Omoluabi Socio-cultural Group Visit Afenifere Leader and Endorse Tinubu for President.

Omoluabi Socio-cultural Group Visit Afenifere Leader and  Endorse Tinubu for President.

.....endorsed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed as its' most preferred Presidential candidate ahead of the Saturday general election.

Distinguished members  including key foundation members and state coordinators of the Omoluabi Socio -cultural and Political Group yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of Afenifere Group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti in his country home in Akure Ondo State for a closed door meeting which lasted for about 1 hour. The meeting however was intended to pay a courtesy visit to the elderstateman, discuss issues relevant to the activities and progress of the group as well as discuss key issues that are germaine to the forth coming general election which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 25th February 2023.

The National Convener when interviewed after the close door meeting said the meeting was that of a father - Son relationship between the Afenifere Group under the leadership of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and an emerging group of young minds who are prepared to take mentorship and learn leadership principles on the platform of integrity. This he said is the only panacea to restoration of our moral values as a people. The high point of the meeting as revealed was the group's open declaration and endorsement of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress(APC) as its' most preferred Presidential candidate ahead of the Saturday general election. According to the group, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has qualities that placed him far above other aspirants.

 The National Convener, Omoluabi Jayeola Afolabi describe Asiwaju as competent, a brilliant administrator, a good team leader, a visionary leader, a unifier across ethnic block or divide and a man who has the international connect to help fix our economy and also break the shackles of poverty  for our people. Omoluabi Team Alliance in her declaration passionately appeal to all Yorubas who are eligible voters to go all out on Saturday and voluntarily give their votes to the man who God has chosen at the moment to rescue our nation from economic woes as our collective hopes will surely be renewed as promised.

Oodua a gbe wa ooo

God bless Nigeria.

 E- Signed:

 Akinfolarin Alex

 Acting National Secretary

 Omoluabi Team Alliance.

Oyebanji hails Appeal Court ruling on Ekiti Guber.

Oyebanji hails Appeal Court ruling on Ekiti Guber.

…..Dedicates victory to God, Ekiti people.

…..Calls on Segun Oni to join him to develop the State.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has hailed Tuesday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal which reaffirmed his election as Governor of the state; describing it as victory for democracy and the people of the state.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, had dismissed the appeal of the Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr Segun Oni, for lacking in substance.

Governor Oyebanji in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Mr Yinka Oyebode, said his victory is to the glory of God and joy of the people of Ekiti State, whose mandate was reconfirmed by the appellate court.

Oyebanji, who described the ruling of the Appeal Court ruling as a “landmark judgement”, thanked the judiciary for living up to its reputation as the bastion of democracy and last hope of the common man.

The Governor said the judgement was a further proof that God had a hand in the mandate given to him by the people of Ekiti State on June 18, 2022.

He said the judgement should energize members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the people of Ekiti State to march to the polling units with renewed confidence and determination to vote for  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections.

Restating his respect for the Engr Segun Oni, Governor Oyebanji urged his supporters to celebrate in moderation and avoid any form of name calling or hostility against members of the opposition party. He pointed out that Engr Oni had the right to exercise his constitutional right of seeking judicial intervention in the matter. 

 “I commend the judiciary for this landmark judgement. The judiciary is living up to the expectation of the people. This is victory for democracy and the rule of law.

“I dedicate this victory to God and the good people of Ekiti State who have continue to show tremendous support for the administration.  It’s a validation of what they did during the election and I thank the Judiciary for upholding our victory as a party.

“I just want to plead with all our supporters. Let us celebrate moderately. There is no need to quarrel with anybody or resort to name calling. We are one in Ekiti State. The party that has gone to court did so in exercise of its fundamental right.

“The judgement should energize our members to march to the polling units determined to vote for  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates on Saturday, February 25. 

“I further re-state my respect for Engr. Segun Oni and further invite him  back to APC and also join us in the task of making our people prosperous.”, the Governor added.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Wins International Arts Competition In India🇮🇳.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Wins International Arts Competition In India🇮🇳.

......As Ekiti Flies The Country's Flag High!

Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India. 

The two- week competition is the largest arts and culture festival in the world. 

The country was represented by Ekiti State Performing Company, for performance content, and Niger State Tourism Commission, for Crafts Exhibition.  Prof Ojo Bakare, renowned professor of Choreography and and Performannce Aesthetics and immediate past Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ekiti State, is the leader of the Delegation. 

Nigeria,  the host Country, India and Uganda got the VIP pick in that order for the best performances in the festival that featured over 50 countries that performed daily for two weeks.

As a result of Nigeria’s exemplary performances, the leaders of Delegation for all the African countries at the festival chose Prof Bakare to lead an all African collaboration performance at the festival. The African countries also made a declaration for an All African networking organisation that will push for the development of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the continent. Prof Bakare was also selected as the  President.

Prof Bakare who hailed the Federal Government for tipping Ekiti and  States as her representative at the international competition, gave kudos to the 15- member troupe and their officials for the superlative performances at the world festival.

Before emerging Nigeria’s representative at the global festival, The Ekiti State Performing Company came second at NAFEST 2020 in Jos, came first at NAFEST 2021  and took the third position at NAFEST 2022 in Lagos. It won the most consistent State at NAFEST 2022. At NAFEST 2020, 2021 and 2022, Ekiti State came first in almost all the Performing Arts categories like Dance, Choral Music and Drama. Niger State was also selected for Craft exhibition because Bida had just been named UNESCO Creative City.

Naira Scarcity: Ekiti Obas Sue For Peace.

Naira Scarcity: Ekiti Obas Sue For Peace

.....Task INEC, security agencies on free, fair polls.

As dingdong  of protests began to dog the nation over the persistent naira scarcity, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has warned that the burning of government and private institutions won't offer any solution to the current crisis, but exacerbate it.

The traditional rulers averred that despite owing the view that the pains being inflicted on Nigerians due to naira note scarcity was becoming unbearable and excruciating, resorting to arson, killings, and violent protests won't be a panacea for remedying the situation. 

The monarchs, also warned Nigerians, especially politicians  against bloodshed in the coming General and Presidential polls, saying they should allow the electorate to freely exercise their franchise through a one-man-one-vote democratic ethos. 

This was contained in a statement released in Ado, the Ekiti State capital, over the weekend, and signed by the Council's Chairman, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon CFR.

Oba Adejuwon, who is also the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, expressed confidence and assured the people that the current problem being faced by Nigerians would be tackled in due course, adding that  "there is always a light at the end of a tunnel".

The Monarch, therefore charged the federal government and Central Bank of Nigeria to expedite action on efforts being contrived to ensure a stable flow of currency circulation to ease economic pains being experienced by the citizens.

The traditional ruler said; "We appeal to Nigerians, particularly the Ekiti State residents as they groan under the heavy burden of naira notes' scarcity to be cautious." 

"We know that this is not the best treatment that they deserve, but we must tread softly to prevent our situation from becoming more complicated and degenerated. 

"We are saddened by reported cases of protests, burning of private institutions, and shooting of angry Nigerians over naira scarcity. These are dangerous events that portend danger to the free conduct of the 2023 polls."

"We appeal to the FG to do the needful to prevent our worsening economic situation from further degeneration by making the currency available to Nigerians with immediate effect. Further delay could be dangerous".

Oba Adejuwon pleaded with the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to be apolitical in the conduct of the coming polls.

The monarch added that exhibiting fairness and neutrality by these agencies will help in stabilizing the country and help the seamless transition of power to the incoming government at all levels.

NAASEC release forms fee for the 2023/2024 NAAS Elections.

NAASEC release forms fee for the 2023/2024 NAAS Elections.

Nigeria Association of Agricultural Students Electoral Committee NAASEC has released the forms fee for the 2023/2024 National Association of Agricultural Students Union Elections.

Solidarity greetings In The Name of Aluta Mother of Struggle!

After meeting with the staff adviser, the below is the form fee for the  2023/2024 NAAS ELECTION

Details Below:

PRESIDENT.......................5000

VICE PRESIDENT..............3500

GEN.SECRETARY..............3500

FIN.SECRETARY................3500

TREASURER......................3500

SOCIAL DIRECTOR...........3000

P.R.O.................................3000

WELFARE DIRECTOR.......3000

SPORT DIRECTOR............3000

ASSISTANT GEN.SEC......2000

LIBRARIAN.......................2000

Requirement before obtaining the nomination form:

Payment of last session school receipt either first/second semester.

As stipulated in the constitution: Presidential Aspirants must have the (CGPA 3.50) or above, While, others positions stated from (CGPA of 2.50) or above. 

Signed;

ADEBOMI ADENIYI

on behalf of the electoral

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AVM Ojuawo Supports Security Agencies Towards Ensuring Security Of Lives And Properties In His Constituency.

AVM Ojuawo Supports Security Agencies Towards Ensuring Security Of Lives And Properties In His Constituency.

In a bid to get rid of criminal activities in Emure, Ise, Ikere axis and ensuring relative peace in his constituency. APC flagbearer in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo (Rtd) has supported and provided logistics support for security operatives in combing forest and bushes in the Igbo-Ijan forest in Ikere local government area.

Information reliably gathered that some unscrupulous herdsmen are hibernating in the forest thereby causing unnecessary tension in the area.

On getting to the forest, there were indication of fresh dung of cows when the operatives arrived at the forest, but the herders and their cows could not be seen again after thorough combing of the forest.

The operation which started as early as 5.00am on Thursday 16/2/2023 was led by security agencies who Informed the people, that the exercise will continue until the criminals are apprehended or they leave the axis after the exercise.

Recall that AVM Ojuawo earlier promised to use his robust connection, vast experience to alleviate poverty, eliminate insecurity in his constituency, should he gets elected into the House of Representatives in the forthcoming election.Ojuawo has been marching his words with action, without any iota of doubt, the people of Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 would sleep with their two eyes closed,when AVM becomes federal lawmaker.

Vote and Elect Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuaw (Rtd), For House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1

CRITICAL HISTORY OF OGBOMOSHO

CRITICAL HISTORY OF OGBOMOSHO

Ogbomosho (also Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́) is a city in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. It was founded in the mid 17th century. The population was approximately 454,690 in the 2006 census. It is the second largest city in Oyo State and also among the most populated in Nigeria. Although the principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people, there are people from other parts of Nigeria and other West African countries who are resident in the city.

HISTORY:

According to an early missionary, "Ogbomosho in 1891 was a walled city, the gates of which were closely watched by day and securely closed by night. The town, picturesque and well watered was isolated from the rest of the Yoruba towns. Political relations were maintained with the Ibadans, for the country depended on its security on the warriors of Ogbomosho and Ikirun... The strength of Ogbomosho lay in the wall and moat surrounding the town, and the warriors made full use of it by sitting close and tight.."

THE TALE BEHIND THE NAME OGBOMOSO:

Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran was of Ibariba descent. He and his wife, Esuu, built their hut by the side of the ajagbon tree.[citation needed]

Ogunlola (later Soun) noticed smoke oozing from some nearby locations. He took courage and approached these places and discovered other hunters. There is no more Bale Akande.

EGBE ALONGO(Alongo Society):

Ogunlola, after the discovery of these hunters, took the initiative to invite them to form the Alongo Society. The primary objectives of the society were: defence against Sunmoni (slave prowlers) raids group hunting of wild animals, and mutual assistance. After each day's hunting, they retired to Ogunlola's hut where they were treated to beans and other meals and were served with Sekete wine brewed by Ogunlola's wife from fermented guinea corn. They also engaged in discussing current affairs and planning.[citation needed]

ORISAPOPO:

Esuu, the wife of Ogunlola, introduced the worship of Orisapopo to Ogbomoso. The worshippers were distinguished by white beads worn round their necks and wearing of white dresses only. Drinking of palm wine was forbidden to them. The name Orisapopo was probably derived from the fact that Ogunlola's hut was on the northsouthern route, therefore the Orisala being worshipped in the hut was named “Orisapopo” (idol by the highway). The importance and influence of ‘Orisapopo’ among the citizens of Ogbomoso is immense. It can be described as the patron “Orisa” of Ogbomoso.

How Ogunlola's settlement became Ogbomosos and Ogunlola became Soun:

During the time, the Ibaribas, under the leadership of Elemoso, attacked Oyo-Ile near Ilorin city. Elemoso caused a devastating havoc among the Oyo people, so much that they feared him in battle. Elemoso consequently laid total siege on Oyo, causing famine and untold hardship among the people.[citation needed]

Alaafin was so impressed by Ogunlola's prowess that he, the Alaafin, requested Ogunlola to stay in the capital (Oyo-Ile) instead of returning to his settlement. Ogunlola politely declined saying “Ejeki a ma se ohun” meaning "let me stay yonder." His majesty, the Alaafin, granted Ogunlola's wish to return to his settlement. This was later contracted to Ogbomoso.[citation needed]

Eventually, the authority of Ogunlola became greater and more respected. His compound by the Ajagbon tree then became the Soun's palace and a rallying point for all Ogbomoso citizens.[citation needed]

Ogbomoso, because of her strategic location, quickly grew from a village status to a medium size town. Her people were also renown warriors. During the Fulani wars of the 19th century, many towns and villages (about 147) were deserted while their people took refuge in Ogbomoso. The influx of people further enhanced the size and strength of the town.

ALAGBA ORIGIN: 

Alagba is believed to have been born in the year 1675 in the old Oyo town, which is now being referred to as Ogbomoso. He was reputedly said to have been brought from the forest by the third Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ikumoyede who ruled from 1770 until 1797.[citation needed] In deference to its age, it is called Alagba, which means ”the elderly one” in Yoruba. In Ogbomoso, where the legendary tortoise lumbers about in the palatial grounds of the king, it is almost a sacrilege to refer to Alagba as a mere tortoise. The tortoise played host to many monarchs in Ogbomoso in the past.[citation needed]

LIST OF MONARCHS;

The founder of Ogbomoso, Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran, was the first Soun of Ogbomoso. He had 5 sons, Lakale, Kekere Esuo, Eiye and Jogioro. He was later succeeded by his youngest son, Erinbaba Alamu Jogioro, who was the second Soun. The 5 royal houses of Ogbomoso are descended from the 5 sons of Soun Ikomeyede, the third Soun of Ogbomoso (and son of Jogioro), Toyeje, Oluwusi, Baiyewu, Bolanta Adigun, and Ogunlabi Odunaro. The title of Soun was originally a Baale (minor chief) as Ogbomoso was a small village within the realm of the Oyo Empire. In 1952, the title was changed to Soun and they became recognized as a monarch.

Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran (c.1659 - c.1714)

Soun Erinsaba Alamu Jogioro (son of Ogunlola) (c.1741 - c.1770)

Soun Ikumoyede Ajo (son of Jogioro) (c.1770 - c.1797)

Ologolo (a son of Jogioro) and Olukan (grandson of Lakale and great-grandson of Ogunlola) ruled during this period but were deposed by the Alaafin of Oyo

Soun Toyeje Akanni Alebiosu, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1800 - c.1825)

Soun Oluwusi Aremu (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1826 - c.1840)

Soun Jayeola Bayewu Kelebe "Are Arolofin Alao" (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1840 - c.1842)

Soun Idowu Bolanta Adigun (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1842 - c.1845)

Soun Ogunlabi Odunaro (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1845 - c.1860)

Soun Ojo Olanipa "Aburumaku," the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Toyeje) (c.1860 - September 1869)

Soun Gbagungboye Ajamasa Ajagungbade I (son of Oluwusi) (1869 - c.1871)

Soun Laoye Atanda Orumogege (son of Bayewu) (c.1871 - c.1901)

Soun Majengbasan Elepo I (son of Bolanta) (1901 - 1907)

Soun Adegoke Atanda Olayode I (son of Odunaro) (1908 - 1914; deposed by the Colonial Government)

Soun Itabiyi Olanrewaju Ande (son of Aburumaku, grandson of Toyeje) (1914 - 1916)

Soun Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II (son of Ajagungbade I, grandson of Oluwusi) (1916 - February 18, 1940)

Soun Amao Oyetunde (son of Oyekola (never appointed), grandson of Laoye, and great-grandson of Bayewu) (1940 - June 12, 1944; deposed by the Colonial government, removed from some monarch lists); he was succeeded by his uncle

Soun Lawani Oke Lanipekun (son of Laoye, grandson of Bayewu) (October 16, 1944 - March 19, 1952)

Oba Olatunji Alao Elepo II (son of Elepo I, grandson of Bolanta) (1952 - 1966)

Oba Emmanuel Olajide Olayode II (son of Olayode I, grandson of Odunaro) (July 22, 1966 - July 1, 1969; killed during the Agbekoya revolt

Oba Salami Ajiboye Itabiyi II (son of Itabiyi, grandson of Aburumaku, great-grandson of Toyeje) (June 4, 1972 - June 2, 1973)

Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III (son of Ajagungbade II, grandson of Ajagungbade I, great-grandson of Oluwusi) (October 24, 1973 - December 12, 2021)

The current Soun, HM Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III of the Oluwusi Royal House was the longest reigning Soun in modern history, and died on December 12, 2021, at the age of 95.

EDUCATION;

Ogbomosho has four degree-awarding institutions of higher learning.[citation needed] Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is named for the Ogbomosho son and Premier of the old Western Nigeria, Samuel Ladoke Akintola (SLA). LAUTECH is ranked at the top of the later generation universities in Nigeria. It awards degrees in science, engineering, technology and medicine. This university has a teaching hospital named Lautech Teaching Hospital.[citation needed]

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Nigeria and the first to offers degree programs in theology, sociology and philosophy in Nigeria. The Seminary serves the Baptist Church in Nigeria, The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), which also has its headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Bowen University Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso- (BUTH) A Christian Teaching hospital training of doctors and other medical professionals. Originally established in March 1907 as a missionary medical facility and through the years developing into the Baptist Medical Centre and later transformed to a Teaching Hospital in 2009. BUTH now boasts of over 400 Bed Capacity, over 800 Staff and Students, Multidisciplinary Facility, Family Medicine Residency Programme, Nursing and Midwifery Courses, 50,000 Outpatients and 10,000 Inpatients, fully Accredited Training Programmes which includes; B.Sc. Anatomy, B.Sc. Physiology and MB/BS.

The city also hosts Best Legacy College of Education (affiliated with Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin) and Bethsaida College of Health Technology.[citation needed]

The Federal Government of Nigeria recently approved the establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, a satellite town of Ogbomosho. Learning and research activities will soon commence in this institution.[citation needed]

The federal government-owned Federal Government College, Ogbomosho and Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ogbomosho are located in the city. There are numerous private secondary schools all over the city, some of which are Pine Valley High School, Faith Academy, Smith International Baptist Academy, Gomal Baptist College, George Green Baptist College, Zoe Schools, Maryland Catholic High School, Lautech International College, Zion Christian Academy, and Command Secondary School, Gambari.[citation needed]

CITYSCAPE 

Ogbomosho is connected by roads from major cities such as Ilorin, Osogbo, and Ibadan. One of the prominent landmarks is the central mosque at Oja-Igbo, which towers over the traditional walled compounds of private houses and the parts of the old wall that remain.[citation needed]

Other prominent landmarks are Ogbomosho Recreation Club, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lautech's College of Health Sciences, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Lautech Teaching Hospital, Heroes Arcade and Soun Stadium.[citation needed]

Ogbomosho has other mosques, several churches, estates, and business complexes littered all over the city. Ogbomosho Recreation Club has meeting halls, an indoor sports hall and a golf course. The headquarters of the American Baptist Church of Nigeria and its theological seminary are located in the city. The closest airport to Ogbomosho is Ilorin Airport which is approximately 52 kilometers away.[citation needed]

Notable people:

Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, a lawyer, politician, aristocrat and former Premier of the old western region. He was murdered during the Nigeria first coup of January 1966.

Maj. Gen. Oladayo Popoola OFR. Former Military Governor, Oyo State . Former Military Governor, Ogun State . Chairman/CPO, Daybis Ltd.

Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, Former executive governor of Oyo State.

Col. Ibrahim Taiwo, former military governor of Kwara State

Dayo Okeniyi, Hollywood Actor

Alexander Abolore, Nigerian Artiste.

Lt. Col. Shittu Alao, former Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff, etc.

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