dr Tunji-Ojo assured Nigerians of the government’s continued commitment to tackling the challenges facing the country. The minister said the government is making daily efforts to confront these challenges with all the might available. She reiterated that Nigeria’s eminent position in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if Nigerians work together in unity.

  The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023 as public holiday in commemoration of Eil-ul- Maulid celebration which signifies the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement which the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, issued on his behalf, Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Muslims for witnessing this year’s occasion. He admonished them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him ) exemplified. The Minister urged youths to embrace hard work and peaceful dispositions to fellow citizens irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity.

  Festus Adedayo  When Chief Obafemi Awolowo died in 1987, amid a deluge of musical tributes in his honour, a line among those offerings stood out, evergreen. Sang by Fuji music lord, Kollington Ayinla, while extolling Awolowo’s panegyrics, he sang: “ookan ile l’osa gbe, Baba Yinka//eyin t’o funfun kii gbe koro enu.” This line profoundly articulated the open life of Awolowo, as well as his trackable history and pedigree. As short as the lines were, they drilled deep into the most granular of Yoruba’s concept of openness and transparency. Literally translated, it means that shrines that a people are proud of are erected in open family compounds and, it is a misnomer to cover a set of sparklingly white teeth with flabby duvet of lips. Shrines in Africa were held, partially or wholly, as reserved places for magico–religious or even ceremonial functions. Their traditional worshippers or priests consider them sacred and as groves where ancestors lived. Those groves were also places...

  By Dayo Ogunsola Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria and the Owu- born general is a popular figure not only in Nigeria .  But beyond the continent of Africa, Baba Iyabo is a notable figure. He carries along with his huge credential of a cultural advocate and a promoter of the Yoruba heritage. At many international fora, Chief Obasanjo has demonstrated his love for the music, dance and other elements of Yoruba culture. From the home front, he carved a nitch for himself as a respecter of Yoruba etiquettes, I recalled in the early days when His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of ile-Ife just ascended the throne, Chief Obasanjo politely and publicly prostrated before him to show respect for the royal father, this singular action gained traction on social media then. As a journalist, I have had cause to cover Chief Obasanjo, and of particular interest to me was in one of his visits to late Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagu...

                Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye The newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III, has assured the residents of Ogbomoso that his reign will usher in developments that will put Ogbomoso in its rightful place. Oba Olaoye gave the assurance on Thursday during his first official outing as the Soun Ogbomoso. The monarch urged the aggrieved people to unite with him for the progress and development of the town. He said “Things will change. Good things such as industries will spring up, not one but many. God will give us many. I don’t talk much, it is action you will see, What did I say? That is what you will see in the name of the Lord. “What we have come to do in Ogbomoso has started today, the development of Ogbomoso has started today, new glory has started. Things will change. Good things such as industries will spring up, not one but many. God will give us many.” “We have not come to the throne to make wealt...

  No fewer than 92 pensioners in Oyo State on Monday received cheques worth N208 million as gratuities from the Oyo State government.   This, according to the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde's promise to the executives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Chapter.   The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi made the disclosure during an interactive session with the Executives of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter and the symbolic presentation of cheques to some retirees.   He said the beneficiaries comprise state, local government and primary school retirees.   Hon. Adebisi stated further that about 92 retirees have been shortlisted for the payment and release of cheques has commenced.    The Commissioner explained that there is need for synergy and cooperation between the Nigerian Union of Pensioner and the Ministry o...

  The historical city of Ogbomoso will be agog tomorrow ((Thursday) as the newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye Orumogege 111, will make his first official outing. The event which is called ‘Ikije’, is a ceremony where the new Soun will officially resume as King, holds prayer session, addresses the people and and be accessible to the public after seven days in seclusion. Recall that Oba Afolabi who was installed last week friday  is currently in seclusion. During the Ikije ceremony, traditional drumers and hunters will dance round the town and later entertain people at the palace. It was  authoritatively gathered that indigenes and residents of Ogbomoso will join the monarch’s convoy from a designated location and move round the town after which they would return to the palace for other programm and entertainment. After the Ikije, is homage paying by groups and individuals from all walks of life. It was also gathered that special prayer se...

  The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated One Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty-Six (1386) seats for Oyo State for next year's Hajj Exercise. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare's Board (Muslim Wing), Sheikh Hashim AbdulWahab Olamide Atere after a meeting with the Chairman of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikirullahi Kunle Hassan in Abuja on Tuesday. Atere had earlier attended a meeting organized by the Management of NAHCON for the Chief Executives of State Pilgrims Welfare Agencies, Boards & Commissions to review the 2023 Hajj Operations then chart a way forward to 2024 at Hajj House Abuja. He stated that the Board has commenced preparations for the 2024 Hajj in earnest and in a few days plans would be rolled out for intending pilgrims with the State. While reiterating the Board's commitment to the welfare of pilgrims from the State, the Saudi-trained Islamic Scholar promised that the Board under his watch would record a tremendous su...