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.

Human Dignity: Ibadan court remands skit maker in prison

 

An Ibadan Magistrate Court situated at Iyaganku on Monday ordered the remand of skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy, in prison over allegation of sexualising minor in his viral skit video by Magistrate P O Adetuyibi.

It would be recalled that the Nigerian Police, through Force Public Relation Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, called for the arrest of Trinityguy following a viral video of his dangerous pranks.

Appearing before the Magistrate, Dare Adebayo, counsel to the defendant who was brought before the magistrate by the Police, urged the court to grant his client bail.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kemi Arowosaye, had earlier told the court that the three defendants conspired together to sexually abuse the girl. According to Arowosaye, “Trinity Guy, on Dec. 17, 2022, sexually abused and exploited the girl at Kuola area of Ibadan.

“Abdullahi was asking the victim the colour of his penis, recording the scene and posting it on social media,” she said.

The prosecutor stated that the offences are contrary to Section 35 (1) and punishable under Section 35 (2) of Oyo State Child Right’s Law, 2006.

Arowosaye said that the offences also contravened Section 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

CSO, Media practitioners celebrate Mogaji Gbenga Opadotun @ 60

Civil Society Organizations, media practitioners and religious leaders have joined millions of Nigerian all over the world to congratulate Mogaji Gbenga Opadotun popularly known as 'Ekuro' on the occasion of his Diamond jubilee anniversary.

Opadotun who is one of the most revered journalist in Nigeria who devoted his career life for the development of human talent and societal advancement has been receiving tons of congratulatory messages all around the world.

The Executive Director, Centre for African Dignity and Development (CADD) Dr. Grace Jopp described Chief Opadotun as a straight forward person who has been steadfast on assisting human race to achieve potentials.

Ekuro has mentored a lots of people who are achievers in their different fields of choosing careers maintained that he deserved to be celebrated.

In his congratulatory message, the Deputy Director, Advancement and Public Communications, the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Rev. Seyi Ojelade described former two term Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalist, Oyo State Council as most articulate, meticulous and hospitable media chief he has come across.

He further described Opadotun as a unifier who always work hard toward the unity and progress of all members of the NUJ both the Chapel and Council levels.

Ojelade said, "My Chairman is a mobilizer and goal getter who always encourage younger generations to think beyond ordinary. He always advise some of us to know what you are doing and never to give up in life".

He always demonstrates good quality leadership at every given opportunity and ensure justice, equity and fairness to all and sundry.

"I am praying to God to give him many more impactful years in sound health and wealth to affect humanity positively. Happy blissful birthday sir.