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By Samuel Awoyinfa The first time I met him was during a press conference to announce his annual event to release his book of prophecies. It was sometimes in December 2023, at his Oke Afa Isolo church. Primate Elijah Ayodele struck me as a pragmatic servant of God with love and passion for humanity. His selflessness stood out glaringly. Before then I had read a lot about his humanitarian gestures to his brethren in the church and those who are not even members of his church. He is man of God devoted to giving more than I have seen of…

By Bimbo Esho If there is any lesson I have learnt in life it is to share our vision and dream with like minds so it doesn’t die with us. Over the years I have watched how many individuals reach the peak of their career and fame but end up dying without achieving their dreams. Recalling the very first day my dad met with Dr Olukoya to discuss the Evergreen Project he said Dr Olukoya told him that he was 100% interested in the project. There is no doubt that both men have intense and undiluted love for music. They…

Union Bank of Nigeria, as part of activities marking this year’s celebration of International Children’s Day and further to the financial institution’s support for the growth of the Nigerian child, recently hosted kids to a special Barnyard Fiesta at its multiple-purpose Sports complex, The Stable, located at Bode Thomas, Surulere. The Barnyard Children’s Fiesta, held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, entertained kids of various ages with video games, face painting, dancing, and singing contests. The program also organised a talent show that showcased the creativity of the children who were in attendance on the day. The event, which was also…

Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have faulted a social media report on the kind of breakfast purportedly served to FCT pilgrims. This comes on the heels of viral social media posts by a Sahara reporter on the kind of breakfast being served to the FCT pilgrims in Saudi Arabia after paying N8m as 2024 Hajj fare. However, checks at the FCT hotel in Makkah, NAMA EL SRIYA HOTEL revealed that the report about under-feeding of the pilgrims was untrue as the pilgrims distance themselves from such purported reports which they described as the hand-work of social media influencers. The pilgrims…

In an unprecedented show of strength and determination, hundreds of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to protest the forceful takeover of their lands by former Governor, Nyesom Wike. The protesters, who identified themselves as ‘Oginigba Women’, demanded an immediate reversal of the controversial land acquisitions and an end to the alleged land grabbing. The women carried placards and banners with strong messages such as ‘No Consultation, No Compensation’ and ‘Give Us our Land Back’ directed at the FCT Minister, Hon. Kingsley Chinda and Barr George Ariolu. Chinda, the House of Representatives Minority Leader…

…promises to reconnect Siun-Ogere-Iperu-Ilisan road Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday commissioned the Sagamu-Iperu-Ode-Sapade road, as part of activities to mark his first year for the second term in office, as he announced award of contract for the construction of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu-Ilisan road. Recall that the Govenor on Tuesday was in Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government Area to commission the popular Hospital road in the town, where he vowed to sustain the tempo of the ongoing infrastructural transformation across the State. Speaking at the commissioning of phase one and two of the eight kilometres road, the governor said…

In a heartfelt message, a renowned security expert, and entrepreneur, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on the completion of his first year in office. Dr. Ogunsan praised the president’s notable achievements over the past year and expressed hope for continued progress and development under his leadership. According to Ogunsan, President Tinubu’s administration has been marked by significant strides in various sectors, which have earned commendation both domestically and internationally. Noteworthy among these achievements is the stabilisation of the economy. Through strategic policy reforms and initiatives aimed at boosting local production and reducing dependence on…

Golden Little Lights, a non-governmental organization, organized a fun filled Children’s Day Party for 500 pupils in Lagos. This being its 6th edition. The event which was held at Ikoyi Girls Primary School today 28th of May 2024, witnessed a Mammoth Crowd of children and parents. “The children’s day party was to celebrate children and provide fun activities that they may not ordinarily be able to afford due to their backgrounds. “The one-day programme was established to treat them with laughter and play, including activities related to safety tips and other educational studies – Quiz competition, mascots appearances, bouncing castles…

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to peace and community development, a renowned security expert, educationist and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has been appointed as an International Peace Advocate by the Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC). This prestigious appointment will be officially conferred upon him during the International Day of Peace celebration on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. UN-POLAC, established in 2001 and affiliated with the United Nations and UNESCO, was founded following the General Assembly’s resolution that declared 2001-2010 as a decade of peace and non-violence. The foundation’s mandate aligns with the Sustainable…

By Toby Prince Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila needs no introduction as far as the Nigerian political space is concerned. He made his name through hard work, diligence and consistency both in private life and public service. The difference between ‘race’ and ‘grace’ is the “G” which stands for the God factor. “Gbaja”, as the 6-term member of the House of Representatives from Lagos State is fondly called, can only give credit to God for the journey of his life so far. Elected 6 consecutive times into the Federal House of Representatives since 2003, Hon. Gbaja voluntarily resigned from the Green…