GOV AIYEDATIWA APPROVES THE UPGRADE/CONVERSION OF RUGIPO TO UNIVERSITY – Signs MoU with investors, consultants on agriculture, revenue generation The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. This came after reviewing the initial proposal for the conversion of the polytechnic to a university of management science and technology by the state government under the last administration. According to a release by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, announcing the conversion of…
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ONDO GOVERNOR LUCKY AIYEDATIWA REAPPOINTS PRINCE EBENEZER ADENIYAN AS CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY (CPS) Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has reappointed Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Prince Adeniyan is a former Ondo State Secretary of NUJ and the Publisher of Trace News Magazine. Prince Adeniyan was appointed as the Governor’s CPS over a year ago. He has passed the necessary tests and overcome the challenges posed by the sensitive assignment, hence the need for his reappointment. Meanwhile, Governor Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government. The…
WE HAVE THE MANDATE TO CHANGE THE FACE OF PILGRIMAGE IN NIGERIA -NCPC Boss …also received Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the DG, NIPSS Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has disclosed that he is mandated to change the face of Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria. Adegbite made this known on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025, while receiving officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in his office in Abuja. According to Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, the NCPC boss explained that within 1 year in…
Handling your Sanballat and Tobiah (3) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will conclude the series on Sanballat and Tobiah, the two men who discouraged Nehemiah as he sought to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem. How did Nehemiah handle them? He anticipated the Unthinkable. Sanballat was a leading man in Samaria (Nehemiah 2) and the Samaritans of Nehemiah’s days were different from the ones that Jesus interacted with. Four hundred years before Jesus discussed with a woman at the well about her multiple husbands issue (John 4), the Samaritans were an emerging race that were not so racially…
INAUGURATION THANKSGIVING SERVICE: GOV AIYEDATIWA ACKNOWLEDGES GOD MADE IT POSSIBLE AGAINST ALL ODDS …pledges tireless dedication to the development of Ondo State The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep gratitude to God for His divine guidance and favour, as he prepares to officially assume office as the 7th elected Governor of the Sunshine State. Speaking during the Inauguration Church Thanksgiving Service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, Oke Ijebu, Akure, on Sunday, the Governor acknowledged God’s role in shaping his political journey. According to a release by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief…
Handling your Sanballat and Tobiah (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will continue the series on Sanballat and Tobiah, two of those recorded as discouraging Nehemiah as he sought to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem. On virtually every page, Sanballat and Tobiah re-entered the picture in an almost universally negative way. • In Nehemiah 4:11-12, they threatened to kill the workers. • In Nehemiah 6:1-2, they asked Nehemiah to meet up so they could ambush him. • In Nehemiah 6:6-8, they stirred up false rumors as to Nehemiah’s loyalty and planned to send letters throughout the empire…
Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc Commence CRS Projects Soon For Host Communities –MD, Adewole The Managing Director, Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc, Mr Taiwo Adewole affirmed a new beginning in the relationship between the host communities and the company. The MD made it known that arrangements have been concluded to begin installation of projects in the communities after a painstaking tour and meeting with leaders of the communities and the team of directors of the company alongside the external relations consultant. The company recently instituted a team that went around its host communities in December last year. The team carefully collated their…
NCPC BOSS, Adegbite Lauds Ebonyi State Governor, Nwifuru for Sponsoring Pilgrims to the Holy Land The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Nwifuru, for being the first Governor in the South East to sponsor Christian pilgrims to the holy land for the NCPC 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. In release available to Providence News and signed by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations of NCPC, Bishop Adegbite made the commendation on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, during the…
SENATOR LALONG URGES CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS Senator Simon Lalong, leader of the 7th batch of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise, has urged Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and Plateau State while in the holy land. According to a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Senator Lalong speaking during the airlift of the 7th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, he reminded the pilgrims to pray for President Bola Tinubu,…
Historic Moment as Lagos Pilgrims Dazzle with Nigerian Flag in Israel February 13, 2025, remains a memorable day for Lagos Pilgrims in Israel. They started their spiritual journey with a serene boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee, filled with praises, sermons, and prayers. The pilgrims with joy and enthusiasm hoisted the Nigerian flag alongside the Israeli flag and proudly sang the Nigerian National Anthem. According to a release by Adeola Olagoke, the Director Media and Public Affairs,Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, other iconic sites visited the same day include Mount Tabor, where the Transfiguration of Jesus took place.…