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*How 48 Yr-Old Ijebu Billionaire, Banjo Onanubi, Was Found Dead Inside Redeemed Church Guest House!

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“Death reduces all men to the same rank. It strips t he rich man of his millions and the poor man of his rags’.

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The reality of this elegy just hit the super-rich family of Ogun State, Nigerian born billionaire businessman, Apase Adebanjo Olaseni Onanubi, whose shocking death in his sleep on Wednesday, April 4th 2018, would leave the family in near permanent pensive mood.

To an extent, wealth makes life easier, it allows for luxury and higher comfort, it relieves worries, and it gives you power. All of these conveniences the late Apase Onanubi had at his behest, until death called in a most amazing manner that fateful day.

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Apase Adebanjo was the CEO of Cryslad Group Nigeria limited and was a major distributor for Guiness Nigeria Plc and Nigeria Breweries Plc.

An inside source informed Global Excellence magazine that the businessman left his elitist Goshen Estate residence to attend the last Special Holy Ghost service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) camp located along Lags/Ibadan expressway.

According to the source, the programme went late into the night and when it ended, the well-off members including the deceased retired into the RCCG guest houses to pass the night. The guest houses were built by the church for this purpose, the source expressed.

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Meanwhile, the next morning, the source relates to Global Excellence magazine, when Apase Onanubi was supposed to be home, there was no sign of him. His family then became worried when it was getting too late and all calls made to his phones went unanswered.

So, the wife reportedly headed to the Redeemed Camp. The source said that, when the wife got to the camp and realized that the service was over, she went straight to the guest house. At the guest house, she reportedly made inquiries about him from the attendants. But the attendants, although they knew he had not checked out from the guest house, reportedly lied to the wife that her husband had left earlier, thinking probably the businessman was extending his stay because had a female partner with him, thus they would not want any scandal for the church. But the wife reportedly became curious and she insisted that his room be checked since he didn’t all calls to his phones.

According to the source, the attendants reluctantly yielded grounds. They went to the businessman’s room and knocked several times but there was no response. Yet the door was locked from inside the room.

That was when they grasped the fact that something must be amiss. The source said that the hotel management was alerted after which they brought the master key to open the door. Inside the room, said the source, the businessman was found stone dead. He was believed to have passed in his sleep as there were no signs of commotion.

He died on his 48th birthday anniversary.

Apase Onanubi’s death, the source said nobody knew, but that it might be connected to pressure given that the deceased was very committed to running his vast business empire, which spans haulage, production, warehousing and distribution.

At precisely 22 years old, Apase Adebanjo Onanubi founded Cryslad Group Nigeria limited, a company that boasts of over 500 employees and expands across both public and private sectors of the economy with major operations in Lagos and Oyo States from where it connects all the states of the country through its services.

Apashe, as he is popularly called by friends and associates, was a philanthropist of note exhibiting visible interest in children welfare and education. Those familiar with his lifestyle say he was a devote Christian who worked hard, partied hard and prayed hard; a person of great love, compassion and humour, and above all, he believed in family unity. In his Ibido, Ogun State community, sources say he was very active in contributing to its development.

-Folorunsho Hamsat

culled @global excellence

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Grace Nation PHDS: If You don’t do the Right things, You will Miss right things – Dr Chris Okafor.

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Grace Nation PHDS: If You don’t do the Right things, You will Miss right things – Dr Chris Okafor.

…. Nobody wins a battle with his father

 

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The day you dishonor your father, Every blessings that is due for you in Life will never get to you, because fathers are given a Prophetic mandate to speak live, direction and breakthrough upon there son’s and Daughters .

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To this end, this foundation speaks the bases of the topic treated at the Grace Nation international Mid-week Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solution service PHDS held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide Popularly known as Liberation city situated at the heart of Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

Preaching on the Topic “The Birth Right” Lead Pastor and global Prophet, Dr Chris Okafor better known as The Generational Prophet of God said anyone who remove the place of a father in the life of the children will continue to swim in diverse kind of Problem.

The Popular Lagos Clergyman said without the blessings of the father, your Birth Right cannot be guarantee in life.

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He also remarked that when you dishonor your father nothing works in your life, you become someone that labour hard and nothing to show for it.

The Generational Prophet of God said to take your place in life particularly to enjoy your Birth Right that will qurantee Greatness, blessings, you must do the right thing by Honouring your father’s for the right thing to happen in your life.

The Apostle of altars concluded that no one has the criteria to win a battle against his father, because the father who know the foundation of how you come about the Present status you think you are enjoying, moreso God gave that power of Attorney to the fathers to decide how far you can go in life, Dr Chris Okafor remarked

God exposed the proclaimed strong man in the life of people during the realms of the Prophetic at the Midweek service, Evil altars were set on Holy Ghost fire, all destroyed and the strong man behind the altars dis-powered, misery surrounding the bad encounter with some faithful who came from the USA were also demystify as God uses his Servant the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor to unravel the Misery. Wedding gowns and Miracle babies were also released by God to awaiting Mother’s,

It will be recalled that the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remains one of the famous Senior Prophet of God across the Globe with Accurate Prophecy, the Ability to Push the words of God, with good understanding even to the common man on the Street is one of his Prophetic gift. Meanwhile his ministry Grace Nation world-wide has continue to Win more souls into the kingdom of God, and also setting the Lawful captives Free.He is also a very good Philanthropist, feeding the widows and also giving the less Privilege child basic education through his Humanity foundation scholarship scheme.

Grace Nation PHDS: If You don't do the Right things, You will Miss right things - Dr Chris Okafor.

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160 Osun Pilgrims Get ₦‎2.4 Million After Delayed Flight 

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160 Osun Pilgrims Get ₦‎2.4 Million After Delayed Flight 

160 Osun Pilgrims Get ₦‎2.4 Million After Delayed Flight 

 

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Each of the 160 intending pilgrims going to perform this year’s hajj from Osun State but were yet to be airlifted on Wednesday received a sum of N15,000 each.

About 1,432 pilgrims from the state had been airlifted to Saudi Arabia, with the remaining 160 still in Nigeria, awaiting their flight to the Middle East nation.

A release by the Executive Secretary, Osun State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, Mr Muritala Fakunle, on Wednesday, said the last batch of pilgrims from the state, comprising 325 pilgrims were to be airlifted on Sunday.

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He, however, said due to a delay in the flight schedule, only 165 were airlifted, leaving 160 pilgrims awaiting the next schedule.

Fakunle, who explained that the gesture of the state government was a result of a rescheduled flight, also said the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Kazeem Akinleye, gave the affected pilgrims the said amount on behalf of the state government.

Addressing the pilgrims, Fakunle appealed to them to remain calm and patient, as efforts were being made to ensure their early airlift to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“The government of Osun State, through the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has given a cash of N15,000 to each of the 160 pilgrims from the state who are yet to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia.

“This gesture came as a result of rescheduling flights of the last batch from 26th May 2024 to 29th May 2024. The last batch comprises 325 pilgrims to be airlifted on Sunday, 26th May, 2024 but due to delay in the flight schedule, only 165 were airlifted,” he said.

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NIGERIA, WE HAIL THEE The Stirring Saga of our National Anthem(s): Historical Perspective or Voice of a New Dawn? by Otega Ogra, FCIM

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NIGERIA, WE HAIL THEE The Stirring Saga of our National Anthem(s): Historical Perspective or Voice of a New Dawn? by Otega Ogra, FCIM

NIGERIA, WE HAIL THEE

The Stirring Saga of our National Anthem(s): Historical Perspective or Voice of a New Dawn?

by Otega Ogra, FCIM

1. The year was 1959. As the clock ticked towards 1960, Nigeria stood on the precipice of a monumental shift—its emancipation from British colonial rule. This was a time when our nation was more a line item in a colonial ledger than a free state. The country, once treated less as a nation and more as a commodity in an unholy alliance with the infamous Royal Niger Company, was gearing up to redefine its identity. Our founding fathers had waged a long, arduous struggle not just against colonial domination but also against the indignity of having to pledge allegiance in compulsory renditions to a distant monarch with the anthem, “God Save the King.”
2. To solidify this newfound autonomy, a call was issued, inviting both Nigerians and international participants to pen a national anthem that would encapsulate the vision of the impending free and independent Nigeria. The call for entries reproduced below, was a clarion call to articulate the collective aspirations and spirit of diversity of our soon-to-be sovereign nation:
“COMPETITION FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM”
“The National Planning Committee for Independence is thrilled to announce a competition to select a National Anthem to commemorate the Federation of Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960.
A prize of $280.00 will be awarded for a National Anthem that resonates with the spirit of a free Nigeria, standing proud among the nations of the world. We invite submissions of no more than three verses, each comprising six lines in English. This lyrical representation should capture the essence of our nation (the setting to music will be announced later).
Please send your entries by March 31, 1959, to: Independence Celebrations Officer, c/o Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lagos.”
3. This call for entries drew a staggering response of over 1,000 entries, culminating in the selection of “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as Nigeria’s inaugural anthem, penned by a British expatriate living in Nigeria, Lillian Jean Williams, with music by Frances Berda. As the anthem echoed through the celebrations on October 1, 1960, it marked a fitting tribute to the aspirations of our nation and reflected the broad diversity of the various nations that made up the New Nigeria. Unity was its key message.
4. However, the years that followed brought with them trials that tested the nation’s resolve: a military coup in 1966, a subsequent civil war, and the onset of an oil boom that reshaped the economic landscape. By the late 1970s, amid the throes of change and under the leadership of then former dictator and military Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo (who was part of the military coup that brought Gen Murtala Mohammed into power before his demise in a failed coup that saw Obasanjo become head of state), a new anthem was sought to reflect what they believed was a maturing nation’s identity. This led to another anthem competition, to reflect the nationalistic fervor of the time, resulting in “Arise, O Compatriots,” adopted in 1978 and penned by a quintet of Nigerian writers – John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The music was created by the Nigerian Police Band directed by B. E. Odiasse.
5. Years of political tumult continued until Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999, with reformed President Obasanjo (now a civilian) at the helm. The turn of the millennium saw calls from across the country for restructuring, a topic that Obasanjo largely sidestepped, focusing instead on other reforms. This decision to ignore those calls would plague him all through his presidency.
6. It wasn’t until 2014 under President Goodluck Jonathan that a National confab was convened, bringing together 492 Nigerians to a National Conference inaugurated on March 17, 2014 which was somewhat representative. I say somewhat because, some strongly believe President Jonathan only decided to convene the national confab to earn sympathy points for his then re-election bid which he still lost to President Buhari in 2015.
7. During this conference with retired Chief Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi as Chairman, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi as Vice Chair and  Dr Valerie Azinge as Secretary, one poignant resolution from this conference amongst others was to revert to the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” seen as a true reflection of Nigeria’s foundational values. According to a report by Premium Times @premiumtimesNG, “The conference resolved for Nigeria to abandon its anthem and return to the old ‘Nigeria we hail thee’ anthem”. Details of the report can be found on the National Repository Site. Direct Link to document here: https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/items/eb70724c-6da2-447e-bf51-e3189d348d07
8. Page 295, National Conference Report, text reproduced below:
“11 – NATIONAL ANTHEM”
“Conference decided that:
Nigeria should revert to her old National Anthem which embodies unity, peace and prosperity as follows:
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honoured, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children A banner without stain.
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request, Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed, And so with peace and plenty Nigeria may be blessed.”
NOTE: some of the 2014 national conference outcomes have already been passed into law by the National Assembly since 2014 and have been part of the various constitution review processes since then.
9. This idea recently gained legislative traction, and as of May 29, 2024, the switch back was officially enacted—25 years post the establishment of uninterrupted civilian governance.
10. I have seen many questions and whilst I may not have all the answers, I personally believe in the power of an anthem to engender national pride and values.
11. Reflecting on this issue, I am also of the personal opinion that  ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ anthem speaks to our diversity and urgent need for unity. Not that Arise O compatriots doesn’t, but given the challenges we face as a ‘federating unit’ the first Nigerian anthem speaks more to me. There is a unique power of a national anthem in fostering a sense of pride and unity!
12. As a Senior Aide in President Bola Tinubu’s office, I daily witness his commitment to these national ideals firsthand. President Tinubu, is no doubt a figure synonymous with dedication to national unity and progress — and he continues to inspire me. Some have shared old videos of Mr President, President Bola Tinubu speaking about his preference for ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’. This is what I have to say: President Tinubu has never hidden his vision of seeing a more united Nigeria. His stance on restructuring, devolution of powers to fedeeating units and non-interference are clear. President Tinubu remains someone who doesn’t hide from his beliefs in the name of politics – a case of He says what he does, and does what he says! This is something that continues to endear me to him – first in his stint as governor, where I was a beneficiary of his free SSCE exams as a bright student of the Lagos state-owned Lagos State Model College, Kankon and years after when I watched in close proximity, his organisation of the 2011 ACN Nuhu Ribadu/Fola Adeola Presidential ticket.  Fast forward to a couple of years ago, I worked closely with him leading to his declaration to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Today, he is our President.
IN SUMMARY: President Bola Tinubu will always  put country first – even over himself. I have seen it in private over the years. I still see it daily as a senior aide in his office.
13. Nigeria belongs to us all regardless of tribe, religion, or any demographic grouping – “/Though Tribe and Tongue may differ, In Brotherhood We Stand/”
May God grant us a “Nigeria that is blessed”
#iStandWithNigeria #IstandWithTinubu.
Amen.
Otega Ogra is a Senior Aide to President Bola Tinubu. He oversees the Presidential Office of Digital Communications and New Media Strategy
Social ID: @otegaogra #TheTiger
FUN FACT:  some countries have their anthems written and/or composed by non-nationals. Bahrain, Egypt, Australia, Luxembourg South Africa, USA, make the list
https://x.com/otegaogra/status/1795996639812841939?s=46&t=-WT1A6V3jj52Bil8fk9JSg

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