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  • Why FG won’t revoke Bishop Oyedepo’s airstrip licence- Aviation minister explains

    Why FG won’t revoke Bishop Oyedepo’s airstrip licence- Aviation minister explains

    Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Friday clarified that the House of Representatives has not directed the revocation of the airstrip licence granted to the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo.

    The clarification comes at the heels of reports alleging that the lawmakers during plenary in Abuja  ordered the revocation of Oyedepo’s airstrip licence.

    A motion titled, ‘Need to Stop Issuance of Airstrip Licence to Private Individuals and Organisations in the Country,’ was moved by Rep Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi.

    In his remarks on Friday, Keyamo explained that the adoption of the motion was misinterpreted by some platforms to mean the withdrawal of the newly licenced airstrip in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.

    According to reports, the motion was adopted but Keyamo said, “I think this is not correct. The House of Reps. as a body did not call on the Minister to revoke the license of any private airstrip. I think what happened is that someone moved a motion in that regard and it was unanimously referred to the Aviation Committee to look into it. Whilst the intention of the Honourable Member who moved it is very patriotic, it was based on a complete lack of knowledge of the aviation sector.

    “By the time we explain to them how private airstrips work and the processes they undergo by our agencies before the final approval, they will be satisfied. The responsibility of the owners of private airstrips is just to build the runway and terminal building.

    “But after they build the control tower in particular, it is completely handed over to the Federal Government through NAMA (Nigerian Airspace Management Agency) which is in complete control of the entire airspace in Nigeria. An MOU is usually signed with NAMA in this regard before the airstrip is approved for operations.”

    Keyamo further explained that the primary responsibility of private airstrip owners is to construct the runway and terminal buildings. Once they build the control tower, control is handed over to the Nigerian government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), which oversees the entire airspace of Nigeria.

    He added that private airstrip owners pay the Federal Government “handsomely” for these services.

    Keyamo said, “No object flies into Nigeria without the prior clearance by NAMA and without filing a clear flight plan, where it is taking off from and where it intends to land. And I have recently directed that all aircraft coming into the country must first land at our international airports where they would be properly processed and checked before they make their local flights into whatever airport or airstrip they intend to go.

    “So, it is completely and totally impossible for any private airstrip owner to just jump on an aircraft and fly in and out of the country through that facility.

    “The federal government does not permit that. You will not be cleared for take-off or landing without prior request and authorisation.”

  • FG reacts to Bishop Oyedepo’s airstrip approval claim

    FG reacts to Bishop Oyedepo’s airstrip approval claim

    The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the construction of a  private airstrip for Canaanland, the headquarters of the Living Faith Church, located in Ota, Ogun State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the founder of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo in a short video,  had earlier announced to his congregation during the Tehillah Night Special Edition, a thanksgiving event held at the Covenant University Chapel, the government’s approval of the airstrip, explaining that it would  enhance significantly his travel logistics.

    “I’m sure you’ll be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland. I won’t need to fly a helicopter to the airport anymore; I can now travel directly from here,” he said.

    He also noted that the airstrip would accommodate planes owned by church members, providing them with a dedicated space to land and park.

    Speaking recently, the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, confirmed the development, stating, “Yes, the minister approved the airstrip. It is a private airstrip, and the minister granted the approval.”

    The new airstrip is expected to streamline transportation for worshippers and visitors, particularly during major church events, which often attract large crowds from around the world.

  • FG approves construction of airstrip for Bishop Oyedepo’s Cannanland

    FG approves construction of airstrip for Bishop Oyedepo’s Cannanland

    The federal government has reportedly approved the construction of an airstrip for Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the founder of the Living Faith church, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, made this disclosure to members of his congregation at his church’s Tehillah Night Special Edition in Otta, Ogun State.

    While announcing the development, the clergyman said he can now move anywhere from his church premises without having to get to the airport first.

    He also reminded congregation members that they are purposefully working with God’s plan for them.

    He added that members who own aeroplanes and private jets can now park their aircraft in the church premises.

    The Bishop said, “I am sure you will be glad to know that Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland.

    “You are working in the center of God’s plan, so that I don’t need to fly an helicopter to the airport. I can leave from here to where ever I am going.” 

  • Video: Bishop Oyedepo receives N1.5billion Rolls Royce Cullinan as birthday gift

    Video: Bishop Oyedepo receives N1.5billion Rolls Royce Cullinan as birthday gift

    The founder of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has been gifted a 2023 Rolls Royce Cullinan Black badge for his 70th birthday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the prominent clergyman was gifted the luxury car by individuals who have been blessed through his ministry.

    The reverend Bishop clocks 70 years of age today, Friday, September 27, 2024.

    According to the Church Gist, Bishop David Oyedepo received two Rolls Royce Cullinan car gifts on his birthday, including one from Pastor David Ibiyeomie.

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    Meanwhile, former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a video shared on social media, welcomed Oyedepo into the esteemed septuagenarian club on his 70th birthday.

    In a video shared, Obasanjo said, “Bishop Oyedepo, I appreciate you because you are plain, and God appreciates you because you are close to Him. Today, you are joining the club of septuagenarians, you are welcome. And I say on behalf of Pastor Adeboye, you are welcome.”

    As Oyedepo celebrates his 70th birthday, it is worth noting that he is not only a renowned preacher but also a successful entrepreneur and educator.

    He is the founder of Covenant University and Landmark University and has been recognised as one of the most influential preachers in Nigeria.

  • Bishop Oyedepo speaks on cornering church funds for personal use

    Bishop Oyedepo speaks on cornering church funds for personal use

    Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel Worldwide, has said that he has never misappropriated church funds.

    The clergyman during his sermon, titled “The Bible: A Most Reliable Guide to Life,” on Sunday highlighted the importance of relying on God’s words to solve life’s problems.

    The Winners chapel leader emphasized how believers can ensure sufficient supplies and receive answers to their needs through faith.

    Oyedepo who disclosed that God is the source of his wealth, stated that his family has never prayed for food supplies.

    He said, “Every sincere question has an answer with Jesus.

    “Who pays me? Suddenly the word came—after these things, He appointed seventy others also, and the laborer is worthy of his wages. So He said to me, ‘You are in my employment; I am responsible. Just stay on duty, the light of life.’ Since then, I have not looked for who pays me until tomorrow and until I go to heaven.”

    He referred to Luke 10:7, displayed on the church’s monitoring screen: “Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.”

    “I have never prayed for what to eat in my family. The light of life, the five loaves, and two fishes were more than enough. I have never cornered church money of one naira to my side, the light of life,” he said.

  • Bishop Oyedepo reacts to viral ‘Yes Daddy’ audio

    Bishop Oyedepo reacts to viral ‘Yes Daddy’ audio

    An audio conversation between the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the founder of Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Ogun State, Bishop Oyedepo entitled ‘Yes Daddy’  that surfaced yesterday has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians.

    In the audio, Obi was heard  asking Oyedepo to help spread his message to Christians in the South-West and parts of North-Central.

    It reads  “Daddy, I need you to speak to your people in the South-West and Kwara, the Christians in the South-West and Kwara,” Mr Obi was heard saying in the leaked audio clip. “This is a religious war.”

    “I believe that, I believe that, I believe that,” Mr Oyedepo responded with Mr Obi saying on the other side of the phone that “If this works, you people will never regret the support.”

    Meanwhile in his reactions to the audio,  Oyedepo said on Sunday that he never campaigned for any politician or spoken on their behalf in the build-up to the general elections.

    Oyedepo, while speaking to the congregation at the church’s headquarters, Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Ogun State, said, “I have never campaigned for anybody or spoken on anybody’s behalf and I will not do that till I go to heaven.

    “There is no (political) party in this country that didn’t come to me for prayers and advice.

  • 2023 Elections: Oyedepo other top clerics to embark on three days fasting, Prayers

    2023 Elections: Oyedepo other top clerics to embark on three days fasting, Prayers

     

    Bishop David Oyedepo of the  Living Faith Church has announced a three-day fasting and prayer to seek God’s help and favour for a peaceful and credible poll.

    According to the cleric, the praying and fasting exercise will commence on Monday February 13, 2023, and it  is targeted at praying against forces that may manipulate the election.

    David Ibiyomie of the Salvation Ministry and other ministries founded by spiritual sons of Oyedepo are expected to join the exercise.

    Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, disseminated the information to members of his church while leading the congregation on prayer for a better Nigeria on Sunday.

    In a charge that preceded the prayer for the nation, the fiery man of God lamented how the two major political parties neglected some categories of Nigerians while selecting their flag bearers.

    He said the All Progressives Congress, APC, neglected the Christian community by fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket despite the large number of Christian politicians in the North.

    The man of God also chided the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to cede its presidential ticket to another northerner after the region had ruled for eight years.

    Baring last minute change, the presidential election will hold on the 25th of February, 2023 according to the time -table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

  • Bishop Oyedepo counsels Nigerians on who to vote for

    Bishop Oyedepo counsels Nigerians on who to vote for

    Ahead of the February 25 presidential elections in the country, a popular  cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith church has warned Nigerians not to vote based on sentiments, saying they should learn from past mistakes.

    According to the cleric,  President Muhammadu Buhari All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has failed Nigerians.

    He said the APC-led Federal Government failed to deliver on their promises to Nigerians.

    Speaking with members of his church in Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo lamented the security situation in the country under the APC-led Federal Government.

    He vowed the devil would not have his way in Nigeria.

     

    He said “If you can’t learn from the past up until now, I don’t know what you want to learn. They made all balloon promises, nothing came to pass, not one.

    “You wrote them down, the newspaper wrote them down, and you can’t see anything there. They’re saying, “come again, come again, fools come.

    “Security down to zero, you’re travelling, you’re looking at the back, every day, on the street, in the town, in the villages, what?”

    The cleric made mention of how he rejected offering from a candidate for some reasons.

     

  • Oyedepo warns Nigerian youths seeking greener pastures abroad

    Oyedepo warns Nigerian youths seeking greener pastures abroad

    Winners Chapel founder, Bishop David Oyedepo has advised Youths in the country to desist from running abroad to seek greener pastures.

    The process of travelling abroad to seek greener pastures is known as Japa Syndrome.

    The cleric made his opinion known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.

    Oyedepo advised the government to massively invest in citizens to restore the lost esteem of the country.

    The chancellor said human capital development remains the most viable and stable stock of any nation.

    Oyedepo advised the Nigerian government to invest in human development, saying it’s the bedrock of sustainable national development.

    Oyedepo pointed out that an enabling environment for youths would reduce the number of those leaving Nigeria.

    Oyedepo warned Nigerian youths to be wary of getting of happenings and not to get stranded in foreign land as it’s now a common thing.

    He added that many persons are stranded abroad but find it difficult to return home.

    “Parents need to reorientate their children. We all need to stay in Nigeria to rebuild.

    “Everyone has a part to play in the recovery of his nation”, the preacher added.

    He however, advised that everyone should put all hands on deck to ensure the country becomes a good place for all and sundry.

  • Oyedepo pays condolence visit to bereaved Taiwo Odukoya

    Oyedepo pays condolence visit to bereaved Taiwo Odukoya

    Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a Winners chapel, David Oyedepo on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church Taiwo Odukoya over the demise of the latter’s wife Nomthi Odukoya.

    Oyedepo who was clad in an all-white native attire was accompanied by his wife Faith, his deputy Bishop David Abioye and Pastor Sam Olubiyo.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Odukoya’s wife, Pastor Nomthi died on Tuesday after battling with cancer for two years. They were married for 11 years with two sons – Jomiloju and Timilehin Odukoya

    Oyedepo is one of Odukoya’s spiritual fathers. He visits the church occasionally and also during their yearly Word Explosion Conference.

    President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman Femi Adesina in a statement said the president prayed to God for succour and comfort for the cleric and other members of his family.

    “The President condoles with the cleric, his church, and Christendom in general over the unfortunate passage, describing it as sad and quite touching.

    “He urges Pastor Odukoya to bear the adversity with equanimity, being convinced that nothing could have happened without the knowledge and permission of Almighty God.

    “The President prays strength for all who mourn the departed, asking God to give them fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement reads.

    In the same vein, Leke Adeboye, the last son of the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Ifeanyi Adefarasin, wife of the senior pastor of House on the Rock Church Pastor Paul Adefarasin; Nike Adeyemi, wife of the senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre Sam Adeyemi; former chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Ibukun Awosika among others have also paid glowing tributes to the deceased via social media.