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Sometimes, when true men of God speak, it is not because they just want to open their mouth or looking for attention, they warn people ahead of time in order to prepare for whatever they are warning them against.Especially when confirmed prophets of God like Primate Ayodele speak, whoever was mentioned in his prophecies should know for sure that this particular man of God doesn’t speak without his words coming to pass. If others can be ignored, Primate Ayodele isn’t someone whose prophecy is to be ignored and this is not for his sake but for the recipient.The people of…

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has donated maternity kits to pregnant women in Aiyetoro, Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. This donation is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).The initiative, spearheaded by the Crestcore Inductees Class, underscores the bank’s dedication to supporting local communities. Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank Plc’s staff identify impactful projects in their communities and raise funds to support them. The bank’s management matches these contributions, amplifying their reach and impact.The handover ceremony was held at Aiyetoro Primary Health Centre, Wright Street, Adekunle,…

The Kano Young Scholars Without Borders (KYSB) has commended Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, representative of Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of his constituents, particularly the youth. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Bala Usman Bello, the group praised Hon. Bichi for his recent increase in regular grants to students studying at the Secondary Schools of Science and Technology in Kano state. This gesture, Bello said, demonstrates his commitment to supporting the education and development of young people in his constituency. Bello also acknowledged Hon. Bichi’s numerous initiatives…

LOTUS Bank Limited faces another financial blow, having been defrauded of N336,993,863.35 by one of its employees, just two months after losing N1,134,491,604.31.In an affidavit sworn by Gbenga Ojerinde, a fraud investigation officer at the bank, and filed by Lagos lawyer Efe Eze-Iyamu, it was revealed that LOTUS Bank discovered suspicious Mudarabah profits paid to customer accounts.A comprehensive review from January 2023 to May 2024 uncovered fraudulent activities by Abdulkarim Arome Mohammed, a staff member in the Financial Control Department.Mohammed allegedly exploited his system privileges to allocate profits to three undeserving accounts: one belonging to his wife, Khadijah Aliyu Shuaib…

The labour leader was on his way to the United Kingdom on Monday for a Trade Union Congress (TUC) event when he was arrested at Abuja airport.The Department of State Services (DSS) has released labour leader Joe Ajaero, Channels Television has learnt.Ajaero, who confirmed his release to our correspondent, said the secret police allowed him to go home around 11 pm on Monday.The Nigeria Labour Congress president said he was grilled for about 15 hours since his arrest around 7 am at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.Ajaero, however, said his travel passport was seized by the secret police.The labour…

At least three people were killed and five others injured when unidentified hoodlums attacked the Isionye community, located on the boundary between Enugu Ukwu and Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.It was reported that the armed assailants, posing as land buyers, lured their victims to the land, where they launched the attack.Sources in the area stated that the incident, which took place late on Monday, caused panic in the community due to the multiple gunshots fired by the attackers.One of the sources said, “Unknown gunmen stormed our community in Enugu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government, this evening and…

…to release 100 CNG buses…sets up committee on transport fares The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned transporters in the state against exploiting members of the public as a result of the recent hike in the prices of fuel.He also announced that his administration would make available 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for the use of transporters in the state to cushion the effect of the hike.The Governor, who made this known in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in a meeting with transport unions on how to ensure fair transportation pricing in the state,…

By Best Agbese The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, located in Lekki, a suburb of Lagos, is seven times the size of Victoria Island, another high-end area in Lagos State. The refinery boasts of more than 350 concrete bridges, a port for oil vessels, and approximately 5,000 neatly built apartments for its staff. The refinery also incorporates the largest granulated urea fertilizer complex in Africa and sits on 500 hectares of land.Considering the gigantic scale of the newest refinery in the world, it would be apt to submit that Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the founder and CEO of the Dangote Group,…

…warn saboteurs and collaborators against plans to distract Matawalle, armed forcesThe Concerned Scholars for Peace and Development (CSPD) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to tackle banditry in the country.In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Zaharadeen Mohammed Kabir, the group warned saboteurs and collaborators not to distract the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Armed Forces.The group specifically disowned a Sokoto State-based Islamic cleric, Mallam Bello Asada, for accusing the Federal Government of sponsoring bandit leaders, describing the claim as false and politically motivated.Kabir alleged that Asada is a member of…

By Gbenga Agunbiade, LagosIntroduction:In a bid to raise a new generation of leaders who are committed to serving God and humanity, the founder of Jesus Cares Crusader Ministries International (JCCMI), Bishop Joesph Ademola Afolabi, will be collaborating with CAN & PFN to host a Christian Leadership Conference in Kaduna. The conference, which promises to be a life-changing event, will bring together leaders from different denominations and backgrounds to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in leadership. In this exclusive interview, Bishop Joseph Ademola Afolabi, the founder of JCCMI, shares his vision for the conference and what attendees can expect.Q: What…