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Prophet Ikuru Urges Support for Adeleke, Says God Directed Him to Release Power

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  The Founder and General Overseer of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has urged the people of Osun State to stand firmly behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying he received divine direction to encourage support for the governor. Prophet Ikuru, while speaking on the political developments in the state, said he had been instructed by God to “release power in the air” for people to stand by Adeleke. According to the cleric, his call for support for the governor was based on what he described as divine direction rather than personal interest. “God told me to release power in the air for people to stand by Adeleke. That is God’s direction, and I stand by God’s direction,” Ikuru said. He urged the people to remain peaceful and allow the democratic process to take its course, stressing that his position was based on his claimed spiritual revelation. The prophet’s statement comes amid heightened political activities in Osun State ahead of the forthcoming govern...
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New Era Foundation Invites Public to 2026 Olokun Festival in Lekki

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The New Era Foundation for Yoruba Festival and Culture Intervention has invited members of the public to the 2026 Olokun Festival, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, at Debojo Beach, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. President of OPC New Era, Comrade Rasak Arogundade, disclosed this while speaking on preparations for the annual cultural festival, saying the event would feature a wide range of activities and attract prominent personalities from across the country. According to Arogundade, the Guest Lecturer at the festival will be the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun. He also announced that Oba Olayemi Luman Arowolo (Arole Oguntimileyin I, Gbadewolu of Araromi Kingdom) will serve as the Royal Father of the Day, while Oba Babatunde Akanni Sonala (Ilufemiloye I), Olu of Makogi Kingdom, will be the Royal Guest of Honour. Arogundade further disclosed that the Iyalode Oodua OPC New Era, Chief Mrs Olabosipo Olasei...
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Access’ Recognition by CFA Society Signals a New Standard for Developing Africa's Future Financial Leaders

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  Lagos, Nigeria — August 10, 2026: A new ranking by CFA Society Nigeria has identified Access as the country's largest employer of CFA candidates, highlighting the Group's growing influence in developing the next generation of investment and finance professionals and reinforcing its position as one of Africa's leading builders of financial services talent. Published as part of CFA Society Nigeria's Where Nigeria's Finance Professionals Work series in a national daily, the rankings show that Access employs 82 CFA candidates, more than twice the number recorded by the next-ranked institution and the highest of any organisation in Nigeria's financial services industry. The Group also ranked second among employers of CFA charterholders, reflecting its ability not only to attract experienced professionals but also to develop future leaders equipped with globally recognised expertise. The distinction extends beyond workforce statistics. It offers a window into how le...
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Sanwo-Olu Commissions Agege Fresh Food Hub to Strengthen Lagos Food Security

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the Agege Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening food security and improving the distribution of food across the state. The facility, situated on a 7,000-square-metre site in Agege, is designed to provide a modern and organised platform for the trading, storage and distribution of fresh food. The hub boasts a 4,000-square-metre trading floor with capacity for approximately 350 to 400 traders, an 800-metric-tonne dry storage facility and about 300 metric tonnes of cold storage capacity. It also features a purpose-built seafood section, parking facilities for approximately 80 to 90 vehicles and 10 electric vehicle charging points. The Agege Fresh Food Hub brings together farmers, aggregators, bulk dealers, commissioned agents, retailers, institutional buyers and consumers on a structured platform aimed at improving efficiency across the food su...
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LASU to Graduate 20,604 Students as Olatunji-Bello Announces Final Convocation

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Lagos State University (LASU) is set to graduate a total of 20,604 students at its 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference held at the Senate Chamber of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo. The Vice-Chancellor described the combined convocation as a historic milestone for the institution and particularly significant for her, as it would be the final convocation ceremony she would preside over as Vice-Chancellor after five years in office. According to her, the university will graduate students across diploma, first-degree and higher-degree programmes, with 2024/2025 producing 947 diploma graduates and 7,621 first-degree graduates. For the 2025/2026 academic session, she said 44 students graduated from diploma progra...
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17 Housemates Face Eviction as Big Brother Naija Season 11 Holds Week Three Nominations

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  The Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates facing possible eviction this week are Tram, Barry, Goddessa, Yusuf, Temi Nkem, Sultex, Abi, Araga, Flora, Nomy, Ricky, Kamsy, Sheba, Oyin, Keivo, Gerad and Bells. The 17 housemates emerged from this week’s nomination process, which saw the housemates vote to save three of their fellow housemates from possible eviction. Conspiracy Hour Ahead of the nomination process, Biggie announced Conspiracy Hour, giving the housemates the opportunity to rally together, discuss their thoughts and share who they would like to save ahead of the nominations. This was followed by the nomination process, where the housemates were asked to save three of their fellow housemates from possible eviction. Chimsom Chuka, the Most Influential Player of the Week, Neche, the Head of House, and Nomy, the Benchwarmer, were exempt from the process. Cassi, Bluethopia and Gerad were initially saved by their fellow housemates. However, as Head of House, Neche had the pow...
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SuperSport Unveils Feast of Football, Sports Action

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  A blockbuster week of sporting action awaits DStv and GOtv subscribers, with the decisive stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), UEFA Super Cup, FA Community Shield and Trophée des Champions among the major attractions. Football takes centre stage as WAFCON reaches its business end in Morocco, with the semi-finals scheduled for Wednesday. Defending champions Nigeria will not be involved after the Super Falcons were eliminated by Cameroon in the quarter-finals, losing 1-0. Their exit means a new champion will be crowned when the tournament concludes on Sunday. The first semi-final will see Algeria face Malawi on Wednesday before hosts Morocco take on Cameroon at 21:00 WAT, later in the day. Both matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The third-place play-off is scheduled for Saturday, with the final taking place in Rabat on Sunday at 20:00 WAT. European silverware will also be at stake on Wednesday when Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super C...
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