Osun NUJ Greets Olusola Ajala, Ace Broadcaster On Birthday

 

Osun  NUJ Greets Olusola Ajala, Ace Broadcaster On Birthday 

The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, felicitates ace broadcaster,Mr.Olusola Ajala,as he marks another birthday celebration today.

The Osun NUJ Council in a release by its Chairman and Secretary, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin and Olalekan Akindoju described Mr.Olusola Ajala,who is also the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Public Communication as one of the pathfinders of radio broadcast upon the creation of Osun State.

According to the release,Mr.Olusola Ajala has paid his due as a notable anchorperson, notably on Radio Osun and most recently,Fresh FM Osogbo, and through his programme presentations has contributed immensely to the education and enlightenment of many Nigerians in the state and beyond.

Osun NUJ Council therefore wishes Mr.Olusola Ajala,the Big Man of the Radio many fruitful years with good health on Earth.

Hajj 2026: Dr. Abdulazeez Charges Oyo Pilgrims On Protocols Ahead Of Journey To Mina, Muzdalifah

 

Hajj 2026: Dr. Abdulazeez Charges Oyo Pilgrims On Protocols Ahead Of Journey To Mina, Muzdalifah

Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Islamic Affairs, Dr. Abdulrasheed Abdulazeez, has charged pilgrims from Oyo State participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to travel light as they prepare to move to Mina and Muzdalifah for the commencement of the major Hajj rites.

Dr. Abdulazeez gave the advice on Saturday, 23rd May 2026 while addressing Oyo State pilgrims at the Madinah Al Zahra Mosque in Mecca ahead of their departure to Mina on Sunday, May 24. He emphasized the need for both physical and spiritual readiness, noting that the five-day Hajj rites require endurance, patience, and total submission to the dictates of Allah.

"I want to urge all our people here to strictly adhere to the laid down protocols guiding activities in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. We should understand that obedience to the rules and directives of Hajj officials would guarantee a smooth and hitch-free exercise for all participants. Let us comply with Saudi authorities and officials supervising the pilgrimage throughout the period of our stay in Mina until we finish the exercise. I also advise you to carry only few but useful items that would ease your movement and ensure comfort during the spiritually demanding exercise", stated Imam Abdulazeez 

The Governor's aide further canvassed tolerance, unity, and mutual support among the pilgrims during the rigorous spiritual exercise. He encouraged them to assist one another whenever necessary and avoid acts capable of creating tension or misunderstanding within the camp, noting that cooperation and discipline would contribute greatly to the success of the pilgrimage.

Dr. Aldulazeez also prayed for the safety and acceptance of the pilgrims’ acts of worship, urging them to remain good ambassadors of Oyo State and Nigeria while in the holy land. The pilgrims are expected to join millions of Muslims across the world in observing the symbolic rites in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah as part of the annual Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.

Special Adviser On Islamic Affairs Lauds Governor Makinde On Religious Harmony In Oyo

 

Special Adviser On Islamic Affairs Lauds Governor Makinde On Religious Harmony In Oyo

 The Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Affairs, Imam (Dr.) Abdulrasheed Adewale Abdulazeez has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for promoting religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among adherents of different faiths in the state. 

Imam Abdulazeez gave the commendation in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, while addressing journalists on the conduct of Oyo State pilgrims participating in the ongoing Hajj exercise, noting that the pilgrims have distinguished themselves through discipline, obedience, and exemplary behavior throughout their stay in the holy land.

According to him, the peaceful atmosphere and mutual respect enjoyed among religious groups in Oyo State are reflections of Governor Makinde’s inclusive style of leadership. He stated that the governor has consistently demonstrated fairness to all religions without discrimination, thereby strengthening peace and stability in the state.

"We are grateful to Allah for giving us Oluseyi Makinde as our Governor. He is such a pragmatic and fair-minded leader whose administration continues to foster unity across religious divides. The ancient city of Oyo comprises several adherents of different religions who have been co-habiting together peacefully, without rancour or rift. This boils down to the pragmatic leadership of our Governor, whose style of governance is worthy of emulation. This has also translated to the good conduct of our pilgrims in Mecca, which made the job easy for the Muslim Welfare Board, under the leadership of Mogaji Haseem Atere. We are confident that Oyo State will maintain its standard and emerge the best among other states from Nigeria", declared Dr. Abdulazeez 

The Special Adviser further praised the Governor for supporting religious activities and ensuring equal opportunities for both Muslims and Christians in the state, adding that such a balanced approach to governance has earned Makinde the admiration and support of many residents across different religious and ethnic backgrounds.

He also offered prayers for the continued success, wisdom, and elevation of Governor Makinde in his leadership journey. He expressed hope that the governor would continue to enjoy divine guidance as he works towards the progress and development of Oyo State.

NFF Opens CAF A-License Applications: 25 Slots Available For N3m, Deadline May 31

 

NFF Set To Organize CAF B-License Refresher, CAF A-License courses

The Nigeria Football Federation is gearing up for extensive train-the-trainers programmes as all arrangements have been concluded for a CAF B-License refresher course set to take place 20th – 24th June, 2026, and a six-module CAF A-License course that will span seven months, between 2nd August, 2026 to 7th February, 2027.

 

“This is part of the NFF’s strategic effort to build the capacity of coaches across the country,” stated NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen. It will be recalled that Nigeria was recently admitted back into the CAF A-License convention after nine years of being out of the pool.

 

An interested participant must be an active coach at the elite level (National Teams, NPFL, NNL, NWFL and NLO), possess a CAF B diploma, must be able to read and write in the English language, have access to a laptop/tablet for the duration of the programme, must be computer-literate, possess a medical certificate demonstrating physical and mental fitness to participate, and must submit curriculum vitae and reference letter.

 

A CAF CMS link will be provided to twenty-five (25) candidates upon successful completion of the pre-assessment tests and CAF B Refresher course to start the process for the CAF A-License course.

 

For the CAF A-License course, Nigerian coaches will pay the sum of N3,000,000 while foreign applicants will dole out the sum of $3,000 each.

 

For the CAF B Refresher course, Nigerian coaches are to pay the sum of N700,000 each. Application deadline for the CAF A-License course is Sunday, 31st May, 2026 while CAF B Refresher and CAF A pre-course assessment will be conducted virtually and in-person between 1st – 23rd June, 2026.

 

CAF B Refresher and CAF A-License pre-course assessment will be used to test applicants’ game analysis, reading/writing, presentation and computer skills into the CAF A-License course, which will have only 25 candidates.

Insecurity In Nigeria: Dr. Atere Leads Oyo State Pilgrims In Prayers

 

Insecurity In Nigeria: Dr. Atere Leads Oyo State Pilgrims In Prayers

Chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Haseem Atere has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity situation in Nigeria and strongly condemned the recent abduction of students in Oyo State, describing the incident as unfortunate and disturbing.

At a special prayer session held for Oyo State pilgrims at Diyar Al Shaab Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, where hundreds of pilgrims gathered to seek divine intervention for peace and security in the country, the cleric noted that it is high time strong actions were taken against the increasing attacks on schools and abduction of students.

He said attacks on educational institutions pose a serious threat to the future of the younger generation and called on relevant authorities to act swiftly in protecting schools across the country. The Islamic cleric urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts towards rescuing the abducted students and ensuring that those responsible for the criminal acts are brought to justice.

"Nigerians deserve to live in peace without fear of attacks, kidnappings, or violence in our communities and schools. The increasing attacks on schools are worrisome and demand serious government attention. While we commend the governments for its efforts, we also charge them to double up on every area of security to make our communities safe and secure", submitted Dr. Atere

The Chairman also advised citizens to remain vigilant and security conscious at all times and encouraged members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation remains vital in addressing insecurity and preventing further attacks.

Special prayers were later offered for the safety of the abducted students, restoration of peace in Nigeria, and the success of the 2026 Hajj exercise.