Ibadan Explosion: Ogbomoso First Group commiserates with Makinde, Olubadan, others

One of the foremost pan socio-cultural groups in Oyo State, Ogbomoso First Community Initiatives, O First Group, groups of Ogbomoso sons and daughters, has commiserated with the Oyo State Government, Olubadan of Ibadanland and Victims of the  Explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday, 16th January 2024.

The unfortunate explosion claimed 3 lives,  injured over 77 people, and damaged properties and valuables in the affected area.

O'First group, in a statement signed by President Olusegun Adekunle, OON described the incident as devastating and unfortunate, especially when the country is still battling economic challenges. 

As concerned Indigenes of the state, we sympathize with the victims and their families and pray that God will restore their losses and grant them quick recovery.

The Group also commended Governor Seyi Makinde, his cabinet members, and other frontline workers, including the security agencies and health workers, for their swift response to the unexpected disaster.

While appealing to members of the public to be watchful and mindful of their environment,  the group appreciated the efforts of the state government and urged continued improvements in the security and safety of citizens.

BCOS appoints Kemi Ojelade as Acting Head of Channel Ajilete FM Ogbomoso

 

The Executive Chairman of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Mrs. Dotun Olaitan, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Olukemi Ojelade as Acting Head of Channel, Ajilete FM, Gambari Ogbomoso.

This was contained in a letter signed by the Director of Administration and Supplies, Adewale Tijani, on behalf of the Chairperson, Broadcasting Services of Oyo State.

The appointment, which takes effect from 18th December 2023, mandates the new Acting Head of Channel Ajilete FM, Gambari Ogbomoso, to co-ordinate all activities of the Station by ensuring quality control of programs and adequate dissemination of information to the general public.

The BCOS Chairperson advised the new Head of the Channel, Ajilete FM Ogbomoso, to work hard to move the Station to the next level.

Olukemi Ojelade is a seasoned visual and audio broadcaster and a programmer of repute with over twelve years of experience in the broadcast industry. 

She had a Higher National Diploma certificate in Mass Communication from The Polytechnics Ibadan in 2008. She obtained a Bachelor of Library Information and Communication Science with Second Class Honours from the Kwara State University, Molete, Ilorin.

Before her new appointment, Mrs. Ojelade had served the corporation as a freelance staff for many years before she was officially employed in 2015.

She was the immediate past head of the programs unit and a regular shift announcer at Ajilete FM, a TV newscaster, and former co-host of the Mid-Morning show on BCOS Television Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

She is a member of the Nigerian Union Journalist (NUJ) and the Radio and Television Theatre Workers Union (RATTAWU).

64 years on the throne, Onigede receives Award of Honour

 

History was made on 25^th of July, 2023 at the Bowen University as the Nigerian Baptist Convention recognized and honoured the longest serving monarch in Nigeria. His Royal Majesty, Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II (JP), Onigede of Igede Ekiti.

The Onigede of Igede-Ekiti received the prestigious Longest Serving Monarch in Nigeria Award (2023) having spent 64 years on the throne who was crowned on the 26^th of June, 1959 as the Monarch of the town.

The paramount ruler of the ancient town of Igede-Ekiti, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government of Ekiti State was honoured and appreciated for his contribution to the development of Igede-Ekiti and for being the longest serving monarch on the throne without blemish.

Oba Adelusi who ascended the throne of fore-fathers at age of 26 said to have demonstrated epitome of godliness in directing the affairs of his kingdom in the last 64 years on the throne.

The monarch’s years of reign witnessed series of tremendous, remarkable and viable progress with notable achievements to various facets of life in the area of education, healthcare, sanitation, politics, commerce, infrastructure and socio-cultural life.

The Onigede of Igede-Ekiti was accompanied to the venue of the program by others eminent traditional rulers across the states in Southwest of Nigeria and other chieftaincy holders from within and outside Ekiti State all fully dressed in their traditional ceremonial regalia to Oba Adelusi.

The Vice-Chancellor of the Bowen University Iwo, Professor Joshua Ogunwole said there are only few erudite and well-respected monarch in Nigeria who do not compromise their throne adding that Onigede happens to be the longest serving monarch is a pride to entire Southwest and Nigeria as a whole.

Professor Ogunwole who described the royal fathers as custodian of culture and traditions urged the Federal Government to engage traditional rulers in order to strengthens security architecture of the country. 

National Civil Leadership Summit task Tinubu on Roadmap to Fight Corruption

 

The participants at the 2023 National Civil Leadership Summit have called on Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly come up with roadmap strategy to fight corruption in the country.

 

The summit organized by the Nigerian Baptist Convention described ravaging corruption in the country as pandemic and socio-political cancer that requires urgent actionable approach to tackle it.

 

This was disclosed by the participants of the 2023 edition of the summit held at Bowen University, Iwo. Osun State.

 

The participants drawn from traditional, political, religious and academic institutions across the geopolitical zones in Nigeria, expressed worries over the silence of the present government on how this administration is ready to fight corruption in the country.

 

Speaking at the event, the immediate past President, Christian Association of Nigeria and Nigeria Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Olasupo Ayokunle said there is need to embrace right attitude to public service and shun greed and wrong mindset which leads to corruption in the society. He noted that poverty and waywardness are not the same thing.

The retired clergyman maintained that Nigerian system does not take punishment for the corrupt politicians seriously due to apathy hence reason anti-graft agencies could not perform up to expectation.

Ayokunle maintained that only God-fearing politicians can fight corruption successfully.

 

In his remarks, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Bowen University, Professor Joshua Ogunwole called for improved church participation and involvement in building a safe nation.

 

The university don further urged religious organization in the country to partner with Civil Societies Organizations in raising voices against bad policies of the government.

 

He assured that Bowen University will continue to ensure graduates of the institution are trained to make impact and contribute their quota to the national development.

 

He commended the role of CSO's against planned palatives of 8,000 to 12 million families living below poverty.

 

Professor Ogunwole urged the organizer of the program to ensure the out-come other summit get to hand of the government for action.

 

The National Secretary, Christian Association of Nigeria who represented the CAN President, Prof. Samson Fatokun described corruption as sociopolitical cancer and called for holistic scrutiny of political office holders saddles with responsibility of managing the affairs of the nation.

He stated that most of the Nigerian Legislators have corruption cases hanging in their neck asked how would they make thorough and actionable legislation against corruption.

 

He said if our public officers are not free from corruption, they cannot fight it genuinely.

 

The National Chairman, Baptist Royal King's Forum and the Onpetu of Ijeru HRM Oba Oladapo Oyediran said corruption is simply means forcefully taken of what belong to the masses.

 

The monarch called for nations institution reform adding that if the government institutions are strong, nobody would use political means to shortchange what belong to the masses.

The summit uses the occasion to recognize the contributions of the immediate past President, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso. Rev. Prof. Emiola Nihinlola, outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole and His Majesty, Oba James Adelusi Aladessuru II, Onigede of Igede Ekiti to the development of their institutions and society at large.

Breaking: Free Emefiele or charge him, court orders DSS

Following the continuous detention of the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, A federal capital territory high court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to charge the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to court if they have criminal allegations against him.

Justice Hamza Muazu on Thursday said the former CBN governor should be released on bail if he is not taken to a competent court within one week.

It would be recalled that on n June 9, President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele and asked him to transfer his responsibilities to Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, deputy governor, operations directorate.

NBTS Leadership: Nihinlola handover to Ayankeye as 6th Indigenous Seminary President

Following the successful completion of ten years tenure in office as the President, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso. Rev. Prof. Emiola Nihinlola on Friday handed over the baton of the leadership to Rev. Prof. Stephen Oladele Ayankeye.

Nihinlola the Professor of Christian Theology assumed duty as the fifth indigenous President of the first degree awarding institution in Nigeria since July 1, 2013 and unbacked on series of developmental projects and institutional renewal to complement gains of the past leaders of the Seminary.

The event which took place at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso had in attendance Baptist denominational leaders, Nigerian Baptist Convention executive members, serving and retired Pastors, Faculty members and staff, along with Seminary students and Alumni representatives.

It would be recalled that the apex body of the Nigerian Baptist Convention the owner of the Seminary during 2023 Annual Convention in Session approved the appointment Prof Ayankeye to succeed Prof. Nihinlola.

The transition program which started with Service of Tributes on Thursday witnessed series of commendation for relentless efforts of Nihinlola to transform the Seminary.

Nihinlola who was full of appreciation to God Almighty for the successful completion of his tenure adding that 'God has blessed my effort and answered my prayers upon the Seminary'.

In his first speech as the Seminary President, Prof. Ayankeye pledged to uphold the institution's core value and maintain its relevance of the Seminary among international theological institutions. He assured not to let down the vision of the Seminary founding fathers.

Professor Ayankeye is the 6th indigenous president of the Seminary.

Beaded Crown: Face business of governance, Ladoja tells Makinde

 

The former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has described  beaded-crown  for high chiefs in Oyo State has strange activities against traditional institution in Yoruba land.

He dissociate himself from upcoming beaded-crowning ceremony to be organized by the state government on Friday July 7th, 2023. 

Ladoja, made this disclosure during an interview with journalists in his Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan house shortly after observing Eid at the University of Ibadan Muslims praying ground.

Senator Ladoja specifically told the newsmen that he wants to be the Olubadan and not an elevated Oba.

According to him, “You don’t fix what is not broken.”, he urged the state government to face business of governance at this critical period instead of waking lifeless issues.