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                      Late Chief Michael Ajiboye ‎By Adewuyi Adegbite ‎                      ‎     Immediately I heard the news about the death of Chief Michael Ajiboye a k a Mikky from a friend and brother, Prince Fatai Adiyeloja, a prince of Orunto chieftaincy family of Ile Ife, I was off balance and couldn't hold myself because the news shocked me to the marrow.  ‎ This is not because I have never seen someone dead or Mikky is prone to death but I never thought it will be that early. I was close to Mikky in his life but that does not mean I visited his house often. Our relationship was based on mutual love for pen.  He called me Pen Power International or simply comrade. I called him baba Mikky but when he was installed as Bada of ijeru, I called him Bada Mikky. ‎ I had a discussion with him f...

                Makinde                              Fayose ‎ ‎The  Special Adviser on Media and Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju has confessed that Oyo State Government received a sum of N30billion out of N50billion claim by former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose over the Bodija blast in 2024. ‎ ‎Dr Sulaimon made the revelation in his article titled: “Makinde: Truth Is Not a Casualty of Political Desperation”. ‎ ‎He described Fayose’s position that Governor Makinde is saving up money for his presidential ambition as as misleading. He clarified further that; ‎ ‎The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde ₦50 billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so. In fact, the memo he shared shows what was not disbursed. ‎ ‎The Federal Government did not gi...

                         Festus Adedayo By Festus Adedayo   In Nigeria, on Tuesday and Thursday last week, two precision airstrikes hit targets. As similar as the pains the airstrikes brought, they were also marked by dissimilarities. While one hit the country's northwest target against ISIS terrorists on Thursday, Christmas day, earlier on Tuesday, the other hit the heart of state capture in Nigeria. But localities of the strikes were miles apart. The Donald Trump strikes were launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea but the one that exposed the rump of one party rule in Nigeria was launched from the Agodi Government House in Ibadan, Oyo State. While the ranks of ISIS terrorists hit by Trump’s shellacking are in mourning mood today, the ranks of those who, without pestle and mortar, pound the evil yam of capturing Nigeria under the umbrella of a one party, is re-contextualizing its rout. In hi...

  ‎ ‎The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following airstrikes that hit terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North West. ‎ ‎“This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West.” ‎ ‎In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Nigerian authorities remain engaged in “structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America,” to address terrorism and violent extremism in the country. ‎ ‎The ministry said the collaboration, which led to precision airstrikes on terrorist targets, involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support in line with international law, respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty and shared security commitments. ‎ ‎“Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of protect...

                        Donald Trump ‎ ‎The United States has carried out airstrikes on hideouts of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sokoto State, North-West Nigeria. ‎ ‎ISWAP is an affiliate of the Islamic State group and is known to operate mainly in Nigeria’s North-East region and the Lake Chad Basin. ‎ ‎Confirming the development, U.S. President Donald Trump said the strikes were “powerful and deadly.” ‎ ‎In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the operation was conducted under his directive as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces. ‎ ‎“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries,” he said. ‎ ‎The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) also confirmed t...

  ‎ T he Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has felicitated with Christians in the state and nationwide on the celebration of this year’s Christmas, urging them to continually live in love and harmony with one another and all their neighbours. ‎ ‎The governor stated this in his Christmas message to the people of the state. ‎ ‎Governor Makinde stressed that Christmas is a season of love, with Jesus Christ’s birth as the essence of the festival, thus tasking Christians to show love to others and live at peace in line with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. ‎ ‎The governor counselled residents of the state to pay close attention to their environment as they go about celebrating, noting that securing the state remains a responsibility for the government and the people. ‎ ‎He charged them to report suspicious movements to security agencies through the Citizen Emergency Number, 615, saying that the principle, “If you see something, say something” remains in...

  ‎The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Monday hosted renowned Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, and his mother at the historic Ile Oodua in Ile-Ife, Osun State, commending the artiste for promoting Yoruba culture on the global stage. ‎The revered monarch, who is also the Permanent Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) received the singer in a colourful ceremony marked by rich cultural displays. ‎According to a release signed by Otunba Moses Olafare, director, Media & Public Affairs, Asake arrived at the Ooni’s Palace in the company of popular media personality Idowu Adeyemi (Yhemolee), students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, as well as fans and supporters. ‎They were welcomed with traditional songs, rhythmic drumming, prayers, and other colourful cultural performances that reflected the deep heritage of the Yoruba people. ‎Speaking during the visit, ...

  ‎                      Toluwase Adepoju ‎ ‎ ‎Toluwase Adepoju, popularly known as Omidan Ajoke, a proud indigene of Ogbomoso from Osupa extraction, has emerged Miss Ogbomoso 2025. ‎ ‎Omidan Ajoke clinched the coveted Miss Ogbomoso at a colourful beauty pageant held at the Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland on Saturday as part of activities marking the ongoing Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival 2025. ‎ ‎She is a graduate of Theatre Arts, having recently completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State. ‎ ‎Speaking  shortly after her victory, Omidan Ajoke expressed gratitude to God for the grace and opportunity to emerge victorious. ‎ ‎Omidan Ajoke, congratulated the people of Ogbomoso, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the successful hosting of the second edition of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, describing the festival as a major platform for projecting the town’s rich cultura...

                  Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day. It also announced Wednesday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the New Year. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In the statement, the minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice symbolised by the birth of Jesus Christ. He also called on citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive period to pray for peace, improved security and national development. Tunji-Ojo further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

                         Festus Adedayo By Festus Adedayo  As we walked into the venue of Professor Abimbola Adunni Adelakun’s mother’s 25th memorial in Ibadan, Oyo State, last Thursday, two conflicting perceptions warred for territorial possession of my mental faculty. For context, Adelakun is the  award-winning columnist with the Punch newspaper whose Thursday offerings are a delight to gobble. Until recently an Associate Professor in the Department of African/African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, in July, Adelakun became an Associate Professor of Global Christianity at the University of Chicago Divinity School. With me at Adelakun’s re-conjuration of the memory of her mother was ace columnist, Lasisi Olagunju, whose mother’s passing 20 years ago would be memorialized too in Eripa, Osun State, two days later. I couldn’t find any reasonable anchor in what I saw as the two intellectuals’ ...

  ‎ ‎The Senate has confirmed the nomination of sixty four Nigerians as Career and Non-Career Ambassadors following their screening for ambassadorial appointments by President Bola Tinubu. ‎ ‎Presenting the report, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman, Mr Sani Bello, representing Niger North, said the nominees were thoroughly evaluated and found qualified in terms of learning, character, and experience in international diplomacy, equipping them to effectively represent Nigeria abroad. ‎ ‎The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, congratulated the ambassadorial designates and urged them to justify the confidence placed in them by serving as exemplary representatives of the country. ‎ ‎He also commended the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and all lawmakers involved in the screening process for their diligent work. ‎ ‎Among the confirmed nominees, thirty four were designated Career Ambassadors, and thirty were appointed as Non-Career Ambassadors. ‎

  ‎The Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland has dismissed allegations credited to ace film maker and thespian, Chief Lere Paimo regarding the alleged remaking of the Ogbórí Elemoso film, describing the claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary public speculation. ‎In a statement issued by the Media Assistant to the Soun, the Palace said it was compelled to respond in order to set the record straight, despite its reluctance to engage in public controversy, particularly involving Baba Lere Paimo, a respected Chief of the Palace and the Aare Arobajo of Ogbomosoland. ‎According to the statement, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, had earlier informed Baba Lere Paimo of plans to creatively remodel aspects of Ogbomoso history into a movie project designed to meet global storytelling standards, including platforms such as Netflix. The monarch reportedly invited Baba Lere Paimo to participate in the project as a character and contributor. ‎The Palac...

  ‎ ‎ T he Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr Seyi Makinde has approved the conversion of 654 workers into various cadres in the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS) in the state. ‎ ‎This is contained in a release signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil service commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe. ‎ ‎The concerned officers include those converting from the sub-officer cadre to officer cadre and those converting from junior staff to senior staff. ‎ ‎The beneficiaries, according to the release include those who have improved themselves through various approved courses in tertiary institutions. ‎ ‎With this approval, it is expected that the beneficiaries will not only enjoy higher salaries, but will also be able to reach the peak of their careers in the civil service. ‎ ‎Alhaji Aderibigbe admonished all the concerned officers to show more dedication to service.

  ‎ ‎A veteran and legendary theatre practitioner, Chief Olalere Osunpaimo, MFR, popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, has launched a scathing public appeal, calling on the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the General-Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCF), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and other prominent figures to intervene and protect his intellectual property from what he described as the avaricious machinations of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, and Fewchore Studio. ‎Chief Osunpaimo, a proud indigene of Ogbomoso and creator of the iconic film “Ogbori Elemoso,” produced in the year 1990, revealed a disturbing sequence of events that he alleges amounts to a blatant attempt to seize and exploit his life’s work. The production earned him national recognition and the chieftaincy title of Are Arobajo of Ogbomoso from the former Soun. ‎“I am here today, not for myself alone, but for the sanctity of intellectual property and the protection of our creativ...

  ‎Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has declared the end of the year break for staff and students for the enjoyment of Christmas and New Year. ‎A memo from the University 's Registry Department, signed by the Deputy Registrar (Legal and Council Affairs), Mr. Bayo Adeyi, on behalf of Olayinka Balogun (Mrs.), Registrar of the University, announced that the break takes effect from December 15, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026. ‎The memo made available to all students and staff, conveyed the best wishes of the Institution's Vice Chancellor, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, for a peaceful, and enjoyable celebration. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

  ‎ ‎The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, has announced that the Confirmation, Promotion and Advancement examinations will take place on Tuesday, 16 December, and Wednesday, 17 December 2025, commencing promptly at 9:00 a.m. ‎This announcement was made in a statement issued and signed by her Media Officer, Mr Abiodun Atilola, which was made available to journalists in Ibadan, the State capital. ‎The Head of Service stated that the list of candidates and their respective centre numbers has been released based on the expressions of interest submitted via the Google Form by the candidates. ‎The statement further elaborated, "If your name appears on the uncleared list, it indicates one of the following issues: ‎i. Name mismatch ‎ii. Incorrect payment details ‎iii. Payment made after the Google Form submission deadline of October 31, 2025. ‎There is no cause for alarm. Arrive early at the examination venue so that the Secretariat can resolve any issues before...

                          Francis Nwifuru Ebonyi gov approves ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for workers  ‎ ‎Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for every civil servant in the state for the 2025 festive season. ‎ ‎The governor made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor. ‎ ‎“Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a hundred and fifty thousand naira Christmas bonus to every civil servant in the state,” the statement read. ‎ ‎Uzor quoted Nwifuru saying the bonus reflects his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants despite dwindling state revenue over the past year. ‎ ‎While addressing the congregation, the governor also dismissed rumours of delays in the construction of the Vincent Agwu N...

                  Muili Abdulbasit Opeyemi ‎ ‎A 400 Level Medical Student in the Department of Medicine at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Muili Abdulbasit Opeyemi, has been awarded a highly competitive Low and middle-income country travel grant to present his research at the Medical Education and Technology Conference (METC) organized by Weill Cornell Medicine, held in Doha, Qatar. ‎ ‎The LMICA grant was awarded following a rigorous abstract review and competitive application process, with only two recipients selected globally, underscoring the academic merit and international relevance of the research. ‎ ‎At the conference, Abdulbasit presented a research paper titled “Global Trends and Outcomes of Virtual Reality and Physical Simulation in Neurosurgical Education: A Systematic Review.” ‎ ‎The study reviews global evidence on the use of virtual reality and simulation-based training in neurosurgical e...

  Festus Adedayo ‎ ‎by Festus Adedayo ‎ ‎Time and seasons have their indicators. My people have many of such indicators. For instance, when elders gather to feast on the intestines, the entrails of an Òkété, known as the African giant pouched rat, that community is at its autumn.  In Christendom, the fig tree and its leaf are denotatively used to represent the end time. In eschatology, that part of theology concerned with death, judgment and the final destiny of the soul and mankind, Jesus Christ’s parable of the end time told to His disciples is usually referenced. It is their own indicator of elders gathering to eat the entrails of Òkété. Using the branch of the fig tree and its fruits, which my people call ‘èso òpòtó’ as illustration, Christ said that when the fig tree becomes tender, falls ‘and puts forth its leaves’, then you know that human existence, the end, “is nigh”. Except for those imbued with inner eyes, end time is seldom seen. ‎Those who know signs of end ti...