DR. OLUKUNLE AYOBAMI ABIMBOLA HONOURED BY ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY FOR LEADERSHIP IN CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Olukunle Ayobami Abimbola has been awarded an honorary Doctorate in Church Administration and Management by Oral Roberts University, in recognition of his decades of distinguished service across academia, public administration, and ecclesiastical leadership.
The prestigious degree reflects Dr Abimbola’s sustained commitment to strengthening administrative practice and ecclesiastical governance. For him, this honour serves to further bridge a remarkable career spent at the intersection of public service, academia, and church leadership.

The Conferment Ceremony

The award was presented in May 2026 at the Christ-Centred School of Theology in Aba, Abia State, the Nigerian partner institution of the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based university. The graduation and honours ceremony brought together prominent academics, clergy, and public figures from across Nigeria.
During the proceedings, the official citation was delivered by Distinguished Professor Joe T. A. Gambo, who highlighted Dr Abimbola’s exceptional contributions to administration, church leadership, and academic life. The degree was subsequently conferred by Reverend Professor H. U. Richard, who noted that the honour specifically acknowledged Dr Abimbola’s impactful work in leadership development, policy, and church management.

Academic and Ecclesiastical Profile

Dr Abimbola possesses a rich and diverse academic background. He holds a first degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension, a postgraduate degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, and a Diploma in Cooperative Studies. In addition, he has earned doctorates in Theology, Ministry, and Divinity from reputable theological institutions.
His research focuses primarily on the history and doctrines of African Instituted Churches (particularly Spiritual Churches), church administration, and biblical studies. He currently serves as a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Corporate Institute of Strategic Research Global.
Within the ecclesiastical community, Dr Abimbola is widely recognised for his administrative and ecumenical work, particularly with the Celica Church of Christ. Internationally, he has engaged with major global religious bodies, including the All Africa Conference of Churches in Nairobi, Kenya, and the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wider Academic Distinctions

The joint ceremony also served as a platform to celebrate other academic advancements and achievements. At the event, Oral Roberts University:
Promoted four scholars to full professorships in Organisational and Business Leadership, Counselling Psychology, and Development Leadership.
Awarded two PhDs in Educational Administration and Management, and Practical Theology and Church AdministrationConferred four Doctorates in Divinity.
Granted honorary doctorates in Public Administration, Peace and Conflict Management, to two other distinguished Nigerians.

BUNMI JENYO AWARDED BEST COMMISSIONER IN NIGERIA, DEDICATES IT TO HIS PRINCIPAL, ADELEKE DYNASTY, OTHERS

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Osun State, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has been awarded the Best Commissioner in Nigeria, by the National Leadership Awards 2026.

Dr. Jenyo was decorated with the prestigious award at the Banquet Hall, Nigerian Merit House, Maitama Abuja, on Thursday, 4th June, 2026.

The National Leadership Awards Selection Committee has reached out to the Commissioner in two separate letters dated 1st April and 5th May, 2026, urging him to receive the award, as the winner of the competitive honour.

The letters read in part, “we have watched your activities in the State and how you have steered the activities of your Ministry, thereby providing purposeful leadership and assisting His Excellency in governing the State well, hence, your nomination”.

“We encourage you to accept this award in good faith and avail yourself the opportunity to be there. Power is transient and more importantly, political position is like a barber’s chair. When you sit on it, you forget that time is running, and when the barber finishes, he asks you to go, for another person to sit. It is not permanent!”

“Take full opportunities now, for it will not last forever. Politicians are only remembered for what they did and the laurels they acquired while in office. This is one of such laurels”.

Meanwhile, the newly decorated Best Commissioner in Nigeria 2026, Dr. Jenyo has reacted, giving Glory to GOD, and dedicating the award to the State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Dr. Deji Adeleke, Yeye Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni, the entire Adeleke Dynasty of Ede and the staff of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

According to the Commissioner, the feat could not have been attained without the prior and consistent support of his immediate family, his Principal, Governor Adeleke and his cooperating staffers, who work conscientiously in the area of economic transformation agenda of the current administration of Osun State.

According to the Commissioner, “I give GOD the glory for this special honour and dedicate this award to His Excellency, Senator Asiwaju Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and the entire Adeleke dynasty under the leadership of Dr. Adedeji Tajudeen Adeleke for giving me the opportunity to serve as Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Osun State.”

“I also appreciate the entire staff of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Osun State for their undiluted dedication and support for me since I assumed the position as Commissioner.”

He also appreciated the Committee for their integrity, dedication and determination. “Special thanks to the National Leadership Award selection Committee for their unbiased judgment during their selection, l say kudos to their team”, he said.

Congratulatory messages have since started flowing in from all walks of life and figures across the globe, to celebrate with the awardee.

The National Leadership Awards ‘Best Commissioner of the Year’ annually goes out to only one person throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

GOVERNOR ADELEKE COMMENDS ILA-ORANGUN BIG BROTHERS ON ANNUAL OJUDE-OBA CELEBRATION

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has commended the Ila-Orangun Big Brothers for organising a befitting 2026 edition of Ojude Oba Ila-Orangun.

The Governor lauded the organisers for sustaining a cultural initiative that promotes unity among the people and preseves Yoruba’s rich heritage.

The Governor was represented by an illustrious son of Ila-Orangun, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo, who also doubled as the father of the day for the 17th edition of the celebration, on Thursday 28th May, 2026.

While speaking, Governor Adeleke pledged that the Ojude Oba Ila-Orangun, held at the Ojugbara Market Square, will continue to enjoy the full support of Osun State Government yearly.

The announcement of the State support generated an excitement and loud applause from the visibly enthusiastic crowd. The Commissioner further demonstrated the government’s support for the cultural celebration by making his personal handsome donation towards the successful outing of the event.

The 2026 edition of Ojude Oba Ila-Orangun is remarkable as it exhibited apparent display of unity, cultural values, peaceful co-existence and harmony amongst the indigenes of the ancient city.

The guest lecturer, Dr. Rabiu Olayinka Iyanda (an associate Professor), delivered a thought-provoking lecture, which centred on peaceful co-existence and unity in diversity. Addressing the mammoth crowd, he cautioned against the misuse of religion and political affiliations as instruments of division, hatred and violence.

Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion were the Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, represented by Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo; the paramount ruler of the ancient town who was the Royal father of the day, Oba Wahab Oyedotun and his Olori Idayat Oyedotun; legal luminary Barrister Dr. Dotun Oyeniyi; and the ADC Deputy Governorship candidate in the forthcoming August 15 election, Hon. Mrs Yemisi Agiri.

The event also attracted notable personalities including the Alapeju of Ilupeju Ila-Orangun, Oba Dr. Saheed Olamilekan Ibrahim, his queen, Olori Motolani Abeke Ibrahim, Oba Oloja of Oja lla Orangun, the High Chief Owawale of Ikoro Ekiti, Ambassador Mrs. Temi Eboda popularly known as Temi Foods UK, Ms. Fatima Adunni Elemede, Alhaji S.A. Kareem, Prince Ayo Oyinlola, Mr. A. Alesinloye, Pastor Dele Tomori who served as the master of ceremony, members of Ila-Orangun Parapo, members of Ila Ni Mi, Egbe Iyalode, Egbe Iyaloja, Egbe Aranso, Egbe Atarase, Egbe Eléso, the team of Orisun Igbomina FM, the crew of Igbomina Today Magazine, as well as Islamic and Christian religious leaders led by the Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Salahudeen.

OMO OLUWA CONGRATULATES ACCORD CANDIDATES FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL PRIMARIES

Olusegun Elijah Olasunkanmi, popularly known as Omo Oluwa, one of the senatorial aspirants in the just concluded Accord Party consensus primary for Osun Central Senatorial District, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Aare Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere on his emergence through the party’s consensus arrangement as the Accord Party candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District.

He also congratulated Hon. Adewale Morufu Adebayo on his emergence as the sole candidate for the House of Representatives to represent the Irepodun/Olorunda/Osogbo/Orolu Federal Constituency and Hon. Bamidele Rasheed Lawal on his victory to return as the candidate for the Osun State House of Assembly representing Osogbo State Constituency.

In his congratulatory message, Omo Oluwa urged the victorious candidates to see their emergence as an all-inclusive victory, stressing that there is no winner or vanquished. He encouraged them to carry along all other aspirants and stakeholders in the collective quest to secure victory for the party and deliver quality representation to the people.

According to him, “I have no doubt in your capacity to lead us well and provide effective representation for our people. It is my sincere prayer that you shall all be elected in 2027 to represent us in Abuja and Osun State, respectively.”

Omo Oluwa further assured the candidates of his total support and commitment toward the success of the Accord Party in the forthcoming elections.

“I congratulate you all and assure you of my unwavering support to ensure that our great party records outstanding victories in 2027. I have instructed all my supporters to collapse our structure and work closely with the Asejere team, and by extension, support the Gangaria and LBR teams to ensure success at the polls.”

He called on all party faithful, supporters, and stakeholders to remain united, focused, and committed to the shared goal of building a stronger Accord Party and securing victory in the 2027 general elections.

Signed:

Omo Oluwa Media Team

BUNMI JENYO CELEBRATES ABAGUN KOLE OMOLOLU AT 70

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Osun State, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has celebrated a chieftain of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary.

The Commissioner who described the celebrant as a friend and brother, since ’80s in London, eulogized him for being a diligent, dogged and committed patriot who stood against authoritarian rule in Nigeria through personal sacrifices for the realization and sustenance of democracy.

According to the Commissioner, “we were both members of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), UK Chapter and later co-founded “Egbe Omoluabi” in South West Nigeria at a time when Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) was the Ogun State Governor and has since remained the Chairman, while Abagun Kole Omololu was the Organising Secretary of the association till date”.

“We also attended the same C. C. C. Elephant and Castle Parish, Pecham SE of London where he was the Prophet who christened my first Son Ayodele”.

“Abagun Kole Omololu is no doubt a shining star, GOD’s special gift to humanity and a respected stateman who is fulfilling his GOD’s given mandate in the destines and lives of countless souls in all walks of life”.

“Indeed, your seven decades on the surface of the earth has exemplify humility, selflessness, resilience, consistency and unprecedented achievements. GOD’s purpose for you has not been defeated”.

“May the Almighty GOD continue to bless him with sound health, peace and comfort in the journey of life. Many more impactful and fulfilling years ahead in JESUS wonderful name, AMEN.
Congratulations Egbon”, the Commissioner said.

Signed:
Rev. Bunmi Jenyo Ph.D
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Osun State.
29th May, 2026.

BUNMI JENYO CONGRATULATES MUSLIM UMMAH ON EID-EL KABIR CELEBRATION

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Osun State, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of 2026 Eid-El Kabir celebration.

The Commissioner stated this in a special Sallah message which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday.

The Commissioner who charged the people to celebrate in modesty, said everyone should learn about peaceful coexistence, love and sacrifice, exemplified by Prophet Muhammed, for the uplift of the human race.

According to the Commissioner, the holidaymakers who are visiting the State for the celebration of Eid should reflect on the visible transformation agenda of the current administration, led by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.

He urged them to travel round every nook and cranny of the State of the Living Spring, to have on-the-spot-assessment of the projects and one-on-one encounter with the masses.

He also lauded Governor Adeleke for consistent provision of Imole Free Train Ride at festive periods, to ease the transportation burden of Osun citizens, who are residing in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States.

According to the Commissioner, “Eid Mubarak to all the Islamic Faithfuls across the World and the good people of Osun State. I implore all and sundry to inculcate the spirit of genuine love, passion, resilience and sacrifice, for the development of our people and society, just like Prophet Muhammed (SAW).

“We should also use the opportunity of this period to reflect on the giant strides of our amiable Governor, the Asiwaju of Edeland, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, who is relentless in the transformation agenda of Osun State”.

“We also charge the holidaymakers to confirm the indelible footprints of our Governor in Infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, social welfare and commerce and industry. Nobody has ever done it so well”, he said.

The Commissioner also urged the people of Osun State to continue to support Governor Ademola Adeleke as one good term deserves another.

Signed:
Rev. Bunmi Jenyo Ph.D
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Osun State.
27th May, 2026

AUGUST 15 POLLS: IMOLE CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNCOVERS SECRET PLOT TO DEPLOY FAKE DSS OPERATIVES

● 25 TOP ACCORD CHIEFTAIN TARGETED

● ALERTS DG, DSS

● COMMENDS IGP DISU

The Imole Campaign Council has raised alarm over alleged deployment of fake operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) to eliminate 25 targeted government and Accord officials ahead of the August 15 polls.

Quoting unnamed intelligence from the Ilerioluwa campaign office of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), the statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Imole Campaign Council, Comrade Pelumi Olajengbesi, disclosed that the suspected fake, secret police have been allegedly deployed to major towns in Osun state.

The statement while commending the Inspector General of Police for enforcing fair policing in Osun state alerted the public to the alleged presence of hooded operatives who claimed to be DSS officials operating outside the command of the state Director of the DSS.

While calling the attention of the Director General of DSS to the new untoward development, the state government reported that the opposition APC and her operatives have been boasting of deploying DSS officials since the police is reportedly pushing towards fair policing in recent days.

The opposition’s open claim to such deployment was recently followed by strange lodgements across the state and sudden increase in harassment and intimidation of innocent citizens across towns and cities in the state, the statement posited.

Providing further details, the Imole Campaign Council noted that the said fake operatives claimed to be a special squad from Abuja and are already lodged at Osogbo, Ilesa, Iwo, Ikirun, Ede, and Ile Ife.

Beyond the attacks on specified leaders, the leak also alleged that the fake squad is to coordinate the deployment of armed thugs to continue the destruction of Accord billboards and organize booing of the governor at strategic points and locations in Osogbo, the state capital.

Part of the report hinted that arms inflow to APC thugs is at a high rate as manifested in several sections of the state such as Ilesa, Osogbo, Ikirun, Ile Ife and other areas.

While warning of dire consequences if the opposition continues its evil agenda, the Campaign Council also submitted that prominent Accord officials have been placed on elimination list, citing a prominent opposition Senator as the coordinator of the evil plot.

We have it on good authority that prominent officials of the administration numbering about 25 have been listed as targets with their movements being tracked and their communications bugged, the statement further narrated.

While affirming its preparedness for self defence within the law and while calling on the Presidency to call the Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola to order, the Imole Campaign Council calls the leaked report as “the most politically insane plot ever hatched by any anti-democratic elements seeking power through the backdoor.

“We call on the Director General of DSS to order an investigation and immediately halt this alleged operation which is by all accounts a pseudo, unauthorised scheme designed to drag the service into partisan waters through the backdoor.

“We also commend the Inspector General of Police for continuing his drive towards fair policing by directing reforms into the current partisan operations involving the Osun State Police Command.

“We however repeat our appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop efforts by his cousin, the Marine minister and Mr Gboyega Oyetola to turn Osun state into a battleground.

“We note with regret that at a time, all hands are on deck to mobilise Osun for the re-election of Mr President, his cousin and the Osun APC are fanning embers of discord and nurturing conflicts with dangerous implications for forthcoming elections”, the statement concluded.

Signed:
Comrade Pelumi Olajengbesi,
The Spokesperson,
Imole Campaign Council

EXPOSED – IGP CREATES KILLER SQUAD TO DECAPITATE OSUN ACCORD LEADERS -OSUN GOVT

● SEEK PROTECTION FROM PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY

The Osun state government and the leadership of Accord hereby raise alarm over a reliable report that the Inspector General of police has created and dispatched a special squad under CSP Moses Lahor for a decapitation operation against Accord leaders and top government officials ahead of the August 15 governorship elections.

We have an authentic report about the plot for the squad to land in Osun any moment from now and commenced selective commando-like arrest of Accord officials, not for investigation and prosecution but likely summary execution.

The government and the party leadership also learnt reliably that the alleged killer squad have had series of special meetings with the APC gubernatorial candidate, Bola Oyebamiji during which he has given them all necessary logistics to carry out the planned gruesome agenda of liquidating all known Accord stalwarts in different parts of the State.

It was specifically gathered that the APC candidate has availed the killer squad two Toyota 18 seater passenger buses and one Sienna car for their smooth operations throughout the state.

What is worrisome is that the planned undercover operation is a secret scheme without the knowledge of the Osun State Commissioner of Police.

The head of the killer squad who is also a serving police officer is a former officer in charge of Anti Kidnapping in Osun State Command of Nigeria Police who was involved in the attempted murder of a chieftain of NURTW, Comrade Nurudeen Alowonle whom he shot in the abdomen.

He was then transferred out of Osun to Borno State as an operational punishment for the dastardly act of shooting a suspect in custody.

The report indicated that top APC leaders from Osun state influenced his eventual transfer to another police unit, the IRT squad of Nigeria Police.

We hereby place an urgent appeal to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the International Community to take note of the looming planned mass arrest and killings of key figures of Accord Party in Osun state.

We need to equally let the IGP know that the peace loving people of Osun State will resist, through lawful means, the planned mayhem being orchestrated by the opposition APC and their candidate, AMBO, who on a daily basis is desperately planning all acts of mischief and malfeasance after glaringly being rejected by the people of Osun state even before the coming election.

We charge the IGP to toe the path of peace and harmony, so as not to allow his men ( police) to be used to carry out the already known illegality in the interest of already sinking APC and its candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji in Osun state.

We want the public to know that the good people of Osun are aware and awake to all the hatchet jobs being planned by the embattled and rejected but desperate APC to win the coming August election in the state by all means, even though it is too late for them to come to terms with the glaring defeat awaiting them after the August 15,2026 election.

E Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Hon.Commissioner
Information and Public Enlightenment,
Osun State.

BUNMI JENYO CELEBRATES GOVERNOR ADELEKE AT 66

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo has celebrated his Principal, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary.

This was contained in a special message by the Commissioner, which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday.

Dr. Jenyo who described the Governor as the apple of GOD’s eye, wished the celebrant a glamorous and memorable experience in the land of the living.

As a grandfather, leader and father of the State of the Living Spring, the Governor was applauded for his giant strides in the transformation agenda of Osun State. He lauded him for his relentless efforts in improving the living condition of the entire citzenry of the State.

He charged him never to be distracted by his critics and remain focused on the goal of turning the State to a beehive of industrialisation, economic stability, healthy living, sound education, peace and overall development of the State and her people.

According to the Commissioner, “Today, I celebrate my Principal, the destiny child and the light of the African Continent, Asiwaju of Edeland, His Excellency, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. He deserves to be celebrated always, as GOD’s special gift to humanity, that he is”.

“Mr. Governor has shown and proven to the whole world, beyond sentiment or reasonable doubts, that he is a GOD-sent, who is always seeking the happiness, progress and welfarism of his people. He has kept his promise to turn Osun State around for good, and he is even doing more in the interest of the masses”.

“Your Excellency, you have delivered in good conscience, on the mandate of the Almighty GOD, freely given to you by the electorate in 2022. People are extremely happy and resolute to support your reelection bid”.

May GOD continue to increase your wisdom, strength, good health and understanding to move Osun State forward. Your next birthday will be celebrated with great joy at the Government House, by GOD’s grace, Amen”.

“IMOLE to the world, Governor Ademola Adeleke again, congratulations Your Excellency sir”

Signed:
Rev. Bunmi Jenyo Ph.D
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Osun State.
13th May, 2026.

BILLBOARD DESTRUCTION: OSUN SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS STRINGENT MEASURES

Osun Security Council has adopted several strategies to nip in the bud recent upsurge of political violence.

These strategies were adopted at the marathon meeting of the council held yesterday under the chairmanship of Governor Ademola Adeleke represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi.

As political brigandage and vandalism continue to take centre stage in Osogbo and other parts of Osun State in recent times, particularly in the early hours of Monday, the 11th day of May, by hoodlums alleged to be sponsored by Osun State chapter of APC, Governor Ademola Adeleke today presided over a high powered Emergency State Security Council meeting at the Governor’s Office, State Secretariat.

The meeting brought together top security commanders from the Army, Air Force, Police, DSS, Immigration, NDLEA, among others to underscore the urgency of the situation.

Members of the State Executive Council were also at the hurriedly convened emergency security meeting which lasted several hours on the way forward, especially as political activities gather momentum for the 15th of August, 2026 Governorship election.

Addressing the security echelons, Governor Ademola Adeleke, condemned the general state of lawlessness and brigandage by the alleged thugs of APC who, with an unrestrained glee, carried out defacement and destruction of his billboards as well as that of his political party, ACCORD, during the coordinated attacks allegedly led by one Asiri Eniba and his cohorts in the early hours of Monday.

Governor Adeleke at the meeting, however, called for calm, support and cooperation of all security chiefs and other stakeholders in the state.

Apparently expressing his dismay, Governor Adeleke berated the Osun State Commissioner of Police over the unbridled brigandage which he said could have been instantly curtailed by the police, if as the C.P, he had acted promptly to checkmate the political charlatans from having a free for all of their acts of lawlessness.

A statement by the Commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi quoted Governor Adeleke as condemning the braggadocios of the alleged APC thugs who were reported to be fully armed and shooting sporadically especially at the State Secretariat entrance gate for several hours before leaving the scene.

The police, however, at the meeting defended itself over the unfortunate commando like operation by the alleged APC hoodlums. As one of the ways out, the police promised to have a roundtable discussion with the Chairmen of all political parties very soon in the state.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Barr. Samuel Ojo while briefing the top security echelons gave brief details of how some hoodlums alleged to be apologists of the opposition APC in the state had unleashed unprovoked attacks on people in addition to defacing and destroying posters and billboards of the ruling party.

Barr. Ojo also appreciated the support and cooperation of the security agencies but called for more stringent professional security actions to allay the brazen state of lawlessness being daily alleged to be masterminded by one Asiri Eniba and his gang of hoodlums taking laws into their hands.

E-Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Hon. Commissioner,
Information and Public Enlightenment.