In the ever-evolving landscape of faith, leadership, and public scrutiny, one name that has consistently sparked both admiration and controversy is Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Renowned for his prolific prophetic declarations, many of which have captured national and international attention, Primate Ayodele remains a major voice in the realm of spiritual direction. However, like many prophetic figures before him, his ministry has not escaped criticism, particularly from those who point to prophecies they claim have not been fulfilled. As a journalist who has closely monitored Primate Ayodele’s ministry and prophecies over the years,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
In recent months, a number of commentaries have surfaced across blogs and news platforms questioning the prophetic credibility of Primate Elijah Ayodele. Some pose provocative titles like, “Primate Ayodele: A Priest or Political Analyst?” Others go as far as listing what they claim are “failed prophecies,” casting doubt on the authenticity of his spiritual insight and office. This response seeks to bring clarity to those accusations and provide context for understanding prophetic messages, especially in an age where spiritual insight is frequently judged by public opinion rather than scriptural and historical precedence. Prophets and Politics Are Not Mutually Exclusive To…
Residents of Ilaje Road in the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State took to the streets on Wednesday in a peaceful protest against the renaming of their street to King Sunny Ade Road, insisting that the original name must be retained to preserve their ancestral identity. The protest comes on the heels of a controversial decision made last week by the out-gone LCDA Chairman, Hon. David Kolade Alabi, who renamed several streets in the area including Ilaje Road a move that was met with immediate resistance by community members. Addressing protesters before the demonstration, the Baale of…
Durodola Adisa Ladipo was a Nigerian dramatist who transformed Yoruba theatre by weaving traditional music, dance, and folklore into powerful stage productions. He was very proud of his ethnicity. In 1962, he founded the Mbari Mbayo Club in Osogbo, which he later developed into a full cultural centre for young artists honing their craft. Born on 18 December, 1926, he was believed to be an ‘Abiku’ because he came after nine of his parents’ children passed away before the age of one. That is why his names included Durodola, Durosomo, Duroorike. Despite the fact that both Joseph and Dorcas Ladipo…
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “theGroup”) has reported a 157% year-on-year surge in profit-after-tax (PAT) in itsunaudited results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating continuedmomentum in revenue growth, operational efficiency, and capital position. The Group’s PAT reached ₦41.78 billion, up from ₦16.26 billion in the same period lastyear. Earnings per share rose significantly to 89 Kobo from 56 Kobo, reflecting aconsistent increment in value to shareholders. Gross earnings climbed by 39.7% to₦212.61 billion, compared to ₦152.20 billion for H1 2024, while interest income roseby 38.3% to ₦167.16 billion, and non-interest income increased by 45% to…
L-R: Chairman of the Occasion and Regional Bank Head -Ikeja, Fidelity Bank Plc, Jude Monye, FCA; Associate Prof. & Member, Governing Council, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dr. Mrs Obal Usang Edet Usang, FCA; 4th Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter, Audifax Onuoha, FCA; 61st ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Yahaya MNI, PhD, FCA; and Immediate Past Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter and Chief Financial Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victor Abejegah; during the 4th Investiture and Patron Conferment Ceremony of the ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter, held at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos recently. The Institute of Chartered Accountants…
Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of some suspected kidnappers in Ogwashi-Uku, Ubuluku and Isseluku, on 27/07/2025 at about 0120hrs, operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team ( CP-SAT ) led by ASP Julius Robinson in a combined effort with operatives from the command’s X-Squad and Buffallo Patrol Teams of the command stormed a suspected criminal hideout along Ibusa road and effected the arrest of a notorious suspected kidnapper known as Chiadiji Collins AKA “Smooth” ‘m’ 42yrs who has been on the command’s watchlist for series of kidnapping activities within Ibusa / Ogwashi-Uku and Asaba axis. Upon interrogation of the suspect,…
BY ALFRED ABIODUN Nigeria’s #1 Automotive Paint Brand, Sikkens, won double honours at the 11th Transport Day Media Lecture and Awards 2025, thereby asserting its dominance yet again through the prestigious recognition, presented by industry leaders and transport policymakers, marking a defining moment for Sikkens as it cements its dominance in Nigeria’s automotive coatings sector. The award celebrates the brand’s cutting-edge paint technology, unmatched durability, and eco-friendly solutions tailored for Nigeria’s harsh tropical climate. The event, held at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, G.R.A., Ikeja, saw Sikkens outshine competitors, with the judging panel hailing its “commitment to quality, innovation, and…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The elected Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo local council development area, Lcda Lagos, Alhaji Ishola Jimoh Abiodun assumed office at the council secretariat on Monday 28th of July, 2025 . Ishola was received by staffs ,led by the Council Manager, Mrs Fregene Gbemisola, shortly after exchanging pleasantries with the mammoth crowd within the council secretariat, proceeded to the council’s legislative chamber to perform his first major official engagement, the swearing in of newly elected seven councillors, and proclamation of the 6th Legislative Council. In his inaugural address at the ceremony, the council chairman expressed his appreciation to leaders,…
New Era Begins In Agbado Oke-Odo Council,As Gov Sanwo-Olu Swears In Alhaji Ishola Jimoh Abiodun As The New Executive Chairman Of The Council For A Term Of Four Years (July,2025- July 2029) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, on July 27th, 2025 has officially sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state, signaling a renewed drive for grassroots development and service delivery.. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, began with the swearing-in of the vice chairmen, followed…