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Oba Oniru Congratulates New JCI Victoria Island’s President, Assures Progressive Collaboration, Support

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Oba Oniru Congratulates New JCI Victoria Island’s President, Assures Progressive Collaboration, Support

Oba Oniru Congratulates New JCI Victoria Island’s President, Assures Progressive Collaboration, Support 

 

 

 

 

 

Oba Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has reassured the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Victoria Island Local Chapter of his impacting and progressive partnership in support of helping the needy and giving back to society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan speaking at the JCI Victoria Island Leadership Colloquium and Investiture of the 2022 President and board members was ably represented by the Managing Trustee, HRM Abisogun II Foundation for Peace and Development, Mrs. Folusho Olaniyan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Folusho expressed satisfaction on the roles JCI is playing in improving the lives of the common man in society and building future leaders with the right leadership principles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to her, the monarch was highly impressed with the humanitarian service the organization rendered to the society, saying the monarch was always willing to support the course and make an impact in the society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The monarch is impressed with what JCI is doing and ready to partner with the organization through his foundation. Making an impact and contributing to lives has been the symbol of the king and we want to do more with JCI”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“In a couple of weeks we should be holding a meeting with the JCI team to see how we are going to work in 2022, share our plan with you and see where you come in, we have a lot of faith in this organization”, she said,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She noted that the youth phase is the most important year in people’s lives because, from 50 to 60 years upward, there is a limit to what anyone can do in terms of mental and physical work, adding that ‘Jaycees’ are people that our institutions count on in ruling and giving leadership roles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She further assures a smooth collaboration between the monarch foundation and JCI Victoria Island which includes supporting people, giving the needy and women to be financially independent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his remark, the newly elected president, Adewale Oshinaike appreciates the royal majesty for his support and giving JCI Victoria Island the opportunity to collaborate and service the people in the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The president also salutes the resolute dedication and efforts put by senators and past presidents into the development of the organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

”We have been elected and I know that everyone is expecting to see what we want to do the truth is that this is not Adewale Oshinaike neither Adebimpe’s affair (Vice) but our year as a local organisation”,

 

 

 

 

Oba Oniru Congratulates New JCI Victoria Island’s President, Assures Progressive Collaboration, Support

 

 

Nobody will be left out as we will be running an inclusive year for the betterment of the organization” he said.

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Prophet Kingsley’s Oneness in Christ Hosts 3-Day Open Revival in Sango, Ogun State

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Prophet Kingsley’s Oneness in Christ Hosts 3-Day Open Revival in Sango, Ogun State

Sango, Ogun State – A powerful spiritual awakening is set to take place as Oneness in Christ Ministry, in collaboration with CCC Living Grace Tabernacle, presents a 3-Day Open Revival themed “Jesus Christ is Coming Back”, inspired by Acts 1:11.
The revival will run from May 28th to May 30th, 2025, between 5 PM and 8 PM daily, at 20 Showole Street, Ewupe, Singer Sango, Ogun State. The event is expected to draw crowds of worshippers, believers, and spiritual seekers from across the region for three evenings of intense worship, revival, and divine encounters.
The revival will be hosted by Prophet Aitafo Oladapo Kingsley, who also serves as the shepherd in charge. The revival will feature dynamic ministration by seasoned gospel ministers, including Evangelist Lanre Matthew, Prophetess Arinola, and Prophetess Irenise. Also ministering are Apostle Norton Adeyemi, Apostle Micheal Dickson, and Prophet Adeyemi Daniel.
With the theme echoing the biblical promise of Christ’s return, the event promises a spiritually charged atmosphere, prophetic declarations, healing, and an urgent call to salvation and righteousness.
The organizers have made provisions for both in-person attendance and online streaming across various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok under the handle @onenessinchristministry.
This revival serves as a call to action for Christians to rekindle their faith and prepare for the second coming of Christ.
For more information and updates, followers are encouraged to connect with Aitafo Oladapo Kingsley and the Oneness in Christ ministry online.

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Obasa congratulates President Tinubu on second anniversary, commends economic reforms

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Obasa congratulates President Tinubu on second anniversary, commends economic reforms

 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his second anniversary in office. He also commended the bold and transformative economic reforms implemented under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“It takes ingenuity, courage, and a strong sense of conviction to go through with the reforms initiated by the President, but the whole world can see that these reforms have started yielding manifestly bountiful rewards in the areas of security, infrastructure, and improved investors’ confidence in the economy,” Obasa said.

Obasa congratulates President Tinubu on second anniversary, commends economic reforms

The Lagos Speaker, in a statement released by his media office, praised President Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to revamping the Nigerian economy through decisive policy actions like the fuel subsidy removal and liberalisation of the foreign exchange market. He highlighted how these policies have helped to stabilise the naira, increase foreign reserves, and reposition the nation’s economic trajectory.

Obasa recalled that previously, fuel subsidies had cost the Nigerian government approximately $10 billion annually, but the removal has led to a significant increase in the monthly disbursement to the three tiers of government by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

“Unlike the situation in the past, we no longer hear lamentations about state governors owing civil servants or asking for bailouts from the federal government. We can only implore state and local government leaders to double up on the execution of vital and viable economic and social infrastructure development projects at the grassroots for the betterment of Nigerians across the social strata,” Obasa said.

He further cited the recent announcement by the World Bank that Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024; and the declaration by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that Nigeria is no longer on its debtors’ list having completed the payment of a $3.4 billion loan borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic as indubitable proofs of President Tinubu’s economic sagacity and the effectiveness of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

However, he said that every reform comes with responsibility, stating, “Transformative change requires time and collective efforts. The president is not oblivious to the hardships that have trailed these reforms, but he is presiding with a human face.

“President Tinubu increased the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000 and also launched the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) to provide financial support to over 550,000 students, thereby enhancing access to higher education among other socio-economic empowerment programs. I do not doubt that we are on the right path,” Obasa said.

Speaker Obasa lauded Nigerians for their support and perseverance during the crunch that followed and urged all to remain patient, optimistic, and supportive of the president’s initiatives. He concluded by reaffirming the state House of Assembly’s commitment to collaborating with the federal government to ensure the successful implementation of policies that benefit all Nigerians.

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NAFDAC ALLEGED EXTORTION OF ₦3.5 BILLION FROM ONISHA TRADERS — IGBOS HEROES FOUNDATION REACTS By Joseph Monday

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NAFDAC ALLEGED EXTORTION OF ₦3.5 BILLION FROM ONISHA TRADERS — IGBOS HEROES FOUNDATION REACTS

By Joseph Monday

The Igbo Heroes Foundation, which has the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR, as its founding chairman, has strongly condemned the recent closure of the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a statement issued by the Foundation’s National Coordinator, Prince Chinedu Nsofor (Kpakpando Ndigbo), the organization reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the values of Igbo heroes past by boldly defending Igbos from undue oppression and intimidation.

The Foundation described the closure as a deliberate economic attack disguised as regulatory enforcement. “What NAFDAC has done is not enforcement but economic warfare against innocent traders in the South East. They have acted more wickedly than the criminals they claim to be pursuing,” Nsofor declared. “Instead of singling out the bad eggs, they’ve chosen to punish the entire market, destroying livelihoods and dignity.”

In an even more alarming revelation, Nsofor disclosed that NAFDAC is demanding ₦700,000 from each trader to reopen their shop—amounting to a staggering ₦3.5 billion, calculated by multiplying ₦700,000 by the estimated 5,000 shops in the market. So far, 1,000 traders have already paid, resulting in ₦700 million being extorted under this guise. “This is not regulation. This is broad daylight extortion. If expired drugs were truly the issue, the agency should focus on legal prosecution. Why demand billions from traders? Are they suggesting expired drugs are okay for the right price?” he asked.

Nsofor further stated, “It is tragic that many traders have already paid, suggesting NAFDAC may be compromising public health standards in exchange for money. This is not just corruption—it’s a betrayal of public trust.” The Foundation therefore calls on President Bola Tinubu to urgently cleanse his administration of what it describes as deep-rooted corruption that is gradually engulfing the fabric of governance.

Decrying the double standards often applied by federal authorities, Nsofor said, “Why weren’t Fulani cattle markets shut down when killer herdsmen ravaged communities? Why is a whole drug market being destroyed because of a few bad actors? This injustice is tailored specifically for Igbos—it would not happen in the North or the West.”

He also praised popular activist Very Dark Man (VDM) for his courageous stance in defending the Onitsha traders despite being neither Igbo nor from Anambra State. “VDM has shown more courage and humanity than some of our so-called leaders. He is a beacon of truth in a time of silent oppression,” Nsofor said.

The Foundation declared its unwavering support for the affected traders, vowing to explore all legal and advocacy avenues to ensure justice is served. “We will not rest until every affected trader gets justice. Legal teams will be raised. Advocacy will be mobilized. Corruption will be exposed at all levels,” Nsofor affirmed. “No Igbo son or daughter will be sacrificed on the altar of federal injustice and impunity.”

The Foundation is now calling on Governor Charles Soludo to rise to the occasion and defend the people of Anambra State. Nsofor also appealed to all well-meaning Igbo sons and daughters, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, to lend their voices and support to the cause. “This is a time for unity. Help secure legal representation for these traders. Let us not allow NAFDAC or any federal agency to make a mockery of justice and due process in Alaigbo,” he concluded.

The Igbo Heroes Foundation, grounded in the legacy of late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is mobilizing for a legal and civic battle. The time to act is now.

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