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By Oketooto Seun Lanre  In the timeless philosophy of the Yoruba people, Aje is far more profound than the accumulation of riches. Aje is divine prosperity; the sacred current of abundance entrusted by Olódùmarè for the advancement of humanity. It is the force that sustains families, strengthens kingdoms, preserves culture and builds civilizations. Thus, the revered title Iyalaje Oodua is not merely an honorific. It is a solemn covenant that places its bearer at the spiritual and cultural helm of wealth, enterprise, commerce, generosity and economic stewardship within the House of Oduduwa. History reminds us that many have possessed wealth, yet disappeared from memory because their riches served only themselves. The sands of time have buried the names of countless affluent men and women whose fortunes neither transformed lives nor altered the course of history. True greatness is never measured by the volume of one's possessions but by the depth of one's impact. Wealth acquires ...

  The National Deputy Women Leader of APC-USA & Convener of Diaspora Support for APC North America, Hon. Fola Olumo, has extended her warmest congratulations to the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, following his re-nomination as the vice-presidential candidate and running mate to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the 2027 presidential election. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the leadership and members of Diaspora Support for APC North America, Hon. Olumo described the Vice President's re-selection as a well-deserved recognition of his unwavering loyalty, exceptional leadership, administrative competence, and steadfast commitment to the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. She noted that Senator Shettima has consistently demonstrated remarkable patriotism, humility, resilience and an uncommon capacity to complement the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in advancing n...

According to Major Yahay Ibrahim, the Army Public Relations Officer, the Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, has noted with concern the press release by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS Southwest Zone D, regarding alleged misconduct by some army personnel. The Depot wishes to reiterate that the Nigerian Army exists to protect all citizens, especially the youths, who are the future of the nation. Any conduct that falls short of that mandate is unacceptable. No student or law – abiding citizen should ever feel unsafe or be subjected to harassment, intimidation or assault by those entrusted with the security of lives and properties.   In line with military regulations and the values of the Nigerian Army, the Commandant has ordered an investigation to ascertain the facts of the incident and bring perpetrators to justice. The NANS Southwest coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, is kindly requested to make available all evidence and witness statements t...

The 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University , Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Prof. Olasebikan Alade Fakolujo delivers a valedictory lecture to mark his 70th birthday and retirement from active service after decades of outstanding contribution to engineering education and university administration. Delivering the lecture titled _“Illuminating the Path: A Reflection on Nurturing Excellence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Nigerian University System”_, the Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering called for urgent investment in specialised laboratories and research infrastructure. “Electrical and electronic engineering is not a singular field but an interconnected ecosystem of specialised domains,” he noted. “Each requires dedicated laboratories, advanced equipment, highly trained personnel, and sustained research investment. The danger of ‘ disciplinary compression ’ is that it widens the gap between university training, technological frontier...

  The Owalare of Ilare, Oba Adejoro Otebolaku and entire Owalare -in-Council have described the death of Mr Samuel OMOYULENU Fabunmi as a great loss to the Ilare community , describing him as a benevolent personality. A release by the Spokesperson of the community, Dr. Tope Abiola JP , the Odole-Owa of Ilare states that "as the immediate past president of Ilare Development Association (IDA), Mr Omoyulenu tried his best in unifying different groups in the community. He was a man of peace. "For several years, he was the Chairman of Parents Teachers Association of Ilare Community High School , during which he ensured that discipline was entrenched into the lives of the students. The release also noted that, Mr Omoyulenu was a devout Christian and Senior Steward of the Methodist Church, Ilare Circuit . "To Mr Omoyulenu, development of Ilare took a place of concern in his heart. ",The man was a benevolent personality, an astute philanthropist and a sincere Ilare patrio...

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council , has condemned the rising wave of political violence in the state ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election , describing the development as a threat to peace and democracy. The Council expressed concern over the increasing cases of killings, intimidation and destruction of property associated with political activities, warning that the trend could undermine the credibility of the electoral process if not urgently addressed. In a statement by the Osun NUJ Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin , and the Secretary, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju , the Council noted a report from the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), which indicated that 44 election-related violent incidents were recorded across Osun State between October 2025 and June 2026, resulting in 13 deaths. The Council noted that the figures should serve as a wake-up call to all stakeholders, stressing that no political ambition is worth the loss of human lives...