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Pastor Tunde Bakare Turns 70 And Church Celebrates His Legacy
General Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, celebrates his 70th birthday, with his church honouring him. Known for his boldness, he is unafraid to voice his thoughts, especially regarding Nigeria.
Pastor Bakare started his career as a lawyer but left the profession in 1988, stating the Lord has called him. He was born a Muslim and then converted to Christianity and has since minstered to souls in 1989. The Preacher founded his own church formerly called ‘The Latter Rain Assembly,’ on April 1, 1989, which is now known as ‘The Citadel Global Community Church.’
Pastor Bakare also ran for president in 2011, alongside Muhammadu Buhari, and again in 2023, with Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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