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Fowowawo: Ogun Village where men of the Nigerian Navy allegedly terrorize the residents, sack the Baale

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Fowowawo is an ancient village located in Owode Egba Local Government area of Ogun State. The once peaceful town has however become deserted as men of the Nigerian navy invaded the place while allegedly extorting villagers, torturing those who are unwilling to comply by their directives. While some have been maimed as a result of the torture, some others have been killed.
According to the exiled Baale, Chief Waheed Muraino, Fowawo was founded by their forefathers who have cultivated the land for centuries. The peace enjoyed by the villagers was cut short however when another group, the Ogunleye Family claimed ownership to the land by engaging in violence to make their stance known. Chief Olashile decided to tow the legal path by taking the matter before the court of law in the year 2009.
“In regard to the laws of the land, we decided to approach the court rather than taking the same paths with the land-grabbers by resorting to self-help.” Chief Muraino told our correspondent.
The State High Court under Hon. Justice Akinyemi ruled in favour of the Olashiles as they were declared the rightful owners of the land.
Members of the Ogunleye family led by Sufi Taiwo obviously were not pleased with the court injunction and they decided to inflict mayhem on the Olashile family, Agbege Descendants and the entire Fowowawo Village. One of those who fell victim to their terrorism was Lateefat Adenekan who visited the village with her one-year old child without knowledge of the seriousness of the fracas.
Sufi Taiwo personally and violently dispossessed Lateefat of her infant. The child is yet to be seen till date. When Lateefat’s uncle, Nurudeen Adenakan consulted the police to report the case, he was later visited at home and was beaten till he got fractured. Few days later, Nurudeen was revisited allegedly by Sufi, who poured petrol into his ears and eyes till he lost consciousness that led to Nurudeen’s death in November, 2020.
On January, 6, 2021, Sufi Taiwo led an excavator into the village in the company of some men of the Nigerian Navy to start excavation on the land. The Baale contacted the police immediately and they appeared powerless in the presence of these men. This led to the petitioning of the Apapa Naval Base, an action that yielded no result. The naval officers currently excavate and sell sand as they extort drivers and the rest of the villagers.
Farmlands with cocoa and banana spread on about 10 acres have been destroyed. Any attempt to resist the illegality of these naval officers was met with severe terrors as people were beaten, tied and maimed. One of the many farm owners that received such brutality was Micheal Shotinoye and others were among the farm owners. A rice farm that employs thousands of the natives has also been abandoned because it was no longer safe to be there.

According to Baale Muraino, “we have petitioned the Senate, Ministry of Defence, Headquarters of the Nigerian Navy, office of the Chief of Staff, among others, but the actions have yielded little or no result. Ogun State Command of the Nigerian police has invited Sufi Taiwo several times, but they never honored the invitation once. We hereby call on Ogun State Government, human right lawyers and other well meaning Nigerians to come to our aid. The situation has become worse now that the court is not seated. I am currently a fugitive as I dare not go to the Fowowawo, a town where I am supposed to be the head”

Efforts to speak with the Ogun state naval commandant Ofem Ubi, under whose purview Obafemi Owode falls, did not yield a result as he immediately cut the call as soon he was told the caller was a Journalist. For Officer Albert Abraham, he initially rejected the call and ignored a message sent to his phone but later promised to speak with our correspondent later via a text message. Up till the time of filing this report, he has not called back and has not been picking his calls.

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The wrath of God is upon you, prophet Ikuru tells governor Eno

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By Collins Nkwocha

The news of the demise of the wife of the governor of Akwaibom state startled everyone,as pastor Bassey Umo Eno continue to rue the death of his wife, the prophet of the nation, the prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has told him that he’s facing the wrath of God for putting thousands of people in pain, suffering and complete state of helplessness which had prompted the death of many that could no longer endure the trauma and pain.

Speaking about the death of the wife from the Ikeja, Lagos, prophet Ikuru reiterated that Eno’s obstinacy to the voice of God prompted the calamity that befell him “I’m just a messenger of God,I spoke to Eno as a fellow clergyman to please pay Stemco Ltd, the company that borrowed money to execute road projects in six different local government areas in Akwaibom state, thousands of people have been rendered homeless, jobless and many have died because of this act of cruelty and inhumanity of Eno Bassey,God does not respect your status or class,if you mess up,he will deal with you accordingly;i want to say it again, governor Bassey Eno,pay Stemco Ltd their money, it’s their right because they worked for it, you need to do this to avoid more calamities because the wrath of God is upon you “.

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THE ORACLE’S PROPHECY HAS COME TO PASS AGAIN AS SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO WINS EDO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION

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By: Seun Akinde

In a remarkable display of prophetic accuracy, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, the General Overseer of Jehovah Eyes Salvation Ministry, has once again proven his consistency and spiritual insight. As the Edo State gubernatorial election unfolded, Prophet Ikuru boldly declared that Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious—a prophecy that has now come to fruition.

This is not the first time that Prophet Ikuru’s predictions have aligned with reality. In 2023, the prophet garnered widespread recognition when he accurately foretold the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Nigeria’s presidential election. As political tensions gripped the nation, Prophet Ikuru stood firm in his divine revelations, solidifying his reputation as a leading spiritual figure with significant influence over African politics.

As a spiritual leader and visionary, Prophet Ikuru continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to both his faith and the political landscape. His prophecies have not only guided the decisions of political candidates but also inspired many with their unerring precision. Known for his physical and spiritual support of individuals revealed to him by God, the great seer has become a formidable force in shaping political outcomes across the continent.

Currently, Prophet Ikuru is physically present in Edo State, offering solidarity and spiritual support to Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to declare results. With APC leading in the majority of local government areas, the fulfillment of Prophet Ikuru’s prophecy is becoming increasingly clear as the gubernatorial election draws to a close.

Prophet Ikuru’s influence in African politics, grounded in his prophetic visions, has made him a trusted figure in the lives of many political leaders. His unwavering commitment to sharing the messages revealed to him by God continues to shape the political landscape, as evidenced by yet another successful prophecy.

The prophecy concerning Senator Monday Okpebholo’s triumph is a testament to the prophet’s consistent spiritual insight, further cementing his position as a revered figure in both religious and political circles.

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Kogi Assembly calls for immediate sack of EFCC Chair, Olukoyede

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Alleges assassination attempt on Gov Ododo, ex-Gov Bello

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That  The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, over his unprofessional handling of the case against the immediate past Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.

 

 

Kogi Assembly calls for immediate sack of EFCC Chair, Olukoyede 

 

 

The legislators, during plenary in Lokoja, the state capital, on Monday, condemned what they described as the EFCC operatives’ unprovoked attack on the Kogi State Government Lodge, saying it was an attack on the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the entirety of the Kogi people.

 

The lawmakers accused the EFCC of assassination attempt on the former Governor and the incumbent, stressing that the persecution of the former governor had gone on for too long and must stop.

 

This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Akus Lawal, representing Ankpa 1 State Constituency. Hon Jacob Olawunmi, Ijumu State Constituency, seconded the motion.

 

Hon. Akus said the EFCC was out to himiliate and possibly kill the present and former governors. His colleagues all supported this.

 

Hon. Abu Jibril of Ajaokuta State specifically said the EFCC boss should be prosecuted for allegedly attempting to kill the governor. He called on the President to remove him immediately.

 

According to him, the EFCC’s conduct shows that the chairman is incapable of leading a supposed impartial agency like the EFCC.

 

“The Chairman has shown incompetence that warrants his removal,” he said.

 

Hon Bode Ogunmola, Ogori/Magongo State Constituency (PDP), said, “If I am in London and there is a crisis, if I get to the Nigerian House, I will feel safe. If I am in Abuja and there is a crisis, I believe that if I get to the Kogi Lodge, I will be safe. For the EFCC Chairman to order that fire be opened on the official lodge of the Governor, he should be sacked and prosecuted. We should be told why he wants to kill our Governor.”

 

The Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, Hon. Suleiman AbdulRazak, alleged that officials of the EFCC were begging the former Governor to let them pretend as if he was arrested.

 

He said it was an embarrassing act, which showed that the anti-graft agency was acting a script written by some political enemies of the former Governor.

 

The lawmaker therefore said the President should be notified of the assassination attempt on the present and former Governors; adding that the whole drama was a show to embarrass the former Governor.

 

He concluded that, on the fateful night, a coup attempt was committed at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge and called on the President to immediately remove the EFCC Chairman to save the nation from further embarrassment.

 

The lawmakers concluded that the EFCC had an agenda different from the fight against corruption, which had been revealed by the way the Commission approached the issue of arrest.

 

This, they said, must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.

 

Hon Yahaya Umar, representing Omala State Constituency said, “The unlawful conducts of the EFCC show that the intention of the chairman is not to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello, but to ridicule the state.

 

“The chronology of how the event happened shows that the problem of the chairman is not with the offences being alleged, but that they want to disgrace the defendant and Kogi State in general.”

 

On her part, the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba, stated, “The EFCC is just trying to give the former Governor a bad name through their media trial. The EFCC is not sincere in this fight. It has an agenda it is pursuing and the entire people of the state, particularly the women and youths, will not accept this.”

 

In the same vein, the Kogi State House of Assembly also passed a resolution, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his economic policies which are aimed at building a strong and virile economy that will be the envy of all.

 

The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Yusuf, who read out the resolution of the House, stated, “The House formally categorizes the April 17 and September 18 incidents as assassination attempts on the former Governor, and by extension, a threat to the life of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

 

“The unprovoked attack on the Governor’s Lodge and the firing of live rounds within a diplomatic residential zone further demonstrate that the EFCC has fully marinated in a sense of its own importance and power and now considers itself not only above the law but unanswerable to anyone or institution for its actions.”

 

“Because the EFCC Chairman has shown constantly, gross incompetence, the House has resolved that the President should relieve him of his appointment with immediate effect and replace him with a competent officer who will give Mr. President’s crusade for rule of law the needed effectiveness,” the lawmakers demanded in their resolution.

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