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Adeboye Meets Fayemi, Says Battle Against Banditry’ll Soon Be Over

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2 years ago

April 17, 2021

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Adeboye Meets Fayemi, Says Battle Against Banditry'll Soon Be Over

L-R : Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; and the General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye; during the cleric’s visit to the Government House, Ado-Ekiti…on Saturday

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Saturday met with the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi in Ado-Ekiti, assuring Nigerians that the battle against insecurity would soon be over.

The brief meeting which was held at the Oke-Ayaba Government House had in attendance the wife of the Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Olawale Fapohunda, Head of Service, Mrs. Peju Babafemi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Biodun Omoleye, the Regional Pastor of RCCG, Pastor Goke Kuti and former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin (rtd) and other top government functionaries.

Pastor Adeboye, who said he was in the state to pray for the people and government of Ekiti as well as to encourage his ordained ministers to keep on with the good work they are doing, expressed joy that the work of God was blossoming in the State.
He assured the people and government of Ekiti that his ministry would not relent in praying for them, adding that the battle could not be won with human ability.

While expressing regret on recent attacks on some traditional rulers, the cleric described the dastardly act as akin to lack of respect for the institution of Obaship by the bandits. The general overseer, who revealed that his grandmother was from Ekiti said God would halt the reign of terror and violence in the country, assuring that every tree that the Lord had not planted would be uprooted.
Dr. Fayemi, who described the visit of Pastor Adeboye as a blessing to Ekiti State at this critical time, said the state needed
a lot of attention, prayers and support of everyone to counter the insurgency from different angles.

The governor noted that the people of Ekiti were counting on the prayers of the faithful like Baba Adeboye for God to heal the land.
He thanked the revered cleric for his relentless efforts at ensuring that the country gets better and the people live quality lives in peace.

“We need prayers, we need a lot of help, our people are very, very prayerful, and we know the development RCCG has witnessed under your leadership, particularly in our own setting here. We pray that God will continue to be good to us and heal the land and in a moment, all of us will have testimony to the good works of the Lord.

“I want to, on behalf of the people of the state, thank you immensely for your untiring, relentless efforts in ensuring that our country gets better, our lives improve and the quality of security and safety is improved in the land”, Dr. Fayemi said.

The cleric later prayed for God’s intervention in Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria at large.

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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4 days ago

March 26, 2023

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Diya

Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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6 days ago

March 24, 2023

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor

Governor Adeleke

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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7 days ago

March 23, 2023

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.