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Oyedepo Issues Update On His ₦100bn World's Largest Auditorium

Oyedepo Issues Update On His ₦100bn World’s Largest Auditorium

July 12, 2022 10:45 am

Bishop David Oyedepo who is the Founder of the Living Faith Worldwide, has given an update on the church’s construction of the world’s largest auditorium which he has nicknamed The Ark.

On completion, the massive Ark building  will have a sitting capacity of 109,000 seats. It will take 109,000 worshippers at a single sitting, making it the world’s largest.

Speaking on Sunday during sermon, Oyedepo said he must confess to the congregation what the Lord is doing with the Ark project.
“The raw hand of God. 20,000 seat
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Twitter Moves To Sue Musk For Terminating Proposed Takeover

Twitter Moves To Sue Musk For Terminating Proposed Takeover

July 12, 2022 5:31 am

Twitter on Monday demanded that Elon Musk goes back to complete a proposed $44 billion takeover of the social media company, lambasting the Tesla chief’s withdrawal of his offer as ‘invalid and wrongful.’

Twitter’s preparation to sue Musk was predicated on his move to terminate his $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.

According to reports from Financial Times, the San Francisco company is preparing to file its lawsuit with the Delaware Court of Chancery against Musk early this week.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Musk had on Friday that he intended to end his initial deal …

2 Dead, Properties Destroyed As Flood Hits Yobe

2 Dead, Properties Destroyed As Flood Hits Yobe

July 12, 2022 4:40 am

The Yobe State chapter of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that at least two persons lost their lives after a heavy downpour in Kukuwa community in Gulani local government area of the state.

Dr. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of the agency in a post via his verified Facebook page which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York said this is in addition to the destruction and displacement of many households in the community.

‘Barely 24 hours after the incident on Sunday 11th July 2022, SEMA Team visited the Kukuwa community to commiserate with victims and profile …

World Population To Hit Over 8bn By 2030, UN Confirms

World Population To Hit Over 8bn By 2030, UN Confirms

July 12, 2022 4:28 am

According to the most recent UN projections, the population of the world could increase to over 8.5 billion people in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and then peak at about 10.4 billion during the 2080s. Up until 2100, the population is anticipated to stay at that level.

The annual study, which was released on Monday in conjunction with World Population Day, also observed that, having decreased to less than 1% in 2020, the pace of population growth worldwide is at its lowest level since 1950.

Fertility, the report declares, has fallen markedly in recent decades for many countries: today, two-thirds …

EU Prepares For Immigration Driven By Food Crisis

EU Prepares For Immigration Driven By Food Crisis

July 12, 2022 4:18 am

The EU must prepare itself for new waves of migrants forced to uproot because of the food crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine, the bloc’s border agency chief warned Monday.

While Ukrainian refugees were being handled well, ‘we have to prepare also for refugees coming from other areas because of the food security,’ the interim executive director of the Frontex agency, Aija Kalnaja asserted.

She pointed out in particular that ‘grain transport from Ukraine is hampered, and that will create waves of migration’.

Kalnaja was speaking as she arrived in Prague for a meeting of EU interior ministers …

I'll Murder You If You Insult Bishop Oyedepo - Ibiyeomie

I’ll Murder You If You Insult Bishop Oyedepo – Ibiyeomie

July 11, 2022 6:27 pm

In another of his controversial outbursts, the General Overseer of the Salvation Ministries Church, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has vowed to tear anyone to pieces and murder him if the person should insult or slander Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Worldwide.

He had first dropped the controversial bombshell in February and reiterated it again on Sunday during a sermon.

Bishop Oyedepo who is the founder of Living Faith Worldwide and a flamboyant prosperity preacher is currently building one of the largest single auditoriums in the world that will take 109,000 worshippers at a single service.

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Lagos Boat Mishap: 15 Bodies Finally Recovered From River

Lagos Boat Mishap: 15 Bodies Finally Recovered From River

July 11, 2022 6:11 pm

The aftermath of the unfortunate boat accident that saw over 16 missing passengers has been updated as a total of 15 bodies have been recovered from the 16-passenger boat that capsized on July 8 in the Ojo area of Lagos State.

Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel who is the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), had announced and confirmed the new figure.

Read Also: Another Lagos Boat Accident Leaves 16 Unaccounted For

Four bodies of the victims were recovered on Saturday, while 11 others were recovered on Sunday.

Emmanuel had revealed that Search and Rescue teams of LASWA, the National Inland …

UCH Cancels ₦1,000 Daily Electricity Bill For Patients After Backlash

UCH Cancels ₦1,000 Daily Electricity Bill For Patients After Backlash

July 11, 2022 9:52 am

The University College Hospital, Ibadan has openly announced that it has withdrawn its controversial memo which had mandated some of the patients who were using the health facility to pay a sum of ₦1,000 per day for electricity bills.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that an internal memo, had mandated that each of the patient using the facility is to pay ₦1,000 on a daily basis. The management of the tertiary health institution said that it took the decision due to erratic supply of electricity in the facility.

Read Also: CMD Of Zamfara Hospital Kidnapped By Bandits

It claimed …

Fresh Worry As North Korea Fires Suspected Rocket Launchers

Fresh Worry As North Korea Fires Suspected Rocket Launchers

July 11, 2022 3:52 am

North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple rocket launchers Seoul claimed on Sunday, becoming the latest in a series of provocations by the nuclear-armed nation to heighten tensions in the region.

Washington and Seoul officials have continued to issue warnings that the isolated regime is preparing to carry out what would be its seventh nuclear test — a move that the United States warned would provoke a “swift and forceful” response.

Read Also: North Korea Has Ignored Multiple Overtures For Talks – US

Last month, South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said Seoul would “strengthen” its defence capabilities, as …

Portugal Faces Intense Forest Fires Amid Heatwave

Portugal Faces Intense Forest Fires Amid Heatwave

July 11, 2022 3:29 am

No fewer than 1,5000 firefighters are currently battling multiple forest fires and several bush fires in central and northern Portugal following a punishing heatwave, prompting the government to implement a ‘state of contingency’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that since Thursday, there have been numerous fires that have destroyed at least two homes. On Friday and Saturday, it was claimed that approximately 250 flames had begun.

The fires follow a severe heatwave that hit Portugal this week and caused temperatures to surge to over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the coming days.

Scientists say climate change …

2022 Hajj: We're Sorry We Failed You – NAHCON To Pilgrims

2022 Hajj: We’re Sorry We Failed You – NAHCON To Pilgrims

July 10, 2022 11:11 am

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) while reacting to the numerous illeguarities associated with this years Hajj session has admitted that it owes some deep and unreserved regrets to the entire pilgrims to the 2022 Hajj for the numerous hardships and disappointments that had been experienced during outbound airlift operations to the holy land.

The Commission, in a statement which had been signed by its acting Director, Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara,had revealed that it was also offering similar apologies to the federal government of Nigeria, State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Private Tour Operators, and the general public for any …

CAN Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You've Failed – CAN To FG

Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You’ve Failed – CAN To FG

July 10, 2022 8:29 am

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has lamented about the alarming rate of killings in Takum and Ussa Local Government councils of the State while blaming the Federal Government of Nigeria for failing to defend them.

It has been reported that Taraba State has been under heavy attack by militias, with several number of persons killed in the last two weeks.

Read Also: Nigeria Fast Becoming A Lawless Country, CAN Cries Out

Apart from the killings, valuables worth millions of Naira have also been destroyed by the rampaging militias.

Disturbed by the development, …

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