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Anglican Diocese Ordains New Priests, Urges Sacrificial Service
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, The Rev. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji has charged ministers of God to reflect the light of Christ not just on the pulpit but in every aspect of their lives and ministry.
Odedeji gave the charge on Sunday during the 2025 Trinity Priesthood Ordination held on St. Peter’s Day at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Egbeda, Lagos.
The solemn service, marked by hymns, liturgical processions, and thanksgiving, witnessed the ordination of three new priests into the holy order of priesthood: The Revd John Abiodun Lerry, The Revd Ezeh Isaiah Obi, and The Revd Godwin Okechukwu Fredrick.
“As priests, it will be your task to proclaim by word and deed the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to fashion your life in accordance with its precepts. You are to love and serve the people, care for all, declare God’s forgiveness to penitent sinners, and pronounce God’s blessings to all,” the Bishop said.
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In his sermon titled “Come, Follow Me”, drawn from Matthew 4:19, the Dean of the Cathedral, the Venerable Ebenezer Adewole, reminded the newly ordained priests that the call to priesthood demands total obedience, humility, and sacrifice.
“Just like Peter, you have been called to leave behind comfort and familiarity to embrace the demands of kingdom service. The Church is not looking for perfect men, but willing men, who are teachable, obedient, and led by the Spirit of God,” Adewole said.
The service, presided over by Bishop Odedeji, featured the laying of hands and prayers of ordination, supported by other clergymen, including the retired Bishop of Ilesa Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Sowale, and the Bishop of Egba West, Rt. Rev. Oludele Ogundeji.
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The oath of allegiance to God and the Church was administered by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Opeoluwa Ogunade, assisted by the Registrar, Mr. Bambo Adesanya, SAN.
In her congratulatory message, the Bishop’s wife, Dr. Lydia Odedeji prayed for God’s continued presence in the lives and ministries of the newly ordained priests. She also encouraged their wives to embrace the calling alongside their husbands.
“I am confident that God will continually uphold them and support their ministry in the Church. More importantly, we will continue to encourage their wives to be beacons of light with motherly care and support,” she said.
The ordination service, which came just days after the diaconate ordination for deacons, aligns with the Diocese’s vision to be a leading force in the Church of Nigeria through sound doctrine and evangelichal expansion. Clergy and laity from across the Diocese, along with family members and invited guests, were in attendance to witness the sacred occasion.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.
Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.
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The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.
They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.
The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.
In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.
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The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.
The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.
According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.
However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.
Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.
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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.
The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.
He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.
A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.
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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.
“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.
“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
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