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Groups Petition Tinubu Over Continuous Campaign Of Calumny Against Nigerian Army By Sahara Reporters

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The Coalition of Society Groups Against Terrorism In Nigeria has petitioned the presidency on the continued media interference and campaign of Calumny against the Nigerian army by Sahara Reporters.
The group through it’s convener urged the presidency to take steps towards stopping the continued blitz by the online media organization, Sahara Reporters and its publisher, Mr Omoyele Sowore. who has continued to employ the use of fake news, propaganda and falsehood in perpetrating lies and unfounded reports and publications against Nigeria’s security agencies,  especially the Nigerian Army and its leadership, on classified matters involving the operational approaches of our military and other security agencies in the ongoing war against the remnants of the degraded Boko Haram terrorist group, bandits and all other enablers of violent crimes in the country.
Here is a copy of the petition as sent:
PETITION ON THE CONTINUED MEDIA INTERFERENCE AND CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST THE NIGERIAN ARMY BY SAHARA REPORTERS
(1) Sir, we the Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Terrorism in Nigeria, bring you solidarity greetings and respectfully petition your good office, to please immediately act on behalf of our teeming members who are patriotic Nigerians, by taking steps towards stopping the continued blitz by an online media organization, Sahara Reporters and its publisher, one Mr Omoyele Sowore. He is a highly partisan individual, who has continued to employ the use of fake news, propaganda and falsehood in perpetrating lies and unfounded reports and publications against Nigeria’s security agencies,  especially the Nigerian Army and its leadership, on classified matters involving the operational approaches of our military and other security agencies in the ongoing war against the remnants of the degraded Boko Haram terrorist group, bandits and all other enablers of violent crimes in the country.
(2) Sir, as can be confirmed from a series of publications and reports by Sahara Reporters against the Nigerian Army, there is an indication of a strong sinister motive to undermine our nation’s national security policies through the instrumentality of fake news and to also destabilize our sustained efforts aimed at eradicating all forms of terror, violence and separatist activities which are threatening the unity and development of Nigeria.
(3) Sir, as patriotic Nigerians, we are increasingly worried about the various antics and activities of the platform Sahara Reporters and its promoters to incite Nigerians against the Nigerian Army and its leadership. It is becoming obvious that Sahara Reporters and its promoters have constituted themselves into a major opposition to the Nigerian State and our security agencies.
(4) Sir, we are really worried, and want to passionately appeal to your good office to interogate the actual motives of the promoters of Sahara Reporters  and its persistent destructive criticism of our security forces, who have spent the last few years working sometimes in extreme conditions towards ensuring that all forms of terrorism and violent crimes in the country are brought to a halt.
(5) Sir, as an independent non-govermental coalition, our observation shows that Sahara Reporters and its promoters are being used by some local and foreign interest to distract and undermine the Nigerian Army and its leadership while using the platform of Sahara Reporters to disseminate fake news and false narratives against the country, the Nigerian Army and more importantly to incite the personnel of the force against its leadership.
(6) Sir, we believe that broadcasting is meant to positively influence the society, set agenda for the social, cultural, economic, political and technological development of the society for the public good. We are also aware that the responsibility of any broadcaster is to inform, educate and entertain its audience, but not at the expense of national security and interest, unity and cohesion of Nigeria’s incredible diversity.
(7) Sir, there are clear indications that Sahara Reporters and its promoters are on a deliberate mission to sabotage our nation’s security policies by tacitly using its platform to initiate frivolous lies and unfounded accusations against the Nigerian Army and its leadership with a view to cause apathy between the Nigerian people and the Nigerian Army. This was the same c
(8) We also want you to note from our critical analysis of events, that whenever the criminal elements are dealth a serious blow by our gallant troops, Sahara Reporters will immediately release spurious allegations against our troops and their leaders. This often results in a hightened tempo of criminality in some flash points within the country.  We have further observed that Sahara Reporters plays a sinister role of according commendation and undeserved protection to criminal gangs terrorising our country and her people. This grossly unpatriotic act will gradually erode people’s confidence in the Nigerian Army, if drastic action is not taken.
(9) Sir, we therefore consider the many frivolous publications by Sahara Reporters against our nation’s security agencies especially the Nigerian Army as a direct attack, since the end state is not to advance the cause of the rights of our people, but rather to push narratives aimed at frustrating our security agencies thereby frustrating their efforts at defending Nigeria’s territorial  integrity and sovereignty.
(10) Sir, the leadership of the Nigerian Army under Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has the enormous support of majority of the Nigerian people at all times, going by the strong commitment of officers and men of the Nigerian Army towards protecting our lives and properties. These acts of patriotism have therefore increased our conviction about the resolve of the Nigerian Army under the  COAS General Lagbaja to keep fighting for the unity and progress of our country and mutual coexistence, irrespective of the various attempts to distract them through propaganda and frivolous publications.
(11) Sir, we appeal to you to use your good office to treat Sahara Reporters and its promoters as an entity of interest and an enemy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who should not be allowed to continue their nefarious, seditious publictions, and subversive media operations again in Nigeria.
(12) Sir, by this petition we restate our unalloyed  support and solidarity for the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), his administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda to transform Nigeria into a true
giant of Africa.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Thank you sir.
Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi (Convener)
Barrister John Atani
(Secretary)
Group Petition Tinubu Over Continuous Campaign Of Calumny Against Nigerian Army By Sahara Reporters The Coalition of Society Groups Against Terrorism In Nigeria has petitioned the presidency on the continued media interference and campaign of Calumny against the Nigerian army by Sahara Reporters. The group through it's convener urged the presidency to take steps towards stopping the continued blitz by the online media organization, Sahara Reporters and its publisher, Mr Omoyele Sowore. who has continued to employ the use of fake news, propaganda and falsehood in perpetrating lies and unfounded reports and publications against Nigeria's security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army and its leadership, on classified matters involving the operational approaches of our military and other security agencies in the ongoing war against the remnants of the degraded Boko Haram terrorist group, bandits and all other enablers of violent crimes in the country. Here is a copy of the petition as sent: PETITION ON THE CONTINUED MEDIA INTERFERENCE AND CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST THE NIGERIAN ARMY BY SAHARA REPORTERS (1) Sir, we the Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Terrorism in Nigeria, bring you solidarity greetings and respectfully petition your good office, to please immediately act on behalf of our teeming members who are patriotic Nigerians, by taking steps towards stopping the continued blitz by an online media organization, Sahara Reporters and its publisher, one Mr Omoyele Sowore. He is a highly partisan individual, who has continued to employ the use of fake news, propaganda and falsehood in perpetrating lies and unfounded reports and publications against Nigeria's security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army and its leadership, on classified matters involving the operational approaches of our military and other security agencies in the ongoing war against the remnants of the degraded Boko Haram terrorist group, bandits and all other enablers of violent crimes in the country. (2) Sir, as can be confirmed from a series of publications and reports by Sahara Reporters against the Nigerian Army, there is an indication of a strong sinister motive to undermine our nation's national security policies through the instrumentality of fake news and to also destabilize our sustained efforts aimed at eradicating all forms of terror, violence and separatist activities which are threatening the unity and development of Nigeria. (3) Sir, as patriotic Nigerians, we are increasingly worried about the various antics and activities of the platform Sahara Reporters and its promoters to incite Nigerians against the Nigerian Army and its leadership. It is becoming obvious that Sahara Reporters and its promoters have constituted themselves into a major opposition to the Nigerian State and our security agencies. (4) Sir, we are really worried, and want to passionately appeal to your good office to interogate the actual motives of the promoters of Sahara Reporters and its persistent destructive criticism of our security forces, who have spent the last few years working sometimes in extreme conditions towards ensuring that all forms of terrorism and violent crimes in the country are brought to a halt. (5) Sir, as an independent non-govermental coalition, our observation shows that Sahara Reporters and its promoters are being used by some local and foreign interest to distract and undermine the Nigerian Army and its leadership while using the platform of Sahara Reporters to disseminate fake news and false narratives against the country, the Nigerian Army and more importantly to incite the personnel of the force against its leadership. (6) Sir, we believe that broadcasting is meant to positively influence the society, set agenda for the social, cultural, economic, political and technological development of the society for the public good. We are also aware that the responsibility of any broadcaster is to inform, educate and entertain its audience, but not at the expense of national security and interest, unity and cohesion of Nigeria's incredible diversity. (7) Sir, there are clear indications that Sahara Reporters and its promoters are on a deliberate mission to sabotage our nation's security policies by tacitly using its platform to initiate frivolous lies and unfounded accusations against the Nigerian Army and its leadership with a view to cause apathy between the Nigerian people and the Nigerian Army. This was the same c (8) We also want you to note from our critical analysis of events, that whenever the criminal elements are dealth a serious blow by our gallant troops, Sahara Reporters will immediately release spurious allegations against our troops and their leaders. This often results in a hightened tempo of criminality in some flash points within the country. We have further observed that Sahara Reporters plays a sinister role of according commendation and undeserved protection to criminal gangs terrorising our country and her people. This grossly unpatriotic act will gradually erode people's confidence in the Nigerian Army, if drastic action is not taken. (9) Sir, we therefore consider the many frivolous publications by Sahara Reporters against our nation's security agencies especially the Nigerian Army as a direct attack, since the end state is not to advance the cause of the rights of our people, but rather to push narratives aimed at frustrating our security agencies thereby frustrating their efforts at defending Nigeria's territorial integrity and sovereignty. (10) Sir, the leadership of the Nigerian Army under Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has the enormous support of majority of the Nigerian people at all times, going by the strong commitment of officers and men of the Nigerian Army towards protecting our lives and properties. These acts of patriotism have therefore increased our conviction about the resolve of the Nigerian Army under the COAS General Lagbaja to keep fighting for the unity and progress of our country and mutual coexistence, irrespective of the various attempts to distract them through propaganda and frivolous publications. (11) Sir, we appeal to you to use your good office to treat Sahara Reporters and its promoters as an entity of interest and an enemy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who should not be allowed to continue their nefarious, seditious publictions, and subversive media operations again in Nigeria. (12) Sir, by this petition we restate our unalloyed support and solidarity for the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), his administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda to transform Nigeria into a true giant of Africa. A stitch in time saves nine. Thank you sir. Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi (Convener) Barrister John Atani (Secretary)

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Dr Nicky Okoye drives the adoption of Digital Asset MARKETS for Nigeria’s Digital economic revolution

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Dr Nicky Okoye drives the adoption of Digital Asset MARKETS for Nigeria’s Digital economic revolution.

 

Nigeria’s financial and capital markets took a significant leap into the future of digital finance at a landmark strategy session and masterclass hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Lagos, in partnership with the Global Investment Advisory (GIA) community.

The highlight of the event was a keynote address by Dr. Nicky Okoye, founder and Chairman of GIA and a renowned global investment advisor, who provided a comprehensive outlook on Nigeria’s emerging digital asset markets. The session drew an overflowing audience of key stakeholders, including financial institutions, capital market professionals, technology experts, and investors.

Dr. Okoye underscored the transformative potential of the new Investment and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025), recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The act provides a regulatory framework for digital assets, authorizes the use of cryptocurrencies, and establishes a legal foundation for token issuance in Nigeria.

“The digital asset markets in Nigeria, and our ability to position for their full adoption across Africa, will redefine the continent’s economic future,” Dr. Okoye stated. “These markets will reflect a true measure of Nigeria’s wealth, and will be built on blockchain infrastructure tied to physical assets—making them less volatile and truly revolutionary.”

The event also featured strategic contributions from several high-profile figures:

Joseph Tegbe, Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, provided insights into China’s global investment efforts and opportunities for Nigeria to tap into Chinese institutional capital through digital assets.

Bola Ajomale, representing SEC’s Director General Dr. Timi Agama, assured attendees that SEC had laid the groundwork for a transparent, investor-friendly digital asset ecosystem.

Senator Osita Izunaso, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets, pledged continued legislative collaboration to deepen Nigeria’s digital and capital markets.

Mr. Yomi Oluyomi, Lagos State Commissioner of Finance, representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed Lagos State’s readiness to lead the charge in adopting digital asset frameworks, noting the state’s history of innovation in structured government-backed bonds.

Notable members of the Global Investment Advisory community present included MERISTEM Group, CardinalStone, Constant Capital, Anabel Capital, and VFD Group.

To cap off the event, the Global Investment Advisory community announced plans for an international digital asset markets roadshow, where select members will explore best practices from global cryptocurrency exchanges. In partnership with the African Enterprise Institute, GIA also launched executive education programs in Digital Asset Markets Strategy. These programs aim to equip financial executives with tools, roadmaps, and strategies for profitably navigating the digital asset space.

The executive certifications will also offer pathways for the establishment of Digital Asset Professional Services, corporate digital asset desks, and tokenization models for wealth creation—targeted at institutional investors, asset managers, and subnational entities.

The session marks a bold step toward aligning Nigeria with global trends in digital finance, with stakeholders expressing optimism about the country’s potential to become a continental hub for digital asset innovation.

Dr Nicky Okoye drives the adoption of Digital Asset MARKETS for Nigeria's Digital economic revolution.

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Aare George Bamidele Olufemi Ogunjimi to Receive Prestigious “Aare Atunluse Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye”

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Aare George Bamidele Olufemi Ogunjimi to Receive Prestigious “Aare Atunluse Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye”

In a landmark recognition of his extraordinary leadership, unrelenting commitment to Yoruba cultural renaissance, and contributions to socio-economic development, Aare George Ogunjimi has been nominated to receive the highly prestigious Omoluabi Royal Icon (ORI) Award and will be conferred with the revered title of “Aare Atunluse Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye” at the 26th Anniversary of the Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) and the 7th Annual Omoluabi Festival.

The grand cultural celebration, tagged “ISOKAN OMOLUABI 2025”, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Main Auditorium, June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, by 11:00AM prompt. Themed “Review of the 1999 Constitution: A Focus on Regionalism,” the festival promises to be a melting pot of ideas, heritage, and celebration of Yoruba identity.

The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), also known as Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye, serves as the apex body representing all Yoruba indigenous people across the globe. The council honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in the service of the Yoruba nation and beyond, celebrating their dedication to upholding the values of Omoluabi—integrity, honor, courage, and communal service.

In a formal letter of nomination extended to Aare Ogunjimi, YCW lauded his unwavering efforts in nation-building, cultural promotion, and fostering unity across Yorubaland and the Nigerian federation at large. The conferral of Aare Atunluse Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye—translated as “Global Yoruba Pathfinder and Cultural Reformer”—underscores his remarkable legacy as a transformative leader and an advocate for the advancement of Yoruba heritage on the global stage.

This year’s celebration will witness the presence of the crème de la crème of Yoruba royalty and cultural custodians. His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi CFR, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, and Iku Baba Yeye, Alayeluwa Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, Alaafin of Oyo, will jointly lead the royal convergence of Yoruba traditional rulers and stakeholders in what is described as the “Biggest Festival in Yorubaland.”

The festival will feature a rich showcase of cultural heritage including:

The Omoluabi Royal Icon (ORI) Awards

Festival of Arts and Dance Drama

Ewa Omidan and Ogbeni Omoluabi Beauty Pageant & Fashion Show

Stakeholder forums on governance, heritage, and development

The ORI Awards spotlight individuals who are not only successful in their careers but who embody the Yoruba values of humility, dignity, and service to humanity.

The organizers have called for partnership and sponsorship support to further enrich the grandeur of this epochal event, as it represents a convergence of tradition, unity, and innovation, heralding a new cultural renaissance.

As preparations intensify, the Yoruba Council Worldwide and its partners invite the general public, cultural enthusiasts, and stakeholders across Nigeria and the diaspora to join in honoring Aare George Ogunjimi and celebrating Yoruba excellence.

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Land grabbers invade Ketu-Epe, unleash terror on residents

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Land grabbers invade Ketu-Epe, unleash terror on residents

 

Hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers on Thursday night invaded Ketu-Epe town in Lagos State and unleashed terror on residents of the town.

The land grabbers, according to a statement signed by the Media Assistant to Babjide Adekoya Adewofora, the Oba-elect of Ketu-Epe, Simon Adesina, copies made available to journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Friday, stormed the sleepy town with dangerous weapons, inflicting injuries on the residents.

He added that the hoodlums who invaded the town from Rallas Street along Palace Road, also carted away belongings of the residents.

Adesina explained that the attack on Thursday night climaxed the three weeks of terrorizing the community and spreading fear among the residents by the hoodlums, who were allegedly brought into Ketu-Epe by a contestant vying for the stool Alaketu-Epe.

While saying that the incident has made several residents flee the town due to the offensive by the notorious land grabbers, he disclosed that the hoodlums were brought to the Ketu-Epe from neighbouring communities such as Ejirin, Ayalu and Isekupa.

Adesina in the statement, however, appealed to the police and other relevant security agencies to come to the aid of the town, stressing that “residents can no longer sleep with their two eyes closed due to the constant attacks by the hoodlums”.

“Those who sustained critical injuries were moved to hospital for immediate medical attention, while the matter has also been reported to the police”.

“It will be recalled that the Alaketu-designate, Prince Babjide Adekoya Adewofora, had earlier alerted the police on the constant threats posed by land grabbers to his community

“We, thereby, appeal to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the Inspector General of Police to come to rescue the people of Ketu-Epe from notorious land grabbers who have made life difficult for the residents”, the statement stated.

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