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LightHouse University Unveils Pioneer Pro-Chancellor, As Omobude Expresses Gratitude To God For Dream Come Through

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11 months ago

November 1, 2024

Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa in Edo State, has inaugurated its Governing Council, with a retired high court judge, Hon. Justice Roland Izebe Amaize (FCArb), as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor.

The inauguration ceremony was held at the Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai auditorium in the institution’s permanent site in Evbuobanosa community, situated along Benin-Agbor road in Edo State.

Founder and Chancellor of the university, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, who performed the colourful inauguration ceremony, witnessed by a cream of the society, expressed joy over the high calibre of personalities that the board is made up of, and enjoined the board members to work assiduously to take the young institution to the highest pinnacle of academic standards.

Other members of the Governing Board, include Engr. Osadolor Oweiadolor, Prof. Anthony Imianvan, Elder F. O. Idehen, Rev. Prof. David Osifo, Hon. Dcns. Irene Imilar, a representative each of the Edo State Ministry of Education, and the National Universities Commission

Recall that prior to its upgrade to a degree awarding institution, the Lighthouse University was a federal government approved private polytechnic, running ordinary and higher diploma programmes.

It was, however, recently the transformed to a full degree awarding institution approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) having met with the required standards by the commission.

Omobude who’s also the General Superintendent of the Gospel Light International Ministries – New Covenant Gospel Church, with headquarter in Benin City, expressed gladness and gratitude to God Almighty for making his envisioned dream become a reality.

He said that the transformation of the institution from a polytechnic to a full fledged university, is an “uncommon milestone” and named it “Sunshine Hill”

According to the former national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the conception of the university was birthed in 1989 to provide affordable and qualitative standard of education to the people.

He credited the success story to the almighty God for the vision, ability, good health, and provision of the resources to make the project a resounding success.

Dr. Omobude expressed optimism that everything possible will be done for the rapid progress and development of the young university, while performing its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) to the host community (Evbuobanosa) which is also his ancestral community.

The Chancellor of Lighthouse University declared that the apex institution is not just coming to make a number but that it would be providing quality education to prospective individuals and will ensure the production of globally competitive graduates grounded in entrepreneurship and innovation.

“It is my expectation that the Lighthouse University will be home where great scholars are born and world changers are created and empowered. I also expect that life changing innovations will begin to emerge from the university in the foreseeable future”, he said.

Speaking on the vision of Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, the Founder added is “to be hands-on institution, providing technological and management solutions as well as a lighthouse of moral and spiritual development.”

Also speaking, the newly inaugurated Pro-Chancellor, Justice Roland Izebe Amaize, expressed gratitude to Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude for finding him worthy to be appointed to the exalted position.

The septuagenarian who had an impressive career in the Bench before retiring as a high court judge few years ago, has Master of Laws Degree and he’s a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCArb).

The elated pioneer Pro-Chancellor of the Lighthouse University, stated that as someone who had “served as a chairman in a board like this before for 19 years, I will deployed my wealth of experience, academic knowledge and pray for divine wisdom to direct me in this enormous task ahead.”

He disclosed his intention to tackle social vices, attracting investments,TETFUND grants on researches to the school, even as he expressed optimism that the Chancellor being an upright man of God, teamwork, and divine direction will help him to move the university to an enviable height within the next few years.

Justice Amaize who holds the position of an Elder in the New Covenant Gospel Church, is happily married with children.

Also, the Vice Chancellor of Lighthouse University, Prof. Anthony Imianvan who has been working assiduously right from when the institution was Lighthouse Polytechnic, noted that the upgrade is aimed at competing amongst the comity of citadel of learning in the country in particular and the world at large.

He disclosed that the Lighthouse University is currently admitting students into the NUC accredited three faculties, eight departments and 15 programmes, including faculties of Mass Communication; Political Science; and Management Sciences; and departments of Sociology; Biological Sciences; Computer Sciences; Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering, amongst others.

Also speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the secretary of Evbuobanosa community, Mr Anthony okoro, expressed joy and unending gratitudes to God and their illustrious son (Rev. Omobude) who hails from the community for his decision not to only engage in massive development of the area but also by prioritizing the welfare needs of the members of the host community.

He promised that members of the community would guard the university jealousy by working in synergy with the school, relevant bodies or groups to ensure an all round the clock security and safety for the staff, students and property of the young university.

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‘We Cure Madness With Madness’: Five Things To know About Taye Currency

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9 hours ago

September 28, 2025

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The name ‘Taye Currency’ has continued to trend on social media following the Fuji music artiste’s performance at the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday.

Taye Currency, during his performance at the coronation event which took place at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, rendered a line in Yoruba, “Were la fi n wo were,” which translates to “we cure madness with madness.”

The line, which seems not to have sat well with many Nigerians, particularly those of Yoruba heritage, has continued to generate a lot of criticism, with many opining that such lyrics were not befitting for the occasion, which had in attendance dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, governors, ministers, traditional rulers, and other crème de la crème of society.

Reacting to the development, the Olu of Kemta Orile in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, criticised Taye Currency for what he described as “classless and unbefitting lyrics.”

According to him, the musician failed to accord the coronation its due respect, describing his lyrics as unbefitting of the sacred ceremony.

He said, “The throne of our ancestors is not a stage for mockery, nor the coronation of a great monarch a subject for careless entertainment.

“Kingship is sacred, adorned with honor and guarded by tradition. It demands reverence, dignity, honor, class and the utmost respect from all who stand in its presence.

“Listening to the musician (Taye Currency), who was invited to render music before the Crown, as a matter of fact before the entire world, to serenade the audience and sing in a way to express admiration, singing songs like (were lafi n wo were) We use madness to cure madness.

“Such lyrics were classless and unbefitting of such occasions, it is insulting to the sacredness of the gathering.”

While Taye Currency is well known among Fuji music lovers, especially those from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, his performance at the Olubadan coronation has made people want to know more about him.

In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at five things to know about the trending Fuji musician.

1. Full Name and Age

His full name is Taye Akande Adebisi. Apart from his popular stage name, Taye Currency, he is also known as ‘Apesin.’ He celebrated his 50th birthday on December 17, 2024.

2. Appointment as Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, appointed him as Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism in 2019 during the governor’s first tenure.

3. Father of a Lawmaker

In 2019, Taye Currency’s son, Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, was elected into the Oyo State House of Assembly to represent Ibadan South-West Constituency 1, which earned Taye Currency another nickname, ’Baba Honorable’ (Honourable’s father). He was re-elected in 2023 as a lawmaker on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

4. Financial Setback

In April 2025, Taye Currency publicly lamented that he lost N10 million to CBEX, a crypto/investment scheme many now regard as a collapsed Ponzi platform. He explained that he was convinced to invest by close associates, only to see the scheme crumble shortly after.

5. Affiliation with Pasuma

Taye Currency has often maintained that although he never learnt Fuji music from his senior colleague, Wasiu Alabi Odetona, popularly known as Pasuma, whom he first met in 1993, he still considers him a boss.

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JUST IN: PENGASSAN Strike May Trigger Nationwide Blackout, Thermal Plants Shut Down

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September 28, 2025

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Nigerians may face a nationwide blackout from Monday as power generation companies have raised the alarm over an imminent shutdown of thermal plants following directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria.

The Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, Joy Ogaji, raised the alarm over the imminent blackout in a WhatsApp message on Sunday.

She revealed that gas suppliers had issued notices to halt supply to thermal power stations in line with PENGASSAN’s strike resolution.

“Good day, all. Thermal GenCos have received notification from our gas suppliers to shut down our thermal power plants following directives from PENGASSAN. The Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company has specifically requested GenCos to comply,” Ogaji said in the post.

She warned that the development could plunge the country into darkness, as hydroelectric dams alone cannot sustain the national grid.

“Please all be notified of the imminent darkness, as hydros alone cannot sustain the system,” she added.

The warning comes hours after PENGASSAN announced that it would commence a nationwide strike on Monday to protest the dismissal of over 800 workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

The oil workers’ union, after an emergency National Executive Council meeting on Saturday, directed its members in all oil and gas installations to down tools until the sackings were reversed.

The action could cripple crude production, fuel supply, gas distribution and now electricity generation, worsening the hardship faced by Nigerians.

With thermal stations accounting for more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity supply, industry experts say the shutdown will trigger widespread outages, stretch hydro plants beyond capacity and heighten the risk of a nationwide system collapse.

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Customs Launches One-stop-shop To Cut Cargo Clearance To 48 Hours

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September 28, 2025

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has officially introduced its ‘One-Stop-Shop (OSS)’ initiative aimed at reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours.

NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Maiwada said the initiative was unveiled recently during a meeting between NCS management and Customs Area Controllers, chaired by the Comptroller-General (C-G), Adewale Adeniyi, in Abuja.

He said the meeting deliberated on the service’s modernisation agenda and the role of leadership in driving reforms across commands.

Maiwada quoted the C-G as describing the OSS as a “transformative shift” which aligned with global best practices and the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy.

Adeniyi said the reform was designed to sanitise operations, reduce duplication of efforts and ensure predictability in customs procedures.

“The OSS initiative will not only shorten clearance time from 21 days to 48 hours, but it will also strengthen trader confidence, restore transparency and make our operations more business-friendly,” Adeniyi said.

The C-G acknowledged the role of technology in customs operations but also emphasised the importance of physical engagement with officers.

“As much as technology has helped us, it has its limits. There are moments when physical presence, coming together under one roof, adds weight and value to our deliberations,” he said.

The NCS boss said the reform would be piloted at Apapa, Tin Can Island and Onne Ports before being rolled out nationwide.

He added that the initiative was constitutionally supported by the NCS Act 2023 and aligned with the World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).

“This is not just a policy. It is a statement of intent that reflects our determination to build a modern, transparent and trader-friendly Customs Service,” he said.

The spokesperson said that under the OSS framework, all customs units would work jointly on flagged declarations, eliminating multiple checks and reducing delays.

According to him, consignments cleared under the OSS will not be subject to re-interception, thereby reducing costs and enhancing trade facilitation.

He said the meeting also provided a platform to review the NCS accountability framework, including a new central dashboard that tracks clearance times, interventions and stakeholder satisfaction.