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By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) are set to hold their seventh joint seminar from Jan. 23 to 26, 2024, at the Mariapolis Retreat Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. The SECAM Secretary General, Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ibadan. Simbine said the seminar, with the theme, “Synodality: Africa and Europe Walking Together”, marks a continued commitment to fostering deeper communion and solidarity between the Churches in Africa and Europe. According to him, since the inception of the seminar in 2004, the collaboration became a vital platform for dialogue and mutual understanding. “The upcoming seminar, initially scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-I9 pandemic, and it promises to leverage past discussions while looking ahead to new horizons in the Church’s global mis...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Hanseza Wilfred, a determined local resident, is set to embark on an ironing odyssey of unprecedented proportions. Originally slated to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ironing time at 120 hours, he has decided to push the boundaries even further, aiming for an astounding 150-hour feat . After careful consideration, consultations, and soul-searching, Hanseza has chosen to elevate the challenge, not just for personal achievement but to inspire the community and showcase the unwavering spirit of Ikole-Ekiti. In a statement, Hanseza Wilfred expressed, "This journey is not just about ironing clothes; it's about pushing limits, embracing challenges, and proving that our community can achieve remarkable feats. The decision to extend the record attempt to 150 hours is a testament to the strength and resilience of Ikole-Ekiti." The extended challenge promises an even more gripping spectacle as he takes on the ironing marathon with determinati...

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the weekend hailed the historic emergence of Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala as the first female President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE. The Governor made the remark as the Guest Speaker at the inauguration ceremony of Engr. Oguntala as the 34th President of the NSE at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Saturday.  He described Oguntala as a distinguished woman of substance, saying that her emergence "is a testimony to that fact that our great country is again recognising the invaluable contributions of the female gender and the need to encourage and support the emergence of women in leadership roles and in healthy competitive elections. This indeed is a very rare feat that needs to be recognized as well as celebrated." The Governor added: "Engr. Mrs. Oguntala is known to be a woman of sterling qualities and substantial substance, and coupled with her vast experience, knowledge and exposure, I have no do...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, visited the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Saturday to empathise with victims of Tuesday’s massive explosion in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister and members of UCH management, led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo toured the hospital to assess the impact of the explosion. “I was told that 17 victims were brought in alive, 10 among them have been treated and discharged. “I have seen the remaining seven; they are doing so well. I asked them how the care has been and they said they are getting excellent care. “I am very happy for that and I am sure that the president will also be very happy about that,’’ Alausa said at the end of the tour. He said he was an emissary of President Bola Tinubu who has empathy for the victims and the determination to improve health care delivery. Alausa commended UCH for the comprehensive a...

  By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  The Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan branch, has  sympathised with  victims of  Tuesday’s explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The association made this known on Saturday in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Oluwatobi Fatoki, Esq. The statement said the Chairman of the association, Mrs Folasade Aladeniyi and other members of the executive committee of the Bar reached out to legal practitioners residing and practicing around the axis of  the explosion. The association reported that some legal practitioners of NBA Ibadan, including the  former deputy governor of Oyo state, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN) Mr Niyi Farinto, Mr Ayo Arowosafe among others, were affected  by the  explosion. The executive committee of the NBA  commended  the swift action of the state government, security agencies, fire brigade, medical practitione...

Ondo State Commandant, Tantita Security Services, Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja, has expressed delight at the apprehension of the vessel with stolen crude oil in Bayelsa Senior High Chief Asonja hailed Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) – a private security company owned by former Niger-Delta militant commander, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo. Asonja, while reacting to the security company’s recent arrest of a vessel at an offshore location in Bayelsa state where it was loading stolen crude, said the apprehension of the vessel was one in a series of exploits made by Tompolo’s security firm in the quest to eliminate crude oil theft in Nigeria which had been going on for years unchallenged. In a release made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Asonja said Tompolo has been able to justify the confidence reposed in him by the Federal Government in awarding him the contract to protect the source of Nigeria’s wealth. He said: “Security of lives and property, especially ...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   Prof. Fatai Fehintola, Consultant Physician at College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI), has urged Nigerians to maintain healthy kidney by constantly taking water and fluid, especially during hot weather. Fehintola gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ibadan. He explained that inadequate water in the body could cause dehydration, as people would easily be tired and sometimes might feel a bit uncomfortable and irritable. The consultant physician suggested the intake of a cup of water, 200 to 250 mills at an hour, and two hours intervals, depending on how an individual feels and the environment he/she lives in. He said hot weather could affect proper functioning of the body, as people lose lots of water and some salt in such weather circumstances. According to him, when water is not enough, the body cells begin to malfunction, while the organs also do extra work to ensure proper amount of water in...