{
  "id": 3210589,
  "title": "The Ark auditorium has 109,000 seats, 126 escalators, 29 elevators, says Oyedepo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-ark-auditorium-has-109-000-seats-126-escalators-29-elevators-says-3210589",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T07:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/the-ark-auditorium-has-109000-seats-126-escalators-29-elevators-says-oyedepo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "David Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, provided details about the Ark auditorium being constructed at Canaanland, Ota, in Ogun State. The monumental facility boasts 109,000 seats, 20 chillers, 126 escalators, and 29 elevators. During the Day Five Impartation Service of the 2026 Annual Youth Alive Convention, Oyedepo emphasized that the Ark was built without financial stress, crediting its completion to the \"unlimited breakthrough power\" of God. He highlighted that the facility represents a \"global amazement\" and is not built with benches, but with 109,000 seats. Oyedepo also mentioned that the church has been funding various initiatives with its resources, including supporting 2,000 people weekly through its welfare program, and ensuring that no outstanding financial obligations remain for the Ark project.",
  "summary": "Bishop David Oyedepo unveils details of Living Faith Church’s new Ark auditorium, featuring 109,000 seats, 126 escalators, and 29 elevators. Discover the m Read More: https://punchng.com/the-ark-auditorium-has-109000-seats-126-escalators-29-elevators-says-oyedepo/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "The Ark auditorium has 109,000 seats, 126 escalators, 29 elevators, says Oyedepo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-ark-auditorium-has-109-000-seats-126-escalators-29-elevators-says",
        "published": "2026-08-25T07:04:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}