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OLOJO FESTIVAL 2021: OONI BEGINS 7 DAYS SECLUSION, SAYS POLITICIANS ARE THE SAME
OLOJO FESTIVAL 2021: OONI BEGINS 7 DAYS SECLUSION, SAYS POLITICIANS ARE THE SAME
RAINAT ATOYEBI
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Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife on Sunday kickstarted this year’s Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife with the traditional 7 days seclusion where he’s expected to commune with his ancestors and for the people of Ile-Ife, all descendants of Oduduwa worldwide and Nigeria as a country.
Ooni Ogunwusi while answering questions at his Ile-Oodua palace, Ile-Ife, before heading into seven days seclusion to commune with the gods ahead of Olojo Festival pledged to pray to his ancestors and God to touch the heart of Nigerian politicians and changed them towards loving the people, saying Nigerian politicians are the same irrespective of their parties, challenging them to start serving the people genuinely and stop taking the country for granted.
The Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide who insisted there is no difference among politicians in the country, stated that they have all cross carpeted from one major political party to another to protect their interests.
“We believe in the forces of nature for nature to conspire in our favour but every other thing in our country they are all man made, the likes of security, our politicians will take credit for that, they are the ones that caused it till date. I will go again to seclusion for God to touch their hearts for them to stop playing all of us like ludo.
“They should be more sensitive about people because it is one political movement. They are just crisscrossing from one political party to the other in order to retain their positions. We have one political party in this country, same value, same character, same politician. But I am going to go into seclusion for God to touch their hearts for them to stop playing games with the lives of citizens of this country. It is about time for them to realize that they should serve us genuinely because we can not continue like this.
“This time around is a serious one, it is a request on behalf of the entire people, Oduduwa race and by extension our dear Country Nigeria. I am going for God to touch their heart and really pray to my ancestors. We are just deceiving ourselves that they are different, they are the same. All of them have crossed to the major parties but Nigeria is above them all.
“This time around it is a very sensitive one and a very serious one. First of all to thank God almighty and the spirit of our ancestors that have been guiding us thus far, God has really helped us with the pandemic issue because we won’t be able to handle it, when we compare things we have been doing with other nations. We have every course to be thankful to God.
“They said we are spiritual and it is working for us in this country, we have course to thank God Almighty, that it is not out of hands. We should not rest our hoax, I am going to seclusion which is the 6th during my reign. I inherited the tradition from my ancestors of thousands of years ago”, Ooni said.
To participate in this edition of the Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, foreigners from America and Brazil have started arriving the country in their hundreds as a number of them were sighted at the Ooni’s Palace to join in the procession accompanying the Ooni to the ILE IMOLE, venue of the 7 days seclusion location along Iremo road of the ancient town which is the cradle and traditional headquarters of the Oduduwa race worldwide.
Erica Pinheiro, a participant from Brazil who spoke to the newsmen said this is her second time to participate in the festival which she called ‘festival of day and God’. She described it as a home coming for all of them who came from Brazil, saying whenever Africa or Nigeria is mentioned in Brazil, the city of Ile-Ife first come to mind.
This is my second in the country to witness this festival that celebrates creation of day and festival Olodumare. Ile-Ife is a household name in Brazil. Every Brazilian wants pilgrimage to Ile-Ife and we will be coming home from Brazil every year. ” Erica Pinheiro said.
Religion
Ansar-ud-Deen Society Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Felicitates with Nigerian Catholic Church
Ansar-ud-Deen Society Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Felicitates with Nigerian Catholic Church
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
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The Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Catholic community in Nigeria and globally on the successful completion of the Papal Conclave and the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.
In a statement signed by the National President, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, FCArb, the society described the election of Robert Prevost, the first Pope from the Americas, as a truly historic moment, marking a significant chapter in the history of the Catholic Church.
Kazeem said this historic moment signifies not only the continuity of apostolic leadership but also reaffirms the unity, faith, and resilience of the global Catholic Church.
He noted, “We commend the Catholic faithful in Nigeria for their steadfast prayers, unwavering devotion, and commitment to the spiritual well-being of the Church throughout this sacred process.
“As the Catholic community in Nigeria joins the universal Church in welcoming the new Pontiff, we pray that his papacy will be blessed with wisdom, humility, and a deep dedication to the mission of peace, justice, and service to all humanity. May his leadership inspire renewed hope, strengthen faith, and advance the work of the Gospel both in Nigeria and across the world,” the Ansar-ud-Deen president noted.
According to Kazeem, while the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria remains committed to fostering interfaith harmony and understanding, in the spirit of interfaith harmony, the Ansar-ud-Deen Society invokes the words of the Qur’an:
“… And you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers are those who say, ‘We are Christians.’ That is because among them are priests and monks, and because they are not arrogant.”
(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:82)
“May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Catholic Church in Nigeria, strengthen the bonds of peace between our communities, and grant abundant grace to Pope Leo XIV as he leads the flock of Christ with compassion and justice.”
Religion
Jah Jehovah Jireh to Hold 7th Anniversary ThanksGiving on April 27 in USA
Jah Jehovah Jireh to Hold 7th Anniversary ThanksGiving on June 27 in USA
By AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
Sunday 27th April 2025, All roads leads to Bissonet Street, Houston Texas, 77099 Suite 203 USA as Jah Jehovah Jireh Mount of Salvation will be holding it’s 7th Anniversary Thanksgiving for all members of its church across the globe.
Jah Jireh is a member of C$S Church Agbo Jesu world wide.
The venue for this year Thanksgiving will be at the prestigious complex 11965 Bissonet Street Houston Texas 77099 suite 203 USA.
August24news.com religious Editor, AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM gathered that the 2025 Thanksgiving shall be CHRIST IN ME, THE HQPE OF GLORY Colossians 12.7.
According to to the Host and Elder-in- Charge of Jah Jireh Salvation Church SNR/PRO. SNR AP. Modupe Arinola Ojajuni-Rahman told newsmen that the significant of the thanks giving is to partake in prayers and praising of almighty God.
Speaking Further, She Emphasize that One of the major activities that is expected of us as God’s children in Cherubum and Seraphim Church is to be active in praise worshipping for what he has done in our lives.
For Prayers, Guidance and Counseling Elder Module Rahman Ojajuni can be contacted through the church email address jjjmountsalvation@yahoo.com.
Religion
House On The Rock Presents THE EXPERIENCE 19:
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
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A Night Where JESUS WINS As dusk settles on the bustling city of Lagos on Friday, the 6th of December, something extraordinary begins to unfold.
August24news.com gathered that Thousands will gather under the open skies at Tafawa Balewa Square, as they have for the past 18 years, united by one anthem: JESUS WINS.
This year, House On The Rock Church will once again host THE EXPERIENCE, an all-night gospel music concert that will start at 7 pm and run all the way until dawn on Saturday.
Leading the hundreds of thousands gathered at the venue, and the millions who will join online in worship, are Travis Greene, Donnie McClurkin, Chevelle Franklyn, Chee, Israel Houghton, NathanielBassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Mercy Chinwo, Ebuka Songs, Adeyinka Alaseyori, Sinach, Frank Edwards,Prinx Emmanuel, Mr M & Revelation, Moses Bliss, Micah Stampley, Bidemi Olaoba, and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC).
The event will also feature Rachel Adewale and Precious Emmanuel, among others.Despite being attended by notable dignitaries and leaders in government, politics, the diplomatic corps, business, and the Church, THE EXPERIENCE remains a free-to-attend concert, therebyallowing people from different age groups, socio-economic classes, or religious beliefs to be part of this incredible night.
THE EXPERIENCE continues to be a time for believers across denominations, cultures, and nations to come together and offer praise to God.
This year, with the theme JESUS WINS, the message is one of unity and victory in the face of the daunting economic and social challenges here in Nigeria,and the atmosphere of uncertainty and unrest across different parts of the globe.
The night will echo with a collective victory shout, one that declares Jesus as the light and the only hope of theworld.
When the sun rises on Saturday, December 7th, one thing will be clear in Lagos and around the world-JESUS WINS.
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