What Will Happen To Nigeria If Buhari Does Not Repent – Lagos Cleric

A popular cleric based in the financial hub of Nigeria, Mr. Oluwadare has advised President Buhari to turn to God for Nigeria’s stability. The General Superintendent of Christ Redemption Bible Church (CRBC) Lagos, Pastor John Oluwadare, has said that until President Muhammadu Buhari becomes born again, Nigeria will remain unstable. He maintained that until other Nigerian leaders show genuine repentance and truly return Nigeria to God, the country might never stop tottering and toddling, even in adulthood. Pastor Oluwadare, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to organise a genuine national prayer so that the country might regain its lost glory. The cleric also urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country. He said the rampaging songs of discord and disunity among the various tribes in the country could only draw the nation backwards, insisting that God had destined Nigeria to be a great nation. The cleric noted also that though God is still very much interested in the Nigeria project, the leaders should rise up and allow the fear of God to rule them. “I have, on several occasions, had encounters with God concerning this country. I have related this several times on our weekly television programme on LTV, Heal My Land. “I can assure you that God is still at work and that is why I am advising President Buhari to urgently declare a national prayer for the nation to regain its lost glory and be among the blessed nations of the world,” he said.

African-American Singer, Akon seen with one of his wives at CDG Airport in France

American-born Senegalese singer, Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon was pictured with one of his wives at CDG airport in Roissy en France, France. This is the latest wife of the businessman who practices polygamy – His other wives including Rosina Bruck and Tomeka Thiam. He also has multiple girlfriends and has several kids

Pass Bills That Will Be Impactful On The Economy – Elumelu Tells National Assembly

Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu, has called on the National Assembly to pass progressive bills that will impact positively on the economy, following Nigeria’s exit from recession. He said, “We need the system to work by itself. We need to hold the National Assembly accountable. “We need to encourage the National Assembly and hold them accountable. We need the National Assembly to help us pass progressive bills to help our country.” Elumelu, who is also the chairman of Heirs Holding Limited, made the call in Abuja shortly after he was conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Economic Society at the 58th annual conference of the society. He was honoured alongside the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Prof. Essien Okoh of the University of Benin. Elumelu noted that there were a lot of policies that needed legislative approval to unlock the potential of the economy. He cited the creation of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria through legislation as an example of what good legislation could do. Elumelu also urged the Nigerian Economic Society to come, with recommendations to the government that would help reposition the economy on the path of recovery. Also speaking at the event, Sanusi said certain decisions, which had been taken in the past, were still having adverse consequences on the economy. For instance, he stated that the constitutional provisions that made it mandatory for each state to have a minister, as well as a certain number of legislative seats at the federal, states and local governments, were not necessary. According to the emir, this political structure comes with huge financial burden, and this is why the government had huge amounts as overhead expenses. He said if the government did not address some of the social and political issues, the country was not likely to experience the growth it desired.

Buhari Reportedly Having “Sleepless Nights” Over Threat To Nigeria’s Unity

Professor Richard King, the chairman of the National Book Launch Committee has said President Muhammadu Buhari is really worried about the agitation for secession in Nigeria. According to a report by The Nation, King claimed that Buhari is having sleepless nights over threats to unity by militancy, ethnic separatism and agitation for restructuring by groups. Speaking to journalist in Uyo, on Wednesday, September 27, King said the president desired a cohesive, undivided and peaceful country, hence the inauguration of the committee, aimed at promoting unity. He said: “It is becoming obvious that for the nation to survive the critical moments it is passing through, every well-meaning Nigerian must align with the well-intentioned position of President Buhari to build a cohesive, undivided and peaceful country set along the paths of keeping one, strong and united Nigeria. “The imperative is what the committee seeks to achieve through our present engagement and responsibility; and I believe my colleagues and I are poised to work in that direction and realise the unity of Nigeria.” In a statement sent to journalists, Kawu, himself a former member of the green chamber, also commended the lawmakers for their resolve to work with President Muhammadu Buhari. He commended the 360 members of the House for unanimously passing a resolution to work for the unity of Nigeria in the face of daunting challenges and threats by certain groups.

Breaking News: Cameroon Deports 100,000 Nigerians

Cameroon has deported 100,000 Nigerian refugees in the hope of stemming the spread of terrorist group Boko Haram, Human Rights Watch (HWR) said on Wednesday. The group said in its new report that the deportation defied a plea by UN refugee agency to not return anyone to north-eastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram killed thousands of people, until security and human rights situation improved considerably.” The HRW report noted that the deported people were likely to face new violence, displacement and destitution. The group, which investigates allegations of human rights abuses worldwide, says the report is based on interviews with more than 60 refugees. It added that soldiers tortured, assaulted and sexually exploited Nigerian asylum seekers and denied them access to the UN refugee agency. The rights group claimed Cameroon deported, often violently, tens of thousands of the refugees since early 2015. “The Cameroonian military torture and abuse of Nigerian refugees seems to be driven by an arbitrary decision to punish them for Boko Haram attacks in Cameroon and to discourage Nigerians from seeking asylum,” said HRW Associate Refugee Director, Gerry Simpson. Boko Haram had posed steady threat to communities in north-east Nigeria and launched offensives in neighbouring Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The group’s goal is to enforce strict interpretation of Islamic law, known as sharia. Since 2009, tens of thousands of people have died in the hands of Sunni fundamentalists in the region. According to the UN, an estimated 2.7 million people fled their homes due to Boko Haram. NAN r

Carlo Ancelloti leaves role as Bayern Munich boss after a 3-0 defeat to PSG in the UEFA champions league

Carlo Ancelotti has left his role as Bayern Munich manager following the club’s 3-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to ESPN . The former Chelsea man was facing mounting pressure following poor league form, unpopular team selection and demising player rapport.
The news outlet claim the news is set to be officially announced on Thursday afternoon. SportBild reported that the club were holding crisis talks amid the recent lack of form as the Bundesliga champions sit third in the league.

The loss to PSG was their heaviest in the group stage in 21 years.
ESPN report that assistant coach Willy Sagnol could take over the reigns also Thomas Tuchel has been heavily linked with the role.
Last month, doubts were cast over his future following an interview with
Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann who said he would like to manage the German giants one day .
Ancelotti has won national titles in Italy, England, France and Germany in which time he was picked up three Champions League winners medals with AC Milan (twice) and Real Madrid.
During his time at Bayern the 56-year-old won the Bundesliga and two DFL Supercups.

Gov Obaseki gave 10million bribe to journalist to influence reports, PDP alleges.

The  Edo state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki ‘gifted’ some journalists in the state with the sum of N10 million.
According to the party, immediate past governor of the state, “Adams Oshiomhole, approved the handsome sum of ten million Naira to be ‘dashed’ to a few members of NUJ before he left office”.
Chris Osa Nehikhare, State Publicity Secretary of the party, lamented that the funds taken from Edo state tax payers money, was given to a group of journalists purportedly referred to as ‘friends of Oshiomhole’.
The PDP further noted that “with the revelation of ‘bribery’ of a few (journalists) It is clear reportage may not have been balanced, fair and truthful”.
Nehikhare in a statement issued on Thursday, said, “NUJ is a body we hold in very high esteem. It reports on government activities as well as reactions to the actions and inactions of government. It’s supposed to give a balanced reportage of events in our society. But with the revelation of “bribery” of a few, It is clear reportage may not have been balanced, fair and truthful.
“To our utter surprise, and maybe in continuation of the unholy alliance that existed, Governor Obaseki, who has been pleading lack of funds to pay pensioners, fix roads, equip hospitals and generally run government, made this payment that has now thrown NUJ Edo State chapter into serious crisis.
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“It is pertinent at this point to ask Governor Obaseki to reveal other illegal approvals that he met, the value of such approvals and beneficiaries of such approvals”.
He said that there is a need for Edo people to know how much has been misappropriated by the present government since it was sworn in because of loyalty, gratitude and fiduciary relations.
“Just a few weeks ago, the story broke of how Adams Oshiomhole gifted Edo State assets to friends, political cronies and family. It is alleged that over 346 different models of cars belonging to Edo State government are unaccounted for. Lands and buildings in choice areas in the state and other states are some of the assets of EDSG Adams Oshiomhole did “Father Christmas” with. However, many of these assets have been traced to him”, the party alleged.
The Edo PDP spokesperson narrated: “You will recall how Hon Ativie brought EDHA to ridicule in the Jeepsgate scandal. Just as Adams Oshiomhole did in that ongoing scandal, Adams Oshiomhole is once again trying to redefine the purpose for which the money to his ” hatchet men” in the press were gifted such a huge, unbudgeted and appropriated amount.
“What we are seeing and hearing now concerning Adams Oshiomhole’s inglorious years as Governor of Edo State is a tip of the iceberg. You will recall that Edo PDP described EDSG under Adams Oshiomhole as a cesspool of corruption.
“We condemn in very serious terms the attitude of the the Godwin Obaseki led government in playing the ostrich that has buried its head in the sand in the midst of these revelations.
“Gov Godwin Obaseki must begin to reverse all these corrupt acquisitions of government assets, demand for the return of those vehicles and refund of cash “gifts” to friends and cronies!
“A precedent has been set at the federal level where many people have been asked to return money given to them by the immediate past federal government and many are doing just that.
“Edo people deserve more. Edo people deserve better!”, he declared.

“I Was The Target Of The Gunmen At Olubadan Palace Attack” – Former Oyo Governor, Ladoja

Former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has alleged that the gunmen who attacked the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Monday, came to kill him. Recall, the Olubadan and Ladoja have been at war with governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi for crowning 21 kings in a day. The duo have also sued the governor over his action. Some hoodlums had launched an attack on the palace on Monday during the installation of family heads, known as mogajis. The Oyo State chapter of the APC had said Ladoja should be blamed for the attack. Now, the former governor said the monarch was threatened with attacks if he went ahead with the installation. He said; “How can a responsible person organise that AK-47 and pump action guns be shot at his direction. Are AK-47 and pump action guns toys that can be played with? “We urge security agencies to beam their searchlight on the APC and their agents in the state so as to unravel the perpetrators of the act. “They sent their killer squad to kill Ladoja but unfortunately for them, the bullet hit another vehicle that belongs to Sarafadeen Alli, a senior chief of the Olubadan, with the hope that the vehicle belonged to Ladoja. The damage done to the vehicle and the incident has been reported to security agencies. “It is noteworthy that some bystanders were able to identify the vehicle and some of the hoodlums, which include one aide that usually accompanies a High Chief, who is now an Oba and who is also a signatory to the purported letter written by the so-called Oba-in-Council against the Olubadan. “It should be recalled that preparatory to the installation at the palace, a set of people, who called themselves Ibadan Oba-in-Council, wrote a letter of protest to the Olubadan, telling him not to carry out his lawful duties. “Based on the letter, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters wrote another letter threatening the Olubadan of great consequences should he go ahead with his lawful programme. “Not satisfied with a fake delivery record on the letter, they went with Operation Burst soldiers and riot policemen fully armed to paste the letters on the wall of the Olubadan palace.”