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It was like a dream come true for a civil engineering contractor, Ayobami Adejumobi, as he was presented with the keys to a brand new Toyota Prado which he won in Globacom’s Festival of Joy promotion.It was a moment of joy and excitement in Lagos on Thursday as the second prize-presentation event in Glo ‘Festival of Joy’ promo took place at Gloworld, Adeola Odeku Street with , going home with a brand new Toyota Prado.The 42-year-old Adejumobi, who was accompanied by friends and relatives, was presnted the vehicle by Glo officials and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi…

SETTLEMENT, will be the story of millions of people across the globe, as they partake PHYSICALLY AND VIRTUALLY, of the incoming Mountain of fire and miracles ministries GREAT DELIVERANCE AND ANOINTING SERVICE, that will take place at the December edition of the monthly program POWER MUST CHANGE HANDS. This outstanding annual program that has transformed Lives over the years, will hold on the 7th of December 2024 at the prayer city kilometer 12 Lagos Ibadan express way Nigeria and Dr. Dk Olukoya, the general overseer of the mountain of fire and miracle ministries will be ministering live, in an atmosphere…

Popular Ibadan based islamic preacher, Sheik Muyideen Ajani Bello, on Friday passed away at the age of 84.The popular preacher passed away in the early hours of Friday at his Akobo Estate in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State.The news of his demise was confirmed by fellow preacher Sheikh Taofeeq Akeugbagold In heartfelt post on Facebook.Details later…

The Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, delivered a powerful address at the maiden edition of the Oyo State Real Estate Conference, organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State Chapter.Themed “Positioning and Globalization of Oyo State Real Estate – Road to Urbanization,” the event, held in Ibadan, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate sector.In attendance were notable dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS,  Zacch Adedeji Ph.D, on Thursday was received by jubilant workers who had assembled at the agency’s headquarters at Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, to appreciate him for his numerous welfare packages for them. As early as 8 am, the workers who said they have continuously enjoyed uncommon welfare packages from Adedeji since he assumed office over a year ago, carried placards with various appreciative inscriptions like ‘we love you Zacch’, ‘You’re a man of the people’, ‘We support you 💯…’ and many others.They sang appreciative songs, danced and engaged…

By Salamah AkindekoIf we agree with the utilitarianist view that one thing a leader must do is consider making choices that produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people, then Nigerians should commend President Bola Tinubu for choosing to break away from the past by elevating common national interest to a new level. And this did not start when he became president as this leadership trait had been demonstrated in various spheres he had held sway. His antecedents speak for him.  In May last year, President Bola Tinubu reinforced this view that he is for all. He pledged…

The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054trn budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state.The Chairman of the Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known during a chat with newsmen shortly after the Council held a meeting with the Governor at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.Chief Okuboyejo commended Governor Abiodun for dreaming big by presenting a substantial budget that would, in turn, help his administration’s ISEYA mantra to succeed, even as he…

NEWSEXTRA report that, The Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has attended the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2024 in Rabat, Morocco.The three-day event, themed “Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale”, brought together investors, policymakers, and industry experts to facilitate high-impact deals that will shape Africa’s future.Governor Abdulrazaq used the opportunity to network and engage with potential partners for Kwara State’s high-impact projects, including the special agroprocessing zone and Ilorin Smart City.

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4, 2024, is in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach to sustainability and ESG banking practices.The Banker’s ‘Bank of the Year’ accolade is among the most coveted and widely regarded award in the banking industry. Often contested by the world’s leading financial institutions, the winners span across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central…

BY DARE ADEJUMO This Sunday, December 8, SCOAN at its Ikotun-Egbe Lagos headquarters will roll out drums  in ecclesiastical soul inspiring songs and praises to express gratitude to God for His FAITHFULNESS  as the rock upon which the church was founded. The celebration which is the third of its kind is not only going to hold in Lagos but also across the nations and  continents where members and Emmanuel TV Partners will gather respectively to rejoice too in the Lord. SCOAN has many reasons to celebrate. The church like other churches in the country was closed down by the government …