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General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reacted to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG worldwide stand with the people of Israel.

Pastor Adeboye stated this in a video clip posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday.

The cleric, who noted that his prayers are with the people of Israel, said, “Hello my beloved brothers in Israel, I want you to know that we are praying for you, that all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God all over the world are standing by you at this critical moment.

“The almighty God, the only one of Israel, will give you absolute victory and give you permanent peace from now on in the mighty name of Jesus.

“It is my prayer for all our brethren in Israel that the Almighty will grant you absolute peace from now on in Jesus name. #Israel #peace.”

Recall the Israel-Hamas war claimed hundreds of innocent civilian lives and with thousands of casualties since the war broke out on Saturday.

Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has directed the suspension of all activities by the factions of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) pending an amicable resolution of the dispute.

Oduduwa News reports that the minister’s directive is contained in a letter signed by Mr. Emmanuel Igbinosun, Director of Trade Union Services and Industrial Relations, on behalf of the minister and addressed to the National President of the union.

The letter noted that both factions in the dispute were notified about the development.

“In view of the above, the Honourable Minister has directed the suspension of all further activities by the factions of the NURTW pending an amicable resolution of the dispute,” the letter read.

“For the avoidance of doubt, all activities in furtherance of the election of new executives and related to the day-to-day operations of the union are suspended henceforth.”

The letter added that further directives would be communicated to the union on or before Friday, October 13, 2023.

The minister’s directive comes amidst a leadership crisis rocking the NURTW, which has led to clashes between the two factions.

Recently, a faction of the union led by Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede forcefully took over the National Secretariat of the union located at Garki 2 and dislodged the incumbent President, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa.

Baruwa and three other national officers of the union were recently detained in Abuja by the police over the leadership crisis rocking the union.

Politicians, traditional rulers, business moguls thronged Igbaro Town on Saturday, 7th of October, 2023 as Oyo lawmaker bagged chieftaincy title of ‘Aare Yeyeluwa’ of Igbaro Land.

Igbaro is a community in Lagelu Local Government of Oyo State.

The chieftaincy title conferred by the traditional ruler of Igbaro Community on member representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter is significant because women are rarely given chieftaincy titles by traditional rulers in our society. The conferring of the revered chieftaincy title on her is, therefore, akin to an execution of a cultural revolution.

According to Onigbaro, Baale Olanrewaju Olalere, the awardees were selected based on their humanitarian services and their contributions to the society at large.

In her words, while speaking to the Correspondent of Oduduwa News, Hon. Comforter expressed her joy and gratitude to the people of Igbaro Community over the conferment of the noble title on her and thanked the traditional ruler of the town for counting her worthy of the title bestowed on her.

She was quoted as saying, “i feel elated when communities recognize my contributions to the society and deem it fit to honour me. I see it as a call to serve and this will reignite our passion to do more for the people of Oyo State”.

She however used the occasion to reiterate her commitment to use her current position as a Parliamentarian to champion the course of the downtrodden as well as a beacon of hope for the masses which is key and fundamental mechanism for bolstering the social mobility of the vulnerable populations and enabling them to advance beyond the confines of their economic and social class existence.

Among those who graced the occasion were politicians, traditional rulers, business men and women, amidst several others.

Jankara, Bombata and Pelewura markets in Lagos Island will be fully demolished to allow for urban regeneration of the area.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday when he inspected some drainage channels on the Island.

Sanwo-Olu said: “We have come here on a drainage and regeneration call. The entire stretch of Idumagbo Avenue is always flooded during the rainy season because of human activities, especially from the markets around the area. They have built on the canals and so prevented the free flow of water, so we need to do a total rebuild.

“Hence, to allow for a proper regeneration of the Lagos Island, Jankara and Bombata markets have to go, it will be a ground zero. This thus serves as a notice, the markets will be cleaned to allow our urban regeneration plans. The design for the new market is ready.

“We will however give adequate notice to those in Pelewura market because it has more traders, but this serves as the first notice.

“These markets have outgrown and outlived a market in a modern city so they must give way for urban models.”

Details later.

Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has regained freedom after two years of trial by the Beninese government.

Igboho has now been released from protective custody in the neighbouring Republic of Benin, Tribune Online reports.

According to the Yoruba Nation leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye, Sunday Igboho’s release came a few hours’ ago and he is right now on his way to Germany to be reunited with his family.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has opened up on some of the challenges she encountered as a struggling actress.
Akindele disclosed that she was denied major roles because people tagged her as “not fine.”

The thespian disclosed this during an appearance on the latest episode of the TokeMoments podcast, hosted by Toke Makinwa.

Akindele said she lost major roles even in Yoruba indigenous movies because of her physique.

She recalled that actress Iyabo Ojo helped her several times during her altercations with filmmakers who turned her down because of her looks.

The ‘Jenifa Diary’ actress said producers were giving her just minor roles which made her cry.

“I remember people telling me, ‘You are not fine. You don’t have an ass. You don’t have boobs. You will not be in this film.

“And, I remember crying. A lot of times I would cry, break down, get into the bathroom and cry,” she recalled.

Study And Understand Contracts Before Signing Them – Akindele To Artists
Meanwhile, Akindele has advised young and up-and-coming artists to study and understand their contracts with their record labels.

Oduduwa News reports that Funke while speaking at the premiere of the Prime Video Five Part mini-series, titled, ‘She must be Obeyed’, held at Filmhouse, IMAX Cinema, Lekki, Lagos, said the content focuses on issues affecting young artists in the music industry.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 election emphasised that artists must be educated, patient and careful in their quest for fame.