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Alleged N4.9bn fraud: Court lifts Ex-Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman’s travel ban

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9 years ago

June 8, 2017

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has lifted the travel ban it issued against former Minister of State for Finance, Nenadi Usman.

Usman, who is being tried for an alleged N4.9bn fraud, had told the court that she was suffering from breast cancer.

Justice Rilwan Aikawa, in his ruling yesterday, gave Usman permission to travel for three weeks between July and August to the US but ordered her to surrender her passport to the court not later than August 31, 2017.

Usman is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode; one Danjuma Yusuf and a company, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited.

The defendants were first arraigned on June 28, 2016 on 17 counts before Justice Muslim Hassan of the same court.

But Fani-Kayode objected to being tried before Justice Hassan on the grounds that he would not get justice because Justice Hassan was a lawyer with the EFCC before he became a judge.

The case was later transferred to Justice Aikawa.

At the resumed proceedings on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Mr. Norrison Quakers (SAN), urged Justice Aikawa to first determine the prayer by his client to have the case transferred to Abuja.

“Practice direction is clear on this matter. This is what the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, in his wisdom, has formulated. The rule is recognised by Section 490(d) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (2015). Rules of the court are meant to be obeyed,” Quakers argued.

But the EFCC lawyer, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, relying on Section 396 of the ACJL, argued, among others, that Quakers’ position was incorrect in law.

“I submit that it would amount to turning the law upside down to say that the substantive issue, which is the allegation as contained in the charge, cannot be taken without determining the application. Section 396 of the ACJL is higher in hierarchy and takes precedence over the practice direction,” he argued.

Ruling, Justice Aikawa upheld Oyedepo’s argument after which the prosecution proceeded to call its first witness, Olusegun Idowu.

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Apostolic Ascension 95: Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji to Host Historic Gathering at Babalola Prayer Mountain

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7 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Apostolic Ascension 95: Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji to Host Historic Gathering at Babalola Prayer Mountain

By Femi Oyewale

Thousands of worshippers, ministers, and revival seekers are expected to converge on the historic Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola Prayer Mountain in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, as the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) prepares for the 95th edition of the annual Apostolic Ascension.

The spiritual gathering, scheduled to hold from March 16 to March 20, 2026, is themed “Our Sure Inheritance As It Was Given To Our Fathers.” The event commemorates the legacy of the renowned revivalist, Joseph Ayo Babalola, whose ministry ignited one of the most remarkable Christian revivals in Nigeria’s history.

At the center of this year’s gathering is the host, Hezekiah Oluboye Oladeji, the fifth General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church. Widely known for his deep prophetic insight and fervent prayer ministry, Oladeji is expected to lead believers into a season of intense spiritual encounters at the sacred mountain.

Born on February 13, 1967, in Osun State, Oladeji joined the church in 1983 after what he describes as a miraculous healing experience that marked the turning point of his life. Since then, he has dedicated his ministry to prayer, deliverance, and revival, becoming widely respected as a “prophet of prophets” within the Pentecostal movement.

His ministry is known for extended prayer sessions, prophetic declarations, and teachings centered on holiness, divine intervention, and freedom from spiritual bondage. Over the years, he has shared several testimonies of supernatural encounters experienced at the revered prayer mountain founded through the ministry of Joseph Ayo Babalola.

Church leaders say the Apostolic Ascension remains one of the most spiritually significant gatherings in the CAC calendar, drawing believers from across Nigeria and abroad.

Also expected to minister during the five-day revival are prominent ministers including Prophet Ayo Daniel, Prophet M.O. Adio, and Prophet Timothy Olatunbosun Igbalajobi, who will join Oladeji in leading sessions of prayer, worship, and prophetic ministration.

The President of the church, Samuel Oladele, is also expected to grace the event as believers gather to reflect on the spiritual heritage passed down by the fathers of the faith.

Organisers say the gathering will feature morning, afternoon, evening, and night prayer sessions, aimed at rekindling revival and reconnecting believers to the covenant heritage of the church.

“This is not just another conference,” organisers said. “It is a return to the altar of the fathers, where the covenant continues to reproduce itself.”

Believers have been urged to attend the revival at Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola First Prayer Mountain, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, to seek divine encounter and spiritual renewal.

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TINUBU IS THE WISEST MAN EARTH -PROPHET IKURU

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2 days ago

March 14, 2026

Sahara Weekly

TINUBU IS THE WISEST MAN EARTH -PROPHET IKURU.

by Collins Nkwocha

Nigerian prophet, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos magnetized everyone’s attention when he referred to the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the wisest man on earth regarding the appointment of Daniel Bwala as special Adviser on policy communications.

Speaking to reporters today in Lagos,

Prophet Ikuru applauded the president for choosing him and enunciated that he’s capable of delivering effectively and marketing the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president and urged Nigerians to stop the criticism because of what he said in the past “I’m personally happy with his appointment and I urge Nigerians to forget about the past, forget about what he must have said about the president some years ago which people are now disseminating on the social and taunting him a betrayal that lacks integrity, Nigerians should forget his past because he’s the best choice”.

Prophet Ikuru insisted that Bwala saw the sincerity and genuity of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda and he decided to partake in it “even if he criticized the president, it was in the past, he saw the sincerity in the Renewed Hope Agenda and decided to join in nation building ,the president is ready to unite everyone in order to build Nigeria,that’s why someone like Wike is in his government,Bwala has what it’s required to be successful under Mr.president, as a wise man, the president saw it and decided to harness it ”

Finally, he praised Tinubu and referred to him as a great leader who is ready to involve everyone in his government, he maintained that his wisdom is magnanimous ,Baba is truly the wisest man on earth.

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U.S. Courtroom Shock: Funke Ashekun, Husband Collapse as MFM Wins

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2 days ago

March 14, 2026

Sahara Weekly

U.S. Courtroom Shock: Funke Ashekun, Husband Collapse as MFM Wins

A dramatic scene reportedly unfolded in a United States courtroom as a legal battle involving Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) ended in favor of the church, leaving the opposing party visibly shaken.

According to accounts from individuals familiar with the proceedings, tension had been high throughout the hearing as the court prepared to deliver its ruling in the long-running dispute involving Funke Ashekun and her husband.

Moments after the decision was announced in favor of MFM, the atmosphere inside the courtroom reportedly turned chaotic. Witnesses said Ashekun and her husband appeared overwhelmed by the verdict and suddenly fainted, prompting immediate concern from those present.

Court officials and medical responders quickly intervened to provide assistance, while proceedings were briefly interrupted as the situation was brought under control.

The case, which had drawn attention among observers following the dispute, concluded with the court ruling in favor of the ministry, marking a significant legal victory for the church.

While details surrounding the legal arguments remain closely watched by those familiar with the case, the dramatic moment following the ruling quickly became the most talked-about aspect of the courtroom proceedings.

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As reactions continue to emerge, the outcome is expected to close a chapter in the dispute while raising conversations about the broader implications of the case