Author: Optimal Times

By Our Reporter An international NGO,whose areas of operations transcends Nigeria, but African and Middle East states, “Funmilayo Health Foundation” is making waves in some communities in Lagos State in terms of providing the citizens with some social amenities. This organisation, which is a household name among the Lagosians   and some neighbouring  African states, has been impactful in the provision of welfare needs for the benefits of the citizens across some notable communities in Lagos. The beneficiaries cut across the youths and adults, males and females. And, it is heartwarming to note that the exercise has been devoid of ethnic…

By Odunayo Agboluaje  Miss Perfect Oluwajomiloju Emma-Jimo, a daughter of a famous  public affairs analyst, Dr. Emma Jimo, has graduated with a first-class honour at the Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan. The convocation for Perfect and other graduands are currently going on at the Adeline Hall of the university. She is graduating as the best in her department, Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University. ”She is my family ‘s youngest  first-cass @ 18. She was the graduating student with the most awards in her secondary school four years ago”, Dr. Emma Jimo, who is a…

Culled from The Guardian  By  Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan Following the demise of the immediate past Olupo, Oba Emmanuel Onaolapo Oyebamiji, Fadare II, who passed on Monday, January 3, 2022 at age 72, the kingmakers of the town, selected Oba Abdul-Rafiu Oyekanmi Mosobalaje, the Bamigboye II, Ilufemiloye, Ariwajoye I, the new Olupo.  In November 2022, the Osun State Government presented Staff of Office to Abdul-Rafiu Oyekanmi Mosobalaje, the Bamigboye II, Ilufemiloye, Ariwajoye I, as the 16th Olupo of Oluponna, Ayedire Council of Osun State. Just like yesterday, the revered monarch has spent one year on the throne of his forebears. …

…Frowns at promiscuity, cultism …Says spiritual soundness, academic excellence key to build future By Bukayo Agboluaje  The Chancellor, Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan,  and National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria [PFN] , Bishop Francis Wale Oke,over the weekend  assured the new Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Timothy Adejumo that nobody can threaten his position. Oke gave the assurance during the unveiling of Adejumo as the second VC of the faith-based university following the expiration of the pioneer VC’s tenure, Prof. Julius Oloke and Pastor Morenikeji Afolabi as  Registrar. The two principal officers were inaugurated by the university’s Pro-Chancellor,…

Prof. Idowu Olayinka, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan is the guest speaker at the 65th anniversary and special recognition awards of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Lagos State branch. The event will hold on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) – 10, Nurudeen Olowpopo Street, Alausa, Ikeja by 2.00 p.m. Prof. Olayinka would speak on the theme: “Nigerian Japa syndrome: Quo Vadis?” A statement released by the chairman of UIAA Lagos, Dr. Dauda Salau, revealed that the Special Guest of Honor for the event will be Lagos…

AUTO REPORT AFRICA, the leading pan-African online automotive magazine, has gone fully digital with the launch of its e-magazine which goes live on the web this Monday . The magazine is also launching out a publication, LUBES West Africa, which is specifically targeted at the lubricants industry. A statement by LUBE MARKET AFRICA , owners and publishers of AUTO REPORT AFRICA and LUBES West Africa, said both digital magazines, which are specialist platforms for the automotive and allied industry, are envisioned as monthly publications to complement the regular online news service. AUTO REPORT AFRICA, a global brand without…

News Central is excited to announce the appointment of Kayode Akintemi as the Managing Director, who will be leading the channel into its next phase of growth and innovation. Kayode Akintemi brings a wealth of experience that he has amassed in the media industry, having spent man years in various leadership roles at renowned news organizations. With a proven track record of driving success, Kayode Akintemi is poised to steer News Central to new heights in an ever-evolving media landscape. Akintemi worked as the General Manager of ChannelsTV and Managing Director of Plus TV Africa. He recently joined Arise TV.…

CASES THAT ARE  BEYOND  POWER  OF  POLICE. CASE 1 On November 24, 2023,l got a phone call from my nephew in relation to his friend who sold his laptop to a buyer he met online. They later met physically at a location. According to the brief from the seller, the buyer examined the laptop critically and expressed satisfaction, and the sum of #70,000 was paid for it. The buyer also sought another buyer, sold it, but the later buyer noticed technical error, and quickly reported to the first buyer. The said first buyer informed the seller, requesting for the intervention…

Last week, in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State, two bedfellows, journalism and history, became objects of attraction. The duo have always existed in Siamese matrimony. As a way of emphasizing this liaison, some scholars have defined journalism as history in a hurry. So, this day, Thursday, November 30 to be exact, inside one of the halls of the University of Ibadan, everyone gathered waited for the arrival of Chief Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun State. It was akin to waiting for history and journalism entrapped in the personage of a single individual. Osoba worked with…

Pedro Chibuzo Obi has emerged as the national President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Obi, who  hails from Delta State, said he  would work with utmost intellectual sagacity in resolving challenges that may confront the Nigerian students. In a press conference in Abuja, Obi accused Seyi Tinubu of deploying officers of the Department of State Security (DSS) for partisan roles sway the election to install  his stooge. Obi said: “Let me thank you immensely for your collaboration with the students movement over the years. Your reportage of our activities no doubt has contributed greatly in shaping the…