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Bishop David Oyedepo Founder of Living Faith Church Celebrates 71st Birthday
Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, marks his 71st birthday, and tributes are pouring in from across Nigeria and beyond. Born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, with roots in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Oyedepo has grown into one of Africa’s most influential Christian leaders. He is widely respected for his teachings, philanthropy, and contributions to education.
Raised in a family with both Muslim and Christian backgrounds, he found his path to Christianity at the age of 15. He later studied architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic before answering what he describes as a divine call in 1981. That vision led him to start what would become the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, which has since grown into a global ministry with branches in many parts of the world.
Beyond the pulpit, Oyedepo has invested heavily in education. He established Covenant University and Landmark University, both of which rank among Nigeria’s leading private institutions. Through Dominion Publishing House, his books and teachings have reached millions across the world.
President Bola Tinubu joined many others in celebrating the cleric. He describes him as a man whose work in ministry, education, and humanitarian service continues to touch lives across the nation.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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