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BY DARE ADEJUMO People of Latin America are eagerly waiting with intense interest, excitement and high expectations for Pastor Evelyn Joshua Crusade of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN scheduled to hold on 11th and 12th of this month at the city of Resistencia in Chaco province of Argentina. The Argentines are particularly elated for hosting the crusade. The palpability of this could be seen in the fire of their enthusiasm to lend a supporting hand in every way possible for the success of the event. From the neighbouring countries of Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican, Peru, Granada…

Olujide Olurankinse, a prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, extends heartfelt congratulations to the state party chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, on the occasion of his birthday.In a statement issued today in Ondo State, Olurankinse wished Engr. Adetimehin a day filled with joy and everlasting happiness. He described him as a remarkable leader who not only exemplifies dedication and commitment but also embodies the true spirit of service with a listening ear to the needs of the people.”On this special day, I celebrate Engr. Ade Adetimehin not just as a leader but as a mentor and…

…Toyota Prado, Kia Cars, other prizes for grabs Telecommunications company, Globacom, is set to spread joy across Nigeria again as a new season of its loyalty-reward promo, Festival of Joy begins. On offer are mouth-watering prizes including 5 Toyota Prado, 5 Kia Picanto cars, 15 tricycles, 150 power generating sets, 200 sewing machines and 300 grinding machines. In a press statement issued in Lagos, Globacom said the end of the year promo was effected on October 1 and will run until January 31, 2025. Globacom enthused that at a time other companies are cutting costs as a result of the prevailing economic challenges, it …

For OANDO Plc, the last three decades have been quite memorable looking back at various exciting periods. In that period, the oil giant has experienced more roses than thorns. The company, which started out as an oil services company in 1994 has grown in leaps and bounds to become one of sub-Saharan Africa’s leading indigenous energy companies.With the deep understanding that Ocean and Oil Services Limited was established been to supply diesel and Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO) to various shipping firms and offshore exploration companies in Nigeria, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, CON has indeed come a long way to establish…

A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Temitope, has vowed to ensure the fulfilment of his promise to make Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated part of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he has distributed over 4000 JAMB forms and another 1,200 GCE forms to students within the constituency with free tutorial classes for a total of 8716 candidates for the examinations.Speaking while giving out 250 GCE forms to another set of beneficiaries on Wednesday, the lawmaker said he had facilitated the admission of 857 students into various tertiary institutions across the…

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades.In a message posted on Thursday, the bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The bank clarified that the glitches were a result of routine information and technology maintenance, which is essential for optimizing service delivery.Zenith Bank emphasized its commitment to ensuring 100% uptime, stating that it takes this responsibility “very personally” and continuously allocates resources to maintain uninterrupted service availability.In the statement, the bank expressed its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to customers during the…

More than 5,000 pupils in Oyo State have benefited from a three-day education outreach programme organized by the Presidential Community Engagement Office (South-West). The initiative, part of the federal government’s BAT-STEM (Scholarship, Training, Education, Mentorship) project, provided critical school supplies and scholarships to students across various communities. The first day of the outreach took the team to several schools, including Nomadic School, Owode, Lanlate; St. Michael Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School, Eruwa; Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School, Eruwa; and Baptist Primary School, Maya, Lanlate, where over 50,000 exercise books, 1,000 school bags, 100 white marker boards, sandals, socks, math sets, and other…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed that Nigeria has no reason to celebrate 64th independence because the country hasn’t recorded any significant achievements worthy of being celebrated in recent times.In an independence message to Nigerians, Primate Ayodele stated that he hasn’t seen anything special in Nigeria’s 64th independence celebration because the country is still far behind in terms of development, human capital, leadership, to mention but a few.The prophet described Nigeria’s democracy as a failure, explaining that independence is more like bondage for the people and the country is gradually moving into a hopeless…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his State is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies towards implementation of local initiatives to transform the lives of the people as well as supporting the federal government policies for national development. The Governor made this known on Tuesday in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary held at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, stressing the need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building an egalitarian society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.He noted that Nigerians, over the years, have triumphed over…

Today, we mark a significant milestone in our nation’s history as we celebrate 64 years of independence. As we reflect on our journey, we renew our commitment to building a brighter and stronger Nigeria for all. According to Moremi Ojudu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-West), “Our strength lies in our diversity, and together, we can achieve greatness. Let us continue to inspire hope, transform lives, and work hand-in-hand toward the Nigeria of our dreams.” As we commemorate this momentous occasion, we honor the sacrifices and contributions of our founding fathers and mothers who fought tirelessly…