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Late Gen.Oladipo Diya son conferred Oluomo of Ikosa,Odogbolu

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Late Gen.Oladipo Diya son conferred Oluomo of Ikosa,Odogbolu

Dr. Babatunde Diya was conferred with the title of Oluomo of Ikosa in a grand ceremony held yesterday at the historic Palace of the Tami of Odogbolu, with dignitaries and community members in attendance.

The event was marked by traditional rituals, cultural displays, and speeches highlighting Dr. Diya’s contributions to the community and his commitment to its development.

The Onire of Ijebu Land graced the occasion, emphasizing the significance of Dr. Diya’s chieftaincy and urging unity and progress among the people. The event symbolized a moment of pride and unity for the people of Ikosa, celebrating their new Oluomo and looking forward to continued growth under his leadership.

Nigeria, as a country, doesn’t need prayer.

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Nigeria, as a country, doesn’t need prayer.

Many Nigerians often advocate prayers for Nigeria, which I used to oppose, that Nigeria as a country does not need prayers but for it’s citizens to doing good.

God had from the past answered the prayers of Nigeria (lati ìwáṣẹ̀). To explain this, Nigeria and Nigerians did not raise a battle or drop one blood for her Independence.
Is that not an answered prayer?
Nigeria was bequeathed with self rule and Republic by the Colonial masters without interference, another answered prayer.
Nigeria went into three years selfish tribal war which ended with “No victory, No vanquished” another answered prayer.

Looking into the length and breadth of the country, there are unquantified mineral resources for Nigeria to play with and increase the gifts of Almighty God to increase economically without asking and begin. Are these not answered prayers?
Nigeria is endowed with educational knowledge which if adequately utilised is an answered prayer.

Nigeria unlike the Babel which suffered from language separation, have beneficial advantages of languages unity in diversity and forging ahead as an entity. Another answered prayer.

What is now wrong with Nigeria that people continue to advocate prayers for Nigeria?

Privately and personally, I advocate extensive curses for those who are not up to 10% of the population of the country who are troubling God on our behalf which is making people to think God had not answered Nigeria prayers. Therefore asking prayers on Nigeria.

God having answered Nigeria prayers and given her all the needs and wants has gone to listen to those whose countries are worst off, without the necessities of life through no fault of theirs.

Prayers meant to be directed to Nigeria should be to oneself; ask God for whatever He should do for you and attendant curses to those who would not let you enjoy the goodies of deposits by God in Nigeria not to Nigeria whose prayers had been answered from creation.

The curses are not specifically on the leaders, rulers or those on helms of affairs, but those who does not want it well with you in the country. You do not need to mention names because when these sets of people hear, they know themselves and will restitute or get killed, erased depending on the demand from God.

After awhile, you will see God looking back to hear the supplications and answer, then Nigeria and Nigerians will start to enjoy good things of life.

Curses are not only by words of mouth, protest and otherwise but can be traditional institution methods, whatever you have to invoke God’s wrath and Psalms.

Source: Onigege-Ara/BabaPress

NIGERIA IN BLACKOUT AS UNION SHUT DOWN NATIONAL GRID

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NIGERIA IN BLACKOUT AS UNION SHUT DOWN NATIONAL GRID

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the shutdown of national grid by the Labour Union resulting in black out  nationwide. 

The national grid shut down occured at about 2.19am this morning, 3rd June 2024.

“At about 1:15am this morning, the Benin Transmission Operator under the Independent System Operations unit of TCN reported that all operators were driven away from the control room and that staff that resisted were beaten while some were wounded in the course of forcing them out of the control room and without any form of control or supervision, the Benin Area Control Center was brought to zero.

Other transmission substations that were shut down by the Labour Union include the Ganmo, Benin, Ayede, Olorunsogo, Akangba and Osogbo Transmission Substations. Some transmission lines were equally opened due to the ongoing activities of the labour union.

“On the power generating side, power generating units from different generating stations were forced to shut down some units of their generating plants, the Jebba Generating Station was forced to shut down one of its generating units while three others in the same substation subsequently shut down on very high frequency. The sudden forced load cuts led to high frequency and system instability, which eventually shut down the national grid at 2:19am.

“At about 3.23am, however, TCN commenced grid recovery, using the Shiroro Substation to attempt to feed the transmission lines supplying bulk electricity to the Katampe Transmission Substation. The situation is such that the labour Union is still obstructing grid recovery nationwide.

We will continue to make efforts to recover and stabilize the grid to enable the restoration of normal bulk transmission of electricity to distribution load centers nationwide”

Ogun monarch marks 20th coronation anniversary

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Ogun monarch marks 20th coronation anniversary

The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba, has commenced activities aimed at celebrating his 20 years on the throne.Oba Adenugba ascended the throne on May 8, 2004.The Chairman of the Ebumawe 20th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee, Dr. Femi Bakre, during a press conference at the Ebumawe’s Palace last Thursday, said various activities had been lined up to commemorate the week-long event.He said the celebration of Oba Adenugba’s 20 years on the throne was put together to thank God for his divine direction and mercy on the royal father in the task of ruling Ago-Iwoye, and also to appreciate the people of the town, friends and well-wishers for their immeasurable support.

Dr Bakre said Oba Adenugba’s remarkable achievements on the throne were heartwarming, as his reign had brought about peaceful co-existence among the people of the town even with the presence of universities, hence, allowing development to take place.

He said, “There is a cordial relationship between the town and the two universities (Olabisi Onabanjo University and Aletheia University) that are located in the town.

“Businesses are being established in the town on regular basis because of the peaceful environment and ease of doing business which the town guaranteed.”

He said there was also the establishment of government agencies in the town such as; Prison Service Farms, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps divisional offices.

Dr Bakre added that in commemoration of the anniversary, Oba Adenugba had conferred chieftaincy titles on some notable personalities in recognition and appreciation of their support to the development of the town.

They are; Asiwaju of Ago-Iwoye, Otunba Alex Onabanjo; Balogun of Ago-Iwoye, Col. Dr. Demola Onalaja; Yeye Balogun of Ago-Iwoye, Roselyn Onalaja; Iyalode of Ago-Iwoye, Chief Funke Bakre; Akogun of Ago-Iwoye, Alhaji Liadi Yusuf, and Yeye Akogun of Ago-Iwoye, Bola Olusanya.

Some of the activities lined up for the anniversary include interdenominational service, quiz and sports competitions among secondary school students, Public Lecture, anniversary party, and presentation of gifts to selected public schools.

The grand finale of the event will take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at WosAm Arena, Ago-Iwoye, where a reception will be held for eminent personalities including captains of industries, senior government officials and traditional rulers.

Oba Adenugba, accompanied by some prominent indigenes of Ago-Iwoye, after the press conference, also paid homage to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for his royal blessings on his anniversary celebration.

Oba Adetona congratulated Ebumawe for attaining 20 years on the throne and commended him on his accomplishments in the last twenty years.

In a recent interview with The PUNCH, Oba Adenugba said his 20th coronation anniversary was all about thanksgiving to God. “It is an appreciation of what God has done for me,” he said.

source: punchng.com

No prophet married only one wife in the Bible, says Oshoffa’s son

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No prophet married only one wife in the Bible, says Oshoffa’s son

Olatosho Oshoffa, the son of the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide, Bilewu Oshoffa, has shared his thoughts concerning polygamy in the church, saying the church doesn’t forbid the practice.

The shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos, while defending his late father’s large family declared that no prophets in the Bible had one wife.

“Can I tell you something… (sic)? You see, in that scripture, Paul was only advising. Tell me in the Bible, which prophet of God had only one wife? Do your research and tell me,” Oshoffa told Sunday PUNCH.

The late Oshoffa left 13 wives and 53 children behind raising concern about his lifestyle even as the leader of one of Nigeria’s Christian congregations.

Political polygamy: Govs’ spouses battle for First Lady role

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Political polygamy: Govs’ spouses battle for First Lady role

VICTOR AYENI examines how the office of the First Lady in Nigeria, created by many governors, has become a hotly coveted title among some state governors who have more than one wife, as the rivalry between their wives spills into the public space

In a not-too-subtle competition for influence, Titilola and Ngozi, the two wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, locked horns, each claiming to be the First Lady of the state.

Titilola, reputed to be the governor’s first wife, proudly bears the traditional title of Yeye Soludero of Ila Orangun in Osun State. She was honoured with the NET Ambassador award in 2023.

The governor’s other wife, Ngozi, from Dimorji Obokwe Mbieri in Imo State, was named the Face of Adire by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. She also recently received the United Nations Peace Ambassador award.

On April 22, 2024, two viral photos of the posters bearing the photos of the wives of the governor welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the state went viral on social media.

Nigeria risks losing world’s second-largest ginger producer, Senator warns

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Nigeria risks losing world’s second-largest ginger producer, Senator warns

Worried over the loss of N12bn due to the fungal disease that affected ginger farmers, the Kaduna-South Senator, Barr. Sunday Marshall Katung expressed fears that Nigeria may lose its position in the global market as the second-largest producer of the commodity if farmers are not compensated.

Arewa PUNCH recalls that the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, had confirmed the outbreak of the ginger blight epidemic in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory.

He disclosed that preliminary estimates show that farmers in southern Kaduna alone lost over N12bn.

The Senator who is representing the Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone, disclosed at a one-day workshop, organised by the Senate Committee on Capital Market in collaboration with the Lagos Commodities and Future Exchange, in Abuja, lamented that ginger farmers may not return to farming as the rainy season approaches if they are not compensated for the loss they incurred during the outbreak of the deadly disease.

Katung who also expressed worry that if the ginger farmers were not encouraged to by way of compensation, Nigeria may lose her position on the global stage as the second largest producer of the commodity, stressed, “The losses the ginger farmers incurred as a result of the outbreak of the fungi pathogens during the last farming season were monumental.

“You have to compensate them as a way of encouraging them (farmers) to go back to farming. If that is not done, farmers would no longer be interested in farming, and we will lose our position in the world as a country,” Sen. Katung told the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security.

Family holds 41-day prayer for late Olubadan

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Family holds 41-day prayer for late Olubadan

The 41st day Muslim prayers for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, will hold on Wednesday (today).

The paramount ruler, who reigned for two years after being presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81.

The prayer, according to family sources, will take place at Alliwo Family Compound by 11 am while entertainment of guests will be held at the Alarere private residence of the late Oba Balogun, both within Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after the prayer session.

The source, who works at the palace, said, “Yes, we are holding a small reception in honour of Baba today at the palace. There will be a prayer session at Alliwo at 11:am, then reception at Alarere thereafter.”

Another source close to the palace confirmed that some High Chiefs of Ibadanland would be in attendance to honour the late king.

“We only informed a few people. Not too elaborate. We just informed some strategic people, like the High Chiefs of Ibadanland, as a sign of honour and respect,” another family source confirmed to PUNCH Online.

When contacted, the Personal Assistant (Media) to the late Olubadan, Dele Ogunsola, confirmed the development to The PUNCH correspondent on the phone, saying, “Yes. We are holding the 41st Fidau prayer for Baba (the late His Imperial Majesty) this morning. Today is exactly 41 days since he joined his forefathers.”

source: punchng.com

NOW THAT FUEL SUBSIDY HAS BEEN REMOVED

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NOW THAT FUEL SUBSIDY HAS BEEN REMOVED

By: Deacon Stanley Davies Olunogun

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on 29th May, 2023 in his inaugural address to Nigerians and the world affirmed that the era of fuel subsidy has gone. And this became a Law which cannot be reversed until certain processes have been taken.

There were agitations and expressions from different quarters in support and against the pronouncement.

To many who found this appropriate, I have join others to give reasonable advice on the issue to government, which brought up today the topic “Now That The Fuel Subsidy Has Been Removed”.

It’s pertinent to inform all pessimists that there is no time as germane as now when the President announced what he did not originate. The greatest favour he has to do for this country is that the removal should be made permanent.
To make it permanent, the removal should be followed with commitments in various sectors of the economy.

Some of the Nigerians who sojourn abroad often say “There is no place like home, but the home has been bastardised by the Politicians”. This is why it has been difficult for them to come back viewing the hardships those at home are facing in hands of the politicians.

For the reduction of these hardships, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken the bull by the horns. The first step is for him to take is not to increase work force salary as being advocated by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) which is not people oriented in its dealings but for the President to roll out palliatives which will affect all public utilities such as Mass Transit across the nation resuscitation; Roads infrastructure; Stabilisation of the Electricity sectors (Generation, Transmission and Distribution); Food security; insecurity; etc. The effects in these sectors are felt by majority of the populace and not by the shylock and egocentric individuals.

The administration of the President should thereafter make sincere commitments in the Petroleum sector in the area of Refinery and Petrochemical. Foreign partners could be engaged to buy all the country moribund refineries, repair them, produce and sell to the people while the government agrees on payback percentage as revenues to take care of other necessities of the economy.

We have no time to waste on ways to stabilise the tension of detractors on the government. They needed to see things are working out for them through government policies to reluctantly believe to support.

I am seizing this opportunity to express congratulations to the lucky ones who have been chosen by the President to tackle these tasks headlong while appealing once more for restraints to cause the Venezuelan example. We need peace which promotes advancements, unity and even developments.

The personality of our President is not carefree about the myriad of problems facing every citizen in particular and the entire nation in general, therefore he can be trusted with important matters like those of subsidy removal.
So help us God.

Deacon Stanley Davies Olunogun
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Bayer Leverkusen end Bayern’s 11-year reign, win first Bundesliga title

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Bayer Leverkusen end Bayern’s 11-year reign, win first Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history on Sunday, a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen breaking Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight.

Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen knew victory would secure the title with five games to spare, but there were no signs of nerves in a dominant performance.

A hat-trick from Florian Wirtz and goals from Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka extended their unbeaten run to a stunning 43 games in all competitions.

Leverkusen’s maiden title, coming after five second-place finishes in their history, keeps their dream of a remarkable treble alive while shedding their unwanted ‘Neverkusen’ nickname for good.

With 10 minutes to go, the long-suffering fans began making their way to the sidelines and a few jumped the gun, storming the pitch with the match still ongoing.

Leverkusen’s players ushered the fans back and some obliged, albeit briefly, with the stands swiftly emptying on the 90-minute mark as tearful fans made their way onto the grass to celebrate with the players.

Leverkusen are now on 79 points — the best tally after 29 games in German league history — and are 16 clear of second-placed Bayern and third-placed Stuttgart.

APC chieftain decries N1,225 diesel price, seeks Tinubu’s intervention

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APC chieftain decries N1,225 diesel price, seeks Tinubu’s intervention

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, on Sunday, called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing negotiation of diesel prices between the management of Dangote Refinery and marketers.

Oyintiloye said the refinery’s pump price for diesel at N1,225 was high for a product coming from an indigenous company, adding that there should be a major difference between the pump price of imported diesel and the one from a Nigeria-based refinery.

Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, the ex-lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, said that the President’s intervention should bring about a downward review of the current pump price of diesel coming from the refinery.

Oyintiloye also advised Tinubu to ensure that the interests of Nigerians are protected in the negotiation.

The statement read partly, “There is no doubt that Nigerians are happy with the commencement of the operation of the Dangote Refinery. We commend Alhaji Aliko Dangote for the project. It is a huge one for the benefit of our economy.

“That the refinery has started releasing petroleum products to the market is a thing of joy for all Nigerians and a sign of good things to come. It is what we are all looking forward to, but for it to have a positive impact on our economy, we appeal to the President to intervene in fixing the price of the products coming from the refinery.

“What will be the justification that a product coming from Lagos is having the same cost as the one imported from another continent? Nigerians are sensitive, they will ask questions. The President must intervene and ensure that Nigerians are protected.”

The former lawmaker noted that “since the product is coming from an indigenous refinery, expenses on logistics in the area of importation, clearing, and other activities associated with bringing products into the country will be very minimal.”

Oyintiloye advocated a downward review of the diesel price, saying that in no distant time, other indigenous refineries would be revived, making petroleum products to be cheaper.

2027: I Can Contest Governorship From Anywhere In Ogun – Says Adebutu

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2027: I Can Contest Governorship From Anywhere In Ogun – Says Adebutu

 ABEOKUTA  – The PDP governorship candidate in the last general elections in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu has disclosed that, he is eminently qualified to contest from any part of Ogun State.

Adebutu stated this on Thursday at the 92years remembrance ceremony for his late great grandfather, Pa Alimi Adebutu who died in 1932 at Ijeun Akoni in Odeda local government area of Ogun State.

Hon. Adebutu who went memory lane, explained that his late Paternal Great Grand Father gave birth to his Grand Father, late Kareem Owoiya who equally gave birth to his father, Sir Kessington Adebukola Adebutu.

He noted that, the good deeds of his late great grandfather has outlived him which endeared the community to remember him 92years after.

Asked if his Egba ancestral lineage was to prepare for his political journey in 2027, Adebutu maintained that, since discovering his ancestral lineage 10years ago, he never claimed to be an Egba man.

He stressed that, as a proper born Ogun indigene, he has every right to lay claim to any part of the state.

“This lineage has been there for ages, I have never claimed to be an Ẹgba man, but the truth is that, I am an Ogun person, I have the right to everywhere in Ogun state. Adebutu is Ogun state, my heritage has touched everywhere in Ogun state.

“My grand father, Pa Kareem Owoiya, the father of Sir Kessington Adebutu was born at Ijeun Akoni, so by birth, he is an Egba man and by extension, I am also an Egba man.

“Ladi is not just arriving today. In every major higher institution in Ogun state my heritage has impacted positively. My establishment that gives me my wealth is domicile in Ogun state. I am an Ogun indigene proper.”

Speaking on why he lost the 2023 governorship election, Hon. Adebutu noted that his simplicity and gentleman style of politics cost him Electoral victory.

He said one of the reasons he lost 99 polling units in the last election was because he refused to engage his political opponents with violence.

I believe in life after death. That’s why in the kind of politics I do, you will never see violence, you will never see desperation. One reason why 99 polling units in the last election were destroyed was because I refused that my people should repay violence with violence.

“I cannot be part of the process that destroys humanity. I believe life continues after death. That’s why I’m always careful.”

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