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DIOCESE OF OWO 14TH SYNOD: AKEREDOLU CHARGES CHRISTIANS NOT TO RELENT PROPAGATING GOSPEL OF JESUS ...BISHOP FAGBEMI CALLS FOR THE RELEASE OF IGBOHO, KANU  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has charged Christians to re-double their efforts by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ beyond urban borders.  Gov. Akeredolu gave the charge at the second session of the fourteenth synod of the Diocese of Owo, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, held at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Imola, Owo.  The Governor who also doubles as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Owo was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Olayato Aribo, said he was delighted to be at the second session of the 14th Synod of the Diocese, particularly as the programme coincides with his birthday celebration, adding that the session provides an opportunity for us to give thanks and to look back to all that he has done for us. Arakunrin Akeredolu...

FULL TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES  AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens,  I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. 3. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and...

  Social Media Influencer, Sola Omoboyowa, bags Humanitarian Service Award An Ondo State born social media influencer and journalist, Sola Omoboyowa, has been honoured with an award of Humanitarian Service by Topshot News Magazine, in recognition of his silent strides in Humanitarian Services to the less privileged through the use of his social media platform.  Speaking to journalist at the Nigerian Union of Journalists pen house, Adegbemile, Akure, during the 4th anniversary of the magazine, Omoboyowa thanked the Editor in Chief of the Magazine, Mrs Ngozi Aduloju for the honour bestowed on him.  Thereafter, he dedicated the award to God, his family members, especially his wife, Prophetess Bukola Omoboyowa, for the support given to him in the service to humanity.  Omoboyowa added that he received the award on behalf of his fans on the social media, especially the blue app, whom he described as the owners of the award. According to him, "the award belongs to them all"...

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: EKITI BANS HOSTING OF "KISSING MARATHON" EKITI State Government through the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism has prohibited the hosting of a 3-day "kissing marathon" tagged "kiss-a-thon" in the State. This was contained in a letter signed by Mr. A.I. Adewusi, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry; addressed to the Secretary, Ekiti State Hoteliers' Association and later available to Theretina .  According to the letter, "Kiss-a-thon as an event is not only absurd, unhealthy, immoral and capable of denigrating the image of the State. It is a programme that runs counter to the values of the people of the State and therefore capable of plunging youths morally backward. "... the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism hereby prohibits the hosting of such event or any other events like it in any facility that wishes to continue to operate lawfully in Ekiti State", it reads. Available reports have earlie...

VIDEO:  IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS ARREST OF EDO POLICEMEN The Ag. Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has condemned the disturbing incident where a team of policemen ran a vehicle over a Nigerian on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State. Consequently, the IGP has directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters Abuja on Monday for further action. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi said, “Members of the public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, are implored to remain calm as the present leadership of the NPF will not condone such an act of unprofessionalism and illegality.” Source: Vanguard Watch video: