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Pa Oyedeji Buried in Abeokuta Amidst Pomp, Fanfare
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The remains of Most Superior Evangelist Simeon Ajani Oyedeji have been committed to Mother Earth at his Saraki residence, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Pa Oyedeji died at the age of 91 years.
The deceased was buried, according to the Christian rite conducted by the top hierarchy of Celestial Church of Christ, worldwide, with eminent personalities, children, grandchildren, friends, and well-wishers in attendance.
Our correspondent reports that Oyedeji’s journey to the world beyond began with a Christian wake-keeping and a night of tributes on Friday.
On Friday, there was a lying in State for the deceased at the CCC parish, Ibara, before the remains were later conveyed in a white-coloured motorcade accompanied by the children and other members of the family to his residence.
Speaking at the burial service, Asst Most Superintendent Evang. Yemi Ayodele of CCC Army Barracks, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, in his sermon, advised people to repent from their evil ways, urging them to turn a new leaf while they are still alive.
He noted that every deed of human beings on earth will be accounted for on the judgment day in heaven, saying that God is writing down the deeds of human beings daily.
The clergyman who spoke from the book of Revelation, chapter 14, said the deceased has finished his race on planet earth, and what is next is judgment.
He described the deceased as a good man full of service to God and humankind.
His words” let me tell you, Most Superior Evangelist Simeon Ajani Oyedeji has finished his work on earth. Baba has finished his work on the earth, what will people say about you when you die?”.
He said, ” God has written your deeds down, either good or bad. You can still correct all your bad deeds now. God can still forgive you. You are sand and you will return as sand. Repent from your bad deeds and embrace a Christ-like life. Christ can still save you”.
All those who paid tributes to Pa Oyedeji, described him as an epitome of love and peace.
They said the CCC worldwide and family have lost a rare gem.
The first son, Oyesunmade Oyedeji, described his late father as a source of inspiration for him, and he left a legacy of love and peace.
He said, “He is my source of inspiration. He made me understand life. He has left a legacy of love, a legacy of generosity. He doesn’t discriminate. He touched lives”.
To the Head of National News, Silverbird Television, and daughter, Seun ‘Jewel’ Oyedeji, her father was a perfect gentleman, and he radiated love.
According to her, “I will miss everything about him. He was a very lovely, very accommodating, very kind, very gentle man. He loved God a lot. He was a cool ‘guy ‘. He was so cool and steezy, he smells good and is very charismatic”.
“I feel like the celestial church, the world has lost a gem. He spoke quietly, a very classic guy. I can’t believe we are putting that kind of person inside the soil. We are just thankful for his life. We are not mourning, we are celebrating a very respectful man. More than anything, he radiates love”, she stated.
Also speaking, one of his sons, Segun Oyedeji, described his late father as a perfect human being, worthy of emulation.
He said, “He is my Dad. When I was down spiritually, financially, and I called Baba, he would say ‘, Bishop, do this, do that, do this. My daddy was a perfect being, an epitome of father to the core”.
Segun said, “He loved every one of us. He cherished every one of us. He made sure that every one of us knows God because we are born at the mission house. He is a vacuum that can never be filled. I will forever miss my father”.
According to Temitayo Samson Oyedeji, the lastborn of the late Pa Oyedeji, his father was everything to him.
He said that in all circumstances, his father always showed love, saying that his humility was second to none.
He said, “I lived with him most; he gave me old love. I spent most of my life with him. I couldn’t leave him even when I got married, not because I didn’t have the money to rent an apartment, but just to reciprocate the love he showed me”.
“I learnt a lot through him. I love his humility, love and peace with everyone regardless of negative energy towards him. Baba is someone who has a large heart; he never gets angry with anyone. He is always at peace even if you wrong him. I will miss him so much”, he stated.
At the reception held at Ok Centre, Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, eminent personalities, media executives, businessmen, captains of industry, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Pa Oyedeji.
The popular juju artiste, Mega 99 and his band were on the ground to entertain the guests who graced the colourful reception.
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…Convener vows massive grassroots mobilisation for APC in 2027 general elections; commends members for dedication, steadfastness and commitment.
The Ogun State-based political movement, Omoluabi, led by its Convener, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the revered royal icon of Yorubaland, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife.
The visit was aimed at receiving royal blessings and guidance as the group prepares for the 2027 general elections. During the visit, the movement also unveiled 26 newly acquired buses to strengthen its political mobilization efforts across Ogun State.
The delegation, which included selected executive members, local government coordinators, and the State Coordinator, Hon. Olusegun Kaka, was warmly received by the monarch.
Speaking during the visit, Akintunde described the Ooni as a father figure whose leadership and character inspired the name “Omoluabi.” He noted that seeking the monarch’s blessings was a significant step in the movement’s journey toward the next political phase in Ogun State and nation at large.
“We visited our royal father whose his character has demonstrated Omoluabi in all spheres of humanity. He was part of the idea when we started, Ooni is a father to us all, therefore moving into political journey, it’s important for us to seek for his royal blessings.
“This journey we have embarked upon is aimed at supporting the second-term aspiration of our party’s national leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his re-election bid. We are equally committed to supporting all our party’s candidates in Ogun State following the primaries.
“We are prepared to mobilize massively across the length and breadth of the state. The second-term race of our dear President, Asiwaju, remains our primary assignment, followed by unwavering support for all candidates who emerge in the forthcoming elections, just as we did prior to the 2023 general elections.
“This is a begining exercise for us all in the Omoluabi Political Movement in Ogun State, I appreciate our members, coordinators both the state and local governments levels, their unwavering commitment is top notch, may we continue to grow in strength and as we prepare towards the coming elections in Ogun State” – Akintunde said.
In the same vein, the State Coordinator, Hon. Olusegun Kaka, commended the convener’s vision, commitment and dedication, emphasizing that the newly branded buses would enhance grassroots mobilization and facilitate participation in the forthcoming national convention in Abuja.
In his remarks, the monarch, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, expressed joy at receiving the group and offered prayers for continued growth, unity and success in their future endeavours.
The political movement, Omoluabi has continued to distinguish itself as a fast-growing, grassroots-driven political platform committed to leadership development, community engagement and progressive governance in Ogun State.
With a strong presence across local governments and a clear mobilization structure, the group has positioned itself as a formidable force dedicated to empowering citizens and fostering inclusive political participation.
Under the leadership of Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, Omoluabi has demonstrated resilience, strategic organization and a people-centred vision aimed at sustainable development and democratic advancement.
The unveiling of the 26 buses further reflects the movement’s readiness, coordination and commitment to structured political engagement as it steadily builds momentum toward 2027.
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The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the approval of an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) designed to enhance retirement security and significantly close the existing gaps in the scheme.
This was made known during a meeting chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, following a series of strategic engagements between the State Government, representatives of labour unions, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), and members of the Pension Fund Management Committees to address concerns surrounding the implementation of the CPS and strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders.
In his remarks, the Commissioner emphasised that compliance with the CPS law was not only mandatory but also beneficial to both employees and the State. He explained that the Defined Pension Scheme (DPS) and the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) were fundamentally different, adding that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration was committed to bridging any identified gaps in order to protect workers’ interests.
He disclosed that Governor Dapo Abiodun, had approved the introduction of the Additional Pension Benefit (APB) in line with extant laws. According to him, the APB was specifically designed to close the gap between the CPS and the old Defined Pension Scheme, particularly in relation to gratuity, which was not provided for under the CPS.
Mr. Okubadejo further explained that lump sum withdrawals which often resulted in reduced monthly pension payments, informed the Government decision to develop a more sustainable structure, saying that with the introduction of the APB, Government intended to seek necessary approvals from the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) to ensure that pension contributions held by PFAs were preserved primarily for enhanced monthly payments, while the APB would serve as a one-off payment upon retirement.
“Unlike gratuity under the DPS, the APB would not be a fixed percentage. Instead, it will be computed based on specific criteria, including years of service and gross emoluments, to ensure fairness and equity among retirees. The benefit is scheduled to take effect from July 2026,” he said.
The Commissioner charged the Ministries involved in pension, PFAs, Labour unions to improve service delivery, intensify public enlightenment campaigns, and organize regular pre-retirement training sessions for workers at least six months before retirement to enhance their understanding of the pension scheme.
In their opening remarks, Permanent Secretaries of the State and Local Government Pension Offices, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo and Engr. Olufisan Osiyale, explained that the engagements were convened to deepen relationships, resolve emerging challenges and ensure seamless access to retirement benefits.
They described the CPS as a tripod, resting on three critical stakeholders, the employer, the employee and the Pension Fund Administrators, stressing that effective synergy among them was essential for the success of the scheme.
Noting further, the Permanent Secretaries said that government had consistently demonstrated goodwill in addressing workers’ concerns, ensuring that retirees do not face uncertainty or financial hardship after years of service.
Responding on behalf of the Labour Unions, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun State Council, Mr. Ademola Benco and Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr. Akeem Lasisi, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for what they described as a bold, thoughtful and worker-friendly initiative.
They noted that labour’s longstanding concern had been the sustainability and adequacy of monthly pension payments under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), but expressed satisfaction that the introduction of the Additional Pension Benefit (APB) had effectively addressed those fears.
Describing the initiative as innovative and unprecedented, the labour leaders affirmed their full support for the reform and the proposed structure for retirement benefits, adding that it reflected the administration’s commitment to the welfare and financial security of workers in the State.
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The Director-General of the Oyo Gaming and Lottery Board, Olajide Boladuro, has extended warm birthday wishes to Joseph Adeseye Famojuro, describing him as a key strategist, selfless philanthropist, and a unifying force within the community.
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of himself and his family, Boladuro praised Famojuro popularly known as JAF for his quiet but impactful contributions to society, noting his tireless efforts in mobilizing people and fostering cooperation across political, ethnic, and religious divides.
He commended Famojuro’s enduring commitment to unity and service, saying his leadership and humanitarian spirit continue to inspire many.
Boladuro prayed for greater strength, wisdom, good health, and renewed capacity for service as Famojuro marks another year.
“May the years ahead be filled with joy, peace, and remarkable achievements,” the message concluded.
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