Our independence like bondage, Nigeria sitting on time bomb at 65 – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Wednesday described Nigeria’s independence as a form of bondage. ‎ ‎Primate Ayodele expressed concern over the lack of unity and peace in Nigeria, stating that the country is not truly independent. ‎ He said despite celebrating 65 years of independence, Nigeria is sitting on a
Our independence like bondage, Nigeria sitting on time bomb at 65 – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Wednesday described Nigeria’s independence as a form of bondage.

‎Primate Ayodele expressed concern over the lack of unity and peace in Nigeria, stating that the country is not truly independent.

He said despite celebrating 65 years of independence, Nigeria is sitting on a time bomb.

‎In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet condemned the way the country is being run, highlighting the lack of appreciation for leaders and those who have worked hard for the nation.

‎He advised Nigerian leaders to focus on five key areas: insecurity, production, mineral resource utilization, agriculture, and true federalism to achieve genuine independence.

‎The clergyman warned that Nigeria is facing a difficult independence period with issues such as tribal wars and a lack of direction, suggesting the nation is on a precarious path.

‎He said: “At 65, we are still not better; those who fought recklessly for our independence have not been fully appreciated.

‎“Our independence is bondage for us; we are in a serious situation where there is no rest of mind and peace, for how long do we continue to pass through all of these?

‎“These are the five things we need to work on as we clock 65 we need to work insecurity, increase in production, utilisation of our mineral resources, agriculture and true federalism. It would be a fantastic independence.

‎“A lot of people are praying for separation; they have seen the government as without direction, there is tribal war, and I doubt if we are improving because we are not committed. Nigeria is in a very difficult independence moment, and we are sitting on a time bomb.”

Our independence like bondage, Nigeria sitting on time bomb at 65 – Primate Ayodele

‘I’m in danger of sudden death’ – Nnamdi Kanu lists ailments in DSS custody

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has revealed the illnesses he is battling with in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Kanu revealed that he is battling with Tinnitus and sleep deprivation, which he described as among the “gravest threats” to his survival. In a letter of complaint
‘I’m in danger of sudden death’ – Nnamdi Kanu lists ailments in DSS custody

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has revealed the illnesses he is battling with in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Kanu revealed that he is battling with Tinnitus and sleep deprivation, which he described as among the “gravest threats” to his survival.

In a letter of complaint and appeal to the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Kanu said Tinnitus “exacerbates my hypertension”, puts him at the risk of stroke, collapse, and sudden death.

He disclosed other diseases to include, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, prostate, and white matter disease; sleep apnea and most critically, tinnitus the constant internal “chirping” sound in his ears.

The letter titled, ‘The Danger of Tinnitus and Sleep Deprivation’, reads partly: “Among the gravest threats to my survival today is tinnitus. The incessant chirping in my ears is more than a nuisance: It robs me of sleep, sometimes making rest completely impossible; It exacerbates my hypertension.

“It magnifies chest pain, fainting risks, and psychological strain; It undermines my body’s natural capacity to heal.

“DSS doctors once proposed to drain fluid from my inner ear but abandoned the plan due to the risk of permanent hearing loss. Since then, no serious effort has been made to treat this condition, even though its effects are cumulative and potentially devastating.

“Sleep deprivation, when combined with existing hypertension, organ strain, and potassium instability, places me in immediate danger of stroke, collapse, or sudden death.

“Neglect of tinnitus and sleep deprivation shows a reckless disregard for the life-threatening impact of untreated conditions.”

The IPOB leader also accused the DSS doctor, Nasiru Mohammed, of falsifying his medical records despite continued symptoms.

He added: “From the moment he assumed control, Dr. Nasiru Mohammed began falsifying my test results, recording normal potassium levels when in reality they were dangerously low.

“When challenged as to why a potassium-sparing drug like Eplerenone was still prescribed if my potassium was supposedly normal, he provided no medical justification.

“Under his so-called care, I continued to experience: Frequent nosebleeds; Fainting episodes and near-collapse; Severe light-headedness; Unrelenting chest pains on my left side; Debilitating headaches; Swelling of the feet.

“Over 50 blood samples have been taken during my time in DSS custody, but these have yielded no improvement in my health under the management of DSS-appointed doctors.”

He informed NMA that DSS subjected his longtime physician, Dr Cfine to intimidation and silence.

“My longtime personal physician, Dr. Cfine, who has treated me faithfully for decades, was barred from access and intimidated into silence. This exclusion lasted until the intervention of Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, a globally respected surgeon and medical teacher.

“It was his timely intervention that saved me from imminent collapse,” he said.

Kanu revealed that under Cfine’s professional and ethical care, his “potassium level rose modestly from 2.1 to 2.9 mmol/L still below safe levels, but a clear sign of genuine medical progress. My episodes of nosebleeds, fainting, and light-headedness ceased.

“Swollen feet reduced, and the headaches subsided to an occasional level.

“In addition, Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji confirmed and documented broader systemic health problems, including: Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, prostate, and white matter disease; Sleep apnea; and most critically, tinnitus the constant internal “chirping” sound in my ears that often makes sleep impossible still persists and making my life unbearable.

“It is no exaggeration to say that without Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji’s intervention, my health would have deteriorated beyond recovery. Yet instead of supporting him, the DSS has subjected him to the same pattern of intimidation used against Dr. Cfine.”

‘I’m in danger of sudden death’ – Nnamdi Kanu lists ailments in DSS custody

‘Ooni of Ife set me up with a woman’ – Oluwo alleges [VIDEO]

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, of setting him up with a woman. This is coming amid the ongoing dispute between the two Yoruba royal fathers. Oluwo made the fresh allegation while reacting to the news of his suspension by the Ooni
‘Ooni of Ife set me up with a woman’ – Oluwo alleges [VIDEO]

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, of setting him up with a woman.

This is coming amid the ongoing dispute between the two Yoruba royal fathers.

Oluwo made the fresh allegation while reacting to the news of his suspension by the Ooni of Ife in a now trending Instagram video.

Addressing Nigerians, Oluwo, who claimed to have helped Ogunwusi to ascend the throne, accused Ooni of attempting to kill him.

Also speaking about his marriage with Chanel Chin, his Canadian estranged wife, Oluwo stated that he divorced her after he found out that Ooni planted her to set him up.

He wondered: “What is Ooni of Ife doing with my ex wife in the hotel?”

“This message is for Nigerians, most especially the Yorubas. I’m saying this because I want other Nigerians to know. When I get on the throne, you see me talking about Ooni Adeyeye. What you don’t know, I will tell you today.

“Governor of Osun state, Commissioners and all. I helped Ooni Adeyeye but because he’s worshipping an idol and me, God has put me above orisa (idol) as a king and because of that as a king maker, I’m the one that helped Ooni to become a king. He doesn’t want me to say the story in the future and he was looking for my downfall. Then the next thing, they packaged a woman for me from Canada. I don’t know her. She was packaged for me as a set up.

“When they set me up. She was in my house, and they were talking to her and setting me up with videos and many things. She will be asking me certain questions in the bedroom. This supposed wife was an agent of death sent to my house. She was in my house for three years, she had a child which I don’t even know if the child is mine right now, I have to confirm that through DNA.

“Because they want her to kill me. She poisoned me two times, they set up assassination attempts, they did many things so that their orisa, their gods will kill me but they failed. When I found out about this secret and kicked this woman out, it was the same Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi that lodged her. Ask him what he was doing with the lady at the hotel. I won’t mention the hotel name now but I will do that later. What are they with each other inside the hotel? He was the one that accommodated her and rented a house for her.

“This fight cannot be resolved. It will continue. I heard a report that Ooni suspended me, Ooni can never suspend me. Can a paramount ruler suspend another paramount ruler? Never. There’s more to come after this,” Oluwo stated.

DAILY POST reports that Oluwo announced divorce from his Canadian wife, Chanel Chin, in 2019.

Watch him speak below

https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BARr1XSrhF

‘Ooni of Ife set me up with a woman’ – Oluwo alleges [VIDEO]

Calls mount for probe of ex-REA director over alleged diversion of N12bn COVID-19 funds

Pressure is growing on anti-graft agencies to investigate Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, a former executive director of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, over allegations that more than N12 billion in COVID-19 intervention funds meant for rural electrification projects were diverted under his watch. The call came in a statement on Wednesday, by the Movement for
Calls mount for probe of ex-REA director over alleged diversion of N12bn COVID-19 funds

Pressure is growing on anti-graft agencies to investigate Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, a former executive director of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, over allegations that more than N12 billion in COVID-19 intervention funds meant for rural electrification projects were diverted under his watch.

The call came in a statement on Wednesday, by the Movement for Public Accountability, MPA, a civil society organisation, through its president, Akinwale Lawal.

The CSO said the probe was necessary to restore public trust and send a clear message that senior officials cannot escape scrutiny simply by retiring from office.

According to MPA, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, have already taken steps to prosecute some officials of the agency for corruption, those arraigned appear to be the “foot soldiers” rather than the architects of the rot.

The group insisted that Agaka, who oversaw projects, procurement and monitoring during the period, must be made to account for how such large-scale diversions occurred.

“Engr. Agaka cannot continue to wear the garb of neutrality when billions vanished in departments directly under his supervision. He owes Nigerians answers, and those answers must be demanded by the EFCC and ICPC,” Comrade Lawal said.

The group alleged that funds earmarked to power rural schools, health centres and small businesses were instead diverted through fraudulent procurement processes and questionable consultant contracts.

It accused Agaka of presiding over an environment where contract splitting, diversion through staff accounts, and the use of substandard materials became entrenched.

MPA said the consequences of this mismanagement remain visible across the country, where many rural communities are still in darkness despite budgetary allocations.

“Every child studying under a lantern and every clinic operating without electricity is a direct reminder of the betrayal that happened in REA under Agaka,” Lawal added.

The organisation further urged the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to review his asset declarations and compare them with his legitimate earnings as a public servant.

“No one is saying accolades or honours should be stripped from him without due process. What we are saying is that the wealth he now flaunts raises questions that must be answered. Nigerians have the right to know whether public funds meant for their development are underwriting his ambitions,” the statement read.

Beyond Agaka, MPA called for broader reforms to ensure senior directors in public institutions bear responsibility for what happens under their watch.

It noted that Nigeria’s culture of treating retirement as an escape route from accountability has weakened institutions and emboldened corruption.

“This country must outgrow the habit of chasing small fry while sparing those who had the authority to prevent wrongdoing. The EFCC and ICPC must prove that the law is blind by looking at those who had the power, not just those who signed papers on their behalf,” Lawal insisted.

The group also demanded a forensic audit of all projects executed under Agaka’s tenure, stressing that the audit should examine procurement records, project delivery timelines and payments to contractors. It said only such an independent exercise would establish whether Agaka directly benefited from the alleged diversion.

MPA urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to match its anti-corruption rhetoric with action by ensuring that no one, regardless of title or connections, is beyond scrutiny.

“This case will test whether Nigeria is serious about fighting corruption or only interested in headlines. Agaka’s record must be placed under the microscope,” the group said.

Calls mount for probe of ex-REA director over alleged diversion of N12bn COVID-19 funds

CSO Mobilizes 1000 Men to Fight Gender Based Violence in Southwestern Nigeria

CSO Mobilizes 1000 Men to Fight Gender Based Violence in Southwestern Nigeria

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

In it’s bid to promote Gender Equality and End Gender Based Violence in Nigeria, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development in partnership with the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) has launched a Male Feminist Network (MFN) that will act as partners in ending gender based violence and other social vices.

The MFN according to NISD is poised to challenge harmful norms by training 1000 males who will be leaders, professionals and grassroots influencers across all the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

The NSID said recognizing the role men can play in promoting gender equality and supporting feminist causes will make them allies in the movement for gender justice.

The NSID which is a Civil Society Organisation said the strategic awareness campaigns which tends to fight for women and not to diminish masculinity or undermining men’s rights but rather to challenge patriarchal norms and work towards a more equitable world for all.

Speaking at the launching in Ado Ekiti, the guest lecturer Professor C.T Oluwadare declared that having male feminists as crusaders will go a long way in preventing violence against women and the girl child.

Professor Oluwadare while acknowledging the fact that men too are victims of Gender Based Violence but maintained that women suffer domestic violence and other social vices more than men.

Prof. Oluwadare posited that researchb has shown that female-headed households has higher rates of poverty among women in rural areas.

He was of the opinion that Male feminists should support women’s economic empowerment by promoting equal access to education, employement, political representations and resources.

“While the NSID is targetting men through male dominated professions i.e traditional, religious, trade unions, drivers and institutions.
According to NSID, it is very important that training of men in preserving women values and seeing them as normal human will surely amplify the importance of women in the society” he noted.

” For decades , the conversation around GBV and gender equality in Nigeria has been driven rightly by women and with this project men will not only listen but also lead with humility and responsibility.

” This is not about dragging the roles of men or trying to put women above men but to compliment men with women who are well equipped to compete and succeed in their choice of career” he concluded.

The NSID encouraged the media to always promote gender equality by protecting women rights, values and give them a platform to excel as their male counterparts in the society.

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Linus Aleke in Abuja

Lawyers under the banner of “The Ondo Redemption Front” have called for the immediate and unconditional release of local government funds to all local governments in Ondo State, as released by the Federal Government through FAAC.

The lawyers also called on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.

The Chairman of the Ondo Redemption Front, Ayodeji Ologun, made this call while addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

He said: “Our platform is deeply disturbed by the way the current Ondo State Government is strangling local government administration in the state, despite the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance effective governance through functional local government structures.

“Ordinarily, we would have held this press conference in Akure, but our deep concern to draw the attention of the Federal Government to what appears to be the misuse of local government funds in Ondo State has brought us here.

“You may recall that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation, some time ago, approached the Supreme Court to give life to our local governments. The reliefs sought by the Federal Government were granted, and the Attorney General assured Nigerians — and by extension, the people of Ondo State — that our local governments would have an independent means of accessing their funds directly from the Federation Account, thereby ensuring effective administration at the local level.”

Ologun also demanded the release of audited accounts of all bond proceeds and state finances.

While applauding Governor Aiyedatiwa’s recent commissioning of a mental health and rehabilitation centre in the state, the lawyers urged him to reinvest in healthcare and address the deteriorating infrastructure.

Ologun reminded the governor that pregnant women still face the same long-standing challenges of poor maternal care, while primary healthcare centres across the state continue to struggle with shortages of drugs and basic medical supplies.

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