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Floods Take Over 3rd Mainland Bridge, Other Areas In Lagos

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Thousands of road users and commuters are currently stranded as floods took over major roads, including the famous Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday morning.

It was learnt that the floods were as a result of heavy rain which started around 3am on Wednesday.

In multiple videos and pictures seen by Gistcore media, Iyana-Oworo, Olopo meji area heading to 3rd Mainland Bridge is currently completely flooded, causing long traffic that extends to Alapere area of the state.

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A resident, Cmion said, “This flooding happens every year in Lagos. Every damn year, what the hell is the government doing to curb it, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.”

Econ Intelligence also wrote: “ALERT: The area of Iyana-Oworo and Olopo meji on the route to 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos is currently experiencing severe flooding this morning, resulting in heavy traffic congestion that stretches all the way to Alapere. Temporary avoid the area and make use of alternative routes.”

However, another resident, Olu mentioned that the driveway of the bridge is not flooded as trended.

He wrote: “The driveway of the 3rd Mainland Bridge was not flooded underneath adjacent link roads blocked with floods and traffic jams.”

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“I can’t imagine driving through Ilupeju axis right now. I know it will be flooded. Let me just take another route,” another resident, Alao Abiodun, mentioned.

Owing to this predicament, Nigerian internet users on X have taken to trending “Dear HR,” with numerous employees claiming they would email the head of the HR department to inform them that they would be unable to report to work.

Expressing her ordeals, a user, Fridaus wrote: After going through all these rain flood stress(especially in Gbagada), only to get to work and discovered our Dear HR has already said we should work from home today.. I’m in a state of emergency.”

“Dear Line Manager (not HR),Lagos is a mess right now. Traffic is unfriendly and weather is inclement.

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Please show some kindness today. Work from home is a credible alternative for days like this. Wet Regards,” Faseun Yemi wrote.

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Former House of Representatives Member Arrested Over Alleged WAEC Certificate Forgery

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Hon. Rita Odichi Orijifor, who represented the Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency between 2015 and 2019, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police over allegations of using a fake WAEC certificate during her tenure in the House of Representatives.

According to sources, Orijifor was apprehended earlier today at her residence in Wonderland Estate, Abuja, after police officers had waited for over five hours for her to come out. She reportedly locked herself in her bedroom and made calls to influential political figures in a bid to avoid arrest. However, none of the figures offered assistance in this high-profile scandal, and despite some attempts to intervene with the police, Orijifor eventually emerged from her hiding place and was taken into custody.

Before her arrest, Orijifor had reportedly been hiding in Akure to evade law enforcement, only returning to Abuja after believing the situation had cooled. However, unknown to her, the police were already on her trail.

Her legal troubles began when a judge in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed her application to stop the ongoing police investigation. The judge ruled that Orijifor failed to demonstrate that her rights had been violated by the authorities.

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Orijifor is currently being detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja as investigations continue. The case is expected to be a significant development in Nigerian politics, given her previous role as a federal lawmaker.

This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

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I Looked At Myself In The Mirror And I Asked “Who Are You?” – Gov Adeleke

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Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Sunday, November 24, 2024 held his Thanksgiving Service at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Oke-Gada, Ede, Osun State to celebrate his Second Year in Office as the Governor.

The officiating Pastor directed all guests and members of the church for a-minute-silence for three elders in the Adeleke dynasty who have passed away; Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, his mother, Mrs Nnena Esther Adeleke and her husband, Senator Ayoola Adeleke.

The officiating Pastor took his message from Psalm 23. He admonished the Governor to always put God first in everything he is doing and strike a balance between public and private interest.

The Priest said the Thanksgiving Service celebrant should be careful of sycophants and praise singers and he should let people see him as a man of God and be accessible.

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In his testimony, Governor Adeleke said, he still cannot believe what God is doing through him in Osun State, how God is able to turn things around for good for him in the State.

He remembered when his mother was on sickbed asked him to always sing three praise songs through which God will always answer his prayers.

One of the songs include a Yoruba song, “Ogo yi Oluwa ye Ogo yi, mase JE ko baje mase JE ko Daru…” and two other Igbo praise songs.

The governor who was filled with excitement said he woke up one day and went to the mirror and asked himself “who are you?”. The answer, the Governor of Osun State. He was surprised at how God works in the affairs of men

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The elder sister of Mr. Governor, Yeyeluwa, Modupe Adeleke-Sani admonished the awesomeness of God presence in Adeleke’s family.

She said it wasn’t time of Senator Ademola Adeleke to be the Governor in 2018 because God knows there was going to #ENDSARS and COVID-19 during the period, God made his governance possible at the appropriate time in 2022. “Adeleke’s family is God’s family, we will continue to serve and worship him for his goodness and mercies that endure forever.”

She donated the sum of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira Only) on behalf of Adeleke’s family.

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Bishop TD Jakes suffers health emergency during Sunday sermon

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Bishop T.D. Jakes, the renowned pastor, author, and founder of The Potter’s House megachurch, experienced a health emergency shortly after delivering a powerful sermon on Sunday.

The incident occurred following an extended sermon at the Dallas-based non-denominational church.

In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday, church officials confirmed that Bishop Jakes received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition under the care of healthcare professionals.

The statement reads, “During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour-long message.

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“Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals. The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers.”

Founded in 1996, The Potter’s House is one of the largest multicultural megachurches in the United States, boasting over 30,000 members.

The church, which is well known for its global influence, has consistently been ranked among the most impactful religious institutions in the country.

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