We Received No Response When We Reached Out To Uk’s Kemi Badenoch – Abike Dabiri

The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that her office reached out to newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, but received no response.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that Nigeria would not compel Badenoch to embrace her Nigerian roots if she chooses otherwise.

“It depends on whether she embraces her Nigerian identity. We reached out to her once or twice, but there was no response. We don’t force anyone to acknowledge being Nigerian,” Dabiri-Erewa explained.

The NiDCOM chief noted the commission’s openness to engaging with Nigerians abroad who actively choose to celebrate their heritage.

She cited the example of a former Miss Universe Nigeria who reconnected with her Nigerian roots after facing challenges in South Africa.

“She then identified with Nigeria, came to Nigeria, and we hosted her. If the Nigerian blood is in you, you’re always a Nigerian,” she added.

Badenoch, born in London in 1980, spent part of her childhood in Lagos and later in the United States, where her mother worked as a lecturer.

Concluding her remarks, Dabiri-Erewa stressed that the choice to identify with Nigeria remains with Badenoch, affirming NiDCOM’s readiness to engage with anyone who identifies with Nigeria.

“We are open to working with anyone who sees themselves as Nigerian, but it’s not something we can force,” she concluded.

Prudent Ludidi speaking about Betrayal “When People You Trust Turn Their Backs on You”

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I want to talk about a painful experience that many of us have faced at some point in our lives. An experience that can shake our very foundation, making us question everything we thought we knew about ourselves and those around us. I’m talking about the betrayal of trust. The pain of being let down by those we trust.

We’ve all been there. We’ve all trusted someone with our hearts, our secrets, our dreams. We’ve confided in them, shared our deepest fears and desires, and believed they had our best interests at heart. But then, suddenly, they turn their backs on us. They abandon us, reject us, or worse, hurt us intentionally.

The pain of betrayal is like no other. It’s a pain that cuts deep, leaving scars that can take years to heal. It’s a pain that makes us question our judgment, our worth, and our identity. We wonder how we could have been so blind, so foolish, so trusting. We replay conversations, events, and memories in our minds, trying to make sense of it all.

But here’s the truth: their betrayal does not define you. Their rejection does not determine your worth. You are more than the opinions of others. You are more than the actions of those who hurt you. You are strong, resilient, and capable of healing and rising above.

When people you trust turn their backs on you, it’s natural to feel lost and alone. You may feel like you’re drowning in a sea of despair, unable to find a lifeline. But don’t let their betrayal consume you. Don’t let it destroy you. Instead, use it as fuel. Fuel to rediscover yourself, rebuild your strength, and find new paths.

Betrayal is not the end; it’s a new beginning. A chance to start anew, learn from the experience, grow from the pain, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Remember that you are not alone. You are part of a community, a community of survivors and thrivers who have been where you are and have come out stronger.

So, don’t lose faith. Don’t lose hope. Keep moving forward, keep pushing forward, and know that you will rise above. You will heal, and you will thrive.

In closing, I want to leave you with a message of hope and resilience. When people you trust turn their backs on you, stand tall and declare: I will not be defined by betrayal. I will not be broken by rejection. I will rise above. I will heal. And I will thrive.

Thank you.

How Pro. Kingsley Aitafo Accurately Predicted Lagbaja Death, Trump’s Victory

Two of the major prophetic warnings of Prophet Kingsley Aitafo have come to pass again. Earlier this year he revealed that top military personnel will go home. Also he revealed that Biden will not contest the US presidential election and that Donald Trump and not Kamala Harris would emerge victorious.

And as predicted, President Bola Tinubu announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56.

According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. He, however, did not disclose the illness.

President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time.

He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.

Lagbaja becomes the second Chief of Army Staff to die in office in the last three years since Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who died just months into his tenure in 2021.

Also, former president Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris as voters sent Republicans back to White House for a second term. 

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States in a stunning political resurrection that sent shockwaves through America and around the world.

Trump becomes the first convicted criminal to win the White House. At 78 he is also the oldest person ever elected to the office.

The result will sound alarm bells in foreign capitals given Trump’s chaotic leadership style and overtures to authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin of Russia and Kim Jong-un of North Korea. He was branded a threat to democracy and even a fascist by his opponent, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and some of his own former White House officials.

Yet the American electorate proved willing to push such concerns aside and hand the nuclear codes to the property developer turned reality TV star for a second time.

Trump defeated Harris, a Democrat who had been seeking to make history herself as the first woman, first Black woman and first south Asian American to become president in the US’s 248-year history.

As votes were counted overnight, Trump took North Carolina surprisingly early, the first battleground state to be called, and later he won Georgia and Pennsylvania.