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Massive turnout as David Abioye holds first service for new ministry
David Abioye, the former Vice President and retired pastor of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has officially inaugurated his new ministry, Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly. The inauguration took place during the ministry’s first Sunday service held today, which saw massive
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Olabinjo (BAO) Graces the Inaugural Launch of Ifako Radio
Ifako Radio Launches in Grand Style, Set to Project Ifako-Ijaiye to the World History was made on Thursday, as Ifako Radio, an online media platform, was officially launched in the heart of Ifako-Ijaiye. The vibrant ceremony, held at Abanikanda Street,
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VeryDarkMan arrested in Abuja – Lawyer claims
Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly been arrested by Operatives of the Nigerian police in Abuja. VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju disclosed this via series of tweet on his X handle on Friday, May 2.
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BRT driver sentenced to death for Bamise’s murder
Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square Annexe, has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit, BRT driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola. Ominikoron was arraigned on
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Natasha offered me N200m to accuse Akpabio of organ harvesting, US based activist alleges
A US-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, has submitted evidence of phone conversations between her and suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to relevant authorities in the US and other parts of the world for forensic analysis. The
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Harmony Gardens, FG Launch Renewed Hope Estate for Nigerians Abroad
Top Lagos-based real estate powerhouse, Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Ltd, is once again making waves, this time through a landmark partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria to deliver 1,000 modern duplexes at Lekki Aviation Town, directly opposite the
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Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers, appoints Ibas as Sole Administrator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State for an initial period of six months. Tinubu said: “In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the Governor
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Wike revokes PDP national secretariat land
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national secretariat, which is situated in Abuja. Wike issued the revocation notice in a letter dated March 13, 2025, titled, “Notice of right
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Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes use of corpers
President Bola Tinubu has turned down a N942bn proposal by the National Population Commission for the conduct of the national housing and population census. Impeccable sources privy to the discussions between Tinubu and the commission’s top officials on Monday, February
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Ex-presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, dies at 72
The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, is dead. Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been sick for some time, died in the
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PANDEF leader, Edwin Clark, dies at 97
Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. Aged 97, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday. The statement
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Ifako-Ijaiye Mourns the Passing of Apostle Oloruntoba Oke
The Ifako-Ijaiye community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Apostle Oloruntoba Oke, a renowned leader and former two-term executive chairman of the local government. Oke, who died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after a brief illness, has been
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NYCN LAUNCHES IFAKO-IJAIYE SKILLFEST: EMPOWERING YOUTHS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ifako-Ijaiye Local Branch is set to launch its groundbreaking “Back to School Skill Acquisition Sensitization Program” tagged “Ifako-Ijaiye Skillfest 1.0”. The program, which is part of the council’s Empowerment, Youth Innovation, Revitalization of
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Former minister Turaki arraigned over alleged adultery, others
Former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki (SAN) has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court at Zone Two in Abuja on allegations bordering on false marriage, adultery, among others. Turaki pleaded not guilty when the First Information
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Tinubu approves 65 years retirement age for doctors, healthcare workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. The National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Mannir Bature, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday
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Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy, says World Bank
The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has confirmed that Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite the challenges faced by its private sector. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) and
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Reps committee proposes Lagoon, Ijebu, New Kaduna, 28 other new states
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country. If the proposal scales through, the Nigerian state will be made up of 67 sub-national governments. The proposal for new
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Tinubu sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs, appoints replacements
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, dissolved the entire governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja), and relieved Professor Aisha Maikudi of her duties as its Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. “To succeed Maikudi, President Tinubu appointed Professor Patricia Manko
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HON. BENJAMIN ADEYEMI OLABINJO CELEBRATES WITH CITY OF THE LORD CHURCH AT 40TH CONVENTION
The City of the Lord Church on Sunday marked a significant milestone – its 40th convention – and Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo (BAO), Member House of Representatives, Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency, was in attendance. The event, aimed to honour the selfless
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Tinubu appoints Bwala as Special Adviser on Public Communications
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media at the State House. The appointment announced on Wednesday in a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, places Bwala, a
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