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Get ready to sell your private jets, Oshiomhole tell owners

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Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Friday advised public officers and politicians to get rid of their private jets as President Muhammadu Buhari had begun blocking financial leakages in the country’s economy.
Oshiomhole made this known at a public lecture titled “Labour and the Nigerian Economy: What needs to be done”, held at the University of Port Harcourt.
He said that businessmen who connived with some officials of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to defraud the nation through subsidy claims would be probed.
“Few people (in Nigeria) are taking away so much wealth, while majority of the people are going home with almost nothing.
“A clear example is when you arrive at the private wing of the airport in Abuja; you will find more than 40 to 50 private jets parked there in one airport alone.
“The question is what sources do these private jet owners get their wealth from; and which businesses do they run to acquire this luxurious lifestyle.
“You find a young man who has connection with state-owned NNPC, which is suppose to work for the interest of Nigeria, corruptly work for only the interest of few persons,” he said.
Oshiomhole said that billions of state funds had being stolen by a few individuals due to alleged chronic corruption perpetrated by some NNPC officials.
He said that the Buhari-led administration is already making moves to rid the nation of these corrupt officials and institutions.
“Very soon, those who maintain luxurious assets and private jets will begin to sell them because they will no longer be able to maintain them.
“The sources of procurement of these ill gotten wealth by these people is currently being disconnected and more will be disconnected in the few days and in the coming weeks,” he said.
Oshiomhole blamed the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for its failure to call politicians to order in the face of the country’s current falling economy.
He said it was unfair that Senators could earn an annual salary of about N200 million when the lowest grade worker earned a paltry N18,000 monthly as minimum wage or N216,000 as annual salary.
“How NLC has kept quiet and allowed Senators allocate to themselves annual income of N200 to N300 million both as basic salaries and bogus allowances combined baffles me,” he queried.
The governor said that Nigerians should not be deceived with clamour by some politicians to cut their basic salaries by halve.
He recalled that former presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan had cut their salaries and that of their ministers by 25 per cent each, which meant the officials currently earned 50 per cent less salaries.
“Now, in the face of current harsh economic realities, some politicians are saying that 50 per cent should be removed from their salaries to appease Nigerians.
“This implies that if you plus the current 50 per cent reduction demand and the already removed 50 per cent which was never restored by the previous administrations; it will amount to 100 per cent reduction.
“This is a clear case of the more you look the less you see as politicians are bent on deceiving and confusing everyone because the main money are not in salaries but in their allowances,” he said.
Oshiomhole called on President Muhammadu Buhari to revoke licences of electricity generation and distribution companies, saying the sector was “fraudulently” privatised and currently enmeshed with corruption.
According to him, the country will grow economically if policy makers come up with policies that were in-tune with the character of Nigerians. (NAN

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PMF president Bishop Anthony supports Trump’s deportation scheme says , it’s necessary to preserve America

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The Mass deportation scheme of the American president Donald Trump has been greeted with mass criticism as many believes that Trump is rather being too harsh with his policies with over 10 million migrants facing the risk of deportation, the president of Pentecostal Ministers Forum and the foundation of Kings In Christ Power Ministries International, Bishop Chidi Anthony has applauded Trump for his actions stating that it’s to the boon of the American nation

Speaking to newsmen from his residence in Lagos, the president enunciated that it’s necessary for Trump to take such drastic measure in order for the nation of America not to collapse and maintain her status as a major world power “what Trump is doing is necessary,do you know how many people comes into America everyday,I think this is necessary in order to preserve the status of America as the number one nation of the world, criminals and unwanted people need to be flushed out of America”

He maintained that Americans love what Trump is about to do as it was one of the things he used for campaign in order to be truiphant in the election “Trump made a promise to carry out the largest deportation in the history of America,he used it as a tool to win the election,if Americans didn’t like what he wanted to do,they wouldn’t have voted for him,i must confess that every true American will definitely like what Trump is about to do,i know he loves America and he knows what is good for the nation of America”

The president of PMF also ascribed Nigeria’s security problems to foreigners and illegal immigrants who infiltrated the country to unleash chaos and havoc on Nigerians ” as a Nigerian and a clergyman,I stand tall to assert that foreigners from neighbouring nations are responsible for 80% of the security threat we have in this country, Nigerians are very loving people,the brutality, savagery, cruelty, bloodthirstiness, ferocity and barbarity you have been witnessing is not by Nigerians,i wish our government can emulate Trump and flush out the foreigners who are in this nation to bring calamity,if they can do that,i guarantee you that insecurity will reduce drastically if not stop totally”

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Prince Adedipe Dauda Ewenla Intervenes in Wasiu Ayinde K1 VS Islamic Clerics Saga

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“Gànú” is considered an
abusive word in Yoruba land. I am not supporting Wasiu Ayinde (K1) But we Muslims need to talk to ourselves. A reasonable person wouldn’t go where he or she was not invited. After all the late Wasiu Ayinde s (K1) mother was not a practicing Muslim when she was alive

I am a practicing Muslim I spend Millions of Naira yearly to promote Islam every year but I don’t joke with my Tradition as a Yoruba man and a royal born

Personally, I don’t listen to his music, as Wasiu Ayinde (K1) is not my favorite musician.

However, to be truthful, Wasiu Ayinde (K1) was clearly disappointed when he met Alfa in his house instead of his father’s house, where the prayer for his mother was supposed to take place. The mistake he made was in the choice of language.

But I am highly surprised and disappointed seeing almost every notable Islamic scholar fighting and threatening Wasiu Ayinde (K1) on Social media because of the abusive words instead of preaching for him as a Muslim

Where are you people when some Islamic scholars like Imam of Iwo. Imam Ogbomosho and Mr Rasheed of Iwo were abusing our Traditional Rulers and traditions? I personally started calling him Mr Rasheed since the day he opened his head to the general public because it is against the Yoruba traditions and culture when he was a king but he became an ordinary person immediately he opened he head

Where were you people when Imam of Saki was disrespectful to the King (Oba) of Saki?

Where were you when one of our Islamic scholars called (Ooni of Ife) to deburk what he didn’t know or Say publicly is that not an abuse to the Royalty and to the Yoruba’s?

It’s surprising seeing Islamic scholars dragging supremacy with the king (Oba) in a community not even a Chief or Baale but with a King is that not an insult?

Have you ever seen a pastor disrespecting any of Yoruba traditional rulers? Why are we Muslims always?

They respect themselves and Yoruba traditional rulers and it’s hard to see any reasonable Yoruba’s to disrespect any Pastor

If some Islamic scholars. Alfa refused to stop disrespecting Yoruba traditional rulers some Yoruba’s are still coming out to disrespect some of you publicly because only a bastard Yoruba born will be happy seeing any Religious leaders disrespecting their Traditional Rulers expecially in Yorubaland we don’t joke with our Traditional Rulers

Anyway, if all these Islamic scholars put the same energy into fighting for the citizens by addressing issues like Ritualists, Corruption, Cultism and other evil activities happening in Nigeria, our nation would undoubtedly be one of the best in the world

Wasiu Ayinde (K1) Might apologize tomorrow but the deed has done. All I know is that nobody can disrespect Yoruba traditional Rulers and go freely there must be reward

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Prince Amb (Dr) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla
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Lagos Deserves Me As Governor In 2027 – Prophet Ikuru

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Founder of the Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, while reiterating his bid to succeed Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Lagos State governor come 2027, has unequivocally that the state deserves no other person to occupy the Round House, Alausa, but him.

Prophet Ikuru expressed the belief that his deep understanding of the state’s complexities coupled with his extensive grassroots engagements among the residents of the state uniquely qualified him to seek the exalted seat.

Prophet Ikuru well known for his prophesies and philanthropy, it is on record that he accurately predicted the historic victory of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 elections, and his spiritual insights also supported the elections of several governors like Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Lagos, Imo, Edo, and Delta States.

The prophet said veering off his known terrains of philanthropy and prophecy to contest for the exalted seat of Lagos State governor should not be surprise, because his over 27 years of living in the nation’s commercial capital has well positioned him to the job.

Prophet Ikuru, if elected as governor, promised to run on a platform of inclusivity, transparency, and development if finally elected as next governor of the state.

Prophet Ikuru noted that his philanthropic efforts had earned him widespread respect as he had consistently provided support to vulnerable communities, empowered youths and championed causes aimed at improving lives across the state.

According to the man of God, his accurate predictions and endorsements inspired him to take a more active role in governance, saying it was not enough to foresee and support the right leaders alone, adding that now is the time for him to step forward and offer himself for service as Lagos State governor.

He said Lagos State deserves a leader with a heart for the people, a vision for progress and the courage to make difficult decisions, all of which he promised to deliver as governor, noting that his proposed policies would be focused on addressing key challenges such as traffic congestion, housing deficits, youth unemployment, and healthcare.

He equally emphasised the importance of bridging the gap between the government and the people to foster trust and collaboration.

“It’s not enough to foresee and support the right leaders. Now, I believe it’s time for me to step forward and offer myself for service. Lagos State deserves a leader with a heart for the people, a vision for progress, and the courage to make difficult decisions. By God’s grace, I am ready to take on this responsibility,” he promised.

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