RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, 


SATURDAY 19TH JUNE 2021. 


Pastor Chris Oyakhilome



TOPIC: ESTABLISH HIS WILL FOR YOUR WORLD
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh… (Jeremiah 17:7-8).


In Hebrews 11:3, the Bible says, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God….”The word “framed” is “katartizō” (Greek), and it means to repair or adjust, to complete thoroughly, to restore, prepare, mend or to make perfect. With faith, you can frame the course of your life in line with God’s perfect will.


There’re things happening in your world today—circumstances and situations—that aren’t consistent with the will of God. They try to mess up your world; don’t let that happen; frame your world.
Your responsibility is to establish the will of the Father in the earth. His will won’t be fulfilled without His hand, and you’re His hand to establish His perfect will. It’s your life, your ministry, and calling to establish the will of the Father as far as it concerns you in your world. Otherwise, it’ll not happen.


Don’t fold your hands and watch the devil wreak havoc in your life, family, city or country, or in the lives of your loved ones. Let the Word of God in your heart come out from your mouth. With the Word on your lips, you truncate and decimate the efforts of the adversary!


In Joel 2:28, when God said, “...I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy...,” He was letting you know with what to control the “aions,” the circumstances of your life; it’s by your words of prophecy! You can live in an oasis of peace in a troubled world.


The whole world can be chaotic, rocking around you, whereas you’re in absolute peace. That’s the message in our theme verse: you’ll not know when heat comes. They may be depressed, and you’re in absolute prosperity. How? Through your faith-filled words. Don’t keep the Word only in your heart; speak it forth and frame your world! Frame how you want things to be with you and for you.


CONFESSION

By the power of the Holy Spirit, I declare that only the counsel of God is established in my life and in my world. I frame the circumstances of my environment in conformity with God’s perfect will. Satan has nothing in me, and his agenda in my “aion” is truncated, and the Name of the Lord is glorified. Hallelujah!


FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.


Mark 11:23
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 8:9-40 & 2 Chronicles 33-34


2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 2:21-32 & Deuteronomy 17








#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 



I affirm that the Lord has done great and wondrous things in my life! My heart is filled with joy; joy unspeakable and full of glory. My heart rejoices in His goodness, for He has filled my mouth with laughter and songs of praise. 

I am strengthened because the joy of the Lord in my spirit is my strength. Gloom, depression, and heaviness are far from me, for I carry an atmosphere of joy with me everywhere I go.

My life is garnished by the spirit of God; for I am the workmanship of God in Christ Jesus; created unto good works. I only do good works because I was born and fashioned unto good works! I’ve passed from death to life; sin and all its rudiments have no power over me. I

’ve received an anointing from the Holy One and that anointing opens my understanding to all things. Daily, I am taught by the Spirit of God, and hidden things are unveiled to my spirit. I


 am led and guided by the Spirit, my choices and decisions are founded on by the Word. Wisdom guides me and moves me from within to take the right steps that are consistent with God’s purpose and calling for my life. I will never walk in confusion or lose my way. 

I am set on the path of success, glory, victory, and divine destiny! I am walking in preordained pathways, for predestination is at work in me! The course of events in my life has been structured by God to bring Him glory, having established me to fulfil my destiny of Him! Glory to God. Hallelujah!








God bless you

British Airways plane collapses on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport (Photos)








A British Airways plane on Friday, June 18, suffered a nose gear collapse on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport, London.
 
Airport emergency crews rushed to the scene with the extent of the damage to the plane not yet known. 

Photos show the Dreamliner 787 with its nose on the ground while a stair car stands by.
 

 
It appears only the front landing gear, underneath the pilot's cabin, has collapsed, leaving the plane at a bending angle.
 


AerohubNews tweeted: 'An unidentified (at present) British Airways Boeing 787 has suffered a nose gear collapse at London Heathrow Airport this morning.
 


'Extent of the damage is currently unknown, further details will be reported once available.'

A spokesperson for British Airways said they would be investigating the incident saying  that the aircraft was only transporting freight and so luckily had no passengers on board.


A spokesman for the company said: 'A freighter aircraft has been damaged while stationary on stand. As a freighter only aircraft there were no passengers on board.


'Safety is always our highest priority and we are investigating the matter.'
 
 

Lovers of Big Brother Naija are in for a fun time as the BBNaija Lockdown Reunion Show premieres.

The show is hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and revisits some highlights and memorable moments from the 2020 season 5 edition that saw Laycon emerge as the winner.

BBNaija fans from across the world will see their favourite lockdown housemates set the record straight about any issue they had with each other on the Reunion Show.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOj09LVumzs

Quote:The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that the average price paid by consumers in Nigeria across major fuel types (Cooking Gas, Diesel, Kerosene and Petrol) increased month-on-month and year-on-year May 2021.

However, the average price for the refilling of a 12.5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) decreased by -0.66% month-on-month and increased by 3.68% year-on-year to N4,288.95 in May 2021 from N4,317.55 in April 2021.

The bureau announced this in its “National Price Watch for Cooking Gas, Diesel, Kerosene and Petrol’’ released on Wednesday in Abuja.

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (COOKING GAS) – 5KG CYLINDER

According to the report made available to Brand Spur Nigeria, the average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) increased by 0.12% month-on-month and by 5.43% year-on-year to N2,071.69 in May 2021 from N2,069.21 in April 2021.

Also, states with the highest average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) were:

- Bauchi - N2,486.39
- Borno - N2,393.87
- Adamawa - N2,392.62

While states with the lowest average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) were:

- Jigawa - N1,726.86
- Abuja - N1,808.20
- Lagos - N1,841.93

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (COOKING GAS) – 12.5KG CYLINDER

Similarly, the average price for the refilling of a 12.5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) decreased by -0.66% month-on-month and increased by 3.68% year-on-year to N4,288.95 in May 2021 from N4,317.55 in April 2021.

The report stated the states with the highest average price for the refilling of a 12.5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) were:

- Abuja - N4,825.00
- Enugu - N4,754.55
- Plateau - N4,650.00

States with the lowest average price for the refilling of a 12.5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) were:

- Kaduna - N3,736.07
- Zamfara - N3,749.04
- Katsina - N3,856.31

PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PETROL)

The average price paid by consumers for premium motor spirit (petrol) increased by 29.61% year-on-year and month-on-month by 1.01% to N168.06 in May 2021 from N166.38 in April 2021.

According to the report, states with the highest average price of premium motor spirit (petrol) were:

- Lagos - N186.26
- Benue - N180.83
- Ebonyi - N177.40

States with the lowest average price of premium motor spirit (petrol) were:

- Gombe - N161.33
- Borno - N162.27
- Zamfara - N162.31)

AUTOMOTIVE GAS OIL (DIESEL)

The average price paid by consumers for Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) increased by 0.69% month-on-month and by 8.99% year-on-year to N238.82 in May 2021 from N237.19 in April 2021.

States with the highest average price of diesel were:

- Sokoto - N259.29)
- Bauchi - N258.00
- Benue - N256.17

States with the lowest average price of diesel were:

- Nasarawa - N213.89
- Delta - N215.52
- Rivers - N223.24

NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD KEROSENE

Similarly, the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased by 0.23% month-on-month and by 9.03% year-on-year to N363.50 in May 2021 from N362.68 in April 2021.

States with the highest average price per litre of kerosene were:

- Ebonyi - N477.08
- Enugu - N464.44
- Taraba - N437.04

States with the lowest average price per litre of kerosene were:

- Bayelsa - N251.11
- Yobe  - N298.15
- Abuja - N305.33

Similarly, the average price per gallon paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased by 3.34% month-on-month and by 4.94% year-on-year to N1,266.99 in May 2021 from N1,226.08 in April 2021.

States with the highest average price per gallon of kerosene were:

- Plateau - N1,490.00)
- Kebbi - N1,475.00
- Niger - N1,447.50

States with the lowest average price per gallon of kerosene were:

- Bayelsa - N1,027.50
- Delta - N1,050.00
- Adamawa - N1,078.33

Man, 65, arrested for allegedly raping his 85-year-old stepmother in Ekiti (photo)







The Ekiti state police command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Durodola Kayode Ogundele, of Ayetoro-Ekiti for allegedly forcefully having sexual intercourse with his 85yr old Step-Mother in her room. 
 
A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Abutu Sunday, said the suspect, who is a son to the victim's late husband, came into her room on June 15 to assist her in applying herbal medicine on her legs which he normally does due to her leg pain. 

Quote:''The victim alleged that after applying the herbal medicine on her legs, the suspect forcefully had sexual intercourse with her twice.'' the statement in part read

Boko Haram gets new commander following death of Abubakar Shekau







Boko Haram has reportedly gotten a new commander, following the death of its leader Abubakar Shekau. 
 
The Jihadist group confirmed the death of Shekau in a video message from its presumed new commander, Bakura Modu also known as Sahaba. 
 
Modu urged his faction’s commanders to remain loyal despite the loss of their commander.
 
The video provided to AFP by a source close to Boko Haram and confirmed to be Bakura Modu by another local source, showed that the fight against insurgency is far from over. 

Lagos state government to prosecute employer who allegedly assaulted her sales lady (photos)







The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to prosecute a 50-year old store owner, Mrs. Rashidat Adeleke, for allegedly endangering the life of her 29-year old sales lady by pouring hot water on her face at Ikotun Area of the State.
 
The Director of Citizens' Rights, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Odusanya, said the rescue team stepped into the matter following a report to the Directorate by the victim.
 
She said
 

Quote:“It was gathered that Alhaja Rashidat Adeleke, who owns Super King Mark Supreme Store at No. 35 Ayodele Ogunkoya Street, off Governor’s Road, Ikotun area of Lagos, employed the victim as a sales lady in 2019 but the employee ended up residing with her due to the high transportation fare and other stress-related issues for the past 18 months before the ugly incident happened”.

Quote:"When they got home that fateful evening, Alhaja Adeleke asked me how the goods on sale were damaged by the younger sale girls and I responded that I had no idea about how it happened".
“Alhaja Adeleke then angrily dragged me into the kitchen, locked me inside and asked the younger sales representatives if there was hot water available. They responded none was available. But she immediately boiled water and then poured it on me twice before proceeding to flog me repeatedly before I eventually collapsed”.

33-year-old UNIBEN lecturer shot dead by gunmen







A 33-year-old lecturer with the University of Benin, Maxwell Eseosa Aimuan has been killed by unknown gunmen in Edo state.
 
Aimuan, a lecturer in the department of Public Administration, was shot dead on Saturday, June 12, while he was driving into his compound in Isihor, Benin City. 
 
It was gathered that his assailants shot him severally before fleeing the scene. He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.
 

The deceased, who was engaged in the institution in 2015 as a Graduate Assistant, reportedly parted with his friends after an evening outing around the Ugbowo area before he was killed. 
 
The public relations officer of the university, Benedicta Ehanire, who confirmed the incident described the late lecturer as hardworking and dedicated university staff.

 
Ehanire called on security agents to unravel those behind the killing.

 

Gunmen kill farmer and his children, abduct two others in Ondo







A farmer identified simply as Dele has been killed in Ajowa Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. 
 
The gunmen who were denied entry into the residence of a cattle herder in the community identified as Yinka Oludotun in the early hours of today June 17, stormed Dele's house, killing him and his two sons and abducting his two other children.
 
An eyewitness said the timely intervention of soldiers foiled the attack in Oludoton's home. He also revealed that soldiers, policemen and men of the state Amotekun Corps were already combing the Ajowa Akoko forest to apprehend the criminals.
 
The source told Daily Trust; 
 

Quote:“It was after the bandits could not succeed in kidnapping Yinka that they left for the house of Dele to kill his two sons and kidnap his other two children."

Quote:“Yes, there was a kidnap incident at Ajowa and we are on the trail of the criminals. Meanwhile, investigation is ongoing."

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, 


FRIDAY 18TH JUNE 2021. 

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome



TOPIC: A KNOWLEDGE OF RELATIONSHIP


Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him (Ephesians 1:16-17).


Just because you’ve been a Christian for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean you’d be effective for God, and in the things of God. It takes more than singing nicely, praising God joyfully, and even preaching, to be effective for Christ and for the Kingdom; you have to know Him in a very personal way.


That’s the reason for Paul’s prayer for the baby church in Ephesus, as read in our opening verse. Paul heard about their love for God; they were excited about the things of God. But he knew they lacked something and prayed that the Lord would grant it to them: “...the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him….”


There’s a certain type of knowledge, a certain type of revelation of God that you ought to have; it’s called “Epignosis” (Greek); knowledge that relates with the known; a knowledge of relationship. This knowledge is different from theology, or mere science.


You can appropriate that prayer of the Spirit through Paul for yourself; put your name there and say, “I have the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the accurate knowledge of God.” You’ll experience the unveiling! It’s the work of the Spirit of God.


Without this kind of knowledge, you’ll be a religious Christian, doing things religiously, without having a real relationship with God. When you have that relationship, you no longer see Him as the God of David or the God of Elijah; He becomes your God; He’s personal to you. That’s when you really appreciate and celebrate your union and oneness with Him.


PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for giving me the spirit of wisdom—insight into realities—and revelation in the knowledge of you, absolute knowledge that comes through revelation and relationship. Through my relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit, grace and peace are multiplied in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY

2 Peter 1:2-3
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:


Ephesians 1:16-17 AMPC

I do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. 17 [For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him,


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING


1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 7:54-8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 2:8-20 & Deuteronomy 16








#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 



I affirm that I am a king priest! I’ve been granted grace and ability in Christ Jesus, to reign and rule in life! I can do all things through Christ, whose glory and righteousness are revealed in and through me today! As a king, my words are filled with divine energy and as I affirm the Word by faith, they are established unto me. Hallelujah!

I do not walk in the dark, I know God’s thoughts towards me; they’re thoughts of peace, success, prosperity, and a triumphant life! I am founded upon the rock; when the rain of life descends, and the floods come with the billowing winds, I remain strong and unmovable! All things are possible unto me because my faith in the Word is effective.

 I am triumphant today and always! I am anointed of God to bless. Therefore, I speak blessings to my day; I experience favours, kindness, prosperity, and productivity today. The good Word of the Lord is fulfilled in me today, and every step I take is a step of blessing.


I am blessed, and everywhere my name is called, it’s for increase and promotion. I can never be disadvantaged because my words are powerful enough to put me over the elements of this world. My words are sharper than any two-edged sword. Hallelujah! 


I am set on the path of success, glory, victory, and divine destiny! I am walking in preordained pathways, for predestination is at work in me! The course of events in my life has been structured by God to bring Him glory, having established me to fulfil my destiny of Him! Glory to God. Hallelujah!






God bless you

How to select the connection options of voice gateway

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In many cases, voice gateways are also used as "interfacing devices" between old analog devices and the VoIP infrastructure. Some examples include fax machines, security alarm systems and analog phones. These devices normally require a PSTN line to work. In these cases, the voice gateway can simulate a PSTN line connecting the analog device to the VoIP network via an FXS port .

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Naira crashes to 4-year low, the weakest since 2017







The Naira has crashed to a four-year low in the parallel market after the Central Bank's efforts to coax banks to sell more Dollars to customers failed to bridge the widening gap between the official and street rates.


Unauthorized dealers were offering the naira at 502 per dollar on Wednesday, June 16, from 500 last week, according to abokifx.com. 
 
That's the weakest since February 2017. The rate widens the spread between the official and the parallel market rate to 22% when compared with the spot rate of 411.13 Naira a Dollar as of Wednesday.

 
Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, has devalued its currency thrice since March last year as lower oil income, which accounts for about 90% of dollar earnings, put pressure on external reserves. 
 
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. forecasts the Naira could weaken to between 440 to 460 a dollar in the short term.
 
Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele met with chief executives of commercial banks last week. The lenders agreed to increase Dollar supply and operate special accounts to meet the requirements of business and travellers, according to Osita Nwanisobi, spokesman for the Central Bank.

 
The central bank uses lenders to make more foreign currency available to buyers, at around the official rate of between 410 Naira to 412 Naira to the Dollar to reduce pressure on the streets where rates are crashing from excess demand.
 
"Dollar demand is high; people are buying for storage," Abubakar Mohammed, chief executive officer of forwarding Marketing Communications bureau de change, told Sahara Reporters over the phone. "There is no effect yet from any increased sales by the banks."
 

NEWS
Southwest killings: “Bubble may burst soon” – Gani Adams writes UN, US, others


 
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 June 17, 2021


Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams wants global intervention over the killings in the South-West region, warning that “the bubble may burst soon”.


He made the call in a letter to the Secretary General, United Nations (UN), the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), and the Secretary of State, United States.


The message copied British Foreign Secretary, the European Union (EU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) among others.

The letter titled “Urgent need to stop killings by Fulani herdsmen in Yorubaland” called the attention of the international community to the “clear and present danger” threatening Nigeria.


Adams said the massacre of citizens, almost on a daily basis, was a sign that the nation is sliding towards anarchy.
He condemned the inability of the federal government to address the “already gory situation”.

BREAKING: Bandits invade Kebbi School, abduct students


 
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 June 17, 2021





Armed men suspected to be bandits have invaded the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbis State and abducted a yet to be specified number of female students.

Details of the incident are still sketchy but according to Daily Trust, there are reports that a security operative was shot dead during the operation.


The state’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafiu Abubakar was unable to take his calls and could not respond to text message forwarded to him as at press time.

R. Kelly's home in Atlanta where women were allegedly held against their will sold







Disgraced R&B star, R. Kelly's home in Atlanta where women were allegedly held against their will has reportedly been sold. 
 
Documents obtained by TMZ showed that the house the singer usually rented in Metro Atlanta, was sold on June 3. Folks who work for Fulton County where the home is located, told the publication that the house was sold for $1,785,000.
 
According to the Surviving R. Kelly docu-series, the house was where the singer kept members of his alleged sex cult and in some cases, it is claimed that the women were held there against their will.
 


 

Some of the women claimed they were forced to call him "Daddy," and had to ask permission for everything from bathroom breaks to meals.

 

The 11,455 sq. ft. house has 7-bedrooms, 12-foot ceilings, 2 kitchens, 7 fireplaces, a home theater, a 4-car garage,  a pool, spa, tree house, playhouse and tennis court.

 

Kelly who is in custody in Chicago and awaiting a federal trial, has since denied the allegations levelled against him. 

Man arraigned in court for allegedly defrauding woman who wanted to be Oba Elegushi's wife of N51m







A 26-year-old barber who resides at Iyana Governor Road in Idi- Iroko community of Ogun State, has been arrested and charged with impersonation, stealing, obtaining by false pretences and threat to life after reportedly defrauding a London-based woman of N51m. 
 
Moses Olaitan was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 17, over a crime he allegedly committed on July 17, 2020 at Ojokoro area of Lagos.

 
Prosecution counsel, Raji Akeem alleged that Olaitan impersonated Oba Elegushi on social media, professed love to the complainant and told her to come to Nigeria from London where she stays.
 
He and others at large were accused of collecting N51 million from Joy Okoro to prepare a concoction for “ritual cleansing”, so she can become a queen.
 
Akeem said the offence contravened provisions of sections 56, 287, 314, 380 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
 
Olaitan who pleaded not guilty to the charges, was granted bail in the sum of N51million with two sureties in like sum by Chief Magistrate O. I Adelaja. The case was then adjourned till July 5 for mention.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, 


THURSDAY 17TH JUNE 2021. 


Pastor Chris Oyakhilome



TOPIC: A BALANCED LIFE


That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10).


The Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to pray the prayer above for the Church, letting us understand God’s will for our lives. He prayed that you’d walk in the way of true righteousness, pleasing God in all that you do, fruitful and productive, as you mature in the rich experience of knowing Him in His fullness. Hallelujah!


God wants your life to be fruitful in every good work. With this fruitfulness, He wants you increasing in your “epignosis” (full, exact and experiential knowledge) of Him. What a balanced life! For some people, when they become very productive with their work, business or career, they don’t have time for God anymore. They hardly even study the Bible or participate in church meetings and activities. The more they make progress in their job, the less time they devote to spiritual things; something is wrong.


The life of the Christian is one of ever-increasing glory; all-round success. That is, you’re making good progress in your work, your family is doing fine, your children are growing up strong in faith and in righteousness, and at the same time, you’re increasing in the knowledge of God.


Oh, how important the knowledge of God is! The Bible says, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2). Do you want more grace in your life, and peace multiplied unto you? Go for the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ!


God doesn’t want you deficient in any area of your life. In the 11th verse of Colossians 1, Paul continued in his prayer declaring that you be strengthened with all might, according to God’s glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. You can be very fruitful, productive, and strong. God wants your life to be balanced; and you can actualize His desire in your life by walking in the knowledge of His Word.


PRAYER


Dear loving Father, thank you for giving me a perfect and balanced life. By your Spirit that dwells in me, I’m fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of your Word, as I please you in all things, fulfilling your purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY:


Hebrews 13:20-21
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.


3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 7:1-53 & 2 Chronicles 29-30


2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 2:1-7 & Deuteronomy 15






#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 

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I affirm that I am from Zion; the city of the living God! I am an associate of the God-kind, with the totality of divinity tabernacled in my spirit and uniquely expressed through me today. I am a king and a priest unto God; the words of my mouth are spirit and they’re life! I give life to everything around me! Everything in my world, whether living or non-living, is constantly charged with life and vitality!


I am not a part of the suffering masses; therefore, I refuse to be subject to the principles of this world’s system. I am heavenly; I am seated with Christ in the place of authority! Hallelujah. 


My spirit is enlightened; I have understanding and knowledge of my victory in Christ Jesus over satan and the powers of darkness. I live to serve the Lord, free from fear of the devil and the wickedness in this world!


Today, I go out knowing that no evil shall befall me and I am delivered from wicked and unreasonable men. I belong in God’s superior class of divine beings; thus, I look beyond the natural realm of existence to my heavenly rights, blessings, and provisions in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah! 


I recognize today and take hold of my divine right to live in health, prosperity, victory, success, dominion, and excellence! I reign and rule over circumstances and exercise dominion over satan. Blessed be God. Hallelujah!







God bless you

Fresh graduate shot dead by suspected herdsmen on her way to AAU Ekpoma to collect NYSC call-up letter







An Architecture graduate of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Ella Williams, has been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen along the Benin-Ekpoma expressway.
 
It was gathered that Ella was travelling from Benin City to Ekpoma when the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle killing her on the spot while other passengers were abducted.
 
One Asomba Andrew Egbuonu, who confirmed the incident on Monday, said that Ella was on her way to AAU to pick up her call-up letter for the compulsory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. 
 

"I received the devastating news of the demise of a young lady and a promising future of the Nigerian nation, Miss Ella Williams, in the hands of bloodthirsty and heartless Herdsmen on the Benin - Ekpoma Road in Edo State," he wrote.
 
Miss Williams who has just graduated with a Masters in Architecture from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, was said to have traveled from her Benin base to pick up her Call-up. She never made it back as her vehicle was attacked by murderous marauders who ambushed vehicles by opening fire on them with their small arms (aka AK47 Assault guns) killing her on the spot.
 

What a country where human lives have no value, especially to these emotion-less invaders. All over Nigeria, criminals and kidnappers plan and find ways of stopping vehicle before kidnappings their victims. This appears to be too much work for these roaming marauders who prefer to use their bullets indiscriminately to stop vehicles on highways, killing the drivers and any other unfortunate passengers, before kidnapping the leftover survivors and herding them into our vast ungoverned bushes and forests.
 
That this modus operandi has been used repeatedly with almost no consequence for these criminals is unacceptable. The Nigerian Government under the watch of our President cannot continue to claim helplessness and reign as Nigeria's best are wasted all over Nigeria.

 
Where is the great and valiant Nigerian Army (and our Armed Forces) that used to be respected all over the African Region. How has our great Armed Forces suddenly turned into such impotence and inability to go into the brushes to flush out neutralize these bloodthirsty elements.
 
I honestly cannot fathom all these happening in my great country except there is some unexplained collusion, and the deliberate looking of the other way (and I sincerely pray this is not the case).
 
Miss Williams is gone, lost to a nation in need of her brightest and best. Her parents are heartbroken; her friends and colleagues in deep shock; her killers are out their still demanding and waiting to collect ransom from the surviving passengers from last week's murderous and senseless kidnapping; and the Nigerian State moves on as it is business as usual to our Rulers.
 
Rest in peace sister! May this Government not leave this as their most remembered legacy. 

Imo lawmaker's house razed by gunmen, his guard beheaded







The house of Ekene Nnodumele, lawmaker representing Orsu State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly was on Wednesday June 16, razed down by gunmen. 
 
The gunmen who attacked the lawmaker's house located in his country home at Ebenato, Awo Omama in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, reportedly beheaded the guard on duty before setting the house on fire.
 
They also reportedly burnt the house of the immediate past Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprain Charles Akaolisa, in the community.
 
Nnodumele confirmed the incident, saying he least expected it because he had no altercation with anyone that would warrant such attack. He also confirmed the killing and beheading of his security man. 
 
The lawmaker said; 
 

Quote:“I least expected it because I am not violent and I have no altercation with anyone. I have served and represented Orsu people very well. Our people are not violent and I believe this thing was done by mercenaries. Taking life is alien to Orsu people. It’s not in our culture to take lives.
“I don’t think anybody deserves to die like that. They did not only kill him, they beheaded him. I have not insulted anybody or misrepresented Orsu.”

Quote:Delta Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects

Delta State Police command has arrested three suspected armed robbers at different locations in the state, as part of its effort to bring down the rate of crime in the state.

The state command while confirming the arrest in a press statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe disclosed that one of the armed robbers specialises in dispossessing his victims of valuable assets including money with a dummy gun.

Edafe said that at about 1130hrs, men of the police Eagle-Net Special Squad, while on routine patrol/stop and search duty along Ughelli-Warri expressway intercepted a Toyota Picnic car, navy blue colour with Reg. No. AAA 464 YA and six (6) male occupants.

He noted that the countenance of some of the passengers craves suspicion, hence they were all asked to come down for search.

“While at the process of searching, three locally made pistols, two handsets, one mobile phone, power bank and the cash sum of three hundred and sixteen thousand six hundred and forty naira only (N316, 640.00) were recovered in possession of two among the occupants.

“The two suspects arrested were identified as Kelvin Godstime, a 20-years-old of Upper Afisere in Ughelli North LGA and Samson Ekutu, a 23-years-old of Ugbogeme of Udu LGA”.

According to the statement, the other armed robber who specialises in robbing victims with dummy gun was arrested on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at about 2310hrs by men of the Okpanam Police Division in a response to a distressed call received that an armed robber entered into the house of the distressed caller forcing victims that do not have cash to transfer money to his account.

“The DPO swiftly deployed patrol teams to the area. The patrol teams on getting to the scene cordoned the area and arrested the suspect one Emmanuel Peace ‘m’ about 18yrs old with a wooden dummy gun.

“The suspect had already successfully forced an aged couple to transfer the sum of six hundred thousand Naira (N600, 000) to an account number owned by one Anwanga Abasi Nathaniel Udo. Other exhibit recovered from the suspect includes two (2) knives and one (1) torchlight”, it added.

https://independent.ng/delta-police-arrest-three-armed-robbery-suspects/

Man, 39, arrested for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl in Kwara







A 39-year-old man, Segun Oni, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Igbaja community, Kwara State. 
 
Spokesperson of the command, Babawale Afolabi, who disclosed this in a statement said the case was reported at the NSCDC Igbaja Divisional Office on Monday, June 14, 2021, around 6:30 pm by the victim’s grandfather, who reportedly caught the suspect in the act under a mango tree.

 
Afolabi stated that after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the victim was suffering from congenital mental deficiency “which has impaired her communication and social skills. Literarily, she hardly talks to people"
 
The statement said a medical report obtained from a hospital in Ijagbo town showed penetration and bruises in the victim’s private area.
 
The suspect confessed that on several occasions he lured the young girl with gifts to isolated areas to take advantage of her, Afolabi added. 
 
The NSCDC spokesperson also said that the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.
 

Bandits kill 5 security personnel in Zamfara







Four policemen and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been killed by bandits in Zamfara State.
 
Spokesperson of the state police command, Shehu Mohammed said the gunmen also left another person critically injured. 
 
Mohammed told Channels Television that the security operatives were killed in an ambush by heavily armed bandits along Gora Community in Maradun Local Government Area of the state.

 
The ambush followed the killing of an unspecified number of bandits who blocked Bakura–Gusau road on Sunday afternoon. 
 
The police spokesperson said; 
 

Quote:"Yes, they ambushed our troops killing four policemen, one Civil Defence personnel and another was critically injured but receiving treatment in an undisclosed Hospital”.

Pastor allegedly kills wife, buries corpse in shallow grave in Akwa Ibom







One pastor Enoch has allegedly killed his wife and buried her in a shallow grave in Akwa Ibom state. 
 
The incident happened in Ikot Abia community, Okon Clan in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. 
 
The suspect said to be from Abia State is the founder of Omega World Global Ministries located in Ikot Abasi community. 
 
It was gathered that the heinous act was discovered by youths of the community led by the OYC president, Comrade Effiong Johnson.
 
According to report, the woman had been missing for over two weeks so the youths swung into action and got a ''confession'' from the suspect.

 
They dug up the grave and discovered the decomposed corpse of the woman. 
 
 

 

Buhari to visit Borno on Thursday







President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday June 17, visit Borno state. 
 
During the one day official visit, the President would appraise the security situation and inaugurate some of the viable projects executed by the federal and state governments. 
 
Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this in a special broadcast to the people of the state on Wednesday June 16. 
 
Zulum said; 
 

Quote:“I once again, thank you for supporting our administration. I remain grateful to everyone, for your support, well wishes, prayers and above all, for being good citizens.


“Insha’Allah; our President, Muhammadu Buhari, will be coming to Borno State on Thursday, June 17, 2021.


“The president is coming to appraise the security situation in the northeast during which he will commission some developmental projects executed by the state government.


“The president will also commission the first phase of 10,000 houses which he generously approved and funded, for the resettlement of IDPs and refugees.


"The president has initiated viable infrastructure development projects to fast track peace restoration and resettlement programmes for sustainable social and economic development of the state. 


“While I must admit that we still have security challenges, at the same time, if we cast our minds back to the realities before President Buhari’s coming, we would factually recall that many of our communities in northern, central and southern Borno, were mostly, no-go-areas.


“President Buhari is concerned about the humanitarian situation and sincerely committed to finding peace in Borno.
“This is why he is visiting us on Thursday. I most respectfully invite and urge all of us to come out and honour a President, whose love for Borno has been so obvious.
“I urge us to demonstrate Borno’s creed of hospitality. Borno is known for the culture of dignity, the culture of respect and the culture of honoring our guests.
"Let us once again, show the Borno in all of us, as we host our President."

Police arrest man operating with fake medical license in Bayelsa







A 49-year-old man, Mr Akpoviri Vincent Jimmy who allegedly goes around falsely claiming to be a licensed medical doctor and seeking jobs in Bayelsa and Delta states has been arrested by the police. 
 
Bayelsa police spokesperson Asinim Buswat said the suspect claimed to be one Dr. Charles Umeh, a serving medical doctor in Taraba state before being busted. 
 
Jimmy who hails from Ethiope West local government area of Delta State, was first exposed in Ughelli when he failed to know the correct terminologies a qualified medical doctor should know and use.

 
He was said to have claimed to be working in a hospital in Bayelsa, prompting the hospital in Ughelli to probe him.  Buswat added that he will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
 
Upon being questioned by newsmen, Jimmy revealed that he is a graduate of Psychology from Delta State University. He said he has some knowledge of medicine which was why he carried out such activities using the credentials of his friend, Dr Charles Umeh without his knowledge. 
 
According to him, he got his knowledge of medicine while working as a P.A to the late Dr Ajoke in Sapele. He further disclosed that he has not worked as a medical doctor before and only started parading himself as one recently.

Man From Niger Republic Who Ran Away With N206b Nig Arms Money Declared Wanted by EFCC | #IgbereTV

ABOUBAKAR HIMA is from Niger Republic.

Buhari and his APC govt gave him contract to supply ARMS worth over N200bn and he ran away with the entire cash!

1. $394m = about N200bn

2. €9.9m = N6bn plus

3. N369m

TOTAL = N206.4bn

Reacting to the Development, a journalist and social commentator, Peter Agba Kalu said: "What a country! Buhari has out sourced Nigeria to his relatives at Niger Republic. How can you give supply of Nigerian security equipments to a Nigerien that has limited English proficiency?"


WANTED BY EFCC
The public is hereby notified that the person whose photograph appears in this alert is wanted by the EFCC.

ABOUBAKAR HIMA
Aboubakar Hima is wanted in a case of criminal conspiracy, contract scam, misapproonation of public funds, money laundering and fraud to the tune of over $394million. €9.9million and N369million. The suspect, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Societe D'Equipment Internationaux. SEI, is alleged to have received the sums for the purchase of equipment for the Nigerian Military.

However, investigations have revealed discrepancies in the supply of the equipment. Having failed to honour invitations from the Commission, Hima is currently evading investigation, thus the need to declare him wanted. 46-year-old Hima is a Nigerien citizen. The suspect speaks French and Hausa Languages fluently but has limited English proficiency. His last known address is Block A. Flat 3. No. 5 Sapele Street, Garki II, Abuja.
Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the Commission In Its Abuja, Benin, Enugu, lbadan, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Malduguri, Makurdi, Port Harcourt, Sokoto and Uyo offices or through the number: 0809 3322 644 (0809 EFCC NIG); its e-mall address: info@efccnIgeria.org or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies

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Lack of credible monetary policy anchor stoking inflation

Greater foreign-exchange flexibility needed to bolster growth

Quote:Surging inflation is undermining the recovery of Africa’s biggest economy, pushing 7 million Nigerians into poverty and encouraging criminality as rising prices deplete already meager incomes, according to the World Bank.

In its Nigeria Development Update report, the Washington-based lender projects economic growth of 1.8% this year, compared with a previous estimate of 1.2%. But it warned that without deep reforms, the economy will continue to grow slower than the pace of population expansion of about 2.6% a year.

That, coupled with rising unemployment and inflation, is leading more Nigerians into criminal enterprises to make up for lost earnings in the continent’s top oil producer. A surge in insecurity over the past two years has further slowed economic activity and left more people unemployed, fueling a vicious cycle of violence and criminality, the lender said.

“While you have many people going into the informal sector and hustling, criminal activity has become one of the options to get by,” the World Bank’s country director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, said in an interview. “In the context of rising inflation, that means a further deterioration of the purchasing power and livelihood of many Nigerians.”

Chaudhuri reiterated that the government must develop a sustainable economic-recovery plan before the bank can release a $1.5 billion loan initially discussed more than a year ago.

While inflation eased slightly for the second straight month to 17.9% in May, it remains at near four-year highs with food-price growth at more than 20% year-on-year. The World Bank sees inflation at an average of 16.5% this year and remaining above the 9% top of the target band until at least 2023.

Little Credibility

The World Bank challenged the central bank’s position that high inflation stems primarily from supply constrains, citing tight exchange-rate controls and expansive monetary policy as key drivers of price growth.

“Policy decisions related to exchange rate, trade and monetary and fiscal factors are driving inflation, especially during 2021, more so than exogenous factors related to conflict and weather shocks,” said Marco Hernandez, the World Bank’s chief economist for the country.

The lack of a credible monetary anchor is keeping inflation elevated, with the central bank trying to achieve too many goals, such as controlling price increases, promoting economic growth and keeping a stable exchange rate, according to the report.

Although the central bank took the right step in unifying the official exchange rate with one used by investors and exporters, the exchange rate is not yet reflective of market forces, the World Bank said.

The central bank should aim for greater flexibility by reestablishing a dollar interbank market, effectively allowing banks to trade currency on their own behalf to increase liquidity and move toward a single rate, the bank said.

Nigerian food costs are rising at the fastest pace since 2005, pushing up inflation

Quote:Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Joseph Egbonike, on Tuesday, said about N114,290 000 million out of N360 million bribe for the 2016 bye-election results allegedly offered by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to 23 staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been recovered.

The DIG of Police appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on assessment and status of all recovered loot, movable and immovable assets from 2002 to 2020 on Tuesday.

The officer, who confirmed the development to the panel, explained that the actual money offered was N360 million which they discovered in the course of their investigation, saying that the officers of the electoral umpire were actually involved but couldn’t recover the entire funds since 2016 that it happened.

The officer who appeared on the invitation of the panel when asked by the chairman to emphasise exactly what the money was meant for said: “There was a governorship rerun in 2016 between Governor Nyeaom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the main opposition at that time, which was the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the sum of N360 million money was offered as bribe to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials during the 2016 rerun governorship election in Rivers State.”

The Police said, those who benefitted from the governor were 23 in number, out of which only N114,290,000 million could be recovered since that time.

Responding to a number of questions by the panel members in a cross-examination from documents and exhibits previously submitted to the Committee, the DIG further explained that the matter has been taken to Court after the conclusion of the police investigation.

According to him, all the accused have been prosecuted at the Federal High Court in Port-Harcourt, but the judgement which was delivered in favour of the Federal government was appealed against hence, it was still pending.

“The said matter is still in court and I wouldn’t want to speak much on it, but the said amount you are referring to was recovered from 23 officials of INEC during the 2016 rerun elections of the National and State Assembly which was rigged in favour of PDP.

“Although, the persons involved have been prosecuted and convicted, the matter has been appealed and not dispensed.

Meanwhile, the police report and other related documents which were obtained by DAILY POST on Tuesday after the Committee sitting, showed a recovery of the sum of N114 290,000 by the Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command out of N136 million from INEC staff.

Part of the Police report read:

“On 10th December 2016, during the National and State Assembly rerun elections in Rivers State, efforts were put to rig the said election through inducement, bribery and intimidation of electoral officials, as the sum of three hundred and sixty million naira (N360, 000,000.00) was given by governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, to twenty three (23) electoral officials, deployed to Rivers State from Anambra, Oyo and Plateau States, to compromise and influence the outcome of the election.

“Consequently, on receipt of the intelligence, our investigation panel under the IGP Monitoring unit was set up, following which the sum of 114 million, two hundred and and ninety thousand (114, 290, 000.00) was recovered from the 23 INEC officials and deposited into the Central Bank of Nigeria.

“Account Name: IGP Special Joint Investigation Panel on Rivers Re-run Election of 10/12/2016 with Remita Retrieval Reference number 3401-58076328.

Details of payment and breakdown of the recovery are attached here.

Appendix ‘C&C1-Summary of recovery from 23 INEC Officials

C2-Payment slips into CBN Account Zenith Bank with Remita Retrieve reference number 3401-5807-6328.

“All suspects are being prosecuted before the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, River State by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federation”.

Meanwhile, a text message and calls made to the Special Adviser on Media to Rivers State governor, Mr. Kelvin Ebiri, not returned before filing this report.

DAILY POST reports that the Ad-hoc Committee which has been sitting for over a month before the lawmakers went on two weeks recess last week.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 


WEDNESDAY 16TH JUNE.



REIGNING THROUGH CHRIST


For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).


We have received abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness. Now we reign in and by Christ Jesus. We reign through Christ over the world and its systems, circumstances, and over Satan and his demonic community.

The Bible says whatever you do, in word or deed, do all in the Name of Jesus (Colossians 3:17). His Name is the greatest and highest name in heaven, in earth, and in hell! The Name of Jesus commands the greatest respect. He told us we could cast out devils in His Name. Make sure you’re doing it. Hallelujah!

I recall something that happened when I was a student many years ago. There was a certain university that was troubled by cultists. I mobilized a few friends of mine and we went to the place where the foundation stone of the school was laid.

When we arrived there, we placed our hands on the stone and declared, “In the Name of Jesus Christ, you demons of darkness that have been controlling this school, controlling the students, responsible for cultism here, we break your authority and influence; be gone in the Name of Jesus!”


Guess what? On that same campus, we set up the fellowship that would become the largest fellowship on that campus, till this day. Of course, we don’t have to go to any foundation stone; from wherever you are, you can issue commands to demons anywhere, in the Name of Jesus, and dislodge them.


Christianity is living in the Name of Jesus. The Bible says, “… be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” (Ephesians 6:10); that means take advantage of His ability; take advantage of His might, of His power, standing in His Name and functioning under His auspices. You can’t have that Name and be helpless; never! Use it today and always, and live victoriously evermore. Glory to God!


CONFESSION

In the Name of Jesus, I live triumphantly in this world to the glory of God. Even now, I break the influence of Satan over the nations, over the peoples, over the leaders, over the young ones all around the world! 

Christ reigns in the nations. His righteousness fills the earth and mantles the hearts of men, for all souls belong to Him. The grace of God is effectual in the earth today for countless multitudes to receive salvation, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 3:17; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 5:17 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 6:1-15 & 2 Chronicles 26-28

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:67-80 & Deuteronomy 14









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Say these with me, “Eternal life is my present-hour possession in Christ. I have that unfading, incorruptible, indestructible, imperishable life, resident in my spirit. 


I’ve been brought from humanity to eternity; therefore, I have dominion over death, sickness, disease, infirmity, failure, lack, and all the rudiments of this world. I am the seed of Abraham, graced for greatness and anointed to be fruitful and productive in every good work.

I’ve been ordained to prosper and to live in glory. Therefore, I live the glorious life, fulfilling my purpose and destiny in Christ. Great things are happening for me and through me, by the power of the Word and the ability of the Holy Spirit. Out of my innermost being, I bring forth good things. 


I declare that my life is for glory and beauty; and in my path, there’s life, success, victory, and wealth. I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, holy and sanctified unto God!


I flourish like the palm tree; I am long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful, and I grow like a cedar in Lebanon; I am majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible. The God-kind of faith is stirred in my spirit, even now!


 My life is an endless stream of the miraculous because I live in, and by, the Word, prevailing over circumstances and winning always. Nothing is impossible to me, because my faith is the victory that overcomes the world.” Glory to God. Hallelujah!





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You’re president to protect Nigerians, not just borrowing money – Wike mocks Buhari


on
 June 15, 2021
By
 Seun Opejobi



Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to live up to his constitutional duty of securing the country.


Wike said Buhari was not made president to borrow foreign loans alone but to ensure the protection of Nigerians.


He spoke at the commissioning of the 21 kilometres Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road in Etche Local Government Area of the State on Tuesday.

The governor also cautioned the president against shifting his role of protecting Nigerians to governors.
Wike pointed out that Buhari appointed heads of security agencies in the country, hence he can not ask governors to take charge of security.

He said: “Mr President, you’re the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. You appoint Inspector General of Police (IG), you appoint the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Director of Department of State Service (DSS), and other heads of security. Which one do we appoint? How can people appointed by Mr President be under me? (sic).


“It is not only to borrow money for Nigeria that you’re in charge. You must, also, be in charge of other things including security.

“It is not when things are going bad concerning security, and you say you’re not in charge, and it becomes governors’ responsibility.”

Quote:Nigerian Army, Police Kill Father Of Two Attending Funeral, Parade His Corpse As Unknown Gunman

Police and Nigerian Army operatives have shot dead a 48-year-old father of two, Ifeanyi Obi, who was attending a funeral in Owerri, Imo State.

He was shot dead during a raid by the security operatives.

SaharaReporters gathered that Obi, a shoe manufacturer based in Aba, Abia State, rather than being arrested and properly interrogated, was shot dead at the scene by the security agencies, his attire was stripped off him and he was paraded alongside others as an unknown gunman belonging to the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Sources and residents familiar with the incident told SaharaReporters that the victim hailed from Oguta in Imo State but resided in Aba, Abia, and it was the funeral that brought him home – he had nothing to do with the crisis in Imo. He was shot dead while still in the attire he wore to the event.

A top security source said, “The deceased was a prospering shoe manufacturer at Powerline Women's Shoes Market in Ariaria Market, Aba. You can go and verify from his fellow traders. He was married with two kids. He had travelled to his hometown in Oguta for a funeral alongside his in-law who is married to his sister.

“That was on Friday, June 4, and two days after, on Sunday, June 6, they boarded a bus to Aba and on getting to Alvan Ikoku College of Education area in Owerri, there were rains of gunshots. The driver hurriedly discharged all passengers and asked them to find their way to safety and the passengers ran in different directions, including Ifeanyi and his in-law who ran in separate directions.

“It was where Ifeanyi ran to and was taking refuge and dodging the flying bullets that soldiers stormed and shot him dead instantly. His corpse was picked up and the trousers he wore were removed.”

SaharaReporters learnt that the army and police took all the persons shot dead at the scene to the police command headquarters in Owerri.

“The next thing was that his corpse was paraded later by the security operatives with a gun placed on him as one of 'the five unknown gunmen or Eastern Security Network (ESN) or Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members killed during an exchange of gunfire' while attempting to attack the Imo State Police Headquarters. We were so infuriated. How could the army and police do this? Is it because the dead don’t speak?” another source queried.

SaharaReporters had on Saturday also exposed how the police and the army in carrying out mass raids and arrests of South-East residents shot dead some of the suspects, allegedly labelled as gunmen terrorising the region.

SaharaReporters had obtained the photographs of two of the victims, who were living in Umuahia, Abia State, whom residents confirmed to be part of them and not unknown gunmen as they were labelled by the police and the army.

The first victim had been identified as Obinna Ejekwu, 30 years old, and Onyebuchi Amadi, 27 years old.

Both men were killed by the security operatives on May 29 and thereafter labelled as ESN members.

“Rather than using intelligence-based crime detection and investigation to go after criminal elements, the Nigerian security forces are let loose on unarmed and defenceless Igbo citizens, hatefully targeting and killing them and labelling them as terrorists,” the source who released the photographs to SaharaReporters had lamented.

A civil society organisation, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, said it called on the international community not to fold their arms amid the “silent massacre” going on in the South-East region but must prevail on the Nigerian government to respect the rule of law and sanctity of life.

Quote:The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum has condemned the current debt profile of the country put at N36 trillion incurred by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government.

The forum expressed worry that the Federal Government is gradually plunging Nigeria into bankruptcy with excessive borrowings on frivolous items, adding that over 80% of the normal appropriation is being spent on debt servicing.

In a communique issued after a meeting of the Forum yesterday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the governors also accused the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and other revenue-generating agencies of the Federal Government of lack of transparency and accountability in the declaration of revenue proceeds.

The communique read by Chairman of the Forum and governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, complained that the lack of financial transparency by NNPC and other agencies has robbed state and local governments of the needed funds to provide employment and develop their territories.

The communique read: “PDP governors frown at the rising and seemingly uncontrollable debt profile of Nigeria with over 80 per cent of normal appropriation spent on debt servicing.

“All the gains of the PDP Government under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, where Nigeria exited its foreign debt obligations has been destroyed.

“Borrowing for frivolous items such as funding the Nigerian Television Authority is scandalous. Money should only be borrowed for productive purposes as Nigeria’s current debt of over N36 Trillion Naira is becoming clearly unsustainable relative to our earnings and GDP.

“We should not saddle incoming generations with the undue debt burden. The borrowing spree of the APC administration, if unchecked, will certainly lead Nigeria into avoidable bankruptcy.”

According to the communique, the Forum examined operations of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and expressed alarm at the opaque manner it carries out its operations.

“It decried the recent NNPC decision not to make its statutory contributions to the Federation Account, thereby starving states and local governments and indeed Nigerians of funds needed for employment, development and general well-being.

“The meeting emphasised that under the Constitution, the NNPC is duty-bound to make proceeds of sale or business of Petroleum available to the Federation Account which belongs to the three tiers of government, excluding reasonable and verified and verifiable cost of operations.

“The Federal Government through NNPC is a manager of our oil wealth, merely as A TRUSTEE for all Nigerians. The meeting frowned at a situation where the NNPC decides in a totally discretionary and often whimsical manner, how much to spend, how to spend it and how much to remit to the Federation Account, contrary to the letters and even the spirit of the 1999 Constitution.

“The meeting called on other agencies of Government such as Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Federal Inland Revenue Services, Customs and Excise and similar organisations that are statutorily required to make contributions into the Federation Account, to do more.

“The federating states should go forward now have a say in the determination of operating costs to ensure transparency and accountability.”

The PDP Governors also expressed deep concerns about the operational system and methods of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

“It viewed with regrets that the CBN is operating as an independent government within a government, which is a perversion of the autonomy of the bank.

“A situation where CBN creates money, decides how much of it to spend, on what to spend it on without any form of controls or supervision is patently subversive of our constitutional order.”

The governors reiterated the call for a review of the revenue allocation formula and urged the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission to “urgently send the revised Revenue Allocation Formula to Mr President for onward transmission to the National Assembly for enactment, such that more resources are made available to States and Local Governments where ordinary Nigerians reside.”

The meeting was attended by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State(Chairman), Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, Senator Douye Diri( Bayelsa), Samuel Ortom(Benue), Dr Ifeanyi Okowa(Delta), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Oluseyi Makinde (Oyo), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Arc Darius Ishaku (Taraba) and Deputy Governor Mahdi Mohd of Zamfara State.

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Rivers traditional ruler accused of raping 16-year-old girl







A traditional ruler in Ula-Ehuda community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State has been accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.
 
According to advocacy group, Centre For Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign, the victim's family said they are dropping the case over alleged threats to their lives. 
 
The group's statement reads;
 

Quote:"On the alleged defilement of a 16 YEAR OLD girl by a Traditional Ruler(His Royal Highness) who hail from Ula-Ehuda community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State,the family of the 16 Year old girl has informed Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign that they cannot continue with the case over threats to their life, " 
 
"This is coming after Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign took the family to Police station and reported the matter. The Medical test result of the medical examination conduced on the 16 year old girl in Ahoada General hospital shows she was defiled. The Centre cannot cry more than the bereaved. We have done our part. We will continue to stand against Sexual and Gender Based Violence." 
 

Ekiti varsity students beat suspected armed robber to death







Photo of the suspect. Source: EKSU News Update 
A suspected robber has died after he was beaten to stupor by some irate students of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) 
 
It was gathered that the suspect identified as Sunday Oluwasola and his robbery gang armed with locally made barrel guns and cutlasses allegedly ransacked one of the students’ hostels opposite the university entrance gate, Iworoko-Ekiti, on Sunday, June 13.

 
The students were said to have mobilised and confronted the robbers when they tried to cart away their valuables such as laptops, phones and other items.

 
While other suspects managed to escape with the stolen items, Oluwasola was captured by the irate students and beaten to stupor. 
 
Spokesperson of the Ekiti State Police, ASP Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, said the police upon receiving a distress call from a passerby, rushed to the scene, rescued Oluwasola and took him to the hospital for medical treatment. 
 
Abutu said the suspect later developed complications on account of the beating and eventually died.
 
"The Command’s Rapid Response Squad upon the received of a distress call that an armed robbery incident was going on in one of the Students’ Hostels Opposite Ekiti State University, Iworoko-Ekiti," he stated. 

 
"The Operatives of the RRS were swiftly deployed to the scene of incident. But on getting to the scene, it was discovered that one of the armed robbers, Sunday Oluwasola, had already been captured by the irate Students and beaten to stupor while the other suspects escaped with the Students’ valuables such as Laptops, Phones and Money.
 
"The captured suspect was eventually rescued by the Operatives and taken to the Hospital for medical treatment. He later developed complications possibly on account of the beating and died at about 0200hrs of June 14th, 2021”, he said.
 
He further said that the suspect’s corpse had been deposited in the morgue for post morterm while effort is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. 

9 killed in renewed communal clash as herders kill two, raze houses in Benue







Adagbo native killed in the communal clash
 
Eleven people have reportedly been killed in separate attacks in Agatu local government area of Benue State.
 
It was gathered that a communal crisis claimed nine lives while Fulani herders killed two people on Sunday, June 13.
 
A native who simply identified himself as Alloyi said residents of Ailla and Adagbo communities embarked on a renewed crisis that also left several others seriously injured.
 
"There had been age-long crisis between Ailla and Adagbo communities, unfortunately, there was a renewed crisis yesterday (Sunday) leading to the death of many people and left several others seriously injured.” he told Nigerian Tribune.
 
Another native from Odugbeho who identified himself as Sunday said that the herders attacked Odugbeho village around 5:00 pm on Sunday and killed two people and set ablaze houses numbering about 21.
 
"It was around 5:30 pm and they came around the same time they came last Sunday. They came in their numbers with superior firepower and were shooting sporadically, burning down houses.”he narrated.

 
Confirming the separate attacks, the Chairman of the local government, Sule Adohi said that nine people were killed in the communal clash and two people were killed and 21 houses set ablaze by the herders.
 
"There was a communal clash between Ailla and Adagbo communities where nine persons were killed and eight others were hospitalized as a result of injuries they sustained during the crisis. Unfortunately, two people were also killed when herdsmen invaded Odugbeho village in the council also yesterday, (Sunday) and burnt down 21 houses.” he said. 
 



 

Villagers erect massive penis statue to bring forth rain







Villagers in Yothaka, in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province, ended a period of drought by building a giant erect penis statue.
 
Farmers in the area had been concerned that there hadn’t been enough rain recently and that water from irrigation canals was too salty and had been damaging crops.
 
To call forth the rain, a giant penis statue, or "Palad Khik", was erected on Jun 9.
 
This week. local village headman, Chamnan Kenthongdaeng, 52, told a press conference that on June 11, just two days after the giant penis was installed it had started raining, with a shower that lasted about half an hour.
 
Koson Samang, the headman of a nearby village, had made a video of the rain as proof.

 
However, local farmers complained that the brief shower hadn’t been long enough to irrigate their fields.

 
Chamnan 52, promised that prayers to the phallus will continue.
 

 
He told Pattaya News that erecting a Palad Khik, representing fertility and new growth, was a local tradition going back decades, to the time of his grandparents.
 
Chamnan said that the giant penis, built in the middle of the road, wouldn’t cause any problems with traffic, because it was built on a cul-de-sac.
 

 
"It will be removed as soon as the seasonal rain comes," he promised.
 
Meanwhile, local residents are being encouraged to pray to the gigantic penis and leave small offerings.

Nigeria 'loses N24.72bn' in 10 day due to Twitter ban







Nigeria has lost N24.72bn in 10 days due to the Twitter ban imposed by the Federal government.
 
The Federal government on June 5 placed an indefinite suspension of the operations of the microblogging app in Nigeria after the site took down a tweet posted on the President's handle.
 
The Federal government last week said the microblogging site has since reached out for discussions and that the Federal government will now give operating licence to such sites if they want to operate in Nigeria.

 
According to NetBlocks Cost of Shutdown Tool, an international Internet monitor, Nigeria loses N102.9m ($250,600) every hour to the ban.

 
The digital rights advocacy platform estimates the economic impact of an internet disruption, mobile data blackout or app restriction using indicators from the World Bank, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Eurostat amongst others. According to its analysis, an estimated N2.1 billion naira was lost when Nigeria shut down Twitter for 24 hours.
 
According to a report by Statista, Nigeria has about 33 million active social media users with about 26 per cent on Twitter.
 
The Director-General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Ayoola Olukanni, while commenting on the ban, said it has a more adverse effect on micro, small and medium businesses who rely on social media to conduct their business.
 

Quote: “Communication is a significant part of sales and marketing in this digital age.  Consequently, the Twitter ban will likely impact negatively and disrupt businesses especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who rely on social media, such as Facebook, Instagram including Twitter to conduct business.


It will therefore most likely negatively impact the IT sector of the economy which is already facing several other challenges.

While it may be considered that there are alternative social media platforms, the abrupt nature of the suspension would mean a loss of existing contacts and a cost of migration.
We must of course also not and cannot, discountenance the national security dimension of the misuse of social media and micro-blogging platforms to inspire violence outside its use to conduct Business.”Olukanni said

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 


TUESDAY 15TH JUNE.



FOLLOW PROPHETIC INSTRUCTIONS


Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life (Proverbs 4:13).


In 2 Kings 13, we find a very interesting story concerning the Prophet Elisha and Joash, King of Israel. Joash was having trouble with the Syrians and wanted victory over them. So, he came to the man of God, Elisha. Part of their ensuing dialogue was Elisha instructing Joash to take some arrows and smite them upon the ground.


The Bible says Joash did it three times and stopped (2 Kings 13:18). Elisha, the man of God was furious (the Bible says wroth) with King Joash (2 Kings 13:19) because he stopped. He should have kept on shooting the arrows until the Prophet told him to stop. Shooting the arrows only three times meant he was only going to defeat Syria three times; whereas, God’s plan was something far better. Joash didn’t know that it mattered how many times he shot the arrows.

 The prophet didn’t ask him to stop, but he stopped by himself.
Here’s what I want to get across to you: Sometimes, many ignore very important things without knowing it, such as paying attention to prophetic instructions, which is part of God’s guidance for His children. 

A prophetic instruction is an instruction of the Spirit that’s given to you by the Spirit; it’s directed to you, for you. It could come to you directly by the Spirit of God from within you or through someone whom He’s given some leadership influence over your life.


For example, the Lord may be asking you to fast for a certain period of time, but you don’t think it’s important; so, you either didn’t fast at all or you didn’t meet the duration, and then something unpleasant happens. You may not realize that it’s connected to the instruction that you didn’t follow. Such things matter; so, don’t take them lightly. It could be some spiritual instruction from your Pastor, to you or to the congregation of which you’re a member. These are all important.



When God gives you a prophetic instruction or guidance, it’s in your interest to follow through. Your entire destiny or the next level of your success, promotion and greatness may depend on it.


PRAYER

Thank you Lord for the privilege of being guided, counselled and instructed by the Holy Spirit, and to receive your guidance through those whom you’ve chosen and placed over me to bring me your Word. Thank you for leading me in the path of greatness as I yield to, and follow the specific instructions to me from the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY


Proverbs 4:13 NIV; 1 Corinthians 1:24-25; Proverbs 8:10


1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 5:12-42 & 2 Chronicles 23-25


2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:57-66 & Deuteronomy 13





AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 


I affirm that the Lord is my light and my salvation. He’s the strength of my life; therefore, I am bold and courageous at all times! In the time of trouble, I am shielded in His pavilion; I dwell under 


His mighty arm of protection! He’s my refuge and my fortress, and I triumph gloriously in His Name. I am His living tabernacle! He talks through me, moves through me, and expresses His love and righteousness through me!



My spirit, soul, and body are sanctified for the Master’s sacred use, and His glory is revealed more and more in me today and always. I am a tree of righteousness; the planting of the Lord. I am planted in the house of the Lord, and I flourish and produce excellent results.


 I am fruitful and productive; I bring forth fruits at all times. I am in Christ; I’ve got divine health working in every fibre of my being, every cell of my blood, and in every bone of my body!


Divinity is expressed through me, from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet! No evil or negative imagination has a place in my heart! My mind is inundated with the Word, with which I prevail over all the fiery darts of the enemy! 


My Words are seasoned; for I’ve been chosen, ordained, commissioned, and appointed to bring forth lasting results. I experience the power and supernatural grace of God today, as I make manifest the saviour of the knowledge of Christ, in every place. Glory to God.







God bless you

Quote:Gunmen on Sunday night killed 12 persons in Kuru village of Jos south Local Council of Plateau State.

The attack, which took place about 10:30pm, also left five others seriously injured.

Chairman of Jos South Local Government, Hon Gideon Dandereng, confirmed the attack to journalists in Jos .

Dandereng condemned the unwarranted attack on peace-loving and hardworking citizens.

Read Also: Gunmen kill policeman, injure others in Akwa Ibom attack
He also called for calm and appealed to security operatives to go after the perpetrators

Several calls to Plateau Police Command spokesman, ASP. Gabriel Ubah, were unanswered.

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UN staff regains freedom after five months in Boko Haram captivity







A United Nations (UN), worker, Abubakar Garba Idris, who was abducted by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in Borno has regained freedom after more than five months of hostage.
 
Idris, popularly known as Alooma is a senior Protection Assistant with the United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). 
 
He was abducted along Damaturu-Maiduguri road on Saturday, January 2, when the insurgents attacked some convoy of commuters near Matari village between Minok to Jakana road at about 8:30am. Read previous report HERE

 
Humanitarian sources informed The Nation that Idris is at the moment undergoing medical and military check with troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri before he would be released to his family.
 

 
The source also revealed that a businessman, Muazu Bawa who was also kidnapped same day was also released along eight other captives all undergoing debriefing by the military.
 
Bawa was in his private vehicle and he refused to stop and ran over the Boko Haram checkpoint but his car was shut from behind and the insurgents came and whisked him away on that same fateful day.

 
The Executive Director of Yobe State Network of Civil Society, Abubakar Baba Shehu who also confirmed the release said, he prayed for more captives to be released. 

 
"I was together with someone who called a family member of Alooma and he has confirmed the release of his brother. This is encouraging news and we pray that more captives should be released soon,” Baba Shehu said.
 
Meanwhile, friends of the freed captives have taken to facebook and other social media platforms(not twitter) to celebrate the release of their friends from Boko haram captivity. 
 



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Update From NAIJA COVER . COM

Reported By NaijaCover, In Nasarawa State.

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have killed six farmers including four women in a Tiv settlement in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, NaijaCover Reports.

President, Tiv Development Association (TIDA) Nasarawa State, Comrade Peter Ahemba, who confirmed the incident to NaijaCover, on Saturday June 12, said the gunmen invaded Tse-Jimin village, Jimin-Gbaka in Aloshi kingdom of Keana LGA at about 9:45pm on Friday, June 11.

"At about 9:45pm yesterday, unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked Tse-Jimin village, Jimin Gbaka is in Aloshi kingdom of Keana LG, six persons were killed , two males and four females," he said.

Comrade Ahemba said those killed include Batholomi Yahaya, Mnena Gideon, Ityokugh Yakubu, Timothy Aye, Ababi Tsavbee and Blessing Oliver, NaijaCover Learnt.

The TIDA president said one of the women who survived the attacked confirmed that they were Fulani herdsmen.

"My call to the government of Nasarawa State is to strengthen the security of lives and properties of the citizens including that of the Tiv people of Nasarawa State, this attack is unprovoked,"

"Highly unprovoked, there was nothing , they just came and attacked our people, so I’m appealing to the governnent of Nasarawa and federal government to come to the aid of the Tiv people of Nasarawa State.

"We are being annihilated, they are chasing us away from Nasarawa State for what we don’t know, we are very peaceful people and committed to promoting peace among the diverse nationalities of Nasarawa State.

"I want to commend the prompt intervention of the security agents in Keana LG and the traditional rulers “the traditional ruler of Aloshi has summon a meeting of Tiv and Fulani leaders in the area to find lasting solution." he added.

See Graphic Photos As Obtained By NaijaCover Below:

Quote:Unknown gunmen suspected to be fulani herdsmen invanded in my village, Jimin Gbaga in keana local government area of Nasarawa State, around 9: 28pm and claimed the lives of 6 people in my village, 4 women and 2 men and 4 injured. Even me self is by the grace of God I'm plus + 1 today. May almighty God grant their souls internal rest.���������������

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Three unidentified young boys, including one Emeka Uti from Ogbeani/Onicha Okpe, in Ubulu Uku, Aniocha South LGA of Delta State, have been killed this Sunday afternoon, NaijaCover Reports.

Two of the victims had initially entered into an empty well to wash it.

Local sources who reach out to NaijaCover this Afternoon on Whatsapp Chat, said that, they lowered a power generating set into the well supporting it with a ladder.

After some minutes, they were said, to have been suffocated by smoke fumes oozing out from the generator while they were inside the well, NaijaCover Learnt.

The other two were said to have died also, while trying to rescue the two boys that earlier entered the well.

The source which confirmed the death of the four young boys told NaijaCover News Crew, That the dead bodies have been retrieved from the well to the mortuary and that investigation is ongoing.

More Details Later…..

Watch And See The Photos And Video As Obtained By NaijaCover Below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYT-LPxK0O4

APGA Clears Former CBN Governor Soludo, Disqualified 5 Others

The All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA screening committee of prospective governorship aspirants, has cleared the Forme Central Bank Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Three others to contest in the June 23 party primary.

The decision of the party screening committee was contain in it's resolution signed by the party National Organizing Secretary Ifeanyi Mbaeri, hinted that 5 other prospective aspirants were disqualified to contest the party primary.

Among those disqualified were former Special Advisor on Technical Matters to Ex- President Goodluck Jonathan, Nwankpo Sullivan Akachukwu, Member Representing Aguata Federal Constituency Chuma Umeoji and three others .

The decision of the screening committee is liable to veto only by the National Working Committee of the party, in term of eligibility of prospective aspirants to contest the Anambra governorship primary of the party.

The party primary was scheduled to hold on 23rd of June in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) time table for party primaries.

Zaria is under siege - Emir of Zazzau raises alarm







Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli has raised an alarm of the emirate being under seige. 
 
The First Class Monarch who disclosed this on Monday June 14 when he received a delegation of Security Heads led by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said residents are having sleepless nights due to abductions going on within Zaria and environs.

 
Noting that people no longer feel safe even with the security formations and military training schools within the emirate, the Emir stated that the situation is not unacceptable and urged the government to take action.
 
 
 

12 killed, 5 injured as gunmen attack Plateau community







Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have killed 12 persons in Kuru village of Jos south Local Council of Plateau State.
 
The attack, which occurred about 10:30pm on Sunday night, June 13, also left five others severely injured.
 
Chairman of Jos South Local Government, Hon Gideon Dandereng, who visited the scene confirmed the attack to journalists in Jos on Monday June 14. 

 
Dandereng condemned the unwarranted attack on peace-loving and hardworking citizens and appealed to the community to allow the security do their work.

 
The Chairman also called on security operatives to go after the perpetrators as the killings can't continue.
 
The lawmaker representing Jos South Local Government Area in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Fom Gwattson, also confirmed the incident. 
 
"Some gunmen last night attacked my constituency and killed twelve persons in Sabon Layi community. I have just been informed of the development and this is completely unacceptable.”
 
Spokesman of the State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, said that 10 persons were killed during the attack in Jos South LGA.
 
"We had an incident in Jos South LGA. 10 persons, unfortunately, lost their lives but I am yet to get reports on the attack in Bassa. The Plateau State Police Command received a report that 10 persons were shot dead in a drinking joint at Sabon Layi, Kuru in Jos South LGA by yet to be identified gunmen who drove in with a Hilux and shot sporadically," he stated. 

 
"Personnel of the Command and the military have been deployed in the affected area. The Commissioner of Police has ordered an immediate investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and to bring the perpetrators of that dastardly act to book." 
 
Records of casualties Deaths/injured below:
 
1). Mr. Darap Ayuba Rap(aka Faa).
2). Mr. Stephen Ayuba Rap (Younger brother to number 1).
3). Mr. Ibrahim Monday Dong(aka IBB).
4. Mr. Feng Gyang Dalong.
5. Mr. Davou Matthew.
6. Mrs Naomi Samuel Mwankon.
7. Miss Kaneng Dung.
8. Mr. Davou Pam.
9. James Fom( aka Gang-Loh. Resident of Kuru from Rim).
10. Mr. Gyang Juma.
11. Mr. David Dalyop( Resident of Kuru from Rim)
12. Chigwuze Emmanuel Paul (Resident of Kuru, an Igbo Man).
 
Other injured persons are:
1). Miss Abigail Chuhwak.(from Wat Kuru).
2). Mrs Kangyang John.(from Kushe Kuru)
3). Mrs Joy Sallau.(Resident of Kuru from Lantang).
4). Mrs. Grace Dachung (From Kushe kuru).
5). Mr. Simon Mwangwong Jama (Kushe).
Presently receiving treatment. 

 

 

Marginalisation of Igbo must stop – Tunde Bakare

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The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said that the marginalization of Igbo and other minority ethnic groups in the country must stop.


Bakare said this over the weekend in Lagos, in commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day.


According to the cleric, Nigeria has a chance at returning to national ideals through reconciliation, reconstitution and reconstruction.


He said the country must address other historical grievances, including, “the lingering memories of inhumane treatment, economic deprivation, marginalisation and non-inclusion of the Igbos that have festered since the end of the civil war.”


He said that issues that have led to calls for secession and self-determination by different groups in the South West and South East and the bitterness and vengeance among some Fulanis and their host communities must be addressed by the government.


The cleric said that the discontent in the Niger-Delta region as a result of continued environmental degradation and the history of bloodshed such as the killing of advocates like Ken Saro-Wiwa.

He said attention must also be paid to the lingering feeling of exclusion from the governance by women and Nigerian youths.

The Grammy award winner celebrated his grandpa birthday yesterday which he turned 85.


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Burnaboy mother’s father, Benson Idonije was once Fela Kuti’s manager.

The Delta State Police Command has foiled a robbery attack in Ovwian Aladja Division, Udu Local Government Area of the state, NaijaCover Reports.

Acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to NaijaCover, in a statement on Saturday, June 12, also said that eleven suspected cultists were arrested at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South.

Edafe stated that a member of the three-gang armed robbery suspects was gunned down and a locally-made pistol and two cartridges were recovered from him.

According to him, police patrol team from Ovwian Aladja Division is on the trail of the fleeing two suspects who were allegedly robbing passers-by last Monday before police swooped on them.

"On the 7/6/2021 at about 2305hrs, acting one tip off that three armed men were at old Ekete road robbing passersby. The divisional police officer Ovwian Aladja Division swiftly mobilized and led patrol teams to the scene on sighting the patrol vehicle one unidentified among them was gun down on process of exchange of firing while the remaining two escaped. One (1) locally made pistol with two (2) cartridges was recovered. Effort to arresting the fleeing gang members is ongoing," he said.

"As a follow up on the directive issued to the Command state anti cult unit by the Commissioner of police Delta state command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, psc+ on the cult related clash in Ogwashi-uku where three suspect were arrested on 6/6/2021, the Commander SACU acting on a credible intelligence, that another cult group will be converging somewhere in Ogwashi-Uku, on the 7/6/2021 at about 2300hrs, detailed and led operative of SACU who raided their hideout at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South LGA OF Delta State where their mischievous meeting is to hold and arrested one Collins Okonji and 8 other suspected cultists.

"Exhibits recovered from them include: one (1) English Pump action gun, one (1) double barrel cut to size gun, one (1) battle axe and two live cartridges. Investigation is ongoing.

The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police has mandated officers and men of the command, tactical commands, DPOs to not only maintain this tempo but to also ensure that it is sustained, so that criminals will know that Delta state is not safe for them.

The CP also appreciated members of the public who has been in one way or the other helpful to the police by providing timely and useful information, that they should continue to do so assuring them that their identities will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

See Photos As Obtained By NaijaCover Below:

Source: https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2021/6/police-foil-robbery-attack-arrest-eleven-suspected-cultists-in-delta.html

Quote:At least 936 students of secondary and tertiary institutions were abducted by suspected bandits and Boko Haram members across the country between December 2020 and June 5, 2021.

Findings by our correspondents showed that abductions were carried out across the country.

During the period under review, abductions were recorded in Ohordua, Edo State; Effurun, Delta State; Kankara, Kaduna State; and Mahuta village, Katsina State.

Other places where cases of abduction were recorded are Kagara, Niger State; Jangebe, Zamfara State; and Afaka, Kaduna State, among others.

Some parents who spoke to our correspondents said they would not allow their children return to school.

One of them, Alhaji Ibrahim Bageba, whose children were among the kidnapped Jangebe schoolgirls, said, “I have decided to withdraw my children from school because of the security situation in the whole country.

“Our children are no longer at ease due to rampant cases of student abduction across the country and as such, I feel that it is better to withdraw my children so that I will have peace of mind.”

A mother of two of the students who were abducted by bandits during the Jangebe School abduction, Hafsat Sani, said, “Many parents are skeptical about the government’s readiness to fight banditry. As such, I don’t think my children will return to school.

“Two of my children were kidnapped; I will not allow them go back unless something tangible is done.”

The Director of Press, Ministry of Education, Bem Goong, told The PUNCH that the Federal Government was working hard to ensure that schools were safe.

He urged state governments to also do the same.

Goong said, “If you go to our unity schools, you will notice the presence of security operatives. During the 2021 Common Entrance Examination monitoring exercise, the permanent secretary also added that unity schools are the safest and it is because we have deployed security operatives there.”

The Zamfara State Government said it would close down boarding schools till security situation improved in the state.

The state Commissioner for Education, Aliyu Tukur, said, “A committee has been constituted to look into the possibility of reopening the boarding schools that are not prone to attacks by bandits. We have deployed security operatives in schools that are open and we have organised workshops for school principals.”

A security expert, Nnamdi Chife, called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to resuscitate the Safe School Initiative.

Chife said, “The government of President Jonathan designed a security strategy called Safe School Initiative, which was meant to provide comprehensive security for the schools that were under attack by the Boko Haram.

“It is high time for this administration to resuscitate that security programme to provide safe corridor for students. Otherwise, we may lose a generation.”

Another expert, Olalekan Ojo, said, “School abduction is becoming worrisome and some of us have been calling for a national security summit on this issue. A national security summit will involve school owners, security experts and other stakeholders.”

Ojo said if nothing urgent was done, the number of out-of-school children in the country could increase to about 30 per cent of the student population.

Quote:Two new A220-300 series Airbuses have been added to the fleet of Ibom Airline bringing the total to seven aircrafts.

Ten of such giant aircrafts are to be added to the fleet to boost the vision of making Ibom Air, the most vibrant airline in the sub-region.


The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel who announced this on Sunday while receiving the two new aircrafts at the Victor Attah International Airport, said that the two new Airbus A220-300 series mark a major milestone in Aviation development in the state.

Governor Emmanuel who further hinted that 10 Airbus A220-300 series will be added to the fleet of Ibom Airline before his tenure elapses in 2023, said "God will help us so we can take over the entire airspace in this region.

Source Akwa Ibom state Govt Facebook page
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10219802078869318&id=1439888129

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

 MONDAY 14TH JUNE.



“PRAYING IN PRAYER”


Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months (James 5:17).


The Greek connotation of the words “prayed earnestly” is an interesting emphasis; it actually says that Elijah “Prayed in prayer”; like when Jesus said to His disciples in Luke 22:15, “...With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.”


How do you “desire” something with desire? Or “pray” in prayer? It’s a way of strengthening the communication. Thus, by including the word “earnest,” he helps us understand the strength of what he wanted to communicate. It means “heartfelt, continued prayer,” like the Amplified Classic version puts it: “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]” (James 5:16).


1 Kings 17 gives us the details of what transpired during the course of prayer: “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word” (1 Kings 17:1).


Elijah didn’t just say, “There’ll be no rain according to my word,” just because he felt like it; no! The 18th chapter lets us know Elijah did what he did at the word of the Lord. When it was time for the drought to end, he “prayed in prayer” again, or like the King James puts it, he “prayed earnestly”; it was heartfelt and continued until he had the desired results (study 1 Kings 17-18).


The same way Elijah was effective in prayer, you also can trust in the same living God and “pray” in prayer when you desire a change. Elijah prayed and something remarkable happened to a whole nation. We can effect changes in our nation, state, city or institution. The earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working. Pray this way. Pray with deep desire, with intense passion, and there’ll be a change. Hallelujah!



PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for your righteousness that fills the earth, and your Word that’s prevailing in the lives of men as the Gospel is being proclaimed around the world today. All the nations belong to you; and the knowledge of your glory is covering the earth as the waters cover the sea, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY

James 5:17-18 AMPC; Luke 22:39-44

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 4:32-5:1-11 & 2 Chronicles 20-22

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:39-56 & Deuteronomy 12










#RHEMAFORTODAY 



Say these with me, “I am connected to the true Vine. The same life that flows through Jesus flows through me. Hallelujah! The quality of life that Jesus has, is the same quality of life that flows through me! I am one with the Father; thus, I refuse the down life in the Name of Jesus! I refuse to be sick and downcast in the Name of Jesus! I am full of divine vitality. I am full of divine energy.

Divine life surges through me, through my veins, my arteries, and my capillaries. The life of Jesus flows through me; circulating through my body and bringing vitalization to my organs and tissues. That life flows through the systems of my body! It flows into my hands, it flows into my feet, it flows into my head, and it flows into my whole system.

I refuse to be intimidated in this life, for I am strong in the grace that’s in Christ Jesus. Fear has lost its power over me, for greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world. The Word of God has taken full possession and expression in, and through my spirit, my soul, and my body. Blessed be God. Hallelujah!




God bless you

Governor Matawalle suspends Emir after bandit attack left 61 people killed







Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar has been suspended by Governor Bello Matawalle over alleged complicity in banditry. 
 
The suspension came after a bandit attack in Zurmi local government area of the state on Friday June 11, claimed the lives of at least 61 people. 
 
Bello Suleiman who holds the traditional title of ‘Bunun Kanwa’, has been directed to take charge of the affairs of the emirate, pending the report of a committee carrying out an investigation on the matter.
 
The governor’s media aide, Yusuf Idris said; 
 

Quote:"The committee members are mandated to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate."

Woman allegedly stabs her 15-year-old housemaid in Calabar after she found her sitting on husband's lap







A woman has been reportedly arrested for allegedly stabbing her 15-year-old housemaid in Calabar, the Cross River state capital.
 
The Special Assistant to Governor Ayade on Strategic Communication, Andrea Ekeng Inyang, who disclosed this on Saturday, June 12, said the woman had walked in on the teenage girl sitting on her husband's lap watching TikTok videos.
 
"The news this evening; Somewhere in Mbukpa street Calabar South, madam walked in on her 15 year old house girl sitting on her husband’s lap watching TikTok videos. She got furious and stabbed the girl. As I type, she is behind the counter." Inyang said.

NDLEA intercepts 100,000 bottles of codeine syrup at Onne Port







No fewer than 100,000 bottles of codeine syrup with a total weight of 15,325kilograms have been intercepted and seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
 

 
A statement released by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the command, states that the illicit substance, cough syrup with codeine (100mg), packed in 500 cartons and concealed in a container marked MRKU 1565305, bearing imported food masks made in India, was discovered on Thursday, 10th June 2021 in a warehouse at the Onne port complex during a joint examination with officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, State Security Service, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, among others.
 
He said the seizure followed an intelligence received by NDLEA, as a result of which the container was put on hold and moved to the Customs Government warehouse within the port complex. No importer or agent has however come forward in respect of the container but efforts are ongoing to track the owner for further investigation and prosecution.

 
In a related development, NDLEA operatives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, NAIA, have seized nine cartons of khat, weighing 146.95kilograms at the cargo wing of the airport. The consignment packaged as dried green tea was shipped from Addis Ababa, on board Ethiopian airline flight ET911.
 

Quote:''After initial examination and suspicion, a clearing agent was asked to report with the consignee before the release but failed to do so for fear of arrest, a development that led to a laboratory test on the consignment, which tested positive to khat and the eventual seizure.''the statement read

Quote:''The damage 100,000 bottles of codeine would have done to our youths if they had slipped through the port to our villages, towns and cities is unimaginable. 146.95 kilograms of khat could have done the same damage if allowed to go into our streets. We will continue to motivate our officers and men so that they can give their best in the discharge of their responsibilities across the country and ultimately with the support of all our stakeholders and partners, we will win the battle against illicit drug trafficking and abuse'' Gen. Marwa said

Suspect flees into forest as Delta police intercept AK-47, 138 live ammunition concealed in bag of rice







Operatives of the Delta State Police Command codenamed Eagle-Net Special Squad, have intercepted 138 rounds of AK-47 live ammunitions, one AK-47 magazine, one Baretta pistol magazine and a knife concealed in a bag of rice.
 
Acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, June 12, said the bag of rice containing the arms and ammunition was recovered from a commercial vehicle, a dark green Mazda 626 saloon car with Reg. No. UGH 722 AA along Ughelli-Porthacourt road on Friday.

 
Edafe said one of the six occupants of the vehicle was identified as the owner of the bag, however, he fled into the forest while all efforts to catch him proved abortive. 

 
"On 11/6/2021 at about 1630hrs while team Eagle-net special squad were on routine patrol/stop and search along Ughelli-Porthacourt road intercepted a Mazda 626 saloon car dark green in colour with Reg. No. UGH 722 AA with six occupants of two males and four females all occupants were asked to come down from the vehicle for searching," Edafe stated.
 
"On the process of searching a sack containing rice, a man whose name is not yet known among the occupants jumped into a nearby stream running while a hot chase ensued but all efforts to catch up with him proved abortive as he escaped into the forest.
 
"The rice bag was identified by other passengers as his own, when search was conducted on the bag, one hundred and thirty-eight (138) rounds of AK47 live ammunitions, one AK47 magazine, one Baretta pistol magazine and a knife was recovered.
 
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the occupants are all passengers that boarded the cab from Eleyele PHC heading to Ughelli, Investigation is ongoingwhile all effort is being put in place to arrest the fleeing suspect.