Religion

Abiodun Celebrates Supreme Court’s Verdict with Thanksgiving

By Web News 492

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Notable individuals, political associates, friends and family members of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun turned out in colourful attires for a special thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Governor’s victory at the Supreme Court. 

The event held at the St James’s Anglican Church, Iperu Remo was presided over by the Remo Diocesan Bishop and Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Olushina Fape. 

In a sermon entitled” God which had begun a good work, would complete it” the Most Reverend Fape called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to focus on more landmarks and monumental achievements that would provide succour to the people of the state.

The Clergyman who noted that the recent verdict of the Supreme Court was a testament to God’s hand in the present administration urged Governor Abiodun to shun all forms of distraction in his efforts to ensure good governance.

While commending the government’s initiative of providing affordable housing to the people, the religious leader advocated the completion of some housing facilities abandoned by the previous administration, including the Housing Estates at Makun and Iseri areas of the state.

In a remark, Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed his appreciation to God over the Supreme Court’s pronouncement and also acknowledged the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu for his government.

Governor Abiodun restated his commitment to implementing more workable policies to enhance job opportunities for the youths, emphasizing that it was time to focus more on meeting the needs of the people.

The Thanksgiving service featured musical renditions and performances, including that of the popular Ayan Jesu Gospel Artistes. 

Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels and also join our Whatsapp Update Group 

Lifestyle

Tributes as Wake Holds for Venerable Oyebanji Adewoye

By Web News 418

The saying that “sweet is the memory of the righteous”, aptly captured the atmosphere of tributes at a wake held for Late Venerable
Venerable Oyebanji Adewoye.

The event held at Saints Stephen’s Anglican Church, Alegongo, Ibadan saw friends, church and family members commenting on the impactful life of Late Venerable Oyebanji Adewoye.

Some members of the old students association, teachers, clerics and church members who had relationships with Late Adewoye described him as a man of many parts.

They described late Adewoye as a humble, diligent honest man

Rotimi Famakin 

Subscribe to our Telegram channel

Crime

Teenager jailed 3 months for stealing plastic chairs from Church

By Web News 835

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a nineteen-year-old man, Lekan Alaka, to three months imprisonment for stealing plastic chairs worth ninety-one thousand two hundred nairas from Mount Zion Anglican Church.

Magistrate Olajumoke Somefun in her judgement held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubts sentencing the suspect to three months imprisonment with an option of an N100, 000 fine.

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Mr Olakunle Shonibare told the court that the convict committed the offence on Oct. 23, at about 4.30 a.m. at Mount Zion Anglican Church, Leme area in Abeokuta.

He said the convict scaled the church fence and stole 24 pieces of plastic chairs, the property of Mount Zion Anglican Church.

The prosecutor said the convict was arrested by vigilante officers in the community while he was trying to escape with the stolen items the offence he said contravened the provisions of Sections 415 of the Criminal Law of Ogun,2006.

Wale Oluokun