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    Oyedepo’s son breaks silence over alleged dispute with his dad

     

    Isaac Oyedepo, the son of Living Faith Church Worldwide founder Bishop David Oyedepo, has addressed recent suspicions about his status within the church and his relationship with his father.


    In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, the younger Oyedepo underlined that his connection with his family, notably his father, is uncomplicated, and that he is a devout member of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International.


    He reiterated his commitment to the church and requested that the public exercise caution when considering information that has not been communicated through his official social media platforms.


    He also warned against the dissemination of unverified information regarding any separation from the Living Faith Church, as such actions could be viewed as a breach of his privacy.


    He said in part, ““I must state that there is no complication in my relationship with my beloved family and my beloved dad ( Bishop David Oyedepo) who has stood by me and supported me over the years nor are there any in my commitment to my church-turned-home, Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International.


    “I remain a steadfast member of the Living Faith Church dedicated to the service of the body of Christ.


    “I urge the general public to treat information not communicated by me or any of my social media platforms with extreme caution. There should be no further publications on any severance of my relationships with the Living Faith Church without my express authorisation, as it may be considered a breach of my privacy. Thank you so much for your understanding”


    Previous reports had suggested that the younger Oyedepo had resigned his position as the Youth Pastor of Winners Chapel, although there was no official letter of resignation published.


     

  • Sports
    Paris 2024: Ajibade scores as Super Falcons defeat Ethiopia

     

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, October 31.
    On Wednesday, October 25, the two countries drew 1-1 in the first leg in Addis Abeba.

    The Super Falcons failed to convert their early chances, but Uchenna Kanu scored on the stroke of halftime.

    Ajibade extended Nigeria’s lead five minutes after the restart, thanks to a fantastic play from Asisast Oshoala on the right wing.

    The Barcelona striker scored in the 68th minute after turning in Kanu’s wonderful cross.

    In the 72nd minute, Oshoala put up Ajibade for her second goal of the game, giving the Super Falcons a 4-0 victory.
  • News
    Senate confirms Zaccheus Adedeji as FIRS boss

    The senate has confirmed Zaccheus Adedeji as the substantive chair of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).


    The upper legislative chamber confirmed Adedeji on Tuesday after he was screened by the committee of the whole in the red chamber.


    In September, President Bola Tinubu appointed him to take charge of the tax agency in an acting capacity after directing Muhammad Nami to proceed on a three-month pre-retirement leave.


     

  • Celebrity Gist Entertainment
    Simi tackles clergywoman who asked single ladies to buy wigs and ‘package’ well so they can meet their spouses

     

    Singer Simi has faulted a clergywoman who in a video, asked single ladies to buy wigs and dress well so they can meet their spouses.

    In the viral video, the clergywoman asked ladies seeking to meet their life partners to invest in looking good. She asked women to make themselves friendly and go out more often. She then advised them against wearing their natural hair. She suggested wigs instead and added that natural hair does not attract men. 

    Simi seemed upset by the clergywoman’s advise and took to X to share her thoughts.

    Read what she wrote below…

    Singer Simi tackles clergywoman who asked single ladies to buy wigs and
    Singer Simi tackles clergywoman who asked single ladies to buy wigs and
  • Entertainment News
    Winner Of Face Of Democracy Nigeria, Onuoha Chizoba Receives Star Prize Of Brand New Car

     

    The winner of 2023 edition of Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN) beauty pageant, Onuoha Lilian Chizoba has been presented with the star prize of a brand new Toyota Camry car. 

    The Unizik Undergraduate and Imo State born Chizoba emerged the overall winner and crowned the Face of Democracy Nigeria Queen 2023 in June. 

    The star prize was presented to her at the weekend by the Project Director of FDN, Alexander Ajagbonna, better known as Fajag during the audition ceremony of Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja. 
    It was equally witnessed by contestants of the Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja, a pageant brand owned by Hon. Ejiro. 

    The presentation of the prize was moderated by Abuja-based public relations expert, Alex Nwankwo popularly known as AlexReports. 

    This edition of FDN's beauty pageant had as the theme, "Celebrating The Essence of Our Unity Through Democracy", and was hosted by popular compere, Andy Gabriel, MC Smart, Nons Miraj and Madinma.

    At the grand finale which held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja recently, four other contestants also won. 

    They are, Akhigbe Great who grabbed Face of Democracy Advocacy Queen 2023, Duduyemi Funmilayo Blessing who emerged the FDN Ambassador, Patience Ibrahim, FDN Northern Queen and Oluchi Nwanna Chizaram who went home with the crown of FDN Southern Queen 2023.
    While congratulating the winner during the presentation, Fajag thanked her and all other winners for their hard work and dedication which has put them on their path to becoming the person of their dreams. 

    He said FDN is poised to harnessing the potentials of young Nigerians towards assisting them maximize their talents. 

    Chizoba who could not hide their joy thanked the organizers for giving them a platform to excel, pledging to be good ambassadors of the brand.

    She thanked FDN for making her an owner of a brand new car and lots of other gifts.

    Video below 👇


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  • News Politics
    SSA To Delta State Governor On Women Mobilisation Mourns PDP National Women Leader Effah-Attoe

    Chief Mrs Rita Daniels Chukwuji, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Women Mobilization to Delta state Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwor has expressed sadness over the passage of the National Women Leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Effah-Attoe, saying it is a colossal loss to the PDP family. 


    She said Prof. Effah-Attoe a former Commissioner for Education in Cross River for an exemplary leader whose commitment to the ideal of egalitarian society was unpretentious. 


    In a condolence message on Tuesday, the Governor's aide noted that Prof. Effah-Attoe stands a giant epitome of sound principle and moral uprightness to the younger generation, adding that her motherly role in building peace and fostering unity within the ranks of the party. 


    She said, "The passage of our dear Women Leader, Prof. Effah-Attoe came with a rude shock to me, end of an era that came just after a brief illness. 


    "Her positive energy and doggedness in driving women inclusion across board is one of a kind. 


    "Her legacy of integrity and sound moral compass as well as dexterity in leadership will for a long time remain fresh in our memory", she said. 


    While commiserating with her bereaved family, Chief Mrs. Chukwuji prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss. 


    She also urged the government of Cross River state to immortalize her.

  • News Politics
    APC Chieftain, High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo aka Akaekpuchionwa Marks Birthday Amidst Loads of Felicitations

    Anambra popular APC Chieftain, renowned philanthropist and selfless humanitarian, Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, popularly known as Akaekpuchionwa has marked his birthday with loads of goodwill messages from friends and associates. 


    The politician and oil tycoon wields humongous goodwill because of the number of lives her has touched especially among the under-privileged persons. 


    He is the founder of Johnbosco Onunkwo Foundation (JOF) his charity arm has has carried out several humanitarian works through it. 


    The Anambra born businessman has built medical centres, and has equally empowered young talents with the construction of music academy builder - first of its kind in Onitsha, in addition to a lawn tennis Premier court as well as an agro-allied cooperative society. 


    He is a friend of the church as he has in the past assisted in the construction of places of worship. He equally enjoys the support and goodwill of youths of Anambra and beyond. 


    Many music artistes have sang his praises for the positive ways he has touched lives. 


    He has since acknowledged the loads of goodwill messages, praying God to bless those who have identified with him on his birthday.

  • Celebrity Gist Entertainment
    Naira Marley and Sam Larry sue magistrate and police over their continued detention, demand N40m

     

    Singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley and socialite Samson Eletu, better known as Sam Larry have filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their “continued detention” over the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad.

    In the lawsuit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos by their lawyer, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Naira Marley and Sam Larry are each demanding N20m damages from the police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, over what they termed as their “continued detention” in police custody. They  joined the police and the Lagos magistrate as defendants in the suit.

    Recall that on October 4, a Magistrate sitting in Yaba had ordered the remand of Naira Marley and Sam Larry in police custody for 21 days over the death of 27-year-old Mohbad who died on September 12.

    Naira Marley and Sam Larry in the lawsuit argued that the magistrate ordered their remand for only 21 days and the period had elapsed. They are seeking “an order of the court releasing the applicants forthwith.”

    In the affidavits attached to their suits,  deponents said

    “Their travails started between October 3 and 4, 2023 when they were arrested by the police on the alleged connection of the applicants with the death of one Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. On the 4th day of October 2023,  the Commissioner of Police sought an order in the Magistrates’ Court, held at Yaba to remand them for 30 days. Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun granted the police application to remand them for only 21 days in the custody of the police. The 21-day remand order granted by Chief Magistrate Olatunbosun has since lapsed on October 26, 2023, and the order has not been renewed.”

  • Celebrity Gist Entertainment
    So far, he has gone through five successful surgeries and recovering in the ICU- family gives update on Actor, Mr Ibu

     

    The family of actor John Okafor aka Mr Ibu has given an update on his health. In a post shared on his IG page, the family said the ailing actor has so far gone through five successful surgeries and is still recuperating in the Intensive Care Unit.

    ”We want to thank God and most especially the General public for their support, encouragement, and prayers doing this trying period for our dad.

    We called on Good Nigerians and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect most especially the donations, it came in very timely and very helpful.

    So far daddy has gone through 5 succesful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives. We appreciate all the donations made to  this account, and soon as daddy is better he will personally acknowledge all donations respectively !

    We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us fly him abroad for further advances treatment.. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians.”

    Recall that on September 18, Mr Ibu came out to seek public assistance as he battles an ailment that may cost him his leg. In a video shared on his IG page, the actor said he has been down for so many weeks and has been on admission. He said the medical doctors have said that if they exhaust the options they have, they might resort to cutting off his leg. He asked Nigerians to pray for him and also support him financially. He shared details of his account details. Read here.

    So far, he has gone through five successful surgeries and recovering in the ICU- family gives update on actor Mr Ibu
  • News
    Actress/singer Descushiel, apologizes after forgetting her lyrics while singing the National Anthem at an event in Imo State (video)

     

    Actress and singer Descushiel has tendered an apology after forgetting the lyrics while singing the National Anthem. Descushiel who was dressed as a police officer was tasked with reciting the National Anthem at the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Imo State on Monday, October 30.

    During the event, which was aired live across TV stations, the singer could be seen singing the wrong lyrics.

    In a video posted this morning, the singer apologized to the public for forgetting her lines.

    ‘’I want to sincerely apologize to the Nigeria Police Force and citizens of this great nation and also dignitaries that were present at the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers held on the 30th of October in Imo state. I want to say I acknowledged and understand the importance of the National Anthem and I am deeply sorry, I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves.”

    Watch the video below

  • News
    INEC to receive N18bn for Conduct of Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi elections – FG

    The Independent National Electoral Commission will get N18bn for the conduct of the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections billed for November 11, 2023.


    This was revealed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu, saying the fund will be gotten out of the N2.1 trillion 2023 supplementary budget.


    “Equally, N18 billion was provided for the Independent National Electoral Commission to support them in the conduct of the Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo elections,” he noted the State House in Abuja following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, October 30.

    He said FEC “approved the sum of N2,176,791,286,033 as supplementary budget and this supplementary budget is to fund urgent issues including N605 billion for national defence and security.


    “This is to sustain the gains made in security and to accelerate and these are funds that are needed by the security agencies before the year runs out.”


    “Equally the sum of N210 billion is provided for the payment of wage Awards. In negotiation with the Nigeria Labour Congress,” Bagudu added.


    “The Federal Government agreed to pay N35,000 each to about 1.5 million employees of the Federal Government for September, October, November, and December 2023.

    “And that amounts to about N210 billion which has been approved and also N400 billion as Cash Transfer payments.

    “You may recall that the Federal Government secured a $800m loan from the World Bank to pay cash transfers of N25,000 to 15 million households. The $800 million is for two months: October and November. The President graciously approved that an additional month should be funded by the federal government and that is what this N100 billion is for.”

  • News
    Spending your money without your husband’s knowledge and agreement is the same as sexual infidelity – Nigerian man who supports polygamy says

     

    A Nigerian man, Eke Ako, has said that a woman spending her own money without the knowledge and approval of her husband is financial infidelity which, according to him, is the same as sexual infidelity. 

    Mr. Ako, from Abia State, who stated this in a Facebook post on Monday, October 30, 2023, had earlier said that he supports polygamy. Read his post below: 

    FINANCIAL INFIDELITY VS SEXUAL INFIDELITY. 

    Financial infidelity carries the same weight as sexual infidelity. Your funds also belong to your husband. When you spend outside your family (your husband, children & you) without his knowledge and agreement, it is the same as sexual infidelity

    My dear sisters who copy western marriages ignore this part

    Igbo marriage remains the best. Working out differences in a marriage is not endurance

    Marriage requires toughness, tolerance and endurance

    You must decide to lose sometimes. You must also know your place.

    Also avoid the temptation of changing a natural order because you want to copy what you don’t really understand.

    Spending your money without your husband
    Spending your money without your husband
    Spending your money without your husband
  • News
    Chaos looms as Wike demolishes chief’s palace in Abuja

     

    Residents of Jabi Masalachi area of Abuja have been thrown into confusion following the demolition of the chief’s palace by the FCT Task Force on City Sanitation.


    The task force had acted on the instruction of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to pull down illegal structures in the area.


    A resident, Ayuba Kefas, noted that the demolition of the palace was a source of concern to the indigenous people of the community as they “now had no place to converge for meetings” that required the attention of the chief.


    “This is the first time this kind of thing is happening, especially demolishing the palace of a chief in any settlement in the FCT,” Kefas said.


    He added that the situation was more worrisome to residents about their fate as the village was home to hundreds of low income earners.


    Effort to speak with the chief yielded no result as he has still not recovered from the shock of losing his house to Wike’s bulldozers.


    The taskforce, comprises of officials of the FCT Development Control Department, the DRTS, the police, NSCDC, the AEPB, among others have been demolition illegal structure, some, the authorities say are being used by criminal elements.

  • Abuja Entertainment Events Pageantry
    Winner Of Face Of Democracy Nigeria, Onuoha Chizoba Receives Star Prize Of Brand New Car

     

    The winner of 2023 edition of Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN) beauty pageant, Onuoha Lilian Chizoba has been presented with the star prize of a brand new Toyota Camry car. 

    The Unizik Undergraduate and Imo State born Chizoba emerged the overall winner and crowned the Face of Democracy Nigeria Queen 2023 in June. 

    The star prize was presented to her at the weekend by the Project Director of FDN, Alexander Ajagbonna, better known as Fajag during the audition ceremony of Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja. 
    It was equally witnessed by contestants of the Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja, a pageant brand owned by Hon. Ejiro. 

    The presentation of the prize was moderated by Abuja-based public relations expert, Alex Nwankwo popularly known as AlexReports. 

    This edition of FDN's beauty pageant had as the theme, "Celebrating The Essence of Our Unity Through Democracy", and was hosted by popular compere, Andy Gabriel, MC Smart, Nons Miraj and Madinma.

    At the grand finale which held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja recently, four other contestants also won. 

    They are, Akhigbe Great who grabbed Face of Democracy Advocacy Queen 2023, Duduyemi Funmilayo Blessing who emerged the FDN Ambassador, Patience Ibrahim, FDN Northern Queen and Oluchi Nwanna Chizaram who went home with the crown of FDN Southern Queen 2023.
    While congratulating the winner during the presentation, Fajag thanked her and all other winners for their hard work and dedication which has put them on their path to becoming the person of their dreams. 

    He said FDN is poised to harnessing the potentials of young Nigerians towards assisting them maximize their talents. 

    Chizoba who could not hide their joy thanked the organizers for giving them a platform to excel, pledging to be good ambassadors of the brand.

    She thanked FDN for making her an owner of a brand new car and lots of other gifts.

    Video below 👇


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  • News
    Uproar as Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin gifts his wife with N55million cash for her birthday(video)

     

    The founder and heading Prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin during a live service surprised his wife with N55million in cash. His wife whom was shocked, fell to the ground as the church members chant a happy birthday song for her.

    This has caused an uproar online. See some reactions below…

    see video below…