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.