Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Obasanjo, Adeleke, Ooni, CAN President, others celebrate 16yrs of Love of Christ Generation Church Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has led a train of dignitaries to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Love of Christ Generation Church, Cherubim and Seraphim, and 2nd year thanksgiving service of its Lagos Cathedral in an event titled “Divine Victory”. Dignitaries included the supreme head, C&S Unification church worldwide, His Eminence Solomon Alao (Baba Olori), His royal majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II Ooni of Ife, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Sarah Tunji Isola OFR, Olori…

How Enina Theatre Festival Showcased Edo’s Creativity The Enina Theatre Festival, a spectacular celebration of theatre, creativity, arts, and culture, recently took center stage in Edo State. Organized by the Edo State Skills Development Agency (Edojobs) in collaboration with the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and with the generous support of the German government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the festival marked a significant cultural milestone in the region. The event was further facilitated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-SKYE programme and enjoyed the support of key partners such as EDSOGPADEC, Azura-Edo, Olivia table waters, SuperFm…

All You Should Know About Jimmy Odukoya, Successor Of Late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, has been named the Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church. The announcement was made during the church’s service at its headquarters in Lagos on Sunday Addressing the congregation, Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, said the late Taiwo Odukoya confided in the Board of Trustees members about the succession plan before his demise. Okpaise said the BoT unanimously elected Jimmy as the Senior Pastor and chairperson of the board. Below are few things you should know about him;…

Appeal Court gets nine new Justices The number of Justices of the Court of Appeal would rise by nine on September 20, when the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola administers the oath of office on them. The number of judicial officers on the Supreme Court’s bench would, however, reduce by one with Justice Amina Augie’s retirement on September 21, leaving the court with 11 Justices as against the total number of 21 provided in the Constitution. Supreme Court’s Director, Press and Information, Dr. Festus Akande said, in a statement, that the swearing in of the nine new…

Forgive My Husband, Obansajo’s Wife Begs Obas, Yoruba In Emotional Statement …says ‘only person that is infallible is God’ Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has waded into the controversy that has trailed the statement of the former Army general at Iseyin, Oyo state during Friday’s commissioning of projects executed by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde. Obasanjo who was special guest of honour had chastised some Yoruba traditional rulers at the event for not standing up to accord him respect as a former president. He consequently ordered them to stand up and recognize his presence. “Please, please, all of…

Don’t rush to sign record deals – Jaywon tells young artiste Singer Jaywon has admonished young artistes against being quick to sign record deals to forestall future regrets. He argued record deals weren’t some form of poverty alleviation scheme, dissuading up-and-coming acts from perceiving it as such. Before signing any contract, Jaywon urged them to ensure they carried out due diligence on the label and proposed record deal noting it was usually easy to get in but extremely difficult to opt out especially before the expiration of the contract. The “This Year” hit maker hoped those concerned would learn a…

Tinubu Appoints Two Additional Ministers President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the…

Remi Tinubu hits New York for ‘UNGA 78’ Oluremi Tinubu The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived New York ahead of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). She was received on arrival by Prof. Tijjani Bande, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN. Remi Tinubu will be speaking at the Nigeria Economic Trade Summit, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission side meeting on Gender Actions for Peace, DUSUSU Foundation among other high level meetings where she would be participating. President Bola Tinubu will also participate in the event. On September 19, the…

Keke rider returns missing ₦15m to Chadian passenger in Kano The tricycle rider said he didn’t notice that his passenger had forgotten the money until he reached home. Keke rider returns missing 15m to Chadian passenger in Kano. Keke rider returns missing 15m to Chadian passenger in Kano. A tricycle rider in Kano State has returned ₦15m left in his tricycle by a passenger who came from the Republic of Chad to buy goods. The 22-year-old Good Samaritan, identified as Auwalu Salisu, is a resident of Yankaba in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. Salisu returned the missing money…

Ndidi, Iheanacho Shortlisted for Leicester Goal of the Month Award Strikes from Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have been included in the shortlist for Leicester City’s Goal of the Month award for August 2023. The Foxes have selected the top eight goals across all levels, with the Nigerian national teamers making the cut. While Ndidi has been nominated for his effort against Burton Albion in the first round of the League Cup, Iheanacho’s opener against the same opponents on August 9 is in contention to receive the monthly award. Six minutes into the contest at the…