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Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi finally came out of 7 day seclusion and wore the Ade Aree (sacred crown)
Held at the palace in Ile Ife, the Olojo Festival is one of the major cultural heritages of the Oodua town.
The Olojo festival in “ILE IFE” marks the day of creation, commemorating Ogun, the god of iron.
The festival is deeply symbolic, representing the victory of light over darkness and the renewal of the people’s spiritual and cultural identity.
The youths in Oke-Ogun across different local government areas gathered yesterday in Iseyin to unanimously call for rotation of power to Oke-Ogun in 2027.
They called on all zones in Oyo State to rally round Oke-Ogun and cede the governorship position to the zone come 2027.
The call was made yesterday at the Oke-Ogun Youth Summit and Exemplary Youth Award (2024 Edition) organized by Progressive Movement of Oke-Ogun PROMO at the College of Hygiene and Health Technology, Iseyin.
The Convener, Comrade Saheed Oloro while speaking at the Summit highlighted the importance of the summit which was solely centered on sensitizing and reorienting the youths to be useful for the development of Oke-Ogun. While speaking further, Oloro said there is need for enlightenment programme geared towards self awareness and the need for the youths to harness their potentials towards their betterment and the region of of Oke-Ogun at large.
He hinted on the advantages of digital innovation as an important platform to adopt by the youths for the development of Oke-Ogun especially at this time when artificial intelligence is taking its centre stage in the global economy.
He lamented on how some Oke-Ogun elders engage in the battle of supremacy which has been dragging the growth of the region backward. He however charged the youths to leave behind some of unresolved challenges confronting elders of the zone that are greatly affecting the development of the region and see the need to embrace unity, peace, and innovative ideas to drive development.
Ayerounfe, a media personality and a discussant at the Summit while speaking attributed lack of unity and common goal as the bane of development in the region. He therefore called on all Oke-Ogun indigenes to embrace unity to achieve the “Oke-Ogun Lokan” agenda come 2027.
Among the people that were awarded at the Summit were Dr. Taofeeq Adebayo who was awarded Exemplary Youth in Science and Technology; Adelere Raimot Ojediwura, Exemplary Youth In Culture; Yeye Adenike Remi Olarinde, Youth Personality Female Category; Surv. Oloyede Kolade, Exemplary Youth in Surveying; Alh. Akeem Kolawole, Youth Personality Male Category; Prince Olabisi Rasheed (Google), Exemplary Youth in Entertainment; Kasmon FM, Radio Station of The Year; Oduduwa News, Digital Newspaper of The Year among several others.
The awards were presented to the awardees in different category and the programme came to an end after a brief musical interlude.
The Oyo State Government has approved the recruitment process of about Seven hundred and Ninety-one (791) officers of various cadres into the mainstream of its civil service.
The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Aderibigbe made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan.
The Chairman said the recruitment will encompass the absorption of two hundred and thirty Education Officers, and five hundred and sixty-one officers into the mainstream.
According to him, “This recruitment will be the highest into the mainstream of the Civil Service in the last two decades. I believe we could have had more, but, for the fact that the Governor has constantly approved the conversion of officers who were employed into the lower cadres in the Civil Service by the previous administration, but possessed higher educational qualifications. In addition, those who academically improved themselves by having additional qualifications from Tertiary Institutions with the approval of the State Government also benefited from about One Thousand and five hundred workers converted on the Governor’s magnanimity since the beginning of this administration and more are still being converted as we are here”.
He noted that the recruitment exercise will be for those who excel in thirty five teaching subjects in the Ministry of Education controlled schools and about forty-five (45) various cadres in the core Civil Service.
Aderibigbe said to ensure due diligence, fairness and equity in the recruitment process, prospective applicants will be required to log into the State Government job portal www.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng as from Monday, 7th October, 2024 to Friday, 11th October, 2024
Meanwhile, applicants into cadres requiring a degree must be University graduates with a minimum of second class (Hons.) lower division while applicants into cadres that require Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate must be Polytechnic graduates with a minimum of lower credit.
He said the Commission will ensure competence in the discharge of its duties without any political interference.
“All University and Polytechnic graduates must possess NYSC discharged certificates or exemption certificates as at the time of this recruitment process. Applicants into cadres requiring the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) must be graduates with a minimum of merit.”
He said the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has scored another goal by approving the recruitment process, for teeming youths in the State.
Mr. Aderibigbe appreciated the harmonious working relationships with the Office of the Head of Service, the Ministry of Establishment and Training, Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters as well as the various Labour Unions affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress/Trade Union Congress Oyo State Chapter.
Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo reiterated the Oyo State Government’s commitment to ensure merit in the recruitment process.
In a display of compassion and justice, the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has graciously extended mercy to 117 convicts currently serving prison terms in the state.
This initiative follows recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, highlighting a commitment to rehabilitation and second chances within the justice system.
Among the beneficiaries, 19 convicts will enjoy outright release, while some others will see their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
Additionally, several inmates will have their sentences reduced, paving the way for renewed hope and opportunities for reintegration into society.
This decision was formally announced in a release signed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo who is also the Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The governor signed the release orders on September 27, 2024, with the changes set to take effect on October 1, 2024, coinciding with the nation’s 64th Independence celebrations.
Dr. Ajulo said, “Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions are in accordance with Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
“The Advisory Council meticulously assessed each application, ensuring that its recommendations adhered to established guidelines and took into account a range of considerations.
“The Council’s deliberations were informed by insights from correctional authorities, legal experts, and distinguished community members, focusing on factors such as the nature of the offences, length of incarceration, age, health, and behaviour of the inmates.
“The compassionate gesture underscores Governor Aiyedatiwa’s unwavering commitment to decongest correctional facilities in Ondo State and is a vital component of ongoing Justice Sector Reforms.
“The approval for these releases not only represents a step towards mercy but also reaffirms the belief in the potential for change and redemption within every individual”.
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for Nigerian youths to discuss challenges confronting them.
Tinubu made this announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast.
He said in a bid to bequeath a worthy future to the youths, the government cannot do it without making them its architects.
“Considering this, I am pleased to announce the gathering of a National Youth Conference.
This conference will be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting our young people, who constitute more than 60 per cent of our population.
It will provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building.
By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for a brighter tomorrow.
The 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice.
Through this confab, it will be our job as leaders to ensure that their aspirations are at the heart of the conference’s deliberations.
The government will thoroughly consider and implement the recommendations and outcomes from this forum as we remain resolute in our mission to build a more inclusive, prosperous, and united Nigeria,” the president said.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has officially been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu.
The ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.
Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment follows her confirmation by the Senate last week, after undergoing a screening process in the upper legislative chamber.
Prior to her confirmation, President Tinubu appointed her as the acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that Nigeria would have spent N5.4 trillion on fuel subsidies by the end of 2024 if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hadn’t intervened. This amount is alarmingly close to the federal government’s N6.7 trillion budget for the year.
Governor Abiodun emphasized that President Tinubu’s bold move saved the country from potential bankruptcy, and the saved funds will now be invested in infrastructure development across Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to engage the government constructively rather than resorting to protests and violence.
The Governor also highlighted his administration’s measures to cushion the effects of subsidy removal, including deploying CNG buses, energy transition programs with e-bikes, reduced workdays for civil servants, free medical services for the poor and elderly, and completion of farmers’ markets across the state. The Gateway Trading Company will also sell food items at wholesale prices.
At a special church service commemorating Nigeria’s 64th National Day celebration, Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Akinwande Godwin Odubena emphasized leadership, unity, and prosperity as crucial for Nigeria’s future. He encouraged leaders to prioritize these values and work towards a better Nigeria.
Governor Abiodun read from 2 Corinthians 11:16-31, while Rt. Rev’d Odubena delivered a message titled “Leading Our Nation Forward in a Time Like This: Lessons from Elisha’s Leadership.
“Let us engage constructively and work with the government, knowing that this administration is an inclusive one,” Governor Abiodun appealed.o
Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has opened up about the controversial impeachment that led to his removal from office, naming former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the driving force behind the saga.
In an interview on Fresh FM, hosted by Isaac Brown, Ladoja dispelled the long-standing belief that the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his former deputy, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, orchestrated his ousting.
Ladoja shared the behind-the-scenes story, revealing that it was Obasanjo who pushed for his resignation, a demand Ladoja refused. “It wasn’t Adedibu or Akala, it was Obasanjo,” he stated.
Ladoja recounted his experience, including how he, along with fellow Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Gbenga Daniel, and Dr. Segun Agagu, went to plead with Obasanjo in Abeokuta during the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Kabir. Despite their efforts, Obasanjo insisted on his resignation.
Reflecting on the legal battle that followed, Ladoja credited the late Prince Bola Ajibola, a former World Court Justice, with helping him reclaim his mandate. He noted that Ajibola provided crucial advice that ultimately led to his victory in the Supreme Court.
This revelation sheds new light on one of Nigeria’s most controversial political events, highlighting Obasanjo’s pivotal role in the impeachment saga.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, established during the President’s visit in September.
A first-class graduate of Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Tegbe will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring Nigeria benefits from agreements with China.
His role includes submitting a strategic action plan and monitoring key projects such as rail expansion, infrastructure upgrades and talent development.
Tegbe, a former senior partner at KPMG, brings over 35 years of experience in business strategy and investment.
Tragedy struck at at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State where a lion reportedly killed one of his handlers.
The Ogun State Police Command Spokesman, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident identified the victim as Babaji Daule, a 35-year-old man who hailed from Bauchi State.
The Bauchi State born lion handler was said to have forgotten to secure the locks and barricade the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal.
Babaji Daule was killed by the lion around early this morning.
The deceased died painful at 35.
Details later.
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