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COVID-19: When Government & Science Fail – By Gbolahan Adetayo
It is an understatement to say that the invisible but mighty virus in battle ‘Coronavirus pandemics’ has become prominent, even though those who could not see or hear are aware of it when the daily activities are no longer business as It used to be.
Since the early of January 2020, the Coronavirus has been felt all over the world especially Italy, United States of America, United Kingdom, African countries and several nations with giant and flourishing economy systems, making the world recording trillions of losses on daily basis in their day to day businesses, while millions of lives gone with the unwanted new year visitor.
A typical example of it is the sporting activities that have been put on hold until further notice.
As for our darling ‘Nigeria’, the case of coronavirus has totally been a different story, no thanks to bad leaders around, whose first and paramount interest is to divert public funds, especially donations from Samaritans, groups, corporate organizations, and individuals in and outside the country, which meant for the support of masses to personal treasure or gain.
Though, in Africa or let me say in the world at large, it is a known fact that Nigeria is the second nation making its best to control and proffer lasting solutions to COVID-19 after China where the whole drama emanated from.
A round of applause for the ever-ready executive governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, who have foreseen the future of the virus in Nigeria and instantly made provisions for the virus by building isolation center in Lagos for the benefit of the Lagosians even before the first case of coronavirus was reported in the country.
As of the time of putting this piece together, NCDC has recorded 981 Covid-19 cases in Nigeria, with 31 death tolls confirmed and 197 recovered from the virus.
His Excellency, Mohammad Buhari, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s led government is really working hard to conquer the battle as so many methods have already been introduced for the nation to come out in flying colours.
The first effort made by Mr. President to combat the dreaded disease was to restrict movement in some affected states such as Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory.
On the 14th days of the first round of the lockdown, Buhari reannounced that another 2 weeks has been added which ends in 3 days to now. But before then, Mr. Buhari, who strongly believe that Nigeria will be great under his administration, ordered that a certain amount of money should be given to every Nigerian for their welfare during this tough period.
It is so disheartening to read in the news all sorts that are going among those who are in charge of the fund, suggesting series of shameful methods of sharing the palliative care fund in other to embezzle the money.
I wouldn’t like to bore you with the story that touches the heart about the financial atrocities allegedly committed by the corrupt leaders in this dispensation. I wish to draw the attention of Mr. Buhari to the fact that, if truly he wants his government to be the first to keep a corruption-free record since the inception of democracy in Nigeria, he needs to revisit and screen out the self-centered leaders in his cabinet.
Another effort made by Mr. President to crush coronavirus in Nigeria was to invite 15 medical experts from China to perform miracles.
Honestly, when the said medical practitioners arrived in Nigeria some weeks back, my belief was that coronavirus will be evacuated from the country the following week. Alas, things are getting worsening day by day as the numbers of Covid-19 cases are moving faster than Usain Bolt, the fasted man in the world of sports.
Oh, this is one of the crucial reasons I missed the People Democratic Party (PDP) led government. Because the party believed so much in prayers, just the same way Nigerians believe in prayers than going to work.
By now, the leaders which the party provided to rule the country would have invited prayer warriors to pray for the nation. Though, weeks after, one will be amazed at billions of naira that would have gone under the carpet for organizing prayer for the nation.
Now that medical has failed not just Nigeria but the world at large in conquering the almighty Coronavirus, I will like to suggest that President Mohammad Buhari and concerned governors within the 36 states in Nigeria should embrace the method of prayers by inviting the people that matter in the Christian world and Islamic clerics especially in Ilorin, Kwara State, regardless the social distancing.
How does this work, the Holy Bible record that when the Israelites faced this kind of war with Egyptians, they ran to Prophet Moses who God instructed to stretch forth his rod? By so doing, the holy book further made me understand that God conquered the battle for the Israelites.
Nevertheless, despite the fact that there are several fake men of God with unreal miracles in the country, there are some who still hear from God and He instantly grants their requests.
Such Prophets should be contracted for 7 days or 21 days fasting and prayers for the country, to assembling all of them under one roof and the social distancing will still be maintained.
Looking at the Redemption Camp or Cannan Land, Ogun State, these two gigantic auditoria is enough to host a thousand of pastors for prayer with long distance to one another in the same auditorium. The likes of Senior Pastor Wole Oladiyun of CLAM, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto of Mercy Land Warri Delta State, Bishop David Oyedepo, General Overseer Enoch Adeboye, T.B Joshua, Sam Adeyemi of Day Stars, G.O Peace Egharevba of Mercy Hour Deliverance Ministry, Ben I. Khuwe, Pastor E.A Adewunmi of Gospel Apostolic Church, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, Pastor Olukoya of MFM, Pastor Kumuyi, and other men of God can jointly come together for 14th days to appeal to God.
The top Islamic clerics across the country can also come together at NASFAT headquarters in Ogun State using the same method to pray to Allah, while the traditionalists shouldn’t be left out in the race for lasting solutions to coronavirus in Nigeria.
This is an important time for all the leaders of all religions in the country to put behind any supremacy differences between them and call God in one voice.
A disease that medical practitioners can’t handle, particularly America medical experts, in my opinion, I believe only God can solve the problem for us.
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Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip — He Confirms His Word .” — Dr. Chris Okafor
Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip—He Confirms His Word
“When Doing Business with God,
People’s Opinions Do Not Count.”
— Dr. Christian Okafor
The greatest investment any Christian can make is partnering with God. According to the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Christopher Okafor, when a believer commits to serving and advancing God’s kingdom, no barrier, lie, gossip, or blackmail can prevail against them.
This message was delivered during the Prophetic Financial Sunday Service held on February 15, 2026, at the international headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
Doing Business with God
Teaching on the theme “Kingdom Advancement” with the subtitle “Doing Business with God,” Dr. Okafor emphasized that when a believer enters into covenant partnership with God, divine backing becomes inevitable.
“God is still in the business of covenant,” he declared. “When you make a covenant with Him, He honors the terms. When you win souls into the kingdom and remain committed to His work, He rewards you with what you could never achieve by your own strength.”
The Man of God stressed that God does not confirm lies, gossip, or negative narratives—He confirms His Word. Therefore, anyone genuinely committed to kingdom business should not be distracted by public opinion.
“No matter the blackmail or falsehood circulating around you, if you are focused on God’s assignment, those attacks will only strengthen you,” he stated.
He further noted that a believer’s understanding of God’s covenant determines their experience. “Your mentality about God’s covenant becomes your reality. When you truly know the God you serve, no devil can move you.”
Biblical Examples of Kingdom Partnership
Dr. Okafor cited several biblical figures who prospered through their partnership with God:
Abel
Abel served God with sincerity and offered his very best. His sacrifice pleased God, demonstrating that when a master is honored, he responds with favor.
David
David’s heart was fully devoted to God, and in return, God’s presence and favor rested upon him throughout his life.
Hannah
Hannah made a covenant with God, promising that if He blessed her with a child, she would dedicate him to His service. After fulfilling her vow, God rewarded her abundantly, blessing her with additional children.
Peter
Peter, a professional fisherman, surrendered his boat at Jesus’ request for kingdom work. Through that act of partnership and obedience, he experienced supernatural provision and divine elevation.
Conclusion
In closing, Dr. Okafor emphasized that one’s approach to God’s covenant determines the level of success and prosperity experienced. Commitment to kingdom advancement secures divine confirmation and supernatural results.
The Prophetic Financial Sunday Service was marked by prophetic declarations, deliverance, healings, miracles, restoration, and solutions to diverse cases presented before Elohim.
At 55, Omoyele Sowore Remains a Defiant Voice of Conscience
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“SaharaWeeklyNG Management and Staff Salute a Relentless Campaigner for Justice and Democratic Accountability.”
As activist, journalist and politician Omoyele Sowore marks his 55th birthday, the management and staff of SaharaWeeklyNG join millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate a man widely regarded as one of the most persistent and fearless voices for democratic accountability in modern Nigeria.
Born on February 16, 1971, in Ondo State, Sowore rose from student activism at the University of Lagos to become one of the country’s most recognisable pro-democracy figures. His early involvement in the student movement during the military era of the 1990s placed him at the forefront of protests against dictatorship and repression, a role that would shape the course of his life and career.
He later founded Sahara Reporters in 2006, an online investigative platform that quickly gained prominence for exposing corruption, abuse of power and human rights violations. Operating initially from the United States, the outlet became a symbol of citizen journalism and digital activism, publishing stories often ignored or suppressed by mainstream media. Over the years, the platform has reported on high-level corruption cases, electoral malpractices and security failures, earning both praise and fierce criticism from political authorities.
Sowore’s activism took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he contested Nigeria’s presidential election under the African Action Congress (AAC). Although he did not win, the campaign amplified his calls for systemic reform. Months later, he launched the #RevolutionNow movement, a nationwide protest demanding an end to corruption, economic hardship and insecurity.
In August 2019, he was arrested by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) on charges of treasonable felony. His detention, which lasted several months despite court orders for his release, sparked international condemnation from human rights groups, civil society organisations and foreign observers. The case turned him into a global symbol of resistance against state repression.
Over the years, Sowore has faced multiple arrests, court trials and travel restrictions. Yet he has remained resolute, insisting that his activism is rooted in the constitutional right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Supporters describe him as a principled crusader against injustice, while critics accuse him of political extremism. Regardless of the perspective, his impact on Nigeria’s political discourse is undeniable.
His life’s work echoes the enduring words of Nelson Mandela, who once said, “Freedom is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” For many of Sowore’s followers, his sacrifices represent precisely that spirit, an unyielding struggle for a more accountable and equitable society.
Similarly, the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr. (that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”) resonates deeply with the trajectory of Sowore’s activism. Whether confronting police brutality, electoral irregularities or economic injustice, he has consistently framed his struggle as one for the collective dignity of Nigerians.
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka once observed that “the man dies in all who keep silent in the face of tyranny.” That sentiment captures the essence of Sowore’s public life. For over three decades, he has refused silence, even when it meant imprisonment, harassment and personal sacrifice.
At 55, Sowore’s journey is far from over. He remains active in political advocacy, civil rights campaigns and public commentary, continuing to challenge what he describes as systemic failures in governance and leadership. His career reflects both the promise and the peril of dissent in a fragile democracy; where the line between patriotism and confrontation is often fiercely contested.
On this milestone birthday, SaharaWeeklyNG management and staff recognise Sowore not merely as an individual, but as a symbol of the enduring struggle for transparency, justice, and democratic renewal. His story is one of conviction under pressure, a reminder that the quest for a better society often demands courage, resilience and a willingness to stand alone.
As Nigeria navigates its complex political and economic realities, figures like Sowore continue to shape the national conversation. Whether praised or criticised, his voice remains a constant in the country’s democratic journey; loud, uncompromising and impossible to ignore.
Banwo Accuses Alex Otti Administration of Governance by Propaganda
Public commentator and lawyer Dr. Ope Banwo has criticised the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, accusing the administration of running what he described as a “propaganda-driven government” built on exaggerated claims and selective messaging rather than measurable governance outcomes.
In a detailed commentary, Banwo argued that while Abia State has recorded some progress in specific sectors, the government’s media machinery has inflated limited achievements into what he called “statewide miracles,” creating a disconnect between online narratives and lived realities.
Banwo, who said he initially viewed Governor Otti as a symbol of hope following the 2023 elections, noted that his concerns emerged after engaging residents and professionals living in Abia to verify widely circulated claims about infrastructure, power supply, healthcare, and transportation.
Central to Banwo’s critique is the portrayal of Abia as a state with uninterrupted electricity. He acknowledged the existence of the Aba ring-fenced power arrangement involving Aba Power and Geometric Power but argued that the arrangement has been misrepresented as statewide energy independence.
According to him, extending the Aba power project to represent the entire state amounts to misinformation, especially given acknowledged outages and the limited geographical coverage of the scheme.
He further questioned claims that Abia was the first state to assume intrastate electricity regulation, stating that other states, including Lagos State, had taken similar steps earlier.
Banwo also raised concerns over viral claims suggesting that biogas facilities are already powering Abia communities, arguing that pilot projects have been prematurely presented as fully operational infrastructure.
He noted that residents he spoke with were largely unaware of any functional biogas-powered communities, stressing that government announcements should be backed by publicly available data on scale, output, and sustainability.
On healthcare, the founder of Naija Lives Matters (NLM) questioned reports that Abia offers free medical care to all citizens above 60 years of age for life, describing the claim as unverified and unsupported by legislation, budgetary provisions, or formal policy documents.
Similarly, he criticised claims suggesting that electric vehicles operate widely across the state and that all roads have been tarred, describing such assertions as exaggerated and misleading.
The self-acclaimed Mayor of Fadeyi argued that the core issue is not the absence of development but what he described as a governance style driven by social media optics rather than transparent performance metrics.
He warned that excessive reliance on viral content, influencers, and unverified claims risks eroding public trust and undermining accountability, noting that effective governance requires data, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
“A serious government does not need to exaggerate results,” Banwo said, adding that citizens require reliable services, not slogans.
He also advised the Abia government to avoid constant comparisons with states like Lagos and its governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging the administration to focus instead on publishing verifiable performance records.
Banwo challenged the Otti administration to release clear documentation supporting its claims, including power coverage maps, healthcare policy instruments, infrastructure project lists, and implementation timelines.
He concluded that while Abia State has not “collapsed,” the growing gap between online narratives and on-ground realities could become more damaging than infrastructural deficits if left unaddressed.
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