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Arrest: Prof Usman Yusuf’s Family Seeks US Diplomatic Intervention

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Arrest: Prof Usman Yusuf’s Family Seeks US Diplomatic Intervention

Arrest: Prof Usman Yusuf’s Family Seeks US Diplomatic Intervention

 

The wife and sons of Prof Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), have formally requested diplomatic intervention from the United States government to secure his immediate release.

In a letter dated February 18, 2025, Iftikar Abdallah Yusuf, the professor’s wife, addressed the American Embassy under the title, “Re: Request For Consular Assistance For My Husband, Professor Usman Yusuf.” Simultaneously, the couple’s three sons, Abdullah, Adnan, and Luqman, sent a joint letter to Senator Richard J. Durbin, representing Chicago, Illinois, titled, “Re: Request for the Immediate Release of Our Father, Prof Usman Yusuf.”

Prof Yusuf is currently facing a five-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The allegations include embezzlement and the approval of undue advantages during his tenure as NHIS boss from 2016 to 2019. One key charge concerns approving the purchase of a vehicle for N49,197,750, exceeding the budgeted N30 million. Prof Yusuf has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, presiding over the case, adjourned the bail ruling to February 27, while ordering the defendant’s detention at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

In her letter, Mrs. Yusuf implored the American Embassy to secure her husband’s release and ensure his rights and access to a fair trial are respected. Highlighting the family’s dual citizenship status, she emphasized that her husband is being unlawfully detained and subjected to political persecution.

“My husband’s constitutionally guaranteed rights have been repeatedly violated by President Bola Tinubu’s government. He was forcefully abducted from our home by heavily armed EFCC personnel without a formal invitation or arrest warrant. He was also denied phone calls to his family and lawyers, refused bail, and incarcerated at Kuje Prison,” she stated.

Mrs. Yusuf expressed further concerns about her husband’s health, noting that he has been denied access to his doctors. She linked his detention to his outspoken criticism of President Tinubu’s economic policies, which she argued have imposed “unbearable hardships on Nigerians.”

The sons echoed similar sentiments in their letter to Senator Durbin, emphasizing their concerns over their father’s health and accusing the EFCC of engaging in political persecution.

“Our father’s abduction and detention by the EFCC, denial of bail, and incarceration in Kuje Prison are nothing but political persecution because he has been a very vocal critic of President Tinubu’s economic policies that have been inflicting unbearable hardships on Nigerians,” they wrote.

The family is seeking urgent diplomatic assistance to ensure Prof Usman Yusuf’s safety and prompt release, as well as a transparent legal process moving forward.

 

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ONDO EAST-WEST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY APC ADOPTS OTUNBA BOLA FISAYO

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ONDO EAST-WEST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY APC ADOPTS OTUNBA BOLA FISAYO

 

Ahead of APC House of Representatives Election scheduled for Saturday 16th of May 2026, Ondo EAST-WEST Federal Constituency stakeholders have adopted Otunba Bola Olawafisayo as its flagbearer.

 

Rising from the stakeholders’ meeting held at Harmony Estate in Ondo city, a source close to Otunba Bola Olawafisayo disclosed that arrangements have been perfect and party members will formally adopt Otunba Bola Olawafisayo on Saturday the very day slated very for the primary.

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Excitement as Zamfara Under Governor Lawal Begins Airlift of Pilgrims at Zamfara Airport

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Excitement as Zamfara Under Governor Lawal Begins Airlift of Pilgrims at Zamfara Airport

 

There is palpable excitement in Zamfara State as the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal officially commenced the 2026 Hajj airlift for pilgrims from the Gusau Airport (GIA). In a historic move aimed at easing the pilgrimage process, the state government announced that the first batch of pilgrims who departed for the Holy Land today, Friday, 15th May 2026.

This milestone marks the fulfillment of Governor Lawal’s promise to make direct departures from Zamfara a reality, eliminating the need for pilgrims to travel to other states for airlift. However, the state government has issued a strict advisory to the public regarding conduct at the airport. To ensure security and facilitate the smooth coordination of the airlift operations, escorting pilgrims to the airport is strictly prohibited.

Family members and friends wishing to bid farewell to their loved ones are directed to do so only at the Hajj Camp. The restriction, according to officials, is a necessary measure to prevent congestion and maintain order at the airport premises. Officials confirm that the airlift is now underway at Gusau International Airport. The development has been met with widespread praise from intending pilgrims, who expressed relief at being able to begin their spiritual journey directly from their home state.

The Zamfara State Government extended its sincere gratitude to Governor Lawal for his commitment, emphasizing that the direct airlift reflects a new chapter of convenience and efficiency for the state’s annual Hajj operations.

 

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Dr. Chris Okafor Declares Grace Nation Is In The Season Of Signs And Wonders

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Dr. Chris Okafor Declares Grace Nation Is In The Season Of Signs And Wonders

…Reaffirm that when disobedience occurs, God’s Kingdom withdraws; serving with sincerity and fervor leads to triumph

~By Sunday Adeyemi

 

The metamorphosis of Grace Nation into a terrestrial paradise is palpable, with multifaceted miracles manifesting daily, as it has evolved from a church into a comprehensive movement where the all-powerful hand of God operates in diverse dimensions

The 14th of May 2026 midweek Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solutions service was a testament to the power of faith, witnessing remarkable displays of miraculous healings, deliverances, and solutions. God’s omnipresent hand was visibly manifest, touching lives and restoring health, notably in the case of a man afflicted with body pains for 26 years, who, after being prayed for by the Generational Prophet, experienced instantaneous relief.

During the midweek service, a notable miracle took place when an 11-year-old boy who was born mute spoke for the first time. Furthermore, a woman carrying twins for an extraordinary period of 2 years was suddenly delivered; labor ensued immediately after she received prayer, necessitating her hospitalization. In a stunning display of divine intervention, growth ceased, and a woman testified to the efficacy of the Generational Prophet’s prayers, which had been offered on her behalf a few weeks earlier. Specifically, her business-related struggles seemed insurmountable until her tricycle, which had lain dormant for weeks, suddenly sprang to life without any mechanical intervention.

Marital obstacles hindering the two brides-to-be were removed, as many expectant mothers were blessed with miracle babies. It is evident that Grace Nation is undergoing its phases of astounding Signs and Wonders.

Generational Prophet Dr. Chris Okafor, in his teachings on ‘Dealing With My Daddy’s Devil,’ points out that the sins of fathers can weigh heavily on their children, and unless one actively works to break this cycle, generational battles will inevitably continue from one generation to the next

*How to Deal with Your Daddy’s Devil*

To successfully address the issue of generational curses or strongholds in your family, it is necessary to understand the underlying spiritual principles and technical aspects. Knowing the source and method of entry of the devil into your bloodline, as well as the reasons behind its establishment in your father’s house, is vital. By understanding these key concepts, you will be able to make positive changes and effectively deal with these generational battles

*Breaking Free from Generational Conflict.*

In order to overcome the devilish influences of your father, serving your Lord and Savior in truth and spirit is essential; this empowers and elevates you above all earthly struggles

A strong prayer life is crucial for spiritual well-being; the devil commonly uses the depletion of one’s prayer life as a tactic to dominate the lives of God’s spiritually vulnerable children

Hence, the sole legitimate approach to terminating the devil’s influence within one’s family lineage involves authentic devotion to God, necessitating a superior force to dislodge an entrenched inferior spirit, with Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor underscoring adherence to covenant principles as pivotal in transcending intergenerational curses

The midweek Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solutions (PHDS) took place at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide, situated in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

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