Month: September 2023

Late Pastor Odukoya’s Son, Jimmy, Succeeds Dad As Snr. Pastor Of Church

ADEOLA YUSUF

Meet the popular Nollywood Actor chosen as the senior pastor and chairperson of the board of Fountain of Life Church by unanimous decision from the BoT.   Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, has succeeded his father as the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church. Platforms Africa reports that Jimmy, a lopular Nollywood actor, was named the senior pastor on Sunday, during the church service. READ ALSO:UNILAG Releases 2023/2024 Admission Cut-Off Marks How Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Died Months After Twin Sister – Church BREAKING: Brighton…

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AbdulRazaq’s Legacy of Inclusion in Kwara, By Rafiu Ajakaye

ADEOLA YUSUF

Story of two Kayodes, two persons living with disabilities (PLWD) as permanent Secretaries first time in Kwara State’s history   Kwara made a very significant history on Monday, September 4, but it got buried in the deluge of media reportage that expectedly attended the swearing in of the cabinet members. Not many people paid attention to the swearing of two persons living with disabilities (PLWD) — Ayanwale Peter Kayode and Abdullahi Wahab Kayode — as Permanent Secretaries by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. It was another first in the state, according to…

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Obasanjo, Adeleke, Ooni, Others Celebrate Love of Christ Generation Church’s 16th Anniversary

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo led a train of dignitaries to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Love of Christ Generation Church, Cherubim and Seraphim and 2nd year thanksgiving service of its Lagos Cathedral. The event was titled “Divine Victory” on September 10, 2023. Dignitaries included the supreme head, C&S Unification church worldwide, His Eminence Solomon Alao (Baba Olori), His royal majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II Ooni of Ife, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Sarah Tunji Isola OFR, Olori Dr…

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BREAKING: Brighton Defeat Manchester United 3-1 At Old Trafford

ADEOLA YUSUF

Manchester United’s return from the international break ended in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. READ ALSO: Obasanjo’s Order To Obas Ignoble, Desecration Of Traditional Institution – Oluwo Obasanjo’s Order To Obas Ignoble, Desecration Of Traditional Institution – Oluwo Ogun Gov Appoints The Nation’s Dare Odufowokan as Senior Aide Ex-United player, Danny Welbeck opened the scoring early in the first half before second-half strikes by Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro sealed the win for the Seagulls despite Hannibal Mejbri’s consolation for United late on. Details…

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Obasanjo’s Order To Obas Ignoble, Desecration Of Traditional Institution – Oluwo

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s action against traditional rulers in Oyo not only as ignoble but also a willful desecration of Yoruba traditional institution. Calling Obasanjo’s action a show of shame, the monarch demanded an apology. The monarch noted that Obasanjo wouldn’t dare order emirs to stand up for him in a public function. READ ALSO: OBASANJO’S FAUX PAS IN OKE-OGUN, BY DAYO OGUNSOLA Ogun Gov Appoints The Nation’s Dare Odufowokan as Senior Aide UNILAG Releases 2023/2024 Admission Cut-Off Marks Platform…

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OBASANJO’S FAUX PAS IN OKE-OGUN, BY DAYO OGUNSOLA

ADEOLA YUSUF

Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria and the Owu- born general is a popular figure not only in Nigeria, but beyond the continent of Africa, Baba Iyabo is a notable figure. He carries along with his huge credential a facade of a cultural advocate and a promoter of the Yoruba heritage. At many international fora, Chief Obasanjo has demonstrated his love for the music, dance and other elements of Yoruba culture. From the home front, he carved a nitch for himself as a respecter of Yoruba etiquettes,…

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Ogun Gov Appoints The Nation’s Dare Odufowokan as Senior Aide

ADEOLA YUSUF

Here are 10 things to know about the top political journalist and Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) graduate of Mass Communication     The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of ‘Dare Odufowokan, an Assistant Editor with The Nation newspapers, as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Communication. Platforms Africa reports that appointment takes immediate effect. READ ALSO: MAPOLY Ex-Deputy Rector, Lekan Famuyiwa Baba Fancy, Is Dead He Graduated in 1979, Chicago State Varsity Confirms Tinubu Attended School Platforms College Ota Shines As Ogun Releases…

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UNILAG Releases 2023/2024 Admission Cut-Off Marks

ADEOLA YUSUF

Have these scores, welcome to LAG; Here are assess-yourself marks expected to have been scored by potential Akokites       The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released the cut-off point required for undergraduate admission for the 2023/2024 academic calendar year. During the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB’s) policy meeting early this year, all Nigerian universities adopted 140 minimum JAMB scores for admission. However, the admission requirements and mode of calculation differ from institution to institution. At the University of Lagos, the cut-off point is determined by the candidates’ UTME score…

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Nigerian Singer Tems Makes TIME Magazine’s 2023 Next 100 List

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has received a nod by TIME magazine as a leading voice in the international music industry. Born Temilade Openiyi, the music star was named as one of the people “who have achieved peak influence in their fields” in the 2023 TIME’s Next 100 list published on Wednesday. Writing for the magazine, Grammy-winning singer, Mary J. Blige, compared Tems to legendary musician, Nina Simone, because they both “sing with emotion and conviction”. READ ALSO: Mohbad’s Corpse May Be Exhumed For Autopsy, Says Police MAPOLY Ex-Deputy Rector,…

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Mohbad’s Corpse May Be Exhumed For Autopsy, Says Police

ADEOLA YUSUF

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), says the body of late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, may be exhumed for autopsy if the need arises. There have been controversies surrounding the death of the 27-year-old singer, with allegations of a threat to life while Mohbad was alive. Hundeyin, in an Instagram live session with media personality Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze on Thursday, said the police will carry out investigations into the cause of the death of the late singer. READ ALSO: MAPOLY Ex-Deputy…

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