…Visit SCID Panti Yaba Lagos

… The NPF confirms that no formal petitions or complaints have been filed by anyone.

Recall that multiple allegations have been made against Senior Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Worldwide by Facebook users, who are challenging him on several offenses,

Following an invitation for questioning by the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba, Dr. Chris Okafor, the Generational Prophet of God, has visited the SCID office Panti for Questioning but he was informed that, apart from an online Facebook post, the absence of formal complaints implies the case is devoid of substance – a development described as surprising for the presumed suspect, with the case status being tantamount to closed

According to credible information, a complaint was filed alleging his absence on Monday, 5th January 2026, the day he was supposed to be questioned, as the Generational Prophet reportedly did not show up due to an ongoing investigation into the same matter at Zone 2 command of the Nigeria Police Force

It was reliably gathered that the faceless complainants did not appear at the SCID office in Panti, despite being offered protection and transportation to facilitate their testimony against the Man of God

In relation to this matter, the Zone 2 command of NFP is investigating Facebook complainants for purportedly believing that bullying on Facebook takes precedence over the law; further comments will be deferred until the investigation into blackmail, cyberbullying, and defamation of character allegations against Doris Ogala and associates is finalized

It has become patently evident that the allegations and counter-allegations leveled by some individuals are nothing but falsehoods; we will wait with bated breath to observe subsequent developments. The question of whether legal action will be taken against the individual trying to blackmail the Man of God is uncertain; time will tell.

Lawmaker Noheem Adams and his winning ways

By Johnbosco Afolabi

In a country where true service to humanity has become almost impossible, it has thus become our tasks to praise those who find it in their hearts and principles to shift from what has ordinarily become their norm to touch as much lives as they find possible. This is why when a governor in Nigeria is successfully able to complete the construction of a road, which should ordinarily be one of his duties to the people, we go beyond mere commendations. We wear Aso-ebi. We invite musicians. We gather ourselves and merry.

You don’t have to blame the people. Over the years, we have lived far less than third-class citizens in our communities, states and country. Those who we queue in the rain and sun to elect have often done the opposite of what we anticipate. The promises they oil our ears with before the elections often become far more than the axiomatic ‘rocket science’. Excuses take control.

On two occasions within December last year, I stumbled on two different videos on social media where irate constituents pounced on their representatives for abandoning them after the election. In one of the videos, the constituents claimed that the representative disappeared after the 2023 general election where he won a seat at the House of Representatives. As usual, the election season is fast approaching and the lawmaker sensed the need to return to base and bamboozle the electorate with some sweet-coated promises. The result is what he never anticipated.

As I watched that video, my mind kept drifting to Noheem Babatunde Adams, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who came in years ago through a supplementary election for a constituency that hitherto loathed the idea of an elected politician retaining his office after one term. Though, the unwritten traditional one term changed with his predecessor, Noheem has not only constantly won hearts. He has kept the tempo sustained.

Eti-Osa is one of the most-politically sophisticated area of Lagos and for someone to retain a position in such a place, it shows simply how deeply ingrained such a person is, It further shows how successfully the person has handled the mandate handed him by his people. In November, 2025, during the opening of a new housing scheme in Abraham Adesanya area of Eti-Osa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called Noheem “The Son In The Soil.” That sobriquet sank deservedly. It was a perfect description of a lawmaker whose passion and commitment has seen him going out of his core duties to bring smiles to the faces of his constituents. During the townhall meeting held simultaneously across Lagos by the House of Assembly in the last months of 2025, Noheem was one of the only two lawmakers who empowered 250 constituents with at least ₦25 million. That was unprecedented. Little wonder the free endorsements he continues to receive among leaders in the constituency.

The attention of my team was first drawn to his mode of operation in 2022 culminating in the political campaigns in 2023. Noheem was in every corner of his constituency, either sitting with the people, checking up on them, especially the aged, having deliberations and understanding their plights. Unassuming, he would always smile while listening. Then, for challenges he could handle, he did privately. For others he could not, he made promises to draw the attention of the government. And this he did both in letters, conversations with officials of the executive arm of government and in his positions on the floor of the House where he champions his people’s yearnings irrespective of whose ox is gored.
A close associate of the Majority Leader once told me that the lawmaker is not the average Nigerian politician. Why? He said Noheem was too sincere to be called one. He has these principles of treating everyone equally. He believes that everyone has specific grace and should never be handled less. “Bros, that man thrives better in challenging situations. His intuitions are very sharp. He pre-empts and solves a problem before it becomes obvious. He lives in the midst of his people and feels their pains. And he knows how to warm himself into the minds of the people with his smiles. His life revolves around his people and what he can do for them at every point. He has empowered people so much so that we do ask him what he has left for himself.”

At the Lagos Assembly, Noheem remains one of the most brilliant lawmaker handling his office with great mastery. Aside multiple motions, he is known to have single-handedly sponsored the Railway Corporation Bill in 2025. The bill that aims to systematically structure rail transportation in the state is currently in its final stage for passage.

He is not my representative, but he continues to earn my respect since I started monitoring him closely. Yes, he has. And Eti-Osa Constituency 1 got this one right. Think. Can you speak this way about the person who represents you?

Johnbosco, a media, political and social analyst, writes from Maryland, Lagos.

Maduro on Trial: Defiant, Unbowed and Still Claiming the Presidency.

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Inside the U.S. Courtroom Drama That Shook Global Politics. A Legal Maelstrom, a Sovereignty Crisis and the Battle for Venezuela’s Soul.”

In a legal and diplomatic showdown without recent parallel, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stood before a U.S. federal judge in Manhattan on January 5, 2026, to enter a formal not guilty plea to a sweeping indictment that accuses him of narcotics trafficking, narco-terrorism and related violent crimes. Yet in a defiant and extraordinary twist, Maduro did not merely traverse the routine procedures of an arraignment, he seized the moment to declare, in unequivocal terms, that he remains the legitimate President of Venezuela, lambasting his removal and detention as unlawful and a violation of international law.

This courtroom appearance (held in the Southern District of New York) was the culmination of a dramatic military operation in Caracas just days earlier, when U.S. forces seized Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, from their residence and transported them to the United States to face federal prosecution. The proceedings have shattered norms of modern geopolitics and sparked fierce debate among legal scholars, international relations experts and world leaders.

A Defiant Stand in the Courtroom.
Appearing before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, Maduro, 63, spoke through an interpreter and delivered a message that was as political as it was legal. In clear Spanish he declared:

“I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man. I am still president of my country.”

Maduro’s defence team, led by prominent attorney Barry J. Pollack, signalled that they intend to challenge not only the substance of the charges but also the legality of Maduro’s capture and also including asserting his entitlement to sovereign immunity as a head of state. Such claims are seldom entertained in U.S. courts and invite complex questions about international law and diplomatic norms.

His wife, Cilia Flores, also formally entered a not guilty plea, asserting through her counsel that she is innocent of all charges and deserves fair legal treatment.

The Charges: A Legal Storm.
The indictment, spanning multiple counts, accuses Maduro and key aides of orchestrating a decades-long criminal enterprise:

Narco-terrorism conspiracy

Cocaine importation conspiracy into the United States

Possession of machine guns and destructive devices in connection with drug trafficking
These charges carry potential life sentences, making it one of the most consequential criminal cases ever brought against a foreign head of state in the U.S. judicial system.
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Prosecutors allege that Maduro’s regime facilitated the transportation of large quantities of cocaine into the United States and collaborated with violent cartels and rebel groups across Latin America. While Maduro has vehemently denied all accusations, U.S. officials maintain that the evidence justifies the charges.

“I Was Captured”: A President or a Prisoner of War?
In one of the most striking moments of his brief court appearance, Maduro claimed he had been “captured” at his home in Caracas and likened his situation to that of a prisoner of war or a rhetorical choice intended to frame the U.S. action as not merely law enforcement but as political and militaristic aggression.

This characterisation was echoed by his supporters outside the courthouse and by several international governments. Russia, for instance, angrily condemned the U.S. operation and demanded Maduro’s immediate release, calling the action a breach of Venezuelan sovereignty.

Legal scholars, too, have weighed in. Harold Koh, former legal adviser to the U.S. State Department, warned that the case places the U.S. judiciary at the crossroads of criminal law and foreign policy, asserting:

“This prosecution will test the boundaries of sovereign immunity and set precedents about how far a domestic court can reach into international affairs.”
Whether Maduro’s dramatic narratives will hold any legal water remains to be seen, but they unquestionably shape the political context of the proceedings.

Global Reverberations and International Law.
The Maduro case has triggered heated debates in the United Nations Security Council, where some member states voiced grave concern that the U.S. violated international norms by apprehending a sitting head of state on foreign soil. Critics argue that such unilateral action undermines the principle of sovereignty and a cornerstone of international law enshrined in the U.N. Charter.

In response, U.S. representatives emphasised that the mission was a lawful law enforcement effort, not a war or occupation. They insist Maduro’s indictment relates to longstanding criminal allegations and not any desire to occupy or govern Venezuela.

Nevertheless, the clash between legal justifications and geopolitical pushback highlights the fragile balance between transnational justice and sovereign autonomy, an issue that will continue to resonate in global diplomatic circles.

The Human Toll and Venezuelan Context.
The Maduro saga cannot be disentangled from Venezuela’s decade-long political and economic crisis. Citizens have endured hyperinflation, shortages of basic goods, mass migration and widespread reports of political repression. Many Venezuelans outside the courthouse voiced intense emotions and some calling Maduro a tyrant who must answer for his actions, others denouncing the U.S. role as imperialistic interference.

As Professor Francisco Toro, a respected Venezuelan political analyst, observed:

“Maduro’s government was marred by corruption and repression, but the manner in which he was seized raises dangerous questions about external intervention and the future of self-determination for the Venezuelan people.”

The domestic fallout was immediate. Hours after the court appearance, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Vice President, was sworn in by the National Assembly as interim president, pledging to safeguard national sovereignty and support Maduro’s legal battle.
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What Lies Ahead: A March Showdown and Beyond.
Both Maduro and Flores are set to return to court on March 17, 2026, marking the next stage in what is expected to be a long, complex and politically charged legal process. Defence attorneys are anticipated to file robust motions challenging jurisdiction, sovereign immunity claims, and the legality of the U.S. capture operation.

Meanwhile, global attention remains riveted. Some observers argue that if Maduro were to be convicted, the consequences could reshape international criminal law, especially where heads of state are concerned. Others fear the case could exacerbate tensions between great powers and undermine diplomatic resolution.

Final Words: A Trial at the Crossroads of Law and Geopolitics.
Nicolás Maduro’s not guilty plea in a U.S. court transcends ordinary criminal litigation. It is a geopolitical earthquake, blending legal drama with questions of sovereignty, justice, and power. Whether history will remember this moment as a triumph of accountability or a perilous overreach remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that no stone has been left unturned in this unprecedented clash between a head of state and a foreign nation’s legal system.

As respected international law expert Dr. Mary Ellen O’Connell put it:

“When law and power collide on the global stage, the jurisprudence of tomorrow is written in the actions taken today.”

Maduro’s words (“I am still President”) may echo far beyond the courtroom walls, shaping international relations and legal norms for years to come.