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Peter Obi Celebrates Bishop Oyedepo on His 70th Birthday
Peter Obi has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Bishop David O. Oyedepo on his 70th birthday, praising the bishop as a remarkable figure in faith and a dedicated servant of God.
In a statement, Obi described Oyedepo as a leader who exemplifies the true purpose of God’s creation, acknowledging the profound impact he has had on countless lives through his ministry.
Obi highlighted the blessings and inspiration that Bishop Oyedepo’s life represents, emphasizing his tireless commitment to God’s mission.
He noted that institutions such as Living Faith Church, Covenant University, and Kingdom Heritage Model School stand as lasting testaments to the bishop’s pursuit of excellence and his dedication to uplifting humanity.
In his tribute, Obi honored Oyedepo’s enduring legacy and compassionate outreach, recognizing the immense contributions he has made to society.
He prayed for God’s continued strength, guidance, and blessings on the bishop in all his endeavors.
“Thank you for being a beacon of God’s grace,” Obi stated.
“Your remarkable journey will inspire generations to embrace faith, integrity, and purposeful living.”
He also expressed hope that Bishop Oyedepo’s continued prayers and interventions would guide the country toward a brighter future, helping to chart a course for a new Nigeria.
As Bishop David O. Oyedepo celebrates this significant milestone, his influence and legacy in the faith community and beyond continue to resonate, inspiring many to follow in his footsteps.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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