Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬

Applied Linguist/Publisher/Research Consultant/Editor/Writer/Fact-checker. Author of On the Wheels Poems and Collection of Literary Terms.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@enitandev To question 1, the council does not fall under an MDA. It is under Presidency. So, Presidency is the supervisory body. One ministry is missing from your analysis; the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. These two are complicit.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@ShehuSani The council is not under foreign affairs ministry so, you won't know. Besides, you are not a senator under this administration. The council is under presidency just like PEBEC.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@Anlugbua_Ibadan 😂

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@aonanuga1956 This statement implies that the president simply signed a forged budget into law.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@aonanuga1956 So police only confirmed the death of Tanimola without conducting an investigation into who he was, and the circumstances surrounding the fire incident that caused his death.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

Infertility is the least of the reasons. In fact, it is rare to divorce on infertility ground. There are medical solutions to infertility. Infidelity is the biggest. In my years of working as a litigation officer, all divorce cases filed were based on infidelity.

[ADEWUYI Roseline Adebimpe @AdewuyiRoseline]

I think one of the biggest reasons marriages break down or couples eventually go their separate ways is infertility. I've seen this pattern play out repeatedly, and it makes me wonder if we've misunderstood the very foundation of marriage.

Marriage should first be about companionship before procreation. Sadly, in many societies, procreation is treated as the primary purpose of marriage, while companionship becomes secondary.

Children eventually grow up, build lives of their own, and leave. When that happens, it is companionship, not parenthood, that sustains a marriage.

We have spent too much time preparing couples to become parents and not enough time helping them become lifelong companions.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@TheSilvapr That happened in Ghana not in Nigeria

[Texas Tech University @TexasTech]

A special treat for a sweet doggo

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

It is a coincidence that 'emoji' and 'emoticon' sound alike.

'Emoji' is a Japanese term meaning 'pictograph.'

'e' is "picture, drawing" + 'moji' is “letter, character”

'Emoticon' is 'emotion' + 'icon.'

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

It has been two years since I applied for the renewal of my driver's license, and it has not been produced to date. Why?

[FRSC, NIGERIA @FRSCNigeria]

Drive Safe

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

It is more biological than cultural.

[Folaaarr___ @Folabtoy]

@arojinle1 A father who truly understands the assignment. He beautifully rewired a strict cultural norm to protect and elevate his daughter. Pure gold. 👏🏾

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

There was no Akinpade who worked for NR. There was an Olapade, who was a renowned lawyer and Registrar at the Oyo State High Court. He was also the Mogaji of Ile Aperin during his lifetime. Unless you are referring to Akinpelu, who pioneered the defunct Co-op Bank.

[ArugboBoisi @Arugboboisi_Sam]

Mr. Governor, that is a beautiful house too, Congratulations.

Seeing the beautiful mansion of Chief Adebayo Adelabu and now the Governor’s magnificent residence standing proudly in Ibadan brings back memories of different eras in the history of this city, a city that has always celebrated success, influence, and achievement of his Sons and Residents.

It reminds me of the days of Sanusi Adebisi and Salami Agbaje, men whose names became synonymous with wealth and prestige in their time. @Anlugbua_Ibadan sẹ rántí?

In 1922, there was another Ibadan man, Akinpade Obisesan, believed to have hailed from the Ona Ara (oko àwọn @ifedayo_johnson and constituency @akinalabi) or Aperin axis.
He was educated, widely read, and deeply reflective. He worked for the railway company alongside expatriates before returning back to Ibadan to pursue business opportunities, just like the great merchants of his day, Adebisi idi-kan and Agbaje. Determined to succeed, he even ordered a book from the US bookshop titled Six Hundred Ways to Become Rich.

The book taught him many things, but it did not make him as wealthy as Adebisi and Agbaje.

In one of his diary entries, while reflecting on his struggles and comparing himself to the wealthy men of his generation, he wrote:
“Nobody will regard anybody of no means; he would be counted as no man. The great present made to us, forced me to recognize that Messers Agbaje and Adebisi are held in high esteem. After all, what are our intelligence, our schooling, and our reading of books without money to support them?”

It was the cry of a man who allowed comparison to steal his contentment.

As I look at today’s grand houses, I remember another generation of Ibadan’s wealthy and influential figures, Mufu Lanihun Ajadi and Arisekola Alao ọmọ Olatutu, men whose achievements pushed each other to greater heights.
One built a gigantic school and olowo-ti-fowosanu complex, the other built a big house and a mosque.

I remember names like Mojeed Agbaje, Lekan Salami (father of my Ẹ̀gbọ́n @shalamsee), Alimi Adesokan and Yisau Lawal, friends who once bought similar cars in the same week and even carried matching number plates during the NCNC Mabolaje Grand Alliance/AG political era, all in a bid to display class, influence, and social standing.

In those days, their homes, vehicles, and lifestyles announced their wealth long before anyone asked questions. They embodied the old saying:
“Olówó ń ṣe ọ̀rẹ́ olówó; olówó ṣe ohun gbogbo tán.” (unlike me who choose Toogi and omuti like @idrisanimasaun1 as friend)

The wealthy often compete among themselves, setting standards that others can only admire from afar.
So congratulations to the owners of these magnificent houses. Every generation produces its symbols of success.

Yet, whenever I think about these stories, I also spare a thought for Akinpade Obisesan, a man who achieved much, but could not see the value of his own journey because he spent too much time measuring it against the fortunes of others.

And finally, dear Governor and your wealthy friends, beyond the beautiful houses, camera interviews, and endless solidarity visits, the people are waiting for something greater, the return of our children and their teachers.
Please give us good news.

Give us safer communities, better schools, opportunities for our children, and a future worthy of the greatness that Ibadan has always represented.

That would be the finest mansion of all,
a legacy built in the lives of the people.

ArugboBoisi ń lookọ mi
Abà Babamogbà Ògúndèjì, Ikereku Ibadan

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

I have been in similar situations on 2 occasions. First at Lagos - Ibadan expressway. The 2nd btw Kabba & Okene. On spotting armed robbers, our driver put the vehicle in reverse. Those who attempted to turn were caught up by the robbers. Reverse to a reasonable distance and turn.

[Adunni onidata😌 @Adunniolaide02]

What would you do if you were driving at night and suddenly saw something unusual on the road like this?

Would you:
A. Slow down immediately and stay alert 👀
B. Stop safely and assess the situation first 🚧
C. Turn back for safety.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@DrJoeAbah @SirJarus The Yorùbá phonological process is: vowel /i/ becomes deleted when it occurs before /o/ while /n/ assimilates the back feature of /o/ to become /l/ - Oni + odo = on_ + odo = ol_+odo = olódo

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@DrJoeAbah @SirJarus Morphologically, the deep structure of "olódo" is "Oní + òdo" (someone with + nothing/nil). 'Oní' has 4 allomorphs (variants); 'alá', 'ẹlẹ́', 'oló' & 'ọlọ́' Realization of "olódo" combines both morphological & phonological processes to arrive literally as "some1 with nothing"

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

This is a poor multimodal design. The design doesn't align with d theme as expressed in the linguistic text. Since you r emphasising d logo, prominence should have been given to the logo as against the candidates. If I have to zoom in to see the logo, then ur purpose is defeated.

[Prosperity @yeripros]

We have a bigger battle ahead.

We can't waste our energy fighting ourselves.

Let's stay united to make Nigeria OK ✌️

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

Interesting three red cards in an opening match.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

@Tsoiwong So many fake products are now in the market. We share a similar experience.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

Growing up, my uncles & aunt used to fight each other, fueled by misinformation on my grandpa's property. One uncle started bringing his children into the fight while my dad never brought me in. I told my younger ones and cousins "any info that will not bring peace, don't say it"

[BLAKES🤍 @whoisblakes]

I have a terrible habit of leaving things unsaid for the sake of peace.

[Henry Òbíṣẹ̀san 🇳🇬 @henryobisco]

Happy birthday to Mogaji Ile Nla, Ibadan @Anlugbua_Ibadan. Wishing you more glorious years ahead in sound health. Igba ọdún, ọdún kan ni o. Enjoy your day.