Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

ADP Governorship Candidate Says Osun Election Reaffirms the Power of the People Beyond Money and Influence The Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo State, Hon. Kunle Olatunji KTJ, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the recently concluded governorship election, describing the outcome as a significant morale booster for the electorate and a reaffirmation of the power of the people in a democracy especially for many contestants considered as “Underdogs”. Olatunji, in a congratulatory statement, said the outcome of the election had further validated his longstanding conviction that…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the just-concluded Osun State governorship election by INEC. Still, beyond it, the victory is a result of the prophetic seed planted by Primate Ayodele in February 2025. Governor Adeleke had travelled all the way from Osun State to Lagos to honour Primate Ayodele’s invitation to his annual thanksgiving programme at INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church on that fateful day; he came with his entourage and appreciated the gift of God in the life of the prophet. In attendance were also the former president of Liberia, George…

Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to safeguard environments in which payment card account data is stored, processed or transmitted. Certification confirms that a bank securely stores, processes and transmits its customers’ credit and debit card information, strengthening protection against payment card data breaches and financial fraud, while reinforcing public and customer confidence. The…

Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has described her husband’s death as painful but said she remains grateful for the years they shared together. Adeosun spoke on Thursday during the funeral service for her husband, Adeniyi Adeosun, who died on August 5 at the age of 62, as reported by Tribune. “I’m heartbroken, I’ve found it difficult to believe that this actually happened. But at the same time, I’m very thankful,” she said. The former minister said Adeniyi was not ill before his death but simply went to bed and did not wake up. She recalled visiting the…

What began as a personal battle has become a powerful testimony of faith, resilience and service to humanity. For Evangelist Benjamin Odagbon, living with muscular dystrophy has not ended his dreams; instead, it has become a platform from which he inspires others, advocates for persons living with disabilities and reaches people facing difficult seasons of life. His story is captured in his latest book, Against All Odds: Defeating Muscular Dystrophy, a deeply personal account that goes beyond disability to speak about courage, faith, perseverance and the power of refusing to give up. Odagbon has devoted much…

The Delta State Police Command has recorded further operational successes in its crime-fighting efforts with the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of two suspected drug dealers in separate operations across the state. 1. POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TOYOTA COROLLA On 13th August 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Warri, received a report that an ash-coloured 2003 Toyota Corolla with registration number WW-579MD was stolen from where it was parked at Awani Close, Ajamugha, Warri. Detectives of the Division immediately commenced a coordinated operation in conjunction with the Dragon Patrol Team, leading to the recovery of…

Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six years and above, provided the young participants with an opportunity to experience the workplace from a different perspective, see where their parents work, meet their colleagues, and gain a better understanding of what their parents do every day. The children, selected through an internal trivia draw conducted for staff, participated…

Nestlé Nigeria has marked the fifth anniversary and 10th edition of its Empowering Rural Women Initiative by supporting 50 women retailers in Zaria, Kaduna State, with practical business training and grants in the form of Nestlé products valued at three times their existing stock. The intervention also marked the beginning of a three-month mentorship period designed to help the women apply their training, manage the additional stock effectively and build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Launched in 2021, the Empowering Rural Women Initiative supports women retailers who have demonstrated the determination to grow their businesses but…

Have you ever heard the Yoruba story of Olúrónbí? A story that has been told for generations, warning people about the danger of making promises out of desperation. Long ago, there lived a woman named Olúrónbí who deeply desired to have a child. Like many women in those days, she prayed and searched for a solution because motherhood was considered a great blessing. According to Yoruba oral tradition, Olúrónbí and her husband longed for a child. In her search for help, she went to the sacred Ìrókò tree, which was believed to be connected with a…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, doesn’t just make prophecies to gain attention but to create awareness about impending dangers for the main purpose of prevention. Many have asked why he doesn’t pray against his prophetic warnings from coming to pass, but he confirmed that most of the time, he prays against them and is not happy when those prophecies come to pass; people who are involved totally ignore God’s warnings, which eventually make the prophecies come to pass. For instance, in Colombia, there is wailing and mourning across the nation due to…