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    Baba Aladura Joseph Ibikunle  IGBOHO, NIGERIA — The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) family, particularly members of the Ona Iwa Mimo C&S Church, has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Supreme Head, Baba Aladura Joseph Ibikunle. Baba Aladura Ibikunle, a respected spiritual leader and custodian of the Ona Iwa Mimo tradition, reportedly passed away today, bringing to an end a remarkable chapter in the history of the church. His transition is expected to reverberate far beyond the immediate congregation, coming at a time when many members of the Christian community continue to look to spiritual leaders for guidance, prayer, moral direction and the preservation of the traditions handed down through generations. A Spiritual Leader Who Carried the Weight of His Fold As Supreme Head of the Ona Iwa Mimo C&S Church, Baba Aladura Joseph Ibikunle occupied a position of considerable spiritual responsibility. The title “Baba Aladura,” commonly associated w...

Alhaji Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan  IGBOHO, OYO STATE — It is a season of profound joy and celebration for the Irepo Grammar School Igboho Old Students Association (IGSIOSA) as one of its most distinguished alumni,  Engr. (Alhaji) Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, officially bows out of active public service following a highly successful tenure as Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja.  The association, speaking through its National Executive Council and Board of Trustees, released official statements on Monday, August 31, 2026, showering encomiums on the retired technocrat for his unblemished record and exemplary representation of his 'alma mater'. A Legacy of Professionalism and Integrity In an official congratulatory letter signed by the National Secretary, Dr. Matthew Oyedokun, on behalf of the IGSIOSA President, Mr. J.O. Adeyanju (FCA), and the Board of Trustees Chairman, H.E. Barr. Bayo Lawal, the association described Engr. Adeladan’s career as a monumenta...

Prof. Segun Aina Jamb Registrar  The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has marked his first month in office with a renewed commitment to improving the agency’s services and strengthening partnerships that can positively impact the lives of Nigerian students and other stakeholders. Reflecting on his first 30 days at the helm of the examination body, Prof. Aina said he had been both inspired and humbled by the enormous impact JAMB has on the lives of millions of Nigerians seeking admission into tertiary institutions. According to him, the mandate of the Board remains clear: to serve better. The JAMB Registrar disclosed that the Board’s activities in the past week centred largely on strategic engagements with key institutions and organisations, with the objective of developing practical solutions to issues affecting candidates and strengthening the institution’s capacity to serve the Nigerian public. One of the majo...

As Nigeria begins the long journey towards the 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has laid out an electoral timetable setting the pace for the activities that will ultimately lead millions of Nigerians to the polling units. The timetable is more than a list of dates. It is the official roadmap guiding the electoral process—from the submission of nomination documents by political parties to the publication of candidates’ particulars and, ultimately, election day. For voters, political parties, aspirants, civil society organisations and other stakeholders, understanding these dates is crucial. 🗓️ AUGUST 29, 2026 — GOVERNORSHIP AND ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES’ PARTICULARS One of the major milestones on the calendar is Saturday, August 29, 2026, when INEC scheduled the publication of the personal particulars of candidates for the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections. This stage allows members of the public and other stakeholders to examine t...

  ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Works has bid farewell to one of Igboho’s distinguished sons, Alhaji Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, following his retirement from the Federal Civil Service after a remarkable career of public service, professionalism and national commitment. Adeladan formally handed over the administration of the Ministry on Thursday, August 27, 2026, bringing to a close his tenure as Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works. He handed over to the Ministry’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Alhaji Aminu Ahmed, who has assumed responsibility as Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary (DOOPS) pending the appointment of a substantive Permanent Secretary. The development marks the end of an important chapter in the career of a civil servant whose rise from the historic town of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State to the highest levels of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has become a source of pride to his community and beyond. A...

  Dr. Tunde Salami Some people succeed in life. Others become a reason for others to believe that greatness is possible. There are men whose names are recorded in history because they held positions. There are others whose names endure because of the wealth they accumulated. And then, there are the rare ones whose lives become stories—stories that must be told, retold and passed from one generation to another because they carry within them the power to inspire an entire people. Dr. Tunde Salami belongs to that rare generation. His is not merely the story of an accomplished engineer, scholar, global consultant or distinguished professional. It is the story of a little boy from a humble background who walked dusty roads to school, carrying nothing but books, dreams and the invisible hand of God—and eventually found himself walking through the corridors of some of the world's most prestigious institutions. It is the story of grace meeting preparation. It is the story of vision refusin...

   IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally entered another crucial phase of the 2027 electoral process with the publication and display of the names, credentials and other particulars of candidates contesting the governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The exercise, carried out on Saturday, August 29, 2026, included the display of candidates’ particulars on Form EC9, giving political parties, candidates, journalists and members of the public an opportunity to scrutinise the information submitted to the electoral commission. For Oyo State, the development is particularly significant. Reports based on the latest INEC display indicate that 16 candidates are in the 2027 governorship race, representing different political parties. But there is an important lesson for voters: a name announced by a political party is not automatically the same thing as the name finally displayed by INEC. That distinction has become critical in...

HRM OBA DR. JOEL OLALERE OLAWUWO  THE ALEPATA OF IGBOHO LAND  There are birthdays that mark the passage of another year, and there are birthdays that invite a people to pause, look back with gratitude, and look forward with renewed hope. Today is one of such days. Today, the people of Igboho Land celebrate not merely the anniversary of a man’s birth, but the continued existence of a custodian of history, a guardian of tradition, a father to his people, and a symbol of the enduring dignity of the ancient throne of Alepata. His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Joel Olalere Olawuwo, Olasorogan IV, the Alepata of Igboho Land, Permanent Chairman, Oorelope Local Government Traditional Council, and Permanent Member, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Kabiyesi, today, the drums of gratitude sound louder. The voices of your people rise in celebration. And from every corner of Igboho Land, hearts unite to say: Happy Birthday, Your Imperial Majesty. A KINGDOM IS BLESSED WHEN ITS THRO...

    IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday, August 29, 2026, commence the public display of the names of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections, including those in Oyo State. The exercise is part of INEC’s preparations for the 2027 electoral cycle and is expected to give political parties, candidates and members of the public an opportunity to scrutinise and verify the information submitted to the commission. Oyo State is among the 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to hold in 2027, while elections into the State Houses of Assembly will take place across all 36 states. Oyo Set for Another Major Political Contest The forthcoming display is particularly significant for Oyo State, where the political atmosphere has already begun to intensify ahead of the 2027 governorship contest. The exercise will provide voters and other stakeholders with an op...

Alh. Abdulwaheed Akintola Olajide Former Secretary of Oyo State IBADAN — Oyo State has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, a respected public servant and political figure who served during the administration of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Olajide reportedly died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with his family formally announcing his passing on Wednesday. In a statement announcing the death, the family described him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and cousin, while expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life they described as well lived. The family also appealed to relatives, friends, associates and members of the public to remember the deceased and the family in their prayers. Former Ajimobi SSG Dies Olajide served as Secretary to the Oyo State Government during the administration of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who governed the state from...