At about 10am on Friday morning, 9th August 2024, the Arugba was seen coming out of the sacred house of Ọṣun (as it was since the ancient time). The Arugba is a maiden and tradition demands her to be virgin and clean in spirit.
She’s to bear the Igbá on her head in procession to the river [Ọṣun altar] where ritual items would be offered for blessings and in thanksgiving.
Shots of Arugba and devotees at the Ọṣun house close to Ataọja of Oṣogbo palace.
Today in continuation of the procession, a lot of river goddess believers and some other traditionalists storm Osun Osogbo river to continue the rituals usually done in August every year.
Among the traditionalists, there were foreign enthusiasts who trooped in number to celebrate the famous festival.
The Ooni of Ife and Co- Chairman, National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria(NCTRN) Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Friday played host to traditional rulers of Yoruba Okun origin in Kogi and Kwara states, North Central Nigeria at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife.
Led by the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi, the monarch paid the august visit to present the new Elulu of Mopa, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun who recently ascended the throne of his ancestors to the Arole Oduduwa.
In his opening address, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi described Ile-Ife as the undisputed home of all Yoruba people particularly those of Okun origin, adding that Ooni Ogunwusi has done so well in giving all descendants of Oduduwa an enviable identity and real sense of belonging anywhere in the world.
“Kabiyesi, we have a lot of work to do for our people with regards to where we found ourselves in modern Nigeria. There are real issues of development deficit which I am sure we can overcome with your might and influence.
“Please be assured that our loyalty to the ancient throne of Oduduwa is never in doubt.” The Obaro of Kabba noted.
Addressing the gathering, the Elulu of Mopa, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun thanked the Ooni for his love and support which he said preceded his emergence as a monarch.
“This is homecoming for me and my colleagues here, we are here to thank Your Imperial Majesty as well as commending you for dignifying the prestigious traditional institution.” The Elulu said.
In the same vein, the Elejuku of Ejuku (Kogi State), explained that most children of Oduduwa of Okun origin are at great disadvantage as they are often regarded as second or third Yoruba.
“Kabiyesi Ooni, we are tired of being referred to as lesser Yoruba because of our location, those who demarcated us in those days did not consult us and that is why they did not factor in our peculiarities.
“We want you to use your connection and position to return us home and reunite us with our kinsmen. We are your children and we cannot afford to be regarded as lesser descendants of Oduduwa.” The monarch noted.
The stance was buttressed by the Olusin of Isin (Kwara State), Oba Solomon Oloyede who added that the Ooni must not relent in ensuring that all descendants of Oduduwa are in perfect condition at all times.
Responding to the visiting monarchs and their subjects, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) explained that the most important thing is for Okun Yorubas to know and note that they are well appreciated by their kinsmen in the western part of the country.
“You are not lesser, second or third Yorubas. You are true descendants of Oduduwa with history of hard work and noble background which I am sure you carry with pride. We shall work together for development, peace and tranquility of our respective domains.” The Ooni said.
In a meeting with a delegation of House of Representatives members, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stern warning to the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
Obasanjo cautioned the federal government that failure to address the demands of Nigerian youths, who have been staging nationwide protests, could have dire consequences. The former president expressed concerns over the youths’ “frustration, desperation, anger, and unemployment.”
“You are what you are today because you’re a Nigerian; I’m what I am also because I’m a Nigerian. So why should they be Nigerians and be languishing in poverty? They make demands and we’re not listening to them. Many of them are frustrated, desperate, angry and unemployed. What do we expect?,” Obasanjo said.
The meeting, which took place in Obasanjo’s residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was attended by a delegation led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and included other lawmakers such as Hon. Abdulmalik Danga, Hon. Midala Malami, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, and Hon. Kama Nkemkama.
During the discussion, Obasanjo emphasized the need for a change in mentality among those in governance, stressing that Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to address the youths’ demands.
The meeting also touched on a proposed bill seeking a single six-year term for the presidency, with Obasanjo cautioning that the success of such a system would depend on the “mentality” of those in power.
“If you have a system you can trust; you have an INEC you can trust, then it will not matter the number of years,” Obasanjo said, alluding to the importance of electoral integrity.
This meeting comes at a critical juncture, as the country grapples with nationwide protests driven by the youths’ demands for better governance, economic opportunities, and an end to corruption.
President Bola Tinubu’s government has abruptly cancelled the sale of subsidized 50-kilogramme bags of rice to civil servants for N40,000 each.
The withdrawal was announced in a circular on August 2, just a day after the offer was made, and coincides with the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country.
The Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, which made the initial announcement, did not provide any reason for the cancellation.
The move has raised questions about the government’s intentions and its response to the protests, which have called for improved governance and economic relief.
A yet to be identified person was seen between battling for life as fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, Lagos State, today, causing chaos and destruction.
One person was also seen severely burnt by fire in a viral video circulated across social media.
The incident occurred around 10:49 a.m. during a peak period of fuel sales, and emergency services, including ambulances, have been deployed to the scene to attend to victims and contain the situation.
Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene, but the cause of the fire outbreak is still unknown.
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has fixed Wednesday, August 14 to Friday, August 23, 2024, for interview dates for applicants.
Recall that the Board recently announced the result of teachers, who sat for its Computer-Based Tests in Ibadan.
In a statement by the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran on Wednesday, the interview sessions will take place at the Board’s headquarters at Agodi, Ibadan.
Dr. Adeniran noted that 45, 827 sat for the CBT examination, while only 8,197, met the 50% cut-off mark.
In the statement, Dr. Adeniran said the interview sessions, will be headed by himself and relevant stakeholders from different agencies.
Dr. Adeniran gave the interview schedules as follows:
Wednesday l, August 14, 2024: Egbeda, and Atisbo local government areas.
Thursday, August 15, 2024: Akinyele, Afijio, and Ibarapa central.
Friday, August 16, 2024: Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Lagelu, and Iwajowa.
Monday, August 19, 2024: Ido and Ibadan South West Local Government Areas.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Saki West, Saki East, Irepo, Oriire, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Ogbomoso North, and Ogbomoso South local government areas.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Atiba, Oyo East, Oyo West, Surulere, and Ogo-Oluwa local government areas.
Thursday, August 22, 2024: Ibadan South-East, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West.
Friday, August 23, 2024: Oluyole and Ona Ara local government areas.
Dr. Adeniran urged all candidates to come with print-outs of their application slip, CBT result slip, and interview schedule slip.
The OYOSUBEB Boss said they also need to bring relevant credentials, they uploaded on the job portal, such as evidence of local government of origin, local government of residency, Date of birth certificate, NIN certificate, original Certificates from their institutions, original NYSC certificate (for graduates), change of name for married women and other relevant documents.
The Chairman noted that the scheduled time is 9 a.m. each day.
He maintained that the Board will uphold its role in implementing a better basic education system in the state.
Dr. Adeniran, who wished the applicants a safe trip to the Board’s headuarters, urged them to comport themselves during the interview sessions.
He further advised all candidates to log into their portal to ascertain their scheduled dates of interview.
At least four persons have died from food poisoning while another one died from gastroenteritis in Ilorin the Kwara State capital.
The four victims who were residents of the Eruda Community in Ilorin Kwara State capital died after consuming cassava flour, a local delicacy popularly called Amala lafun.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam confirmed the sad incidents Tuesday evening, saying the government has placed the healthcare on “Outbreak Response Mode’ after confirmation of four deaths in Eruda community, as a result of food poisoning from ‘amala ‘ and one death from gastroenteritis.
She noted that on getting to the affected community, the claim was that there was an instance of food poisoning where a 70 year old woman fell ill and died after consuming Amala.
Unfortunately, her son and grandkids also consumed the same food, fell ill and died. They were taken to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where they passed away.
El-Imam further maintained that the Amala made from Lafun could have been responsible for their death.
She maintained that the people who consumed yam flour without Lafun were fine, however those who consumed the mixture of both Lafun and Amala mixture fell ill and eventually some of them died.
The commissioner however disclosed that several others are making good recovery in their hospitals where they are receiving treatment.
El-Imam stated that this is a case of chemical food poisoning, potentially due to under processed cassava used in the production of Lafun.
The Health Commissioner also said there are another four cases recovering at the moment, in addition to the four that were unfortunately lost.
Similarly, the commissioner hinted that an Initial Rapid Diagnostic Test was conducted on the suspected case of Cholera, which turned out to be Gastroenteritis.
She explained that one death was recorded at Osin Gada, in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State as a result of Gastroenteritis.
El-Imam disclosed that the deceased is the index case who demonstrated this illness before it spread to others.
According to her, the diseases was characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and general abdominal pain among the patients.
She pointed out that personal and environmental hygiene of the area was not optimal, adding that all efforts have been done to ensure the disease is contained to the currently treated patients.
The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, has officially released the computer-based tests results, saying about 9,000 candidates passed.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, in a statement which was made available to the journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan.
In the statement, Pastor Alamu said the Commission has set minimum cut-off marks for qualification to the next stage in the recruitment exercise.
He said the cut-off mark in the exercise, is 50%.
The Chairman said the 9,000 candidates will go through interview sessions within one week, starting from August 14, 2024.
Pastor Alamu said the interview panels, headed by both serving and retired Permanent secretaries, will be split into ten, with 5 members each.
He further advised all candidates to log into their portal, as their results have been posted there already.
Reiterating the Commission’s commitment to enhancing educational services in the State, Pastor Alamu said the interview for candidates of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography is scheduled to hold on August 14, 2024.
Other schedules are: August 15, 2024: English, Physics, Health Education, Technical Drawing, Music and French.
August 16. 2024: Basic Science, Home Economics, Computer science.
August 19, 2024: Commerce, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, Literature in English and Guidance and Counseling.
August 20, 2024: Social studies, Business studies, and food and nutrition.
August 21, 2024: Economics, Government, Finance and Account, Fine Arts, and History.
August 22, 2024: Agricultural science, Yoruba and Arabic.
He urged all candidates to come with their credentials, local government of origin, Date of birth certificate and other relevant documents.
The Chairman, who wished them the best, thanked them for their comportment during the cbt examination, urging them to replicate the same during the interview.
The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission TESCOM has finally released the results of the Computer Based Test held for the intending teachers across Oyo State.
The CBT results were released earlier today as candidates are hereby advised to log into their dashboard to check results.
