Obasanjo To Vie In Kayromlee Squash Anniversary Tournament

President Obasanjo

Squash enthusiast and former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed his participation in the Kayromlee Squash Tournament, designed as part of activities marking the 13th anniversary of Kayromlee Gym and Fitness Center, Ibadan.
The Under-16 Squash Tournament according to the Chief Executive Officer of Kayromlee Gym and Fitness Center, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde JP is put together to celebrate the 13th year anniversary of the firm and to also scout for talents from the grassroots, especially from the secondary schools in Ibadan.
Amb. Ayinde also said the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has also confirmed his interest to play an exhibition game during the Squash tournament scheduled for between 8 to10 December, 2022 at the indoor squash court of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium that is being managed by her firm for the past 13 years.
“The major participants for this tournament will be drawn from secondary schools while some notable personalities that love the game of squash will participate in exhibitions matches, and our Baba, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed his participation in this category.
“All these efforts are geared towards creating more awareness for the game of squash and also recruit fresh bloods into the game. Squash is a great sport for children and adults of any level, but the better you get, the more intense the workout becomes. Squash is one of the best cardio workouts around. Playing for one hour will see you burn between 600 and 1000 calories”, said Amb. Romoke Ayinde.

IPCentre Boss, Abimbola Davis Warns Youths Against Wrong Use Of Internet

Otunba Abimbola Davis

The Chairman governing council, International Pscychometrics Centre, Ibadan, Otunba Abimbola Davis has admonished the youths against the use of internet for information that are not credible and verifiable, saying internet facilities, if put to positive courses, will benefit the users in ways that are unimaginable.
Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan Otunba Davis said it is regrettable that the bulk of the fake and unfaithful reports emanating from the internet were from the youths, saying “They belong to this era we call the internet age. And they are the demographic that has been caught by the new media fever or bug.”
The IPC boss said the global village predicated 58 years ago by Canadian thinker/philosopher and media theorist, Herbert Marshall McLuhan, which the internet is playing a key role as source of information, entails that the facility can only be used to advance the positive courses of humanity.
Davis cited several instances where our youths have used the internet to propagate fake news and forgeries that directly affected the image of our country, noting that by doing so, the authors deceived their audience and painted a different picture of the internet.
Otunba Davis however advised the youths to desist from such acts except they will be comfortable to have their credibility, life aspiration and future ruined, adding the ideals of IPCentre frowns at misuse of internet.
He described Psychometrics which is being taught online in tertiary institutions in Nigeria as a branch of psychology concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes and personality traits.
He called on parents, churches, schools, community leaders to implore their wards and the youths to run away from negative thoughts because they are a sin against God and mankind.

Ooni To Grace Lagos’ Yemoja Afomidara Festival 2022

A traditionalist, the Obabinrin Yemoja of Lagos State, Abiola Osundemilade Osuntoki has announced a date for a weeklong celebration tagged: Yemoja Afomidara Festival 2022 scheduled for 21st to 27th November at the Yemoja Afomidara Temple, Ikotun, Lagos.
The weeklong event according to a statement issued by the celebrant and made available to newsmen, will commence on Monday 21st with Aje Festival while on Tuesday and Wednesday, deities such as Esu, Ogun, Sango and Oya, Obatala, Yemoja Olokun will be celebrated and On Thursday it will be turn of Ifa and Ori.
A traditional worship vigil will be held on Friday 25th while worshipers will visit the river with calabash on Saturday 26th and on Sunday which is the grand-finale, Alh Abass Akande Obesere will be on ground to entertain the guest that will be coming from all walks of live.
His Imperial Majesty, Onirisa Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will be gracing the event as the Grand Royal father of the day, according to the statement while His Divine Grace, Oba O.O.O Dada will be the grand spiritual father of the day.                 
The celebrant, Obabirin of Lagos who will also be celebrating her birthday during the traditional event, is a graduate of Business Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo  University, Ogun State but has her temple in Ikotun, Lagos, where she deliver people different from afflictions.
“I was born into a Christian family but was born different with some special and great signs. I have been giving vision and delivering people from their afflictions right from when I was three years old”.
“Our faith is based on Osun which is commonly called the river orisa, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility. Osun is considered one of the most powerful of all orisas, and, like other gods, she possesses human attributes such as vanity, jealousy”, she stated

2023: City Boy Group Assures 2Million Votes For Tinubu, Folarin

Tinubu’s City Boy Coordinator,
Oyo State, Tomiwa Alli

A political group named City Boy Movement, Oyo State chapter has continue in its drive to drum support for the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Gubernatorial aspirant, Senator Teslim Folarin, assuring both of two million votes.
The group, led by its Coordinator in Oyo State, Tomiwa Alli, in a statement issued and signed on behalf of the group promised to mobilize the state’s youth population with a view to delivering not less two million votes to the APC candidates in the February, 2023 Presidential and governorship polls.
“Cityboy movement is a national platform with a very strong representation in Oyo State. We are mobilising all the supporters of Tinubu and Folarin to see how we can give them the manifesto of Asiwaju.
Commenting on what the movement would contribute to Tinubu/Folarin’s ticket at the polls; Alli said “We’ll work to ensure that we mobilize at least two million votes from the youth population across Oyo State.”
He however added that coordinators have been appointed for all the 33 local governments in the state for City Boy to have a smooth operation that will spread to the nooks and crannies of the state while a date for the official flagging off will be announced very soon.
“In Oyo state, I have over 25,000 members across the 33 Local Government, We also have matrons and patrons as City boy Ambassadors, and the following people are the coordinators that we have appointed for each LG: Adebare Adeoti for Iseyin, Abdulrazaq Yakubu for Ogbomoso North, Bashiru Ismail Abiona, for Ibadan North East, Leteef Abidemi Oladeji for Ibadan North west, Hon Adeniyi Malik Alaga for Oluyole while Hon Ojuwoni Abayomi Alidu for Lagelu LG. Teslim Aliu, Afijio.
“Others include, Usman Isiaka for Ibadan South West, Adetona Kehinde Balaro for Ibadan South East, Abass Akeem Adekola for Egbeda, Adisa Timothy Adeoye for Surulere, Atere Hamidu for Orelope/Igboho, Badmus Sodiq Aare for Akinyele, Adeleke Munirudeen, for Saki East, Abdazeez Musah, Saki West, Ajayi Tosin Matthew, Ibadan North, Shehu Agoro, Itesiwaju, Adeleke Toheeb, Oyo East, Akangbe Isau, Oyo West, Taiwo Atiba for Atiba, Adeshina Adeyemo, Ibarapa Central, Adebayo Yusuf, Ona-Ara, Babalola Oladele, Ibarapa North and Ajadi Isaac for Orire LG”.

Oyo FIBAN Congratulates Ilaji Boss Over Birthday

Engineer Dotun Sanusi

Leadership of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) Oyo State Chapter has congratulated one of the patrons of the association, Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, Akanran Ibadan over his birthday celebration.
This was contained in a congratulatory letter issued by the body and signed by the Chairman of Oyo FIBAN, Comrade Seun Awodele on behalf of the executives and members of the association and made available to newsmen.
Oyo FIBAN in the goodwill message assured the celebrant of its continued cooperation especially on the incubated Ilaji FM, for which the federal government has issued a license.
“Everyone knows that addition to age comes with new challenges and greater responsibilities, therefore, we pray that God Almighty will continue to grant you unending mercy, wellness, prosperity, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding”, the statement reads in part.
Awodele, however, thanked Engr. Sanusi for his constant support to the broadcast journalists and FIBAN members in the state, urging other well meaning Nigerians to emulate the spirit of magnanimity of Ilaji boss for our society to become a good place to live.

Elukaz Travels, Oyo Tourism Board Parley Hungarian Embassy On 'Hungexpo'

Kazeem Eluwole, MD. Elukaz Travels & Tours (second left), Elder Debo Adejumobi, Executive Chairman Oyo State Tourism Board, Mr Falola Olugbenga, Secretary to IG Oyo State Tourism Board, Mrs Ladipo Omodasola Oyo house Abuja, Dr Gabor Krauss, Economic Counselor, Hungarian Embassy, Abuja

One of the biggest name in tour broker, Elukaz Travels and Tours in conjunction with the Oyo State Tourism Board have concluded plans to collaborate with the Hungarian Embassy to initiate collaborative learning programmes tagged Hungexpo.
While highlighting the aims of the program to newsmen in Ibadan, managing director of Elukaz Travel, Kazeem Eluwole revealed that the project is aimed at developing our cultural industries towards contributing to the growth of the nation's economy.
He added that the program which has been scheduled for 23rd to 26th February, 2023 is to ensure appropriate packaging of cultural assets with Hungary that will encourage and increase cross-cultural tourism.
“This project aimed to strengthen cultural and creative industries in Nigeria through capacity building, networking efforts, information sharing and awareness among various stakeholders on culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
“Significantly, the collaboration is aimed at promoting cultural assets for national pride, deploying our diverse and rich cultural resources aimed at combating the vices such as youth restiveness, insecurity, unemployment etc”.
“With our good relationship with the Hungarian consular here in Nigeria,  The program is Hungexpo, 23-26 February, 2023. In Budapest cross-cultural tourism tour”, said the Elukaz boss.

Rashidi Yekini's Posthumous National Award: Foundation, Family Commend Federal Government

Late Rashidi Yekini

Close friend and personal lawyer to the late Rashidi Yekini, Jubril Olanrewaju Mohamed, has commended the Federal Government for deeming it fit to recognising and honouring the late football legend with posthumous award national title of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on Yekini.
Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday evening, conferred the national honour on Yekini ten years after the demise of the 'goal-king'.
Speaking on the honour, Mohammed Olanrewaju, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Rashidi Yekini Foundation said the gesture of the Federal Government is a welcome development because nothing is to much to do to imortalised Rashidi Yekini considering his history in Nigeria football in his life time.
"I want to say here that the entire family and friends of Rashidi Yekini is happy about the post conferment of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on Yekini. I'm also happy about it because this is one of the many things we have been pushing and clamouring for all this while.
"All our  our noise and activities in memory of Late Rashidi Yekini in just to draw the attention of the Federal Government to the fact that Rashidi Yekini was a patriot, a nationalist and somebody who almost to the detriment of his convenience and happiness, sacrifice so much for Nigeria and brought so much joy to this country.
"So, if he could not be recorgnised when he was alive, we have been clamouring for them to recorgnised him posthumously and we are happy that this present administration hearken to our voice and found it worthy to honour him with the conferment of the MFR award, we are very grateful," Barrister Mohammed said.

Barrister Jubril Mohammed

Speaking further, Barrister Mohammed said the award came at the right time because the foundation's plans are in top gear to celebrate the anniversary of the demise of the 'goal-king' but for Rashidi Yekini deserved more from Nigeria government.
"We are still asking for more because we will appreciate if the Federal government can also go ahead to name a national monoment or even if it is  a street in Abuja after Rashidi Yekini, we will be more happy about it because he deserved more," Barrister Mohammed added.
Yekini scored 37 goals as a Nigerian international footballer, and represented the nation in seven major tournaments, including two World Cup Championships, where he scored the country’s first-ever goal in the competition.

Ajibaye Wins Ufitfly Top Prize At IGC Captain Inaugural Golf Tourney

Dignitaries during the closing ceremony of
Ibadan Golf Club Captain's Inaugural Golf Tourney

Charles Ajibaye of Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) has emerged winner in the men’s category of the Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament held over the weekend to usher in Tunji Oladosu as the new captain of the club.

Ajibaye who returned with 79 gross over 68 net that earned him a new handicap of 6.7 from 8 handicap to clinched a free return flight ticket to Dubai donated by the Ufitfly as the top prize in the golf competition. Dr. John Dongo emerged runners-up with 85 gross over 73 net while Amubioya .A that scored 87 gross over 74 net finished as second runners-up.

The new Captain, Oladosu was full of gratitude while making his speech during the closing ceremony of the golf event that had more than 180 golfers from different golf clubs in the federations in attendance.

 “I cannot but to sincerely express my gratitude and appreciation to every member for the trust and confidence reposed in me to be chosen as Captain to serve and steer the affairs and leadership of our great club. I also want to thank my fellow wonderful executive members that we are serving together in leading the club to the ‘promised land’.  

 “I will also want to reiterate that the job of promoting this club to the expected standard is our collective responsibility and we must work together as a team and one big family that is operating in love; for a house that is divided against itself shall not stand”. Oladosu noted in his address.

The planning committee Chairman, Barr Idowi Salami, a former Captain of the club in his address thanked other committee members that comprises of the second Vice Captain, Wale Osungbohun, Seyi Alaba, the Secretary of the club, Ayo Aluko, Competition Secretary, Yomi Layinka, Bamidele Abolarin, Ojo Adebayo, Shakin Labeodan, Omolaraeni Olaosebikan and Sade Ajala.

S.I Salami however singled out Otunba Abimbola Davis for big appreciation for his great contributions to the successful hosting of the event and his continued efforts to the development of the club, while thanking the donor of the star prize, Evang. Ajiboila Ogunkeyede, the CEO of Ufitfly for its constant support to the club.

“This tournament is solely meant to celebrate and ceremonially usher in Tunji Oladosu as the new Captain of this great club. It is my sincere belief that you all enjoyed our beautiful golf course, ambience and the uniqueness of our new club bar which is unarguably one of the best in the golfing community in this country”, Said the former Captain.    

Omajuwa Appoints As New Head Of IGC Lady Section

The new executive committee of the prestigious Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) has appointed Oyinlola Omajuwa and three others to form the caretaker committee that will steer the affairs of the Ladies Section of the club pending further directives.

The action according to the letter signed by the club’s secretary, Seyi Alaba is in line the article 13:3:1-5 of the club’s constitution, which unanimously nominated Ms. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Mrs. Dorcas Oluwatunmise, Mrs. Lizzy Afonja, a former Lady Captain and Mrs. Oyinlola Omajuwa as head of the committee.

Omajuwa in her acceptance speech pledged to restore the past glory of this section by operating an open door policy and all inclusive procedure which involved carrying along the ladies in the section’s deliberations and discussions.

“I’m overwhelmed with your support and confidence in me, and while thanking you for your support, I want to assure you that I and my team will ensure that all ladies will be carried along in all the section’s deliberations and discussions. I also assure you that all efforts shall be made to restore the past glory of this section, but please note that we cannot succeed without your full support”, Omajuwa noted.

Ufitfly Bags BCOS’ 40th Anniversary Recognition Award

Media Officer of Ufitfly, Olanrewaju Agiri receiving the award

The renowned destination management company, Ufitfly was part of corporate firms recognized by the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) Television in the Service to Humanity award category during the event held over the weekend to mark the 40 years anniversary of the media outfit.

The Chairman of BCOS, Prince Dotun Oyelade in his remarks said the awards, were given to the different categories of persons and organizations in recognition of their impacts on the society, while singling out Absolute Success Travels the owner of the Ufitfly brand for it big contributions to the Sports and tourism sectors of the country.

He recalled how the CEO of the tour broking firm (Ufitfly), Evang. Ajibola Ogunkeyede has sponsored staffs of BCOS on an all expense paid trip to many international assignments, such as pilgrimages, FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar 2020.

“This support to BCOS is worthy several millions of naira, and we cannot but to appreciate this travels firm for its good gesture to us, and we are proud to associate with its good name and unblemished services to the general public”, said Prince Oyelade.

Also awarded were the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; the G.O of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi; Apostle Kayode Abiara of Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Itura; Bishop TV Adelakun of Victory International Church; and Apostle Sunday Popoola of World Communication Ministry in the religious category.

Psychometrics Study Will Be Introduce In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria – Otunba Abimbola Davis

Chairman governoring board of IPC, Otunba Abimbola Davis

Chairman Governing Council of International Psychometric Centre, Otunba Abimbola Davis has revealed that the council is ready to expand the study of Psychometrics to all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Speaking to newsmen at the council head office located at NCRI Compound, Moore Plantation Apata, Ibadan Oyo State on Thursday, 16th June, 2022, Otunba Davis said in their efforts in expanding Psychometrics study in tertiary institutions within the federation, the council in association with Books and Sports Limited had decided to publish their news magazine called Genius Magazine.

Otunba Davis, who is a poet and an author, said the purpose of the magazine is to disseminate information about Psychometrics and educational system in general; "it is a snapshot of various activities of the International Psychometrics Centre and also serves the purpose of reinforcing and improved interaction between the Centre and its readers.

“The magazine is a specialized magazine, we introduced it purposely to disseminate information about Psychometrics and education in general. The magazine was initiated when we realised that the Psychometrics is something new to this environment in Nigeria but is a compulsory course all over the world”.

He further stated that the Genius Magazine which used to be an online publication was first printed in January, 2022, adding that the  magazine will not be available at newspaper stands because of its production cost but will rather be distributed to schools, ministries, agencies, embassies and the likes free of charge.

Speaking further, the Chairman said the entire country have five Psychometricians, all of them produced by the University of Ibadan and after much enlightenment on the important of the course and the fact that the federal government made it mandatory as a general course in all tertiary institutions, the students started coming in.

“We encountered few problems; one of it is that, the students were yet to understand what Psychometrics is all about. There were lots of kind of disrupting, we have to enlighten them. Moreover, in the entire country today we only have five Psychometricians at the masters’ level, all of them produced by the University of Ibadan,” Otunba Davis said.

Speaking further on expansion of the course, Otuba Abimbola said the Centre is ready to introduce Psychometrics as a subject in all Nigeria secondary schools so that it will be taking as a full course in all Tertiary Institutions.

“We discovered along the line that even among the students some of them were thinking if they had known about this, they would have took this as a full course so we now brought another program because you can’t run a full program when it is not taught from secondary school level so we are getting to introduce it to all secondary schools in Nigeria at all cost,”.

The chairman stated that in addition to promoting Psychometrics as full course, by September IPCentre will be introducing a platform which he called 'The Ripsnorters' in September, 2022, an online community of communities where netizens can get to meet different people at different spheres of life. He said the platform is expected to boost a minimum of ten million users by the time of launching.

“By September we will be introducing a platform, a full porter which I call The Ripsnorters. It is expected to boost a minimum of ten million users by the time we are launching it and it would be another way of disseminating information about Psychometrics”.

“We are introducing this platform so that you can discover your talent and first thing you do if you subscribe today, is to undertake at least six or eight tests to know who you are even if you lie we will know you lie.

"It was designed by our partner, Cambridge Psychiatric Centre which is under Cambridge University. They designed it for their students, gave us the access to it and it was modify to suite our own purpose so you be may surprised that you actually studied theatre act but when you take the test, it will tell you to take a vocation in fashion designing will best suit you”.

While speaking on some of the ways to promote the platform, Otunba Davis said the Centre is ready to collaborate with major new medium in the country; "the newspapers will help the Centre to direct people, most especially advertisers to the platform through their employment page.

“We will be collaborating with all the advertisements on employment page of newspapers and tell the advertisers, that we have a platform that will help you advertise your wares freely without taking money”.

In addition to expanding Psychometrics in Nigeria schools, he added that IPCentre is planning to introduce Campus Psychology Tour in all tertiary institutions within the country to create awareness for the program and to shape the minds of the students.

Heineken Backs IGC Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tourney

Tunji Oladosu

Golfers and members the prestigious Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) are in for a good time, as a global brand, Heineken has pledged its support to back the Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament that will usher in Tunji Oladosu as the new captain of the club.
The tournament with over 180 expected participants is scheduled for 24 to 25 June 2022 and has attracted support from the leading beer brand that is famous for its promo­tion of sports in Nigeria, especially football but now taking interest in golf with the pledge of creating experience in a world class Heineken atmosphere for golfers.
The new Captain of the Ibadan Golf Club, Mr. Tunji Oladosu has also promised to take the social club to the greatest of heights, while thanking members for always supporting all his moves since he was nominated to complete the tenure of the past Captain, Ola Ibironke popularly known as ‘Dudu Heritage’ who suddenly passed away last year before the completion of his tenure. 
He promised to do everything within his capacity to sustain the rich golfing tradition Ibadan Golf Club is noted for while assuring golfers that have signified to participate the inaugural tournament an exciting moment and warm hospitality of IGC.
“I will like to thank all the distinguished members of this great club that have supported me since last year that I have stepped into the big shoes left by late captain and the confidence reposed in me by all to carry on with the assignment of leading this club for another tenure”, said Oladosu.

Oba Oginni, Fadulu Win ITC's FATOIL Badminton Doubles Championship

Oba Olatunde Oginni (second left) President of Ibadan Tennis Club, Prince Peter Akinyooye, Sponsor and celebrant, Otunba Sola Omole and Toba Fadulu (left) posing for press after the event

Sports enthusiast, HRH Olatunde Oginni and the table topper,  Toba Fadulu have emerged champions of FATOIL Badminton Doubles Championship after the final duel at the badminton section Ibadan Tennis Club, (ITC) on Monday.
The badminton event was organizerd to celebrate and commemorate the birthday of Otunba Olusola Omole, the Captain of the section.
Oba Oginni who owns the defunct Flogin Football Club along with Toba Fadulu subdued Bamidele Ogunrinola and Oluseyi Kayode-Adedeji in the double badminton competition inside the indoor badminton court of ITC Iyaganku, Ibadan.
Otunba Omole, celebrant also play a ceremonial match before the final game as part of activities arranged to entertain the friends and well-wishers that came in large numbers to celebrate with him.
Oba Olatunde Oginni in his remark after the prize presentation commended the celebrant for his love for the development of badminton and pray that he will witness many years.
The President of Ibadan Tennis Club, Prince Oluwole Peter Akinyoye who was part of dignitaries that watched the final and closing ceremony, also full of praises for the celebrant over his selflessness disposition in the badminton section and the club in general.
Otunba Omole in his remark thanked all and sundry who had contributed to huge success recorded during the competition, while pledging to sustain the tournament as an annual event to commemorate his birthday.
Medals, prizes were presented to winners at the end of the event while lots of freebies were shared to members of the club and guests that graced the event.

Multi-million Naira Properties Destroyed At UCH Guest House

Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed when a caterpillar accompanied by armed military men stormed the ten units of shops recently constructed at University College Hospital (UCH) Guest House Ibadan, by yet to ascertain authority and pulled down the structure on early morning of Friday, 10th of June.
According to investigation, the property have been concession to a business mogul and traditional leader, HRH Olatunde Oginni by the management of University College Hospital, Ibadan after which he constructed the shopping edifice in front of the property, “but surprisingly some people just came to pulled it down this morning” according to sources within the premises.
The occupants of the shops were seen wailing as their properties were being destroyed under the supervision of the fierce-looking soldiers that even assaulted staff of the guest house and some of the shop owners without any prior notice or court order.
When contacted, Olatunde Oginni who owns the property for reactions, said his counsel has taken up the matter towards ensuring appropriate legal action so seek justice and redress in a short while.

Olubadan Became Justice Of Peace Great Royal Ambassador Emeritus

Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun with members of the Supreme of the Peace Society of Nigeria

The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Oba Sen. (Dr) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun-AliIwo, Ali Okunmade 11 has added another feather to his cap as he became the Great Royal Ambassador Emeritus of the Nigeria Justice of Peace.
The honour was bestowed on him on Monday when the Supreme of the Peace Society of Nigeria and his members, led by the Board of Trustee chairman of the society, Bishop Ezekiel Olukunle paid a courtesy to the Alarere Palace of Oba Balogun in Ibadan to congratulated him on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
Bishop Olukunle while speaking at the event described the new Olubadan as a man of peace because it showed clearly that before Oba Balogun was designated to be the Olubadan, he was a man after the peace of his people.
"It shows that you are a man of peace during the ugly incident when the government and late Oba Saliu Adetunji was at logger head and today we are here to honour you with this title because we still believe that you will continue to play your fatherly role to ensure that peace reign in Ibadan land and Oyo state in general," Bishop Olukunle said.
In his reaction, the elevated Oba Balogun said he was honoured by the title and he will continue to make promotion of peace and development in Ibadanland his priority during his reign as the paramount ruler of Ibadanland.
"I would strive to ensure that peace and harmony was sustained in the ancient city and I would collaborate with government and other relevant stakeholders to make my reign a success that would bring prosperity to Ibadanland," Oba Balogun said.
Also speaking at the epochal event, Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee group of companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, who is also a Supreme Human Right member, National Ambassador of Peace and National Matron of the Society said the investiture of Oba Balogun shows that his efforts at promoting peace is notice by all and she prayed that his will enjoy his reign with long life and in good health.
"Our paramount king, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun is a man of peace and the title bestowed on him today will be a great lesson to others to always ensure to be peace ambassador whenever we find ourselves. I pray that Kabiyesi enjoy his reign in peace, prosperity and sound health," Ambassador Ayinde said.

Kayrom Lee Unleashes Religious Action To Curb Insecurity In Oyo

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde with Islamic clerics at the event

In the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan, the Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee Group of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has kick-start her plans of using religious teachings to curb youth unrest menace in Oyo State.
Ambassador Ayinde, who is also the National Matron of the Supreme Human Right Society, while addressing the Koranic school teachers present at the inauguration of the scheme of using religious teachings to transform youth to become respectable citizens at the Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Center, Obafemi Awolowo stadium, Ibadan, said her goal in-conjunction with well meaning Nigeria, is to lead our youth back to God with Koranic school that adult enjoyed when they are young.
"Most of the Muslim youth of nowadays don't know the basic teachings of Islam which teaches morals and values and this has affected their behavior in the society today. We as the adult and their role model, we must endevour to pilot them back to the teachings of Islam through Koranic school that we as adult enjoyed when we are young so that the issue of them turning to touts, 'area boy' and street urchin will be a thing of the past," Ambassador Ayinde said.

Ambassador Ayinde

Speaking further, Ambassador Ayinde, who is the founder of RACBAR Academy, a philanthropic foundation that grooms children in various sports, said the plan adopted for the scheme is to use modern day Islamic teaching that will be understand easily by the youth to teach them so as to get them interested.
"We would start by identify areas where each Koranic teachers can be helpful to the scheme, then we are planing to have three center where woman will be teaching girls and man will be teaching boys. The youth within the vicinity of each center can converge to learn about God under the tutelage of trained Islamic clerics and they will be encourage to join because some of them want to attend but there is no such school around.
"Then we will cater for the well-being of the teachers by providing some funds for them as incentives and snacks will also be provide for the youth during the class," she added.
One of the Koranic teacher at the event, Ustadh Abdul Salam Omo Laani said the gesture is a welcome development which he believe can be achievable if it is properly plan.
"What you are planning to do is workable if it is plan properly because many of our children who are now on the street would be return to God. May Allah continue to bless and enlarge you for this notable scheme.
"If many well to do people in our society could emulate your gesture, the issue of touting, menace of 'Area boys' and youth unrest will be thing of the past in our environment," he said.

Don't Let People Change Your Philanthropically Attitude - Lagelu Fans Club Urges Kayrom Lee

Ambassador Ayinde with Members of Lagelu Fans Club

Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee group of companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde have been advised not to let some people actions and behaviours change her philanthropic nature of helping the less privilege and the needy.
Giving this advise when members of Lagelu FM Fans Club, Ibadan paid her a visit to felicitate with her on her recent award as Justice of Peace, National Ambassador of Peace and Matron of the Supreme Human, the leader of the delegation, Mrs Opaleye, popularly known as Iya Ibeji Elegbusi, said people are always envious of person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, reading meanings to every  humanitarian gesture and she should not allow this to deter her from from putting smiles on peoples faces.
"You know what people will be saying behind your back because of your humanitarian gesture. Some are saying that you want to join politics, and this is the strategies you are using to achieve your aim, but we that know you knows that is not the true picture.
"We are begging in the name of God, please don't let this stop you from doing what you always do to put smiles on the faces of the less privilege and the needy," Mrs Opaleye said.
In  her reaction, Amb Ayinde said she love her philanthropic nature because it is what God required from people and there is no way peoples action will make her put an end to it.
"The Holy book of the Christian and Muslim taught us to be our brothers keeper by helping the deprived, poor, backward and depressed with whatever is with our limit. I can not let people' action and behaviour stop me.
"I will continue to do this because I'm always happy whenever I see the smiles of the faces of the people who are poor," Amb Ayinde said.
Speaking further, Amb Ayinde, who is the founder of RACBAR Academy, a philanthropic foundation that grooms children in various sports and prepares them for the future, however call on well meaning people in the society to always ensure to give back to the society by helping the less privilege and the needy.
Also on the entourage of Mrs Opaleye is Mrs Olaide Adebayo, popularly knows as Iya Lanredo, Mrs Layoke Ayoola, knows as Omo Idunnu and Prince Babatope Taiwo.

Give Yourself Rest 'Cause Of Your Health -Kayrom Lee Advises Tailors Executives

Amb Ayinde with the NUT Executives

Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee group of companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has advised the executive of National Union of Tailors, Oyo State South-west zone chapter, Gbagi Ogunpa branch to be more cautious of their health more than money in the performance of the jobs.
Ambassador Ayinde, who is a Universal Peace Federation Justice of Peace and Supreme Human Right National Ambassador of Peace make this call when the newly inauguration executive members of the association paid a courtesy call on Wednesday at her office to thank her for her support during the 7th Inauguration Anniversary held recently.
The Tailors executive led by chairman, Ibrahim Sokunbi and Mrs Tunrayo Oladimeji, the Chairperson of the association said they are there to show their appreciation for support when they need her before, and during the association's anniversary.
In her words of wisdom, Ambassador Ayinde, who is also into fashion with her company, Lee Kut, counsel on the need to take their health seriously more that the money they will make in the line of duty.
"Like the popular saying that if there is no tailors to sew our clothes, how would the world be? That is your profession is one of the important one in the world. I thank you for the visit and my advise for you is that you ensure to be living in harmony with each other and must take very good care of your health.
"Always take jobs that you can finish without resulting to overnight duty because by not having enough sleep can destroy your health and the money collected from the jobs will not be enjoy," she said.
Ambassador Ayinde, who is also the founder of RACBAR Academy, a philanthropic foundation that grooms children in various sports and preparing them for the future, thank them for their visit and promise to be at their beck and call anytime the assosciation need her support.

Oyo NSCDC Inaugurates Special Female Armed Squad

Newly Inaugurated NSCDC Female Armed Squad in Oyo State

The newly formed female armed squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been charged to to live up to expectation as a women by enhancing peace with their weapon rather than creating troubles in the country.
Speaking at the passing out parade of female armed squad in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Tuesday, NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who was represented by Assistant Commandant General of the Corps Shem Obafaiye said because of the trust and investment in the female squad, they should ensure to handling their weapons with civility and follow the rules of engagement.
Obafaiye said Nigeria at this critical time because of the insecurity, needs an Amazon, a replica of the female soldiers who fought the Dahomey war in those days and the newly inaugurated NSCDC Female Armed Squad should live up to expectation by protecting the interest of the people.
In his address, the Oyo State commandant, Michael Adaralewa said that the inauguration is one of the transformation programme of the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi to rejig and reposition the Corps as the organisation response to the plethora of security challenges facing the country, of which Oyo State is not left out.
Speaking further, Commandant Adaralewa said the aim of the formation of the squad is to further ensure professionalism in the discharge of their duties, adding that the personnel had been made to undergo training in the principles of internal security.
He urged citizens to synergise with security agencies in the state, including the civil defence, just as he warned criminals in the state to vacate the territory or face the wrath of the law.
In his message at the event, the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde congratulated the female armed squad for going against all odds to get to the conclusion of the training.
Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon Mojeed Mogbonjubola, promised his support for the civil defence with whatever it would take to nip criminal activities in the bud across the pacesetter state.
One of the special guest at the epoch event, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde gave kudos to the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Abubakar Audi on the formation of the all female squad because of the role women can play toward peace in the nation.
"The inauguration of the female squad is a good initiative because as we all know, the women folks are close to our children and their femininity can work for them in ensuring protection for educational sector from ritualists, cultists and other criminals and thus safeguarding the future of our children," Ambassador Ayinde, who is a Universal Peace Federation Justice of Peace and Supreme Human Right National Ambassador of Peace said.

Titan Farms Pays N246m To Investors In 2 Months

In fulfillment of a promise made, the Titan Multi-business investment Limited popularly known as Titan Farms has paid N246,812,300 to 124 investors in two months.
This was confirmed via a document attached to a statement released by the firm on Tuesday which also states that N49,985,300 and N196,827,000 was paid in December, 2021and in January, 2022 respectively.
It gathered that these Investors were paid cash and products which consist of rice, flour and land.
As at December, 2021, thirty-seven (37) investors were settled and that culminated to N49,985,300, while in January, 2022, eighty-seven investors were also settled to the tune of N196,827,000.
The Documents entitled Investment Settlement from Whatsapp Group 2 Titan Farms settlement made in December.
While confirming the settlement, the Chief Executive Officer, Titan Farms, Chief Gbenga Eyiolawi said it is true that over N246 million had been paid out as investors’ settlement and assured that more investors would still be paid as the payment is ongoing.
Gbenga stated that he would not rest on his oars until the last investor is paid, saying that in the Yoruba parlance “Good name is better than gold and silver”.
He, therefore, apologized to every investor for the inconvenience caused by the current situation.

EOB Plans Big For Birthday, Hosts Month Of Divine Celebration Event

Olusegun Babatunde

Ace broadcaster, Enitan Olusegun Bamidele popularly known as EOB has unveiled his big plan to hold a three-in-one event tagged “Month of divine Celebration: An evening With EOB” scheduled for this month end, 28th February, at Jogor Centre, Ibadan.
According to a statement issued by the anointed AOP and made available to newsmen in Ibadan revealed that the date coincides with his birthday and an album launch which is a compilation of his motivational speeches and his online medium platform, EOB live radio will also be launched.
Explaining the rationale behind the event, EOB, a director of programmes and presenter with Fresh FM, Ibadan, Oyo State also said the planned event is in compliance with the dictate of divine instruction from God, because he doesn’t do anything outside God's direction.
“All our invited guests are expected to wear white attire because it’s a divine celebration of my birthday and we shall also be launching the EOB Live Radio platform which was created to give opportunity to many talented broadcasters that want to showcase their God’s giving talent. And hopefully will grow into a terrestrial media outfit soon.
“The EOB Fans Club, that scattered around the world were yearning for the compilation of our motivational speeches that have had great impact on the lives of the people done into a CD, which we have done and it will be presented to the public during the event”, the statement reads.  
Meanwhile, Dr. Yinka Ayefele MON is expected to welcome other top dignitaries as a Chief host to the event while many grade ‘A’ gospel singers and bigwigs in the entertainment industry in Nigeria will grace the three-in-one event.

Ace Broadcaster, Akintayo Makes 2021 Oyo State 100 Most Influential Personalities List

Akintayo with his family

Multiple awards winning On Air Personality and seasoned entertainment reporter, Waheed Akintayo has emerged winner in the radio entertainment category in the 2021 Oyo State 100 Most Influential Personalities event ceremony, recently held inside the Manhattan Hall, Cruzer lounge place, Jericho, Ibadan.  
The anchor of different popular Yoruba entertainment programmes, who works with Fresh FM Ibadan, was honoured along with many bigwigs in the media industry which includes: Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli, Dr. Smile Comedian, Mayor Isaac Brown from Fresh105.9FM, Dare Adekanmbi from Nigerian Tribune, Tunde Olawuwo and Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, from Splash105.5, Mrs. Ishola from AIT, BCOS Director of Current Affairs, Mr. Goke Adelakun.
Akintayo, who is popularly known as Ilumoka Presenter dedicated the award to his fans and the entire management of his medium, Fresh FM while he also commended the Ibadanmedia.com for ensuring a transparent procedure in selecting winners in the respected award, especially in the entertainment category.
Ilumoka however added that “I give thanks and honour to the Almighty Allah who has been my protector and provider, and I want to promise that this professional recognition will serve as a call to do more excellent work in this 2022”.  
The Presenter has also veered into politics by declaring his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Assembly, representing Oluyole local government constituency in the 2023 general elections. 

Harvest Of Awards For Babalola, Publisher Of Celebration International Magazine, UK

Babalola with one of his award

In acknowledgment of diligence and media professionalism, the efforts of the Chief Executive Officer and publisher of Celebration International Magazine, Olusegun Babalola has continued to attract recognitions from top entertainment firms in the United Kingdom.
The Celebration Magazine boss is a recipient of two distinguished awards of recognition in January 2022 from two reputable entertainment outfits: Fakon Empire Entertainment and Toplotech Entertainment, both based in the UK.
Fakon Empire Entertainment on Saturday, 1st January, 2022 during the premiere of the highly anticipated Nollywood Epic movie ‘IBANLA’, at ceremony which took place at the Ripple Centre, London presented a prestigious African award of excellence in media practice to Olusegun Babalola, the recognition that coincided with the first year anniversary of the launch of Celebration International Magazine in London, UK.
Also last week, Toplotech Entertainment presented an award of the Prominent Digital Magazine Publisher 2021/2022 to Celebration Magazine boss during the unveiling and launching of Toplotech Radio App in London.     
Speaking at the occasion, the President, Fakon Empire Entertainment Academy, Favour Agbon-Konkon said: "entertainment has created thousands of independent and commercial employment through the practices of music promotion, publicity, journalism and film making which involve people in and outside of African entertainment settings".
Speaking in the same vein, the Chief Executive Officer of Toplotech Entertainment, Mr. Temitope Issa Ibrahim, popularly called Prime Minister in the entertainment industry said that Mr. Babalola's Celebration International Magazine is a globally circulated entertainment promotion platform.
He added that within a year, Celebration International Magazine has become a household name among Black community in the UK. “The award committee reached a consensus to confer on the Publisher the award of the Prominent Digital Magazine Publisher 2021/2022, because of the quality of its content and its rapid penetration into the core of Black entertainment market in the UK”, said Toplotech boss.
Olusegun Babalola in his reaction dedicated the honours to God Almighty who gave him the divine wisdom which led into the establishment of Celebration International Magazine, saying the professional recognition will also serve as a call to do more excellent work in 2022.
Babtunde, popularly called Mr. Babs in the entertainment industry, started his media practice from the Nigerian Tribune, where he worked as a graphic designer in the computer department, and now a registered photojournalist in London and also a member of National Union of Journalists, UK Chapter.

Gbagi Ogunpa Tailors Union Holds 7th Inauguration Anniversary

It will be celebration and fanfare as the Nigerian Union of Tailors, Oyo State South-west zone chapter, Gbagi Ogunpa branch hold their 7th annual inauguration anniversary on the 1st of February, 2022.
According to statement available to newsmen by the Chairperson of the association, Mrs Tunrayo Oladimeji, said they will be using this year anniversary to appreciate some members of the society, who have contribute immensely to the advancement of the association and the society at large.
The event which is slated to start by 10am Tuesday morning, will be chaired by Chief Taofiki Oyelade, the Chief Executive Officer, TAOVICK Favours Investment and a renown business woman, Mrs Kafayat Olasheu popularly known as Iya Fabregas with Chief. Dr. Ifashakin Oladimeji, owner of Omega Ventures as the Father of the Day and Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, the Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee group of Companies as the Mother of the Day.
Some of the awardees include the Chairperson of the occassion, Mrs Olashue, Father of the Day, Chief Oladimeji, Mother of the Day, Ambassador Ayinde, Chief Abdulahi Busari popularly known as Omo Owo, Samuel Iyiola, Chief Olanrewaju Samonda and Chief Mrs Ronke Quartem among other.
Others are Mukaila Mikky Onibata, Adekunle Muftau Sarafa, Alhaji Oriyomi Ismaeel, Ojediran Adeshina, Mrs Oluwaseun Akindele, and Alhaji Hissau Adeleke.
The Chairman of the association, Ibrahim Sokunbi said adequate security is guaranteed for those expected at the occasion.
The programme will be anchored by MC Olowoketu popularly known as Mallam Fresh while music will be supply by Fuji maestro, Alhaji Trimisiyu Adegboyega alias Tiri Leather.

Expert Urges Government To Sensitise People On How To Prevent Disasters

Kolawole Amusat with Amb Romoke Ayinde

Disaster management expert, Kolawole Amusat Gbenla has advised the government to sensitise the general public on how to prepare, prevent and manage every weather to be able to put a stop to disasters.
Speaking on the family wellness programme on Able TV, 'Alaafia Loba' anchored by Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, Amusat said if the government have raise to their responsibility by enlighten the people on how to avoid unnecessary disasters like issue of fire outbreak during harmattan, flood during the raining season and other man made disasters, such will be frequent in our society.
"To stop the unnecessary incident of fire outbreak, floods and other man made disasters, the government must sensitise the people on the prevention of the disasters.
"Before the dry season, it is expected of various stakeholders which includes individual, organisation which is not state and state actors organisation to have gone out, gone round to educate and sensitise people on what to have done to prevent issues of fire outbreak. But on this part of the world, our level of preparedness is on the low ebb and Government is not helping matters because what would have been expected is that our Local Emergency Management Committee in our local government to have gone round market within the local government to educate them on what they should to curb fire disasters," Amusat said.
Speaking further, Amusat said the frequent fire outbreak in our markets are resulted from electrical powers which usually occur late in the night or early hours in the morning and if the markets people have been sensitise that they should always endevour to switch off their light, the fire disasters will be reduce.
"This sensitisation will not cost the local government people much money. They can appoint monitoring team that will ensure to check the market round after closing to ensure compliance and this will reduce the incident of frequent fire outbreak in the markets during the dry season," he added.

Determination, Hardwork Secret Of Remo Stars Impressive Form -Oyedele

Oyedele in action for Remo Stars

Remo Stars striker, Abdullahi Oyedele has revealed that determination and hard work is behind the team hard earn 2-1 victory against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game played on Sunday.
The Ikenne based team defeated Wikki Tourists thanks to goals from Dayo Ojo's 10th minutes strike and Oyedele's 62nd minutes goal before Salisu Adama reduced the deficit for his side from Mustapha Abdullahi's corner.
In a chat with newsmen after the explosive encounter, Oyedele, who missed two NPFL game due to injury, said the team went with determination to retain the pole position on the league table and with hard-work and the prompt instructions from the technical crew, the team emerge victorious.
"We went to Bauchi with the determination of maintaining our top position on the NPFL table and it was a very tough game form us but with the superlative instruction from our technical crew, we are able to be calm and concentrate," Oyedele said.
Speaking further, the former FC Slutsk of Belarus striker, who scored the second goal for the Sky Blue Stars after Andy Okpe found his way upfront from the midfield to give him an assist, said he is very happy that he can help the team to victory  in their second away victory this season after an injury set back.
"I'm happy that I was be able to help the team to victory in an away game today after coming back from injury which I suffered against Heartland FC," he said.
On what is next for the team, Oyedele said the players are well prepare and will not let the victory becloud them and focus on the next game.
"The victory is over and our next focus is the next game at home. Despite the winning, we still have a lot to do and will keep working. I will also do my best to keep fighting for the good of the team and keep scoring," Oyedele added.
With the winning, Remo Stars maintain their position on the top of the league and they remain unbeaten in the NPFL alongside Rivers United.

Titan Farms Ordeal: Investor Pleads For Calm, Condemns Sponsored Reports Against Firm

An investor with Titan Multibusiness Investment Limited, Adeola Awoleru has condemned some negative reports being sponsored against the firm, saying such malicious reports might jeopardize the intention and good understanding that exists between both parties.
Awoleru who disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of committee formed by the investors on behalf of the agric firm, vouched for the integrity of Titan farms considering effective communication modality created by the firm to address partners and investors.
“I don’t see any fraudulent tendencies from the way the Titan is handling the agro-commodity investment dispute, because more than 55 million naira was paid to different investors in December. More than 550 million naira has been paid by Titan from July to December 2021 and I personally got 12.7 million naira settlement with arrangement and assurance by the firm to continue in that form.
“This has proved that Titan Farms is quite different from several phony agric investment companies fraudulently deceived Nigerians into failed agric schemes, and that is why we’re pleading with people that are sponsoring malicious report against them, it might affect the good understanding we (investors) have with them”, said Awoleru.
She asserted that the company has also explained to them how it is going to alter its business model and by introducing new product lines and also new product sizes to cover more customer base, and accrue more funds to lubricate the investments plans.
“Firms with fraudulent tendencies will not be open in its approach by soliciting for patience and support at difficult times in order to fulfill contractual obligations within a reasonably specified timeframe”, the investor added.  
A statement from Titan Farms and made available to newsmen attributed the underperformance recorded by the firm recently to the adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy which has grossly affected the Nigerian business climate as well as the illegal influx of foreign rice and the recent insecurity challenge rocking the country.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the company, I want to appreciate all our shareholders, stakeholders, investors, distributors and employees for their immense support since the beginning of our operation.
“The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on our dear country and the illegal influx of foreign rice coupled with the recent insecurity within the country have negatively affected our operations drastically reduced our production rate which also affected our ability to pay investors as and when due.

IPCentre’s Genius Magazine Hits Newsstand In Nigeria

The International Psychometric Center (IPCenter) Ibadan has released the maiden edition of its magazine titled 'The Genius' into newsstands to cover the last quarter of the year 2021.
The magazine according to its Chairman/Editor-in-Chief, Otunba Abimbola Davis who doubles as the Chairman, Governing Council of the IPCenter was designed as a snapshot of the various activities of International Psychometric Center and will also serve the of reinforcing and allowing increased awareness, improved interaction and integration between the Center and the readers.
The all-gloss 90 page magazine was conceptualized to be 80percent academic and designed to celebrate scholars in academia. “This piece explores constructive criticisms on educational issues; the focus on the educational sector is without prejudice to other sectors of the polity”.
Also in the maiden magazine, two renowned professors are celebrated. Prof Toyin Falola who was picked as the genius of the month has introduced a redefinition of knowledge prioritization to business-minded people who plausibly see getting to the pick of educational cadre a ruse and impoverishing.
Also Prof Kazeem Adebiyi, the Rector, the Polytechnics of Ibadan was celebrated at his inaugural lecture. He was described as a scholar per excellence who has been an illustrious partner with the IPCentre, Ibadan.
The magazine also contain a research of the month, featuring Professor John Rust’s Sociobiology and Psychometric, with contributions from Igo Jacob, Manager Academics of IPC and Prof Benjamin Ehigie of the department of Psychology, University of Ibadan which will give readers impeccable facts about Psychometric studies.
Some of the efforts of the executive secretary of the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), Prof Idris Muhammad Bugaje was projected in the magazine in an article titled: ‘Idris Muhammad Bugaje and His Tour De Force’.  
The International Psychometric Center (IPCenter) is a Strategic Research Network dedicated to research, teaching and product development in both pure and applied psychological assessment, setting up to research on cutting-edge developments in the theory and practice of psychological assessment with emphasis on the online environment, with vision is to impart practical knowledge of psychometric in different disciplines.

Kayrom Lee Advocates Use Of Religion Teaching To Eradicate Youth Unrest Menace

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde

In order to reduce insecurity and youth unrest in Ibadan and his environs, the Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee Group of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has advocated the use of religion teaching to the youth in the state.
Ambassador Ayinde, who is also the National Matron of the Supreme Human Right Society, while addressing the congregation at the jumat prayer at Oja 'Ba Central Mosque, Ibadan last Friday, said from what she can see in today's society, the youth lack basic teaching of the religion of Islam which teaches morals and values and this has affected their behaviours in the society today.
"Until we pilot our youth back to the basic teaching of Islam through Koranic school that we as an adult now enjoyed when we are little, there is now way the issue of touting, menace of area boys and street urchin can not be stop in our society.
"If we say that it is none of our concern because they are not our children or wards, we are just delaying the evil days because when we don't nip the menace in the bud now, it will come to a time that those area boys will eventually turn to criminals and they will be problem for our children who we have raised in a God fearing ways," Ambassador Ayinde said.
Speaking further, Ambassador Ayinde, who is the founder of RACBAR Academy, a philanthropic foundation that grooms children in various sports and prepares them for the future, said what can be done to stop this future menace is to lead our youth into religion school that will mould into a respectable citizens.
On how this can be achieve, Ambassador Ayinde, however call on well meaning people in the society to join force with her to revive the basic Koranic school in Ibadan to teach the youth the Islamic tenets, morals and values which are equality, justice, fairness, brotherhood, mercy, compassion, solidarity, and freedom of choice.
"As leaders, we responsible for the application of these principles which is in the ethics and morals of Islam to the youth and are accountable to God and man for their administration. That is why I will like us to revive our Koranic school in areas that don't have and encourage our youth to join because some of them want to attend but there is no such school around.
"We can do this by looking for an established Koranic school and arrange for our youth who are interesting to be attending and again we can look for by a mosque in any area that can be use for the school while we will help them financially by arranging some money for the Arabic scholar in-charge and provide refreshment for the student.
"I want well meaning people in the state to join me in achieving this goals because this will help the youth and our society in the future," she said.

Playing Golf Regularly May Increase Life Expectancy – Dolphins Lady Captain, Onwuegbu

Currently Lady Captain of Dolphin Golf Club Lagos, Mrs. Onwuegbu Bose Ngozi has revealed that playing the game of golf regularly may lead to an increase in life expectancy.
Onwuegbu, an ardent golfer who has played locally and internationally, while highlighting the benefits she derived, said the game keeps one fit at all times and saves one from so many ill health.
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) immediate past financial secretary but now the zonal representative South/West in the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) described golf as a game of life because one can walk 10kilometers on the golf course which gets your circulation going and encourages heart to work more efficiently.
Onwuegbu, playing off handicap 28 in an interview granted to newsmen in Ibadan Golf Club recently said she has benefited greatly health-wise and socially since she started playing golf 2011, but became more active since 2018 which has made her become member of Ikeja Golf Club, Abakaliki Golf Club, TYB Golf Club, GEJ Golf Club, Ibas Golf Club and IBB Golf Club.
The mother of three also termed golf as a gentleman’s game that enhances integrity, “don’t be fooled into thinking golf is a one-man sport. The social aspect is what makes the game so appealing to many people. Whether it’s your caddy or a fellow player, make the most of your shared interests and strike up a conversation with other players on the course.
“Golf is a social sport, having someone to share a drink with at the ‘19th hole’ (clubhouse bar) is not the only benefit. Playing sports with other people helps boost your self-esteem, social skills and overall mental wellbeing. It fosters a healthy sense of competition”, she noted.
The Lady Captain further explained that “when meeting new golfer friends, one of the first things they'll ask is your handicap. Genuine curiosity could turn into a sense of envy once you realise they're a little better at the game. So long as you don’t take it too far, competition can actually be good for you, encouraging you to challenge yourself and improve your own skills”.
While sharing some of her best moment in the game, Onwuegbu remembered when she traveled to Côte d’Ivoire to play and I came 3rd for Nigeria and was amongst the 1st ten in Kinshasha Congo few months ago apart from several laurels won both locally and internationally, “last year in IGC Asaba, I won the Agcare Charity Cup. I also won the longest drive ladies in Ibom golf club a few months ago to mention but a few”.
She added that “many sports can only be played in teams, but golf is a pastime that you can easily enjoy by yourself if you want to. Sometimes it’s great to spend time alone. In fact, studies have shown that people who are happy spending time alone tend to be happier overall. When you do play alone, there's no need to have a scorecard, or to even count the number of shots you take. And without a rival to keep up with, every hole can be attempted at your own pace”.
“Above all are the great benefits of golf to heart, as mentioned, golf gets your circulation going, encouraging your heart to work more efficiently, and helping to build its muscles. So, golf exercises your heart and keeps your heart rate up.
“This will naturally lower your risk for heart disease and other cardiovascular issues, as well as potentially lowering your levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol. Regularly playing golf may even lead to an increase in life expectancy”, the national director of events and plans for All Former Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) enthused.