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Israelis from across the country took to the polls on Tuesday with plenty of resounding victories and shock defeats that could shape the future of the Jewish State’s cities for years to come. In the capital of Jerusalem, mayoral incumbent Moshe Lion defeated challenger Yossi Havilio to win another five-year term as mayor, winning with a resounding 81.5% over Havilio’s 18.5%. In Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai was re-elected as Tel Aviv mayor after opponent Orna Barbivai conceded Wednesday morning. Huldai, 79, has served as the mayor of Tel Aviv since 1998. Haifa heads to runoff race, Beersheba mayor runs unopposed…

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has assured the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the Itsekiri people that Yoruba people are always with them. Adams gave the assurances during a visit to the palace of the Warri monarch, saying Yoruba history has always shown that the Itsekiri people have their ancestral lineage in Yorubaland. The Yoruba generalissimo said: “I am happy to be here because our history in Yoruba land attested to the fact that the Itsekiri people are descendants of our ancestors. “Warri is blessed with a brilliant monarch, well-connected and humble. “Our revered sage,…

The Association of Table Waters Producers of Nigeria has announced that sachet water popularly called pure water could be sold for N100 each, citing high production material costs. Members of the association lamented that they face challenges such as the high cost of diesel, lack of power as well as high cost of production, emphasising that the price of water sales reflects the situation of the country. The manufacturers disclosed this on Tuesday at a press conference on the rising production cost of packaging materials and its effect in Nigeria, which was held in Lagos. They asserted that for…

Jose Peseiro’s contract as the Super Eagles coach has expired following the conclusion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Ivory Coast. According to OwngoalNigeria.com, the option of a two-year-old deal after meeting the semi-final target is up to Peseiro to decide on. The Portuguese tactician led Nigeria to the AFCON final where the Super Eagles lost to the Elephant of Cote Divoire, the host nation. Peseiro is, however, expected to meet with the minister of youths and sports, Senator John Enoh to decide his future with the national team. The Super Eagles are expected to return…

The burden of truth of my stewardship started right under my roof. My wife clearly declared you are on your own and I will report you on this to Daddy John AdejoroOluwa. My Sister who is a Zonal Women Leader in RCCG skinned me to the bone with her words after she read my piece. Should I talk about the cost I counted in obedience to Christ who nudged me to write and make it a public letter. The first five major supporters of my ministry; The Voice Of His Word Ministries, (Ile Ise Iranse Ohun Oro Re), who gives…

Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, has urged the Federal Government to immediately release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igboho’s plea, conveyed through a viral video on Tuesday, coincided with Kanu’s ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who appeared in court on Monday, February 26, 2024, for the first time following a Supreme Court ruling on December 15, 2023, has been in custody since June 2021. Igboho emphasised Kanu’s innocence and called for an end to political maneuvers, noting that Kanu should be released to reunite with his family. In the…

A Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Emmanuel Orekoya, was on Tuesday, Feb. 27, arraigned before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17- year-old daughter. The defendant is facing two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. The defendant is facing two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. Back in Nov. 2022, a video that went viral purportedly showed the daughter of pastor Orekoya Emanuel of RCCG Wisdom Tabernacle…

The Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the African Human Capital Development Plus has held a 2-day Advocacy Workshop on Human Capital Development for stakeholders in Lagos State. Speaking at the event held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro explained that a key emerging priority of the administration in recent years is the alignment of policies and initiatives to inspire collective effort in solving emerging problems as the government is working across different sectors to advance good governance. Agoro who described the 2-Day Workshop as very critical towards strengthening the…

A pastor in charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Grace of Comfort Parish, Omitoto, in Osun State, Moris Fadehan, has been reported to have been murdered inside his church by one of his assistants, Lekan Ogundipe. Sources revealed that the suspect drew the attention of the people to the presence of the partly burnt remains of the pastor inside the church on Monday. According to him; “Assault on the prophetess occurred last week Wednesday. The prophetess was in the church and Lekan (Ogundipe) came around and met her. They had a disagreement. Lekan eventually assaulted the woman. He bit her…

The Federal Government has approved the merging, scrapping and subsuming of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Federal Government in line with its policy of reducing cost of governance. Hajiya Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, unveiled some of the merged, subsumed and scrapped MDAs at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024. She said the decision was based on the Steve Oronsaye Report on civil service reforms inaugurated under former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014. With the new arrangement, the Nigerian Army University in Borno State…