Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

2nd Ramadan Lecture: “Youth Empowerment through Spiritual Enlightenment”* Sanyo Youth Forum is pleased to announce its 2nd Ramadan lecture, scheduled to hold on Saturday ,29th March,2025, at 5pm at Muyeng filling Station Space, Sanyo, Ibadan. This year’s lecture, themed “THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY,” aims to inspire and empower young Muslims to become active participants in their communities and society at large The lecture will feature renowned Islamic scholar Dr Sheikh Soliu Erubu Abubakar, who will share insights on the importance of spiritual growth and self-development in achieving personal and collective success. “We are excited to host this…

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It Is Time To Seek The Face Of God To Stop Deaths In Our Midst – Former Oyo Lawmaker, Olaleye Cries Two term member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honorable Olusegun Olaleye has cried out and called on leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Oyo State chapter to seek the face of God over members of the party. Hon Olaleye wrote this in a post on Thursday following the sudden death of the daughter of former Oyo State Governor, Abisola Kola-Daisi nee Ajimobi. “It is high time we set aside a special 3 days fasting and interdenominational…

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Oyo NACJ, Oyo Interfaith Office Deepen Collaboration As Rev. Ibikunle Insists All Religions Intertwined In Humanity ..association Commends gov makinde stance on sharia panel The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) and the Oyo State Interfaith Office have reinforced their commitment to promote religious harmony and peaceful co-existence This was as Oyo NACJ, and the state Interfaith Office emphasized their shared belief that regardless of divergent religious affiliations, mankind is bound together through humanity. The meeting, attended by NACJ executives and representatives from various faith-based organizations, focused on strengthening media advocacy for religious tolerance…

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Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Mourns Bisola Kola-Daisi’s Death The Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, and PRINCE OF OYO ALAFIN-PRINCE(Dr) Azeez ADEWOLU GBADEGESIN Popoola Adeduntan-ONISILE (ATINGISI HOUSE),has expressed condolences to the family of late Oyo state Gov. Abiola Ajimobi over the loss of their daughter, Abisola. This is contained in a statement issued on his behalf by his media office in Ibadan and made available to newsmen in Ibadan today . Adeduntan-the Havard trained board certified international cardiovascular surgeon ;said the tragic event coming a few years after the death of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi could break anyone’s spirit. He, however, added…

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CAN Commiserates with Former Chairman Over Mother’s Passage The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),Oyo State on Wednesday commiserated with the immediate past Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Oyo state, Pastor Benjamin Akanmu over the passage of his mother. CAN, in a condolence letter signed by its chairman, Apostle Col. Joshua Sola Akinyemiju (Rtd) said the prayers and thoughts of the association are with the family. “The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State, Commiserates with our father in the Lord and the immediate past chairman, CAN, Oyo State, His Eminence , Pastor Benjamin Olayiwola Akanmu on the passing unto…

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Ibadan Based Business Mogul Commends President Tinubu Over SOE in Rivers State ..lauds AGF for steps taken to forestall crisis ..blames Nigeria delta, rivers leaders for failure to act An Ibadan based Business mogul and public affairs analyst, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem popularly called “Sukazeem” has described as shameful and embarrassing the inability of leaders of thought and political leaders in Rivers State and Nigeria Delta to act during the crisis in the state before the President wielded the big stick. Alhaji Kazeem while reacting to the current state of Rivers expressed displeasure to what he described as hypocritical silence of…

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Ramadan: Osi Bashorun Adeduntan Joins Oyo Former First Lady, Muslim Clerics To Break Fast ..Commends late former governor Ajimobi for repositioning the state The Osi Bashorun of Ibadan land, PRINCE(Dr) Azeez ADEWOLU GBADEGESIN Popoola Adeduntan -ONISILE,on Sunday joined the wife of the former Oyo State Governor, Chief Mrs Florence Ajimobi and top Islamic clerics and scholars to break fast.. Adeduntan in his remark commended the effort of the late Governor during his tenure for turning the state into an enviable standard. He stated that as commissioner Of health under Ajimobi’s administration, the late Governor allowed a free and transparent running…

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Oyo NACJ Commiserates With One of Its Leaders, Kemi Olaitan Over Brother’s Death The Ngeria Association of Christian Journalists, (NACJ), Oyo State chapter has condoled with one of the founding leader of the association in the state, Mr Kemi Olaitan , over the passage of his elder brother, Professor Wale Are Olaitan. In a statemet on Tuesday signed by its Chairman, Lekan Shobo Shobowale, and made available to journalists through its publicity secretary, Adeola Badru, said the late scholar lived a life worthy of emulation. The association stated that Professor Wale Olaitan, a former Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University,…

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Oyo APC to Makinde: Your Plan to Impose a Successor, Dead on Arrival The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has told Governor Seyi Makinde to forget about his plan to install a stooge as the next helmsman who would take over from him on May 29, 2027 emphasizing that the only way the governor could escape from voters’ revolt account of his misdeeds and misgovernance is for him to use the remaining two years in office to seek forgiveness and correct most of his wrong actions. Oyo APC’s outbursts apparently came against the backdrop of the statement recently…

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Federal Government Celebrates Adeduntan’s Appointment As GW Women’s Basketball Head Coach In USA The federal government of Nigeria through the Chairman /CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has expressed joy as she proudly celebrated the historic appointment of Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan as the head coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Coach Adeduntan but for Nigeria and the African Diaspora as a whole. Dabiri-Erewa lauded Coach Adeduntan’s inspiring journey, highlighting her impressive coaching record and her unwavering dedication to excellence. She said, “We are immensely…

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