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*30 prophecies Of Primate Ayodele That Came To Pass In January 2024
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*30 prophecies Of Primate Ayodele That Came To Pass In January 2024
It has become a norm for prophets to share their new year prophecies with members and followers but do they actually come to pass? Some share as many as 100 prophecies but at the end of the year, just few end up coming to pass.
As we came into 2024, prophets shared their prophecies as usual but among all, Primate Ayodele appears to be the most accurate as more than 50 of his new year prophecies have come to pass already within the first month of the year. He released his new year prophecies on December 22, 2023 and even before the year ended, some of them came to pass already. This simply shows that there are still true prophets in the land and Primate Ayodele is one of them.
Among the prophecies of Primate Ayodele that have come to pass in 2024, compiled below are some of them:
1 Jet Crash In Ibadan: Tragedy was averted in Ibadan a few days ago when a private jet carrying very important personalities crash landed at the airport. Primate Ayodele in his 2024 warnings to the aviation sector called for prayers against crashing of a private jet and a helicopter.
‘Let’s pray not to record the crashing of a jet or helicopter’’ (Pg 61)
2 Ibadan Explosion: There was tragedy in Ibadan in January following an explosion that claimed the lives of people and injured several people. Properties worth millions of naira were also lost as a result of the mysterious explosion.
Primate Ayodele in the 90-page prophecies for 2024mentioned Oyo as part of the states that should be careful of security issues in the New Year. It is not out of point to note that the explosion that took place and the circumstances that led to it shows that there is no adequate security of life and property in the state.
These were his words
‘’Let us be watchful about security challenges in the following states – Imo, Rivers, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Katsina, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Plateau, Lagos and Ogun.’’
Also, when talking about the beginning of the year, the man of God mentioned that he saw people crying within the first 150 days of the year. He revealed that the days will not be palatable for everyone as he foresees killings, bombings, explosions and different unfortunate issues happening across the country. He urged the people to pray for God’s divine mercy.
These were his words
‘’2024, I foresee that the first 150days from the beginning of the year will not be palatable for all. I foresee killings, bombings, explosions, demolitions, so many people crying, accidents and fire outbreaks. The spirit of God says we must commit everything into the hands of God for divine mercy’’
3 Impeachment of Ogun Speaker: The speaker of Ogun state house of assembly, Kunle Oluomo has been impeached. Eighteen of the 26 members of the State Assembly voted for Oluomo’s impeachment at plenary session on Tuesday. Oluomo was impeached for alleged embezzlement of funds, highhandedness and related offences.
Primate Ayodele in his 90-page prophecy for 2024 made it known on Page 17 that he foresees the removal of some honourable speakers of some state house of assembly. He called for prayers to avert this occurrence.
These were his words:
‘’I foresee that the Upper Legislative house and the Senate will lose a prominent member and also the House of Representative. Let us commit the current members of the Senate and members of the States House of Assembly into prayers against sudden death. Let us pray not to witness the removal from office of some Honourable Speakers. I foresee that not all the Senators in the current session will finish their terms in office.’’
4 Plateau Crisis: There seems to be a religious crisis in Plateau state at the moment and this has led to the governor declaring a 24-hour curfew.The Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) was set ablaze in the area. It has been learnt that rampaging armed men were torching church buildings and attacking those perceived to be Christians in Mangu.
Still in his 2024 prophecies, Primate Ayodele asked the country to pray against ethnic and religious crises.
‘’Let us pray against ethnic and religious crises in Nigeria. Let us pray so that no Police station will be set ablaze. Let us rebuke what can cause the beheading of any Policeman even as I foresee that an attack on a Military Base is imminent.’’ (Page 23)
5 Assassination Of Ekiti Monarchs: Traditional rulers across Nigeria were thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of two Monarchs in Ekiti state by suspected kidnappers.
The monarchs were said to be returning from a meeting in Irele-Ekiti when they were accosted and gunned down.
In a video interview, Primate Ayodele was heard warning monarchs in Yoruba land against attacks by kidnappers. He made it known that the traditional rulers need to rise up to a very big challenge because if they don’t, there will be an assassination of traditional rulers in the land.
These were his words
‘’Let all Obas in Yoruba land rise up to a very big challenge. If they don’t rise up to this challenge, we should pray not to see the assassination of an Oba or kidnapping of an Oba. The monarchs should do something urgent to prevent insecurity.’’
6 Afenifere Crisis: pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has been enmeshed in serious crisis lately. The group has found itself in a leadership crisis leading to factions springing up from the once united group. Primate Ayodele in his prophecies for 2024 revealed that the group will have crisis.
‘’ I foresee crises in Afenifere the Pan-Yoruba elders council. They will want to break Afenifere into factions in order to suit their purposes. I foresee that Afenifere will not be as united as before. They will create issues within the fold.’’
7 Tanzania: Thousands of people protested in Tanzania on Wednesday against proposed changes to electoral laws, in the largest public demonstration since the government lifted a ban on opposition political rallies in January 2023.
In his 2024 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees a political tension coming up in the country.
‘’ TANZANIA There will be a major disaster in the country as revealed by the spirit of God. I foresee people will criticize the President on so many things. The country must pray against political troubles. The country must be careful to avert what can endanger lives. The people must pray against the outbreak of any disease. The people must be watchful against explosions.’’
8 Enugu Market Fire: The fire outbreak at Enugu market on new year’s eve is another fulfillment of Primate Ayodele’s prophecies. Dozens of shops at Orba Market International located in Orba community in the Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State were razed.
A resident of the area, Chigbo Odegba, who spoke to journalists on Monday morning, said the fire started around midnight, adding that it destroyed goods worth millions of naira.
The prophet in a video released before the new year warned that he foresees fire outbreaks in some popular markets in the country.
‘’I am seeing fire outbreak in some popular markets……’’
9 Plane Crash: A Japan Airlines passenger jet and a coast guard plane collided on an airport runway in Tokyo killing five of the six people on board the coast guard aircraft. The Airbus A350 went up in flames. Primate Ayodele in a video revealed that he foresees another plane crash in the world. He made the statement when a plane crash occurred. The incident in Tokyo has confirmed the prophecy.
10 Borno: Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in military uniform have killed 12 persons and abducted one in Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State command, Nahum Daso Kenneth, who confirmed the attack, said 12 corpses were recovered.
“The gunmen shot sporadically at the people in the two communities. So far, 12 corpses were recovered and two were injured,” he told Daily Trust.
Primate Ayodele in his 2023/2024 edition of ‘Warnings To The Nations’ mentioned some local governments in Borno state that should be careful of attacks. He categorically mentioned that they will experience sporadic shootings, just as it happened.
‘’ BIU, CHIBOK, DAMBOA, GWOZA, GUBIO AND DIKWA LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: these local governments will have a lot to face and so many challenges that will cause setbacks. The local governments will experience sporadic shootings.’’
11 Israel: Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a controversial judicial reform that triggered nationwide protests last year against the Netanyahu government. The change would have limited the power of the Supreme Court in overturning laws it deemed unconstitutional.
Primate Ayodele had warned that the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will face rejections. He explained that there are some of his policies that will be resisted. The struck down of the judicial reforms is a fulfillment of Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
12 Abuja Attacks: Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees attacks in the capital city of Nigeria. He made it known that killings, kidnapping, unrest will be rampant in Abuja. He warned the government to take care of the security of Abuja. So far, there has been several confirmed reports about unrest and attacks in the FCT.
13 Betta Edu: President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect.
Controversy had enveloped Edu’s alleged involvement in the approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account.
This sad development has fulfilled the 2024 prophecies of Primate Ayodele which was released on Friday, 22nd Of December, 2023. On page 17 of the prophecies, Primate Ayodele made it known that he foresees some of President Tinubu’s ministers facing trouble in the year. He explained that they will run helter-skelter because of the crisis they will be faced with.
‘’ The spirit of God says some of Tinubu ministers will run into crises and troubles that will make them to run helter-skelter.’’
14 France Prime Minister Resignation: In a very dramatic move, the prime minister of France, Elisabeth Borne resigned after less than two years in office.
This is in fulfillment of the prophecy of Primate Ayodele in his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nation (2023/2024 edition). On page 300 of the prophecy book which was released in July 2023, Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees resignation of some prime ministers across the world.
‘’…..I foresee that some ministers will resign in some governments even as Prime ministers will resign in certain country…’’.
15 Cuba Harsh Economy: Cuba’s cash-strapped government announced that fuel prices will soar by more than 500% beginning February 1, part of a series of economic measures aimed at reducing the deficit.
Primate Ayodele in his warnings to Cuba stated that the economic situation of the country will become bad to the extent that people will be living below poverty level. He revealed that there will be sufferings and the people will seek means to survive the harsh state of the economy.
These were his words
‘’CUBA: I foresee the citizens of the country will be living below poverty level and they will face serious economic crises. The people will seek means to survive the harsh state of the economy. The spirit of God says the people will have so many issues to face as regards the development in the country. They must pray against any form of threat and suffering. The country will face economic problems.’’ (Pg 76)
16 Titan Trust Bank: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sacked the entire board of some banks including Titans Bank.
This has fulfilled the prophecy which Primate Ayodele gave about the banking sector in December 2023. Especially on Titan Trust bank, Primate Ayodele mentioned that the bank will face challenges for some illegality in operations. Though he said the bank will do very well even than its contemporaries but there will be problems with the leadership.
These were his words
‘’Titan trust bank: The bank will expand but the chairman will be indicted. They will blackmail the bank for some illegality in their operations. The bank will face several challenges despite all the good efforts. The bank will do well but there will be major challenges. There are forces that will attempt to bring the bank down.’’
17 Kidnappings: Kidnapping has always been a recurring misfortune in Nigeria but it has never gotten to a stage where it happens almost every day and in high places.
The rate of kidnapping in Nigeria at the moment since 2024 began is more than alarming. It is gradually becoming the order of the day in places and locations that could never be imagined.
In his 90-page 2024 prophecies, Primate Ayodele warned the security agencies in Nigeria about insecurity and clearly stated that Kidnapping would take a new dimension. He went as far as making it known that some powerful people will be kidnapped including a commissioner and an aide in a governor’s convoy.
These were his words:
“Kidnap: I foresee that a Commissioner and an aide in a Governor’s convoy will be kidnapped. The spirit of God says kidnapping will take another dimension. Let us pray for all governors in Nigeria that none of them will be bedridden.’
18 Venezuela: Venezuelan authorities have arrested 32 civilians and soldiers after a months-long investigation into their alleged part in a US-backed “conspiracy” to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, the prosecutor’s office said Monday.
In his prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations ( 2022/2023 edition), Primate Ayodele warned the president of Venezuela to pray for his life. He also warned the country to pray against unexpected killings.
These were his words:
‘The president must pray for his life and the country must pray against unexpected killings’’
Just as he said, there was an attempt to kill the president but thankfully, it was prevented.
19 Naira Fall: Nigeria’s currency, Naira, has devalued so badly and this fulfills the prophecy of Primate Ayodele. The prophet has been talking about the issue of Naira devaluation for some years now. He also speaks about how much the naira will be exchanged for against the dollar and mysteriously, it comes to pass. The currency now exchanges for N1365/$. In his 2024 prophecies, Primate Ayodele mentioned that he foresees dollar exchanging for N1,400/$ despite the promises of the government to work on the exchange rate. At the moment, Dollar has surpassed N1500. Apart from dollars, he spoke about the strength of naira against cefa and it has also come to pass.
‘’ I foresee that under the current realities, the cefa will be stronger than the Naira. Also, the dollar will rise to N1400 and this will shake the economy so badly that some forces are hell-bent on frustrating the Tinubu-led Federal government but they will not be successful.’’
20 Russian plane crash: A large Russian military transport plane crashed near the border with Ukraine, killing everyone onboard, the Russian Defense Ministry said, accusing Ukraine of shooting down the plane with missiles.
In his 90-page 2024 prophecies which were released on Friday, 22nd Of December, 2024, Primate Ayodele noted categorically on page 40 that a Russian aircraft will crash in the course of the year. Little did anyone know it would happen so soon.
These were his words
‘’ The spirit of God says a Russian plane will crash.’’
21 Senegal: Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Saturday published a final list of 20 candidates for the February 25 presidential election that excludes jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, the son of former president Abdoulaye Wade.
Primate Ayodele in his 2024 prophecies warned Sonko to be careful of being rigged out of the election. Sadly, the prophecy has been fulfilled.
‘’In Senegal, If Sonko isn’t guarded; he will be rigged out of the election. The election will shake the nation of Senegal and will cause Chaos if not well handled. There will be also be Election fraud.’’
22 NSCDC: Primate Ayodele warned in his 2024 prophecies that NSCDC will lose some of its officials in the course of the year. This was fulfilled with the death of an acting deputy commandant, general Helen Amakiri.
These were his words
‘’ Let us pray against attacks on their installations. They need prayers in order to ward off killings of their operatives by miscreants and undesirable elements.’’
23 US Base attack: Three American service members were killed and dozens more were injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack on a base in Jordan on Sunday, President Biden and the U.S. military said.
Primate Ayodele in a video warned the US and some other countries to be watchful of unexpected terrorists attack.
These were his words
‘’These countries must be very ready for any attack; US, UK, France, Germany, I don’t know how the attack will come up but it’s a terrorist attack, they must be watchful of unexpected attacks.’’
24 Plateau Massacre: The north-central state has been thrown into mourning following the death of more than 150 people and injury of thousands. This was due to the attacks of unknown gunmen in the state on Christmas Eve. Primate Ayodele on page 20 of his 2024 prophecies mentioned some states that will come under heavy security attack which Plateau was among. The states were in categories; one of political tension and the other for security challenges which the state in question fall into.
‘’Let us be watchful about security challenges in the following states – Imo, Rivers, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Katsina, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Plateau, Lagos and Ogun’’
25 former speaker’s death: A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba has died. On page 17 of the 2024 prophecies, Primate Ayodele asked Nigerians to pray against the death of a one-time speaker of the House of Representatives among others.
‘’Let us pray not to lose a one-time civilian governor, a one-time Senate President, Speaker House of Representatives and a Speaker of a State House of Assembly. Let us pray against series of strange deaths in the political class in the Months of February, April, July, August and October 2024.’’
26 Fire Outbreak in Markets: On the 24th Of December, just two days after the prophecies were released, a market at the Council bus stop, Ikotun area of Lagos State. On page 16 of the prophecies, the prophet warned that we should be careful of fire outbreaks that will destroy a lot of goods in any Nigerian market.
‘’ Let us pray against fire outbreaks in any of our markets that will destroy goods and claim lives.’’
27 Governor’s Death: The governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has after battling with illness. Though Primate Ayodele has always spoken about the governor’s health condition, he included in his 2024 prophecies that he foresees the death of a sitting governor. This can be found on page 13.
‘’GOVERNORS FORUM: The spirit of God says we need to pray fervently so that the Governors Forum will not be bereaved. Let us pray so that the governors will not be getting confused or that the governors will not be trading words with themselves. Let us rebuke through prayers what can cause misunderstanding in the Forum as revealed by the spirit of God. Let us pray so that no governor will be involved is an accident, be indicted before leaving office or lose any of their Aides in terrible circumstances’’
28 Russia Warship Attack: On page 51, Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees an attack on a Russian warship. On Tuesday, news reports have it that a warship has been attacked by Ukraine and that it has been damaged.
‘’ The president will be doing everything possible to make sure the country is safe. I foresee that the warship of Russia will be attacked and the country will have political problem.’’
29 Pipeline Explosion: There was a pipeline explosion that led to the death of 20 people in Rivers state. On page 17, Primate Ayodele warned against explosion and fire outbreak at any of Nigeria’s pipelines.
‘’ Let us pray against fire outbreak on our Oil Pipelines in Nigeria.’’
Likewise, the explosion at Fab noble filling station in Lagos yesterday fulfilled the prophecy of Primate Ayodele. On page 41 of the prophecies, he warned of an explosion in any filling station.
‘’Some communication companies will lay off their staff as revealed by God. Let us pray against tanker explosion and filling station explosion that will cause fire outbreak’’
30 Japan Earthquake: Thousands of people in Japan spent their night in evacuation centres after a powerful earthquake.
Four people are confirmed to have been killed, the Kyodo news agency reports, and dozens of others were injured.
This unfortunate incident happened exactly 48 hours after Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees an earthquake in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe in 2024.
‘’I am seeing earthquakes in Africa, Asia and parts of Europe. Let’s watch about this.’’
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Retired, Not Tired: Buratai’s Fitness Routine Sparks Motivation Nationwide
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Retired, Not Tired: Buratai’s Fitness Routine Sparks Motivation Nationwide
After years of distinguished service at the helm of the Nigerian Army, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) is redefining what life after uniform looks like—with energy, discipline, and a commitment to personal wellness.
Recent photos of the former Chief of Army Staff in the gym, widely shared on social media, show a man who has swapped combat boots for training shoes but not his signature resolve. Relaxed yet resolute, Buratai continues to lead by example—this time, in the pursuit of health and balance.
In a caption accompanying the viral images, Buratai emphasized that his workout routine isn’t just about staying fit—it’s about celebrating a life of service with renewed purpose. “This gym walk-out is about more than exercise; it’s about enjoying the fruits of a long, honorable career,” he wrote.
The message has struck a chord. Admirers across the country have commended his discipline and positivity, lauding his transition from top military leadership to a model of healthy living in retirement. For many, Buratai is not just a retired general—he’s now a wellness ambassador.
His journey offers a powerful reminder: retirement isn’t the end, but the beginning of a new chapter—one where growth, self-care, and inner peace can thrive.
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TRUMP, MALEMA, RAMAPHOSA AND THE OVAL OFFICE GRILL by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode
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TRUMP, MALEMA, RAMAPHOSA AND THE OVAL OFFICE GRILL by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode
It was quite a show at the Oval office in the White House a few days ago when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with American President Donald J. Trump to discuss bilateral issues and world affairs.
It began with Trump’s unsubstantiated and frankly asinine allegation that the white Boers of South Africa are being subjected to mass murder, ethnic cleansing and genocide.
This is not only false but also painfully absurd.
Sadly it did not stop there. Trump went on to assert that Julius Malema, the inspirational charismatic and colourful M.P. and leader and founder of the South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a hate-filled black supremacist and racist and a cold-blooded murderer and ruthless terrorist whose intention it is to kill every white person in South Africa.
Needless to say these allegations are baseless and false. The Americans are attempting to give a dog a bad name in order to hang it. It is nothing but yet another well-crafted but unsubstantiated mendacity.
Even though Malema is very vocal and highly controversial he does not strike me as a hater of whites but rather as a hater of injustice, oppression, persecution and institutional racism.
He is a man with a social conscience who speaks for the poor, the weak, the vulnerable and the oppressed and who has constituted himself into a major thorn in the flesh of the political establishment and the ruling elites in South Africa both white and black.
He is very eloquent, well-informed, well-read and quick off the mark and these qualities, coupled with his obvious courage and strength, make him a formidable adversary which every person of class, rank or privilege in his country has every reason to be wary of.
He also speaks a good deal of sense and his passion for truth, justice and equity for the black majority population of South Africa and commitment to the emancipation of the African continent from the forces of imperialism and neo-colonialism cannot be denied.
To millions of South Africans Malema is a deeply courageous, insightful and profound man and possibly the greatest post-Mandela hero and rising star that their nation has ever known.
To add to this millions of Africans (including Nigerians and Zimbabweans) who live in South Africa regard him as a loyal and trusted friend who has always spoken up for them and sought to protect them from the rabid xenophobia that most black South Africans suffer from and who has a strong and commendable Nkrumaist Pan-African vision.
For Trump and his White House to attempt to disparage such a man that brings so much to the table and that has done so much to restore the self-respect and dignity of black South Africans and Africans all over the world simply because he sang an old outdated, pre-independence, apartheied-era, anti-Boer war song at his political party rally is uncharitable and unkind.
To turn down the lights of the Oval office, watch a film on him on television for four good minutes and make him the centre of discussion at a bilateral meeting between the Presidents of two of the most respected nations on earth only proves the fact that he is no longer only an African phenomenon but also a global brand and a rallying point for blacks from all over the world.
To that extent Trump has inadvertently elevated his profile rather than diminish it.
Like in the case of the Biblical Joseph, what Trump meant for evil, God meant for good.
Yet perhaps the most shameful thing that Trump did on that day was not what he attempted to do to Malema but rather the following.
He presented a picture to Ramaphosa and his delegation of what was purportedly “1000 white South African graves with white crosses on them of white South African farmers” that were supposedly “dispossessed of their land by black terrorists” and “murdered in cold blood”.
Contrary to the American Presidents assertions it was later confirmed that the picture was NOT of the graves of white farmers in South Africa but rather of a burial ground in a completely different country called Congo!
One wonders how the President of the most powerful nation on earth could make such an egregious and monumental blunder and indulge in such deceit and doublepeak all in an attempt to humiliate the South African President.
Sadly it didn’t stop there. Trump literally ambushed Ramaphosa, lectured him, bullied him, spoke down to him, accused his Government and people of heinous crimes, kept interrupting him when he attempted to speak, mocked his role as a peacemaker in the Ukraine/Russia conflict and sought to utterly humiliate him.
To behave in this unacceptable manner and indulge in such mendacious falsehood is below any President let alone the most powerful one in the world.
I see the hand of Elon Musk, who himself is a South African and who has not hidden his contempt and disdain for the ANC-led South African Government and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhayu, whose Government has been accused by South Africa of genocide and indeed taken to the International Court of Justice and to the International Criminal Court both at the Hague, in all this.
Both must have thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle!
Yet the truth is that even if his predominately white right-wing MAGA base in America may have been excited and thrilled by his proverbial lynching and carpeting of a helpless and whimpering black President at the Oval office it has also alienated a lot of black and particularly African Trumpers like yours truly who have always refused to regard Trump as a racist but rather as a man who was specially chosen, prepared, raised and anointed by God to destroy the American Deep State, to terminate the Godless agenda of the globalists, to stop the wars of the world, to put God at the centre of affairs when it comes to politics and governance, to re-establish and re-instill the Christian virtues and values that America was built on, to break the back of the unholy, Luciferean trinity and anti-Christ philosophy of Obama, Clinton and Biden in world affairs and American politics.
I sincerely hope that we do not end up regretting our support for him but if he continues in this way that support shall undoubtedly dwindle.
Why do I day this? Consider the following.
First it was “let us grab Greenland, Canada, Mexico, the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal and rename the Gulf of Persia”, then it was “let us turn Gaza into an American Riviera”, then it was “let us wage a tariff war against the nations of the world”, then it was “let us alienate and abandon our European allies”, then it was “let us provoke China”, then it was “let us go to the three richest nations in the Middle East and compel their Kings to invest trillions of dollars in America and even give us a new presidentiel jet”, then it was “let us bring the little African leader who leads a country with the largest and most properous economy on his continent to the Oval office, humiliate him before the world and bully him into leaving our white brothers in South Africa alone” and the latest is “let us stop foreign students from attending Harvard University because the authorities of that school have refused to bring to an end the pro-Palestinian
demonstrations that are taking place on campus”.
These actions are increasingly troubling and whether we have hitherto admired, loved and prayed for Trump or not we cannot support a confirmed bully and racist. That would be ungodly.
We cannot support a man that finds it difficult to empathise with the suffering of others or that is fast losing his humanity. That would be incorrigible.
Trump needs to retrace his steps, divest himself of these glaring and obvious symptoms of meglomania, obsessive vanity and extreeme narcissim and get real.
God did not deliver him from the hands of his enemies and make him President to do this sort of nonsense but rather to make America great again and to make the world a better and safer place. If he fails to do this God will leave him, remove him and replace him with another.
Back to the episode at the White House.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s responses to the grilling were equally embarrassing and frankly disappointing.
Most western commentators have described his disposition, body language and reaction as “weak”, “cowardly” and “cringeworthy” and I am constrained to concur.
No President should bow and tremble before another no matter how rich and powerful the latter may be.
In the African context Nelson Mandela would not have done so and neither would Murtala Mohammed, Olusegun Obasanjo, Jerry Rawlings, Thomas Sankara, Ahmed Ben Bella, Muammar Ghadafi, Patrice Lumumba, Gamal Nasser, Sani Abacha, Ibrahim Babangida, Kwame Nkrumah, Muhammadu Buhari, Robert Mugabe, Samora Machel or Ibrahim Traore.
This ritual of inviting foreign leaders to the Oval office like King Hussein of Jordan (who literally had to bow and lick Trumps posterior), President Vlodomer Zelensky of Ukraine (who was insulted, rubbished, humiliated and finally thrown out) and now Cyril Ramaphosa (who was forced to watch an embarrassing scene about his country on television) and belittling and denigrating them must stop.
The humiliation of the South African President particularly was painful for me to watch because of the frightful history of his country and the terrible atrocities and apartheid system that the white Afrikaaner Boers subjected the black Africans to for hundreds of years.
They went through all that and now they have to suffer this in the hands of yet another white man.
This same white minority that oppressed and enslaved them in their own land for hundreds of years control 80% of the economy and own 90% of the land in their country today despite the fact that they only constitute 8% of the population.
These are the people that Trump is claiming are being subjected to genocide and is offering asylum in America.
These are people that in the main and in the past have regarded black Africans as being “no better than animals”.
These are people that practised apartheid and that described black people as the biblical “hewers of the wood and drawers of the water”.
These are the people that once regarded a black man as being a quarter of a human being and that not only refused to have legal inter racial sex or marriages but compelled black people to live in shanty towns that were little better than concentration camps and subjected them to pass laws much in the sane way as the Israelis are subjecting the Palestinians to such inhumanity and degradation today.
If a Nigerian leader had been treated like this at the Oval office and I was in the room believe me all hell would have broken loose and Trump, his VP, his Ministers, his team and the American White House Press Corps would not only have got more than they dished out and bargained for but they would have been given a curt history lesson about the past and present atrocities of their nation and a thorough and precise lecture about the matter at hand.
I am a Trump supporter but in all matters my nation and continent must come first.
I despise the way he bullied Ramaphosa and I hope and pray that if he or any other foreign leader tries this with any Nigerian leader that I am in the room.
The days of talking down to African Presidents are long over.
More importantly the days of cowardly, weak, subservient, spineless, grovelling, corrupt, compromised and ignorant African lichspittles and
quislings who call themselves leaders but who lack self-esteem, self-respect and pride in their people and who have no shame or dignity, who are hopelessly compromised, who have no knowledge of world affairs or world history, who are pawns of the neo-colonialists and imperialists and who have sold their soul and destiny of their nation to the western powers are long over.
This fact can be confirmed by what can best be described as the “Traore spirit” that is blowing into all the nooks and corners of our continent today.
As much as I love and support Trump his attitude and policy on Africa and Gaza leaves much to be desired.
He needs to do better and he must understand that the Palestinians and the Africans, though facing challenges, are far more resilient than his people ever were and come from a far older and greater civilisation than his country ever did.
We may not have their money and power but we have God.
Their time is now but tomorrow belongs to us. That God that put them up there and established their hegemony and empire shall remember us.
We too shall rise and at that time all men shall say that the rejected stone has become the corner stone, that the Lord uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wisdom of the wise and that in truth all things are possible with God.
(Chief Femi Fani-Kayode is the Sadaukin Shinkafi, the Wakilin Doka Potiskum, a former Minister of Aviation and a former Minister of Culture and Tourism)
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Power, Protocol, and Papal Grace: The Inside Story of How It All Went Down in Rome By Bianca Ojukwu
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May 23, 2025Power, Protocol, and Papal Grace: The Inside Story of How It All Went Down in Rome By Bianca Ojukwu
There’s something about the Vatican that strips away titles and trappings. In the shadows of St. Peter’s Basilica, under the searing Roman sun, global leaders, power players, and everyday pilgrims become equals—bound by reverence and ritual.
I should know. I was there.
On my last trip to the Vatican—during the funeral of Pope Francis just weeks earlier—I had witnessed something unforgettable. As President Donald Trump arrived and a crowd of dignitaries swarmed to greet him, a sharply-dressed, no-nonsense priest cut through the noise with a firm:
“Scusi. This is St. Peter’s Basilica, not the White House. Kindly take your seats.”
Boom. Order restored. And a reminder: here, no one upstages the moment.
So when I returned for the Installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV, I knew I’d be witnessing not just history, but human theater—with the Nigerian delegation right in the mix.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leading the delegation, arrived in good time—early enough to soak in the atmosphere, greet dignitaries, and observe the ancient rites. As we settled into the square, I spotted Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi, former governors and political heavyweights, already seated. After the President had taken his place, I went over to greet them—and in a rare gesture of statesmanship, they chose to accompany me to pay their respects to the President.
What followed was a surprisingly warm and humorous exchange. Far from the icy tensions back home, Tinubu welcomed them with ease, smiling, laughing, and trading quips like old friends reunited at a family function. They soon returned to their seats—but that moment, however brief, spoke volumes about what’s possible in Nigerian politics when the ego is set aside.
But Rome doesn’t care who you are. The sun showed no favoritism. Under the blazing Vatican heat, everyone—presidents, pilgrims, priests—sat exposed. The square is merciless. People faint. They’re carried off in stretchers. It’s part of the experience.
One man, seated directly in front of me, collapsed mid-Mass. Paramedics were far off, and panic briefly rippled through the crowd—until Seyi Tinubu, the President’s son, leapt into action. He darted to the vestibule and returned with a cold bottle of water that was used to revive the man before medics arrived.
Meanwhile, the President—stoic and composed—sat through the entire three-hour liturgy, standing and kneeling as required, skipping only Communion. Afterward, he lingered. He chatted with Nigerian priests, seminarians, posed for selfies, and shared laughs, showing none of the fatigue one might expect.
And oh—that suit.
Tailored to perfection, the President’s power suit turned heads across the square. The cut, the stride, the confidence—it was presidential flair meeting ecclesiastical ceremony. He walked up to greet the new pontiff with grace and gravitas.
So yes, Vatican ’25 wasn’t just a religious event—it was a convergence of power, humility, diplomacy, and humanity.
From protocol to personal moments, this was history not just witnessed, but lived.
And for those of us lucky enough to be there, one thing is clear:
In Rome, you don’t just attend a Mass. You become part of a moment that echoes through eternity.
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