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    Prof. Segun Aina  The Registrar Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board  To: Professor Segun Aina The Executive Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Dear Professor, RE: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT—A DAWN OF DIGITAL INNOVATION AND HUMANITY It is with an immense sense of national pride, hope, and professional alignment that I congratulate you on your historic appointment by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).  Your emergence as a titan of Computer Engineering from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is not just a victory for the academic community; it is a divine mandate to revolutionize, digitize, and humanize the administrative fabric of the board. Becoming one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in your field at 39, and now stepping into this critical national role as you turn 40, proves that the era of merit-driven, techn...

  IGBOHO, OYO STATE — The heavens wept, and the earth opened its solemn gates as the ancient town of Igboho bade a final, glorious farewell to one of its greatest sons, Pa Lawrence Adegbenle Oyetola Adekunle.  Inside the hallowed auditorium of the First Baptist Church, Obaago, Igboho, the atmosphere was a poignant blend of grief and profound gratitude. The choir’s voices pierced the quiet morning with a heart-rending special rendition: "Ha, O mase, ilẹ̀ n jẹ ènìyàn" (Alas, the earth consumes humanity), a stark reminder of our shared mortality. Yet, the sting of death was quickly swallowed by the triumphant message of the day. Drawing from the book of Numbers 23:10, the clergy delivered a stirring sermon titled "Ikú Olódodo" (The Death of a Righteous Man).  Indeed, Pa Adekunle lived the life of the righteous, and his transition at the monumental age of 90 was not a moment of loss, but a celebration of a legacy that will outlive generations. The Root of the Iroko: Bir...

  Prof. ISHAQ OLOYEDE HANDING OVER TO PROF.SEGUN AINA ABUJA, NIGERIA — The tectonic plates of Nigeria's educational sector shifted decisively today, Friday, July 31, 2026. In a transition that marks the end of an autocratic era and the dawn of institutional empathy, 39-year-old Computer Engineering scholar, Professor Segun Aina, officially assumed office as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the new Registrar did not merely take over the administrative reins; he delivered a sweeping, visionary inaugural manifesto titled "The Trust We Hold." For the millions of Nigerian students, anxious parents, and the bruised internal workforce of the agency, Prof. Aina’s address signaled an immediate and radical departure from the rigid, authoritarian culture that had defined the board for nearly a decade.  The Fall of the 'Saint' and the Healing of an Institution To fully grasp the magnitude of Prof. Aina’...

   Professor ishaq Oloyede Former Jamb Registrar  The recent leadership transition at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) marks a profound moment of reflection, vindication, and historical justice for Nigeria's educational sector. Today, Friday, July 31, 2026, signals the formal exit of Professor Is-haq Oloyede and the dawn of a new era as the 39-year-old Computer Engineering scholar, Professor Segun Aina, assumes office following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  This handover serves as a stark reminder of an absolute truth: every domain built by man has an expiration date, and no empire outlasts time. For years, many dedicated career officers within the agency endured the agonizing weight of arbitrary administrative actions—harsh decisions executed under a regime that wrapped itself in the garment of absolute infallibility. He who plays the absolute monarch on the stage of public service must always remember that the curtains will ine...

In a major development that underscores the shifting political and traditional dynamics in the Southwest, a formidable delegation of Oyo State paramount rulers, led by His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, paid a high-stakes visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. The closed-door meeting at Aso Rock, which featured some of the most influential crown-wearing monarchs from across the pacesetter state, is already sending ripples through the political landscape. For political observers and citizens alike, this convergence of traditional authority and the Commander-in-Chief highlights a renewed synergy between the grassroots powerbrokers of Oyo State and the Federal Government. The Royal Agenda: What Was on the Table? While the exact details of the executive parley were held closely to the chest of the attendees, Ayekooto Media understands that visits of this magnitude are historically rooted in a few critical socio-economic and political pill...

The falling of a great Iroko tree leaves an undeniable echo in the forest, one that resonates long after the dust has settled. Today, the ancient and proud town of Igboho pauses. The traditional talking drums are muffled, and the rhythmic heartbeat of a community slows in solemn reverence. As the lying-in-state concludes and preparations for tomorrow's final interment begin, we gather to bid a profound and final goodbye to an irreplaceable colossus: Baba L. A. Adekunle.  To reach the monumental milestone of 90 years—a triumph he joyously celebrated just few months ago—is a clear manifestation of divine favor. It was a life lived without blemish or shame. But Baba Adekunle was not merely a man who lived long; he was a man who lived deeply. He was the vital bridge spanning the colonial era and the modern age, a rare individual who seamlessly embodied the strict discipline of his predecessors, the administrative precision of a modern leader, and the boundless compassion of a master te...

  Prof. C .A Aborisade  Deputy Vice-Chancellor  Abiola Ajimobi Technical University  Ibadan  A Milestone of Excellence: Celebrating Professor Caleb Aborisade’s Appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University In a resounding testament to academic brilliance, administrative competence, and unwavering dedication, Professor Caleb Ayoade Aborisade has been officially appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the prestigious Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.  This elevation is not just a personal victory for the erudite scholar; it is a profound moment of pride for the entire Oorelope Local Government, and most especially, the good people of Igbope, who proudly claim him as a true and distinguished son of the soil.  A Profile in Academic Distinction To understand the weight of this appointment, one must look at the sterling track record Professor Aborisade brings to the table. He is a Full Professor specializ...

Welcome to the third edition of "Oyo State: Know Your Governors," a dedicated political column by Ayekooto Media designed to X-ray the qualifications, pedigrees, and administrative achievements of the candidates vying for the highest seat at the Agodi Government House. In this volume, we turn our spotlight to the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—Alagbe Gbemileke, widely known as "Eleniyan".      Hon. Alagbe Gbemileke  Eleniyan  In the complex chessboard of Oyo State politics, the electorate is no longer easily swayed by mere rhetoric. The modern voter demands a leader who understands the boardroom as much as the streets, a wealth creator who knows how to manage resources, and a grassroots mobilizer who feels the pulse of the people. Alagbe brings a formidable, untainted profile of corporate excellence, academic brilliance, and serial entrepreneurship. But who exactly is the man behind the ADC ticket? A Detribalized Son of Ogbomoso Hailing from...

     A dark cloud of mourning has descended upon the ancient and historically rich town of Igboho following the transition of a towering pillar of its traditional institution. High Chief Wahab Olayiwola Adeladan, the highly revered Iba Bonni of Igboho, has officially bid the world goodbye.  Palace sources and family representatives confirmed that the respected traditional leader joined his ancestors after a brief illness, marking the end of a deeply impactful era in the traditional governance of the community. A Void in the Traditional Council The traditional architecture of Igboho is rooted in deep centuries of Oyo Empire history, and the Iba Bonni holds a prominent and sacred seat within this hierarchy. As a vital member of the traditional council. The transition of High Chief Adeladan leaves a massive leadership void that will be felt across the entire Oke-Ogun region. Throughout his lifetime, High Chief Adeladan was known as a custodian of peace, a defender of Ig...

Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026     ABEOKUTA — The battle for the Oke-Mosan Government House—is heating up rapidly as the political war chest for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as ‘Yayi’, receives a massive boost ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. In what is being described as a clear show of immense grassroots mobilization, a powerful support group known as the Youth Progressive Movement (YPM) has officially handed over 27 branded campaign buses to the Senator's camp.  This donation is designed to aggressively drive grassroots mobilization and logistical support across all wards and local governments in Ogun State. Senator Adeola, who recently emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Ogun State, continues to consolidate his grip on the party's structure. Following his emergence, the Senator had expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and key APC leaders for their...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026   ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has boldly declared that the ongoing comprehensive restructuring of Nigeria's security operations will inevitably deliver a crushing victory over terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across the country. The President made this unwavering commitment on Tuesday at the State House while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso.  Speaking to the revered religious leaders, Tinubu outlined his administration's strategic shift from mere reactionary measures to advanced intelligence gathering and the repositioning of security institutions.  “I have just approved the expansion of the armed forces. We are getting more equipment, building new barracks. We will defeat terrorism. It should be part of your sermons. I won't deviate from our national anthem,” the President declared. Whil...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026    SOKOTO — The stark, unvarnished reality of Nigeria's collapsing primary healthcare infrastructure was laid bare this week following a deeply alarming report confirming that Nigeria currently carries the highest number of "zero-dose" children globally. Zero-dose children are those who have never received a single shot of routine, life-saving vaccines.  The data was unveiled by health facilitators during a workshop organized by a coalition of government agencies and the Gavi Foundation in Sokoto State. The baseline findings revealed that Sokoto is one of the nation's worst-hit epicenters. Across just 13 local government areas in the state, an estimated 585,635 children under the age of five have not received any routine immunization.  The Sokoto State government, alongside development partners, has now launched an emergency intervention targeting an 80% reduction in these figures between Ju...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026    ABUJA — The highly anticipated legislation seeking to establish a specialized Nigeria Coast Guard has hit a major roadblock in the Senate. During plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the suspension of the bill, stepping it down for further consultation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun (APC, Lagos East) and championed by the Committee on Marine Transport, aimed to create an agency tasked with protecting Nigeria’s 853-kilometer coastline, curbing illegal fishing, and supporting the blue economy. It had successfully passed the second reading and public hearings. However, the unvarnished reality on the floor of the Senate was a deep concern over "role duplication." Senator Akpabio revealed that several lawmakers raised alarms that creating another maritime security body would inevitably cause operational and jurisdictional friction with the already existing—and underfund...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026    IBADAN — In a major move to fulfill his promise to revamp the state’s security architecture, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has officially taken delivery of two Diamond DA42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance aircraft.  The governor received the state-of-the-art security assets yesterday evening at the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Alakia, Ibadan.  While addressing the press, Governor Makinde noted that the massive landmass of Oyo State—which is larger than some countries—necessitated the shift from merely having "boots on the ground" to incorporating advanced aerial intelligence.  "I’ve seen people criticise us and ask, ‘Where is the aircraft?’ But we planned for it so that we would be able to cover as much of the state's landmass as possible within the shortest time," the governor stated.  He disclosed that the aircraft, whic...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 29, 2026     ABUJA, NIGERIA— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confidently declared that the absence of industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since he assumed office is a direct result of answered prayers and his administration's proactive engagement with educational stakeholders. Speaking on the stability currently being enjoyed across federal and state universities, the President highlighted the uninterrupted academic calendar as one of the silent but monumental achievements of his government, noting that the days of students languishing at home due to endless strikes are firmly in the past. The Presidential Declaration For decades, the Nigerian university system has been plagued by a cyclic crisis between the Federal Government and university lecturers, often resulting in prolonged strikes that derail the academic pursuits of millions of students.  However, President Tinubu...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 28, 2026        ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a massive victory for multiparty democracy, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has decisively intervened in the controversial deregistration of opposition political parties, suspending the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Accord Party.  A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Abba Mohammed, stayed the execution of the lower court's contentious order. The appellate ruling breathed life back into the affected parties, ensuring their structures remain intact as the political landscape heats up ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The Genesis of the Legal Battle The political storm began when Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a sweeping judgment ordering INEC to strip five opposition parties of t...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 28, 2026           Professor Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha  The academic and legal communities are set to gather for a profound intellectual engagement as the prestigious University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) announces its 305th Inaugural Lecture for the 2025/2026 academic session. Taking the podium for this highly anticipated academic milestone is Professor Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha, a distinguished legal scholar from the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law at the University of Ilorin.  Professor Abdulraheem-Mustapha, who boasts a robust academic and legal pedigree—including an LL.B (Combined Hons) from UDUS, Sokoto; an LL.M from OAU, Ile-Ife; a Ph.D. from Ilorin; and a B.L from Lagos—will be exploring a deeply sensitive and socially urgent topic.              The Subject Matter The lecture is compellingly titled: " Children In th...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 27, 2026    In every unbalanced political marriage, there comes a time when the oppressed must look the oppressor in the eye and say, "Enough." For the political relationship between Ibadan and Okè-Ògùn, that time is now.  For decades, the dynamic in Oyo State politics has been a classic, tragic tale of the oppressor and the oppressed. Year after year, election after election, Okè-Ògùn has diligently played its role. We have been the faithful kingmakers, delivering our massive voting blocs, offering our agricultural wealth, and maintaining absolute loyalty to the collective progress of Oyo State.  Yet, what has been our reward? Continual marginalization.  While we build the ladder for others to climb to power, we are left at the bottom, starved of meaningful infrastructure, denied critical developmental projects, and treated as second-class citizens in a state we co-own. The dividends of democra...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 27, 2026    Alh. Suleiman Adegoke  Following a week of massive digital and physical celebrations marking his glorious retirement from the Federal Civil Service and his 60th diamond jubilee, retired National Examinations Council (NECO) Director, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegoke, has released an official message of gratitude to his well-wishers. In a heartfelt "Thank You" note made available to the public, the illustrious Igboho son expressed deep emotion over the outpouring of love, prayers, and celebratory fanfare he received from his hometown, colleagues, and associates globally. Appreciation to the Grassroots and Associations Alhaji Adegoke directed his first wave of gratitude to the people, specifically acknowledging the various socio-cultural and professional bodies that united to make his milestone a viral sensation.  "I want to thank and appreciate the good and loving people of Igboho both at home and i...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | July 26, 2026 Alh. Suleiman Adegoke  IGBOHO, NIGERIA — The Erinjakun community has officially rolled out the drums to celebrate two of its most illustrious sons, declaring immense pride in their outstanding contributions to national development and community upliftment.  In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Erinjakun Community, Mr. David Bolarinwa, the entire community extended profound congratulations to Alhaji Sulaiman Adegoke on the dual occasion of his glorious 60th birthday and his successful retirement from the Federal Civil Service as a Director at the National Examinations Council (NECO).  A Legacy of Good Representation Speaking on behalf of the community, Mr. Bolarinwa described the retiring Director as a beacon of unblemished integrity and a true patriot who used his 34 years of public service to project the good name of the Erinjakun community to the world.  "Alhaji Sulaiman Adegoke ha...

By David Alani Ige, (The Scribe) Published on Ayekooto Media | Sunday, July 26, 2026 Happy Sunday, esteemed readers. Today, we delve into a profound theological paradox that has puzzled logical minds for centuries: Why would Satan torture people in Hell for disobeying the exact same God that he himself disobeyed? It sounds like a massive logical flaw. Why would the ultimate rebel punish others for joining his rebellion?  The reason this sounds like a paradox is that the premise itself is based on a fundamental, widespread misconception. In foundational Christian theology and biblical texts, the unvarnished truth is quite shocking to modern minds: Satan does not rule Hell, nor is he the one torturing people. Here is the straightforward breakdown of where this popular idea came from, what the Holy Scriptures actually say, and the true motive behind the enemy’s agenda. The Theological Reality: Satan is an Inmate, Not the Warden In orthodox Christian doctrine, Satan is not the " King ...