12 November 2023 | 11:02 pm Activities marking the final week of the year-long centenary celebrations of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Ile-Ife, begin tomorrow with a visit to the Correctional Centre of the Nigerian Prisons Service Ile-Ife. It will be followed on Wednesday by a three-day evangelical revival across the city and a novelty match at the prestigious Oduduwa College. The… Activities marking the final week of the year-long centenary celebrations of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Ile-Ife, begin tomorrow with a visit to the Correctional Centre of the Nigerian Prisons Service Ile-Ife. It will be followed on Wednesday by a three-day evangelical revival across the city and a novelty match at the prestigious Oduduwa College. The grand finale will feature awards to the families of the past three kings of Ile-Ife- Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun, 1910-1930; Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, 1930-1980; and Ooni Okunade Sijuwade, 1980 – 2015- will hold at the church on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Announcing the activities in a press release, the chairman of the Centenary Anniversary Committee, former Ambassador to Cuba, Senator Segun Bamigbetan Baju, states that the monarchs will be honoured for their contributions to the growth of the cathedral. For example, he said while Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun donated the place on which the church was established in 1923, Ooni Adesoji Aderemi adopted the church for royal state functions. His successor, Ooni Sijuwade, maintained the protocol. Senator Baju recalled how the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo also adopted the church for the thanksgiving service of the installation of his wife, the late Chief Mrs.Dideolu Awolowo, as the Yeyeoba of Ife. Narrating how the original building in 1923 was expanded twice in 1927 and 1972, Senator Baju recalled that the late Bishop Timothy Olufosoye, who blessed the new church in 1972, declared that it had the largest auditorium among the Anglican churches in Nigeria. 33 mins ago Stakeholders, at the weekend, called on youths to explore the numerous opportunities in the energy sector. 34 mins ago Managing Director of Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Kelvin Uwaibi, has said Edo State will witness more foreign investors following the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Leaders Network Meeting targeted at fostering collaborative efforts in key sectors. 2 hours ago Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have arrested a notorious drug dealer, 45-year-old Godwin Emuneyin, who is physically challenged and uses his wheelchair as cover to deal in illicit substances such as methamphetamine and cannabis in Afuze 2 hours ago Akwa Ibom State Government is leaving no stone unturned in preparations for a memorable tourism events this Yuletide, beginning December 1. 2 hours ago Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Mr Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has faulted media reports that he called for the probe of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ascertain the proceeds accruable from the removal of fuel subsidy in the country. 1 day ago No fewer than two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were confirmed dead and seven critically injured after a ghastly road accident in Kano on Sunday. The fatal incident which occurred near Kura town along Kano/Zaria highway on Sunday evening involved an 18-passenger Nissan bus, an official vehicle of the service disclosed. Confirming the… 1 day ago The Nigerian Navy has assured residents of coastal environments in Rivers State of their readiness to keep maritime travellers safe during the festive period. The Commanding Officer of the Forward Operations Base, Bonny, Captain Reginald Adoki made this known while parading the crew of the Marine Vessel (MV) Mother Cabrini who were arrested and… 1 day ago Activities marking the final week of the year-long centenary celebrations of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Ile-Ife, begin tomorrow with a visit to the Correctional Centre of the Nigerian Prisons Service Ile-Ife. It will be followed on Wednesday by a three-day evangelical revival across the city and a novelty match at the prestigious Oduduwa College. The… 1 day ago No fewer than two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed dead and seven were critically injured after a ghastly road accident in Kano. 1 day ago The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the adjournment of the collation of results for the November 11, 2023, Bayelsa State Governorship Election.
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