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Anglican Priests Receive Mantle of Leadership

Web News 17 July 2024 134 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Church leaders must represent God well, in the society, as commanded in the bible. . This was the submission of the Chaplain, Chapel of Peace and Joy, Lead City University, Ibadan, The Venerable Emmanuel Olagundoye during his sermon at the Trinity Ordination Service and Continue Reading

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Omo Woli: Celebrating a Carrier of Mercy @ 47

Web News 16 July 2024 133 0

By Olawale Asake As the Day breaks on 16th of July, a unique sense of joy fills the hearts of many people in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and his lovers in the Diaspora, for the day marks the Maga Praise Birthday Celebration of a man of God whose life has been dedicated to work of […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Calls for Maximum Security Around Worship Centres

Web News 7 July 2024 108 0

By Olawale Asake The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Prayer Mountain of Mercy, District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade, popularly known as ‘Omo Woli’, has called on the Security Agencies to increase the level of security around Worship Centres, Public Places, Recreation and others for more protection of Continue Reading

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Continue to be beacons of light, agents of positive change – Adeleke

Web News 7 July 2024 108 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for closer inter-faith unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of all faiths as the Muslim ummah celebrates the commencement of new Hijrah calendar. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye who represented him at the Celebration of the new Hijrah […]Continue Reading

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Senator Alli, Olajide Felicitate Muslims on Hijrah 1446 AH

Web News 7 July 2024 131 0

By Olawale Asake/ Oluwakayode Banjo As Muslims all over the World celebrate Hijrah 1446, a Member representing Ibadan NorthWest/Southwest in the House of Representatives, Mr Adedeji Olajide, has called on them to use the occasion to pray, reflect and ensure they maintain the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The celebration marks the beginning of migration of […]Continue Reading

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Hijrah 1446AH: Oyo Govt. Declares Monday Work-Free Day 

Web News 5 July 2024 137 0

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday 8th July 2024 a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1446AH. In a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade revealed that the state government recognizes the importance of the Hijrah in the lives of “our Muslim brothers […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Declares Monday Work-Free for Islamic New Year

Web News 5 July 2024 129 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared Monday 8th July, 2024 a public holiday to celebrate Islamic New Year Hijirah 1446AH. This is contained in a statement by Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe. The governor in the statement appeals to all Islamic faithful to use the period of the […]Continue Reading

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Venerable Samuel Oluwagbade Inducted as Archdeacon of Asi Archdeaconry

Web News 23 June 2024 232 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Venerable Samuel Oluwagbade has been collated and inducted as the new Archdeacon of Asi Archdeaconry, Diocese of Ibadan, Anglican communion. The Venerable Oluwagbade was also inducted as the Vicar, Immanuel Anglican church, Asi, Ibadan. The ceremonial occasion featured declaration and oath taking, as well as the official handling of the church […]Continue Reading

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Ashimolowo Meets Christian Bodies Ahead of CCRW Ibadan Crusade

Web News 16 June 2024 185 0

By Dayo Adu General Overseer, Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has mobilised Christian bodies for the upcoming crusade outreach of his ministry, Christ Compassion to the Rural World, CCRW scheduled to hold Ibadan. The crusade, which had secured the approval to hold at the main bowl of Obafemi Awolowo stadium, Liberty, Ibadan […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Stresses Need for Tolerance, Understanding during Eid

Web News 16 June 2024 127 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on all Nigerians to remain committed to the growth and development of the nation Speaking on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ibadan, Governor Makinde, who was represented by the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal, shortly after the Eid prayer acknowledged the challenges that the nation has […]Continue Reading

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Eid: Clerics Admonish Leaders to be Sensitive to Yearnings of Citizens

Web News 16 June 2024 130 0

By Iyabo Adebisi/Nafiu Busari As Muslim across the globe celebrate Eid-Adha, the Chief Imam of Kolapo Ishola Muslim Community, Akobo, Ibadan, Alhaji Yussuf Taiwo Orire has advised well meaning nigerians to always be their brother’s keeper especially during the time of this economic challenges.  He stated this during a sermon after the 2nd Rakat Eid-Adha […]Continue Reading

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Osun Provides Free Train Service During Sallah

Web News 16 June 2024 197 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor has urged residents of the state to celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir reflecting on the essence of celebration. Governor Adeleke made the call while arriving at the train station of the Nelson Freedom Park, Osogbo to receive indigenes of Osun State. The Governor who was full of thanks for their safe […]Continue Reading

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Oyebanji, Abiodun Celebrate Muslims on Eid Festival

Web News 16 June 2024 144 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji/Abimbola Bamgbose Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah for witnessing this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. The Governor in a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, urged Muslims to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrifice that the season symbolizes as they celebrate the Sallah. […]Continue Reading

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Eid: Oba Olakuleyin, Makinde Felicitate Muslim Faithful

Web News 16 June 2024 195 0

By Olawale Asake / Iyabo Adebisi As Muslims celebrate Eid El Kabir all over the World, the Olubadan -Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin, has congratulated them for witnessing another great festival in Islam. Oba Olakulehin urged the muslim community to continue to pray for peace and prosperity of Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria in general during […]Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Kabir: Sacrifice essential for nation’s progress – Ladoja 

Web News 15 June 2024 196 0

By Olawale Asake As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts around the World to celebrate this year’s Eid EL Kabir, former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja has urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifices made by Prophet Ibrahim for the unity and progress of the country. Senator Ladoja made […]Continue Reading

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CAC Ori Oke Aanu Commissions New Ministers

Web News 11 June 2024 180 0

Olawale Asake Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State has ordained a new elder and nineteen Deacons and Deaconesses to join the church in propagating the Kingdom of God in the Society. While ordaining the Appointees during the 14th anniversary and thanksgiving service of the Church, English Assembly, the guest Minister, […]Continue Reading

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2024 Hajj: Final Flight from Abuja Departs

Web News 10 June 2024 201 0

By Hamza Alkali The final flight for the 2024 Hajj outbound operations has departed from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory to Madinah.  The airlift combines about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, FCT and Niger states.  Similarly included in the flight is the last batch of officials for the 2024 Hajj. The chairman, […]Continue Reading

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Rescheduled Flight: Osun Gives Intending Pilgrims N15,000

Web News 30 May 2024 109 0

By Folake Oye Each of the 160 intending pilgrims going to perform this year’s hajj from Osun State but are yet to be airlifted has received a sum of N15,000 each. About 1,432 pilgrims from the state had been airlifted to Saudi Arabia, with the remaining 160 still in Nigeria, awaiting their flight.  A statement […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Urges Parents, Guardians to Be Their Children’s Friends

Web News 28 May 2024 138 0

By Olawale Asake Parents and Guardians have been advised to give more attention to their Children and Wards, for transparency and expression of minds between the two parties. The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu Ojoo Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah O. Alade gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria, Ibadan […]Continue Reading

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Be Good Ambassadors, Aiyedatiwa Charges Intending Pilgrims

Web News 24 May 2024 188 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan  Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has charged the 502 intending pilgrims to this year’s  Hajj to be good ambassadors of the state and abide by the rules of engagement in the Holy Land. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who gave the charge while addressing the 502 Intending pilgrims in Akure, said his administration would continue […]Continue Reading

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NASFAT Inaugurates Ultra-Modern Medical Centre in Ibadan

Web News 21 May 2024 769 0

By Olawale Asake An Islamic organization, Nasrul-Lahi-il Fathi Society of Nigeria, NASFAT, has inaugurated an ultra-modern Hospital, named NASFAT Medical Centre. The facility which was donated by a philanthropist, Alhaji Isiaq Asamu through the Asamu Foundation, is located in Soka Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. The medical facility which was commissioned by the president, Continue Reading

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845 Ogun Intending Pilgrims Arrive Medina

Web News 21 May 2024 133 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Eight hundred and forty-five pilgrims of the first and second batches from Ogun State, led by officials of Ogun State Muslim intending Pilgrims Welfare Board, have arrived Medina, Saudi Arabia, to perform the holy pilgrimage.   Confirming the arrival of the pilgrims to journalists in Medina, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Dauda […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Intending Hajj Pilgrims Set for Departure 

Web News 16 May 2024 228 0

By Iyabo Adebisi As the first batch of intending pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 hajj, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has tasked the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board not to compromise the welfare of 1070 Pilgrims of the state while in the holy land.  He stated this during an official farewell […]Continue Reading

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Don’t allow any challenge to derail your vision – Bishop Adelakun

Web News 29 April 2024 196 0

By Rotimi Famakin Do not to allow the present economic situation of the nation or any kind of challenge prevent you from attaining your dreams, visions and set goals. The presiding Bishop of Victory International Church Worldwide, Taiwo Adelakun gave the advice in a sermon at the turning of the sod for the Cathedral of […]Continue Reading

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Prof. Abdul legacies will be sustained – Ogun Educ. Commissioner

Web News 28 April 2024 393 0

By Olusegun Folarin  The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu has affirmed that the legacies of Nigeria’s first indigenous Professor of Islamic Studies, Professor M.O.A. Abdul will be sustained to benefit more students in the fields of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Professor Arigbabu gave the assurance at the public Continue Reading