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A fuel station located on Old Akute Road in the Obawole area of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State, was engulfed by fire on Wednesday, triggering panic among residents and motorists as thick smoke and flames spread rapidly from the scene. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the incident. According to the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have arrived at the incident scene. Reacting to a tweep who called his attention to the incident, Gawat said, “Our people are on the ground, it seems the fire started from a Building behind the filling station.” Residents and motorists were seen in panic mode as they scuttled in different directions from the raging inferno. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at about 4 pm, after a sudden blast rocked the facility, attracting passers-by and residents around K Farms Estate in the council area. Residents...

  L-R: Team Lead, Human Resource and Business Partner East and South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osayi Uwumarongie; Principal, Government Junior Secondary School Elekahia, Port Harcourt; Dr Ekeh Florence; Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and Procurement Officer/Class President, Suncrest 2025 Inductees Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Euphemia Okereafor; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme Donation to Government Secondary School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently. In furtherance of its long-standing commitment to education and youth development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated a wide range of relief and academic materials to Government Junior Secondary School, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The donation was made possible by the unwavering dedication and generosity of a class of newly inducted staff, known as the Suncrest Inductee Class, under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). Through the FHHP, staff across Fidelity Bank’...

  WIPS IMO 2025 THEME REVEALED: "THOU KNOWEST" In a significant development for the upcoming World Igbo Prayer Summit (WIPS) IMO 2025, the theme for this year's event has been officially announced as "Thou Knowest" (Ezekiel 37:3). This theme is expected to resonate deeply with participants as they gather to seek God's guidance and wisdom. EVENT DETAILS The WIPS IMO 2025 conference will take place from Wednesday, August 13th to Saturday, August 16th, 2025. The venue for this momentous occasion will be the Balm of Gilead Ministry Auditorium, strategically located off Control Post Junction in Owerri, Imo State. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Rev'd Dr. Amb. C. C. Nwemeh, the South-East Region WIPS Chairman, expressed his excitement about the theme and the upcoming event. He stated, "The theme 'Thou Knowest' reminds us of the all-knowing nature of God and His ability to guide us through life's challenges. We invite everyone to join us at WIPS IMO ...

  BREAKING NEWS: PRAYER RAIN ALERT ISSUED FOR WIPS IMO 2025 In a bid to seek divine intervention and blessings for the upcoming WIPS IMO 2025, a high-level call to prayer has been issued by the South-East Region WIPS Chairman, Rev'd Dr. Amb. C. C. Nwemeh. URGENT CALL TO PRAYER All CAIM State and LGA Chapter Prayer Coordinators have been mobilized to assemble a 50-man prayer squad to engage in fervent prayers for the success of WIPS IMO 2025. This initiative underscores the crucial role of prayer in achieving a successful outcome. QUOTE FROM REV'D DR. AMB. C. C. NWEMEH "The role of prayer in our endeavors cannot be underestimated. As we prepare for WIPS IMO 2025, we recognize that our greatest asset is the power of prayer. I urge all prayer coordinators to rally their teams and cry out to God for guidance, protection, and favor." PRAYER RAIN DETAILS - Date: June To July - Venue: Every State and Country - Prayer Squads: 50-man teams from each CAIM State and LGA Chapter ...

  Highlife legend, Pa Mike Ejeagha, whose old song, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo went viral after being revived last year, died in Enugu on Friday night. He was known for transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating music. His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha said that his father died at about 8 pm at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged illness. Mike Ejeagha was a dominant voice on Nigerian airwaves in the 1980s with his unique style of Igbo folk music that resonated across generations. Skit maker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie (popularly known as Brain Jotter) brought the resurgence of Ejeagha’s 41-year-old song, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo. The folk highlife song tells a story of how the tortoise deceived the elephant, rode on it, and used it to pay the dowry of its bride. His comic dance of Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo and videos on TikTok and Instagram had over 9.1 million followers on Facebook and more than five million followers on Instagram. The dance moves became a challenge, with many ...

  EKPERE M MAKA ALAIGBO 1. Chineke, were ebere gosi Alaigbo. Mee ka ebere Gi kpuchie ala anyi dika mmiri kpuchiri oké osimiri. 2. Zọputa anyi n’ọbara na igbu ọchụ. Kwụsị mkpọtụ agha na mkpịsị ụda ndị a na-akụ n’amaghị ama. 3. Weghachi njirimara anyị furu efu. Kpalie mmụọ nna nna anyị, ma dozie ebe ochie anyị ọzọ. 4. Gbaghalịa ndị agha si n’Uwa Ọwụwa Anyanwụ. Mebie atụmatụ ha ma kpọpụta Alaigbo n’ọnwụ. 5. Gwọ ala anyị. Site na ugwu Nsukka ruo n’ime mmiri Oguta, ka ọgwụgwọ gị gbasaa. 6. Tụọ ikpe megide ajọ omume dị na ala. Ka ezi omume wee bilie dika anyanwụ ututu. 7. Bibie mmụọ izu ohi na izu azụ dị n’ime anyị. Sachapụ obi anyị, mee ka anyị bụrụ ndị nwere ntụkwasị obi. 8. Mee ka mmụọ “Onye aghala nwanne ya” nwee ume ọzọ. Ka anyị na-ahụ onwe anyị n’anya dị ka ụmụnne. 9. Weghachite ọhịa na ubi anyị. Ka osisi na ahịhịa na-eto Alaigbo ọzọ. 10. Ka ụka bilie ọzọ. Ka ọ bụrụ ụka dị nsọ, jupụtara n’ike, guzoro n’eziokwu, na-enwu n’ala anyị. 11. Meghee ụzọ ụlọ mkpọrọ. Tọhapụ ndị nọ n’ime mkpọ...

  The Wise Women of Christian Association of Igbo Ministers (CAIM) are gearing up for their highly anticipated National Women Convention, themed "The Favoured Women," scheduled to take place on October 23rd and 24th, 2025, in Ebonyi State. Speaking with National Women Coordinator, Apostle Mrs Ihuoma Ugwubujo. This conversation promises to be a life-changing experience for women from diverse backgrounds, focusing on spiritual growth, empowerment, and community building. Convention Highlights: - Inspiring Speakers: Renowned women of God, such as Mummy  Nches of Sisters Fellowship Intl. will share powerful messages, imparting valuable insights and guidance to help attendees navigate life's challenges. - Empowerment Sessions: Workshops and training sessions will equip women with practical skills, such as entrepreneurship, to enhance their personal and professional lives. - Worship and Prayer: Vibrant praise and worship sessions, coupled with fervent prayers, will create an...

  Ignore Smear Campaign Against IGP Egbetokun, CASA Tells Nigerians  The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging Nigerians to disregard all unfounded attacks on his person and leadership. In a statement released on Friday, May 30, 2025, the President of CASA, Charles Egbunike, described the attacks as part of a broader agenda to discredit not just the IGP, but also President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under whose administration Egbetokun was appointed. “These campaigns are not only malicious but deliberately designed to create instability,” Egbunike said. “Those behind them are not just attacking the IGP; they are using him as a tool to hit at the President. This is because of the IGP’s long-standing association with President Tinubu, dating back to when he served as his Chief Security Officer during Tinubu’s tenure as Governor of Lag...

Come Let's Build Together: CAIM's President Momentous Visit to Nwagele Chapter On June 1st, the Christian Association of Igbo Ministers (CAIM) Nwagele chapter in Imo State played host to a momentous occasion that will be etched in the memories of attendees for a long time to come. The international president of CAIM, Apostle Solomon Okorie, paid a one-day visit to the chapter, bringing with him a message of unity, cooperation, and collective growth. The theme of the visit, "Come Let's Build Together," resonated deeply with the attendees, as Apostle Okorie emphasized the importance of working together as ministers of the Gospel to achieve greater heights in serving God and humanity. With a warm welcome, the Nwagele chapter demonstrated their enthusiasm and commitment to the CAIM vision. During his inspiring address, Apostle Okorie encouraged the members to remain steadfast in their faith, to support one another, and to continue spreading the message of hope and sal...

  Grace Nation Partnership Service : Money Is a Good Servant But a Terrible Master – Dr Chris Okafor. ….. Wealth is a Strong Hold of any wealthy Person. …June is a Month of Breakthroughs.. okafor The destruction of the Poor is their mentality about Poverty while the rich Man, wealth is their stronghold. Preaching on the Topic Financial Steward the Kingdom ways with subtitles Supernatural Advancement (Finances) Senior Pastor Grace Nation Global, The Generational Prophet Dr Chris Okafor God plans is for his children to enter into Supernatural Advancement in their finances, therefore anything that destroyed or causes financial backwardness is from the devil. The Generational Prophet of God who was teaching at the church Partnership Sunday service held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide aka Liberation City in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria also analysis what it takes to take charge Financially. – Understanding What does it takes to exit above living a common life ...

Is Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy On Sanwoolu and Tinubu’s Crisis Coming To Pass? Several mysteries have happened in the political space of Nigeria but if what happened on Saturday between Governor Sanwoolu and President Tinubu isn’t a mistake, then we are about to witness the biggest political fracas in the country. Governor Sanwoolu has been in the news since yesterday following the cold reaction he got from President Tinubu when he tried to greet him at the venue for the commissioning of Lagos-Calabar costal highway. The president, who got a standing ovation on arrival at the fully packed event centre, was seen in a video exchanging pleasantries with governors, senators and very important personalities at the event. Some who weren’t seated at the front sit had to come from the back to get a handshake from the president who stretched his hands forward for everyone that he came across but the story changed when it go to Governor Sanwoolu’s turn. As a matter of fact, Governor Babajide Sanw...