Year: 2020
ADEBOYE, OYEDEPO, OLUKOYA, OTHERS ADJUST CROSS-OVER SERVICES OVER COVID-19
Following the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country and governments’ directives concerning cross-over services held annually on December 31, churches have begun to adjust the time for their services. General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Monday, said the church’s cross-over service would start by 6pm for all […]
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Presidency Issues Fresh Directive To State Govts On Covid-19
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has directed all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to reopen all laboratories and isolation centres. Speaking to newsmen at a briefing on Tuesday evening, Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, also asked states and the FCT to increase COVID-19 testing. “We wish […]
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Why Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Will Continue to Hold the Ace Beyond 2023
From all indications the stalwart of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju (Senator) Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unequivocally a unique politician who has laid a solid legacy for which his name will remain ever indelible on the sand of time in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. He is indeed a man who will always be miles ahead […]
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RMD, Omotola, Regina Askia, Others Mourn Chico Ejiro
Nollywood actors Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly known as RMD and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, family Nurse Regina Askia among others have mourned the death of movie director Chico Ejiro. RMD shared a picture of Chico in an Instagram post on Friday. He said words fail him as his heart is shattered. “Rest in peace Chico Ejiro. I want […]
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BREAKING: ASUU finally calls off strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its nine-month-old strike. ASUU National President Prof Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement on Wednesday during a briefing of the union in Abuja. Details later…
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Pastor Ighodalo Speaks On Why Govt Should Shut Down Churches Again
Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church, Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo, has advised governments at all levels to shut down churches if the measure would assist Nigeria battle the rising cases of COVID-19. But he stressed that churches, especially large ones, should not be blamed for the rising cases of infections in the country. He said most […]
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Bishop Bola Odeleke Ministry, Marriage and Remarriages
Story and Photo Credit: kemiashefonlovehaven.com Remember her? Her television programme, Agbara Olorun Kiibati (the power of God never fails) made waves in the 90s. The first female bishop in Africa and one of the earliest televangelists the country can boast of, Bishop Bola Odeleke is the General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church with headquarters in […]
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COVID-19: Lagos Bans Christmas Concerts, Street Parties, Shuts Nightclubs
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has banned Christmas concerts, carnivals and street parties in a bid to stem the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state. Mr Sanwo-Olu stated this on Friday in a release following a virtual executive council meeting on issues around the resurgence of COVID-19. The governor said he was recovering after […]
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Abeokuta Couple Who Died Same Day After 72 Years Marriage Buried
Pa Israel Akojede and his wife Esther Akojede who were married for 72 years and died few hours apart have been buried at the Apostolic Faith Church Cemetery, Ijeja in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The couple died on October 30 at Gbonagun in Obantoko area of Abeokuta. Pa Israel was 103 years at the time […]
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Appeal Court Nullifies Metuh’s Conviction, Orders Fresh Trial
A Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the conviction and seven-year jail term imposed on a former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party Olisa Metuh. A three-man panel led by Justice Stephen Adah delivered a unanimous judgment on Wednesday. The court ruled that the proceedings of the Federal High Court leading to the conviction […]
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