Culture

Third-day Fidau prayer Held for late Olubadan

By Web News 1561

A -three-day Fidau prayer has been held for the repose of the soul of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The prayers which were offered in both Christianity and Islamic ways at the deceased’s residence at Popoyemoja, Ibadan was attended by friends, families, politicians and members of the Ibadan traditional council.

The Cleric in charge of Maranatha Ministry Ibadan, Pastor Samuel Alawode taking his sermon from the book of 2nd King urged everyone to live a life worthy of praise after death as it was inevitable.

Pastor Alawode described the late Olubadan as a cheerful and devout Muslim worthy of emulation.

Similarly, an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Karmil Oloso who led the prayer in Muslim way speaking in a sermon titled” There is life after death be ready to give an account of your stewardship” stressed that preparations should be made regularly by people to leave an impactful history when eventually the inevitable death finally comes. 

Alhaji Kamil Oloso said late Oba Saliu Adetunji loved his Community throughout his lifetime.

Prayers were later offered for Oyo state by Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe while Pastor Soji Adedeji prayed for Ibadan land and Olubadan in Council.

Deputy Chief of Staff, Mojeed Mogbonjubola led the Oyo state government delegation to the 3-day fidau prayer for the late monarch of Ibadan.

Among those who attended the prayer include the former governor of Oyo state who is also the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan land High Chief Adewolu Ladoja and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes as well as Mogais in Ibadan land.

Adebisi Iyabo

Lifestyle News

Family Organises Fidau For Deceased Journalist

By Web News 714

It is a common saying that sweet is the memory of the godly.

This maxim became a reality as professional journalists in Oyo State, staff of Guardian Newspaper, neighbours, families and friends of Late Alhaji Nojeem Raheem converged on Goshen, Ilupeju Apete for the eight day Fidau organized for the deceased.

Addressing the audience, Chief Imam, Jamade Central Mosque, Apete, Alhaji Ibrahim Oladejo said Late Alhaji Raheem lived a fulfilled life through his closeness to God and exemplary life.

Alhaji Oladejo implored the congregation to eschew evil and maintain a healthy relationship with God and the people around them as they would give account of their sojourn on the day of reckoning.

Some members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, to whom Late Alhaji Nojeem Raheem belonged, lauded the impactful life of the deceased and urged members of the Union to be professionally, morally and socially responsible as demonstrated by their late colleague.

In an interview, the daughter of Late Alhaji Raheem, Miss Barakat Raheem said her father was a caring man who taught them the way of Allah, humility and diligence.

Miss Barakat, who appreciated the guests for the show of love, appealed for more prayers for the family members left behind.

Until his death, Late Alhaji Raheem was the photo editor with The Guardian Newspaper, Lagos.

Rotimi Famakin