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Fleeing lawyer in trouble as police nab him for defaming Ogun SSG
Fleeing lawyer in trouble as police nab him for defaming Ogun SSG
Security operatives have arrested a legal practitioner, Barrister Femi Oniyide, in connection with the publication of a malicious story against the Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr Tokunbo Talabi.
Oniyide was arrested on Friday at Alagbado, Ogun State, based on a petition written against him by solicitors to the SSG, alleging “Criminal Threat To Life, Malicious Falsehood, Criminal Defamation And Misuse Of Police Connection.”
Security operatives have been on his trail for a while but he had been evading arrest.
He is presently in the custody of the Force CID Alagbon, Lagos.
The publisher of Metro Online, an online platform Femi Davies, who was alleged to be responsible for syndicating the story had earlier been picked up and was released on administrative bail after spending 10 days in the gulag of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Another accomplice, Mr Tolani Oluwaseun, fingered as the source of the fake story has also been declared wanted, while officials of a commercial bank were invited to explain the circumstances surrounding the release and manipulation of the statement of account of Superflux, a company where the SSG had worked before.
Oniyide, in the petition dated July 26, addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Alagbon, Lagos State was accused of holding a press conference where he accused Mr. Talabi of money laundering and printing of ballot papers.
The petition, signed by Adepeju Jaiyeoba, reads: “We are solicitors to Mr. Tokunbo Talabi (hereinafter referred to as ‘Our Client’) on whose behalf we write this urgent petition.
“Our Client is the current Secretary to the Ogun State Government, a position he
has held since June 2019 and is in that regard, a high-ranking member of the Ogun State Executive Government, a member of the State Executive Council, and the most senior political appointee of the State Executive Government.
“Prior to his appointment into Government, our Client was the Managing Director of Superflux Limited, thriving manufacturing company in Lagos State.
“On Monday, July 24, 2023, our Client’s attention was drawn to a publication titled: “Legal Practitioner Accuses Ogun SSG of Money Laundering, Ballot Paper
Printing’.
“The said publication was an explicit report originating from a world press conference held by a certain Mr. Femi Oniyide purporting to be a legal practitioner. The said Mr. Femi Oniyide, at a world press conference convened at Abeokuta based on different stories he read online’ accused our Client of using his former
Company, Superflux International Limited to syphon monies from the Ogun State Government, engaging in money laundering activities, stealing and diverting
COVID19 Funds, perpetrating illegal activities such as the printing of ballot papers for use in the 2023 general elections and manipulating the printing output
to influence the elections in favour of the Ogun State Governor. (A copy of the
offensive and blatantly false allegation as reported by
https://www.oxygist.com.ng/2023/07/legal-practitioner-accuses-ogun-ssg-of.html is
hereby attached and marked Document 1.)
“On the basis of the said ‘stories’ he read online, the said Mr. Femi Oniyide, went further in his delusional accusation to bewilderingly present a petition invoking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate our Client for
the purported offences.
:A careful study of the payment information provided by Mr. Oniyide as forming the bases of his petition will reveal two allegations that centers on the printing ballot papers in respect of the 2023 election which allegedly skewed victory in
favour of the governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun as well as allegations of diverting COVID19 Funds through Superflux International Limited.
“For the avoidance of doubt, our Client finds this deliberate falsehood peddled without a
shred of evidence by Mr. Femi Oniyide perplexing and
extremely disturbing for a lawyer of his status and post-call
experience.
“Our Client resigned his appointment as a director of Superflux International Limited by a letter dated June 11, 2019. His
resignation was subsequently accepted by the board on the 15th of June 2019 and same was filed with the Corporate Affairs
Commission. (A copy of the CAC document showing the current
directors of Superflux International Limited is hereby attached and marked Document 2.)
“On the basis of the foregoing, our Client is no longer involved in
the day-to-day operations of Superflux Limited, including the
printing, distribution, use, and allocation of ballot papers, a duty
which is within the exclusive prevail and discretion of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In other
words, it is impossible for any private company – whether a
contractor of INEC or not – to determine what ballot papers will
be allocated to any constituency during elections, or to influence
the number, quantity, or variety of ballot papers that will be
released and used during elections – only INEC can do that.
“Further, Mr. Femi Oniyide claims that these so-called facts were
revealed during the sitting of the Governorship Election Petition
Tribunal. That is false in its entirety. The Petition that is pending before that Tribunal does not include any allegation against Superflux Limited and all the witnesses who have been presented in the proceedings – 84 as of Friday July 21, 2023 – never madeany allegations against Superflux Limited. In fact, none of them alleged manipulation of ballot papers.
“It is the position of our Client that the press conference and subsequent dissemination of Mr. Femi Oniyide’s spurious petition through various news website cannot be the standard and expectation of our criminal justice system. We state further that the culprit despite his inability to establish or present any documentary evidence against our Client and in flagrant abuse of the criminal justice system have in his malicious libelous activities reported his unfounded allegations to various police formations and investigative agencies.
“Based on all the above, we hereby urge you to use your good office to investigate our complaint as this case was reported against the culprit for investigation of the allegations and for possible prosecution to serve as deterrent to others.
We thank you for your anticipated swift response and action.”
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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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