Ahead of his swearing in on Tuesday, Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday made his first appointment, naming Mr Fred Odianosen Itua as his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, News360 Nigeria reports. The new appointee, a cerebral journalist with The Sun newspaper, will head Okpebholo’s media team. Itua, who was the Director of Communications at The Sun Media Foundation, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. He has a master’s in Media Arts from the University of Abuja, and is currently in the final stages of his Ph.D. thesis in Development Communication at the Veritas…
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Spiritualists in his hometown of Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, declared that the spirit of the late Army chief could be invoked for vengeance against those connected to his early passing. Calls for Spiritual Rites and Vengeance A traditionalist, Awopegba Ifagbemi, speaking with the Sunday Tribune, stated that the residents are still mourning the loss of Lagbaja and pleaded with the Federal Government to release his body to enable traditional rites. He revealed that traditionalists had met to discuss the procedures but declined to provide further details. Alhaji Dauda Taofeek, a community leader, echoed these sentiments, insisting that the death…
Sam Adeyemi, the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has advised men against enlarging their manhood. Pastor Adeyemi gave the advice during his Sunday sermon on leadership, which was posted on his church’s official YouTube page. The anchor of the ‘Excellent Leadership’ programme, aired on Daystar Network Television and Word Network in the US, highlighted the pressure social media places on people to make regrettable decisions. Expressing concerns over the increasing promotion of male enhancement products on social media, Pastor Adeyemi emphasised that the effectiveness of a man’s manhood matters far more than its length or size. He urged men…
King West, son of popular Lagos transport leader MC Oluomo, has stirred reactions on social media after sharing a photo of his father with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The image, which King West posted on his Instagram story, captures MC Oluomo standing with President Tinubu in a setting adorned with Nigerian flags. Accompanying the photo, King West wrote, “Nah the country we dey control now, no be only Lagos again,” signaling a perceived increase in influence that goes beyond Lagos State. King West’s statement comes shortly after his father, MC Oluomo, assumed the role of National President of the National…
The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has congratulated his counterpart in Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, on his birthday, describing him as a dedicated and visionary leader committed to the well-being of his people. In a statement released on Sunday, Hon. Kamorudeen commended Akintayo for his outstanding leadership and for making significant strides in improving infrastructure, healthcare, and education in Ibadan North East. He noted Akintayo’s efforts to have set a benchmark for good governance in the local government system, with a lasting impact on the lives of residents.
Despite Nigeria’s widespread economic hardship and rising inflation, the Federal Government has allocated a staggering N5 billion for the renovation of the vice president’s official residence in Lagos State. The funds, part of the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget passed in November 2023, included an initial N3 billion earmarked for this project and an additional N2.5 billion for the vice president’s official quarters within Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. However, investigations by GovSpend, a civic tech platform that tracks government expenditures, revealed that over N5 billion was spent in 2024 for the Lagos residence alone. On May 31, N2.8 billion was…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has warned opposition parties in the country not to get too excited over the defeat of Kamala Harris, an incumbent vice president in the United States presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu will sweep the poll again in 2027. Former President Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the US poll on Wednesday, defeating Harris in a stunning political comeback that sent shockwaves across the world. The 78-year-old business mogul became the 47th president and the oldest person ever to win the White House. Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifo,…
The governor-elect in the statement raised the alarm regarding the whereabouts of Obaseki, saying he reportedly fled Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Friday, using a disguised bus. Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has fled Nigeria through the land borders. Okpebholo is expected to be sworn into office on Tuesday, meaning that Obaseki will lose his immunity. Obaseki last week said he heard that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to arrest him after the expiration of his tenure as governor. In a statement…
Yes! Many of us, consciously or unconsciously, derive joy or happiness mainly from our personal achievements. While it is good to derive happiness in one’s accomplishments, it does not guarantee long lasting happiness or joy if they don’t glorify God.The achievements could be in education , business or financial breakthrough, social connections and others. Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the…
Oyo State House of assembly lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT has felicitated with Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on his birthday. The Lawmaker described Amb. Taofeek Arapaja as a respected figure within the party, who has played a vital role in shaping the direction of the party. Noting that his leadership and experience has been an instrumental in promoting unity and progress within the party- further described his commitment far beyond personal gains. Hon. AKT in a heartfelt birthday message expressed happiness at the grace of another new…