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Osun: Fire Destroy Property Worth N15.3bn in 2024

    Osun State Fire Service says property worth N15,308,651,017 were lost to fire outbreaks in the state between January and December 2024. The losses were recorded in the state fire service's annual ‘fire incident record,’ which the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) obtained on Friday in Oshogbo. According to the data, the state fire service received 103 fire outbreak calls in the year under review, and it attended to 16 additional non-fire-related calls. The data also reflected that the majority of the fire outbreaks took place in February and December when 20 fire outbreaks were recorded each. READ:  Soun appoints Rev Owoade as Palace Chaplain However, the highest property loss was recorded in December, with N12.580 billion in property lost to fire outbreaks. This was followed by the month of May when property worth N1.249 billion was destroyed during five recorded fire incidents. According to the data, seven persons died from the fire incidents, with one death recorded in ...

RCCG Announces Free Surgeries, Dialysis To Mark Adeboye's 83rd Birthday

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday.


According to a statement by Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part of the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, would offer free medical services in various areas, including obstetrics and gynaecology, surgeries, general surgeries, eye surgeries, dialysis sessions, reading glasses, and consultation.


"The free medical services will be executed by the Redeemer’s Health Centre. Interested individuals can register for the various services by contacting the designated phone numbers or visit the RHC premises, It stated."


Pastor Adeboye’s commitment to giving back to society is evident in the church’s numerous CSR initiatives, which have impacted over 166 million lives and executed over 990,000 projects.


“We are committed to impacting lives across different sectors.

“Our CSR programmes are designed to provide support and care to those in need, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve.”


The RCCG’s health interventions have been extensive, with over nine million beneficiaries of free healthcare services, 33,052 completed healthcare projects, and four intensive care units/centres established in various locations.


The free medical services programme is a testament to Adeboye’s commitment to serving humanity and making a positive impact on society, the church added.


Pastor Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday.

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