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IPAN, New Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation To Unite Igbos With Other Ethnic Groups Formed!

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About 44 years ago, Ohanaeze Ndi lgbo was established as a none partisan socio-cultural organisation.

The organisation was founded by Professor Ben Nwabueze in 1976 with its headquarters in Enugu with the prime objective of catering for the overall interest of the Igbos living within Nigeria and in diaspora.

Subsequently, the organisation, rather than follow the course of it’s establishment decided to go partisan, especially under the leadership of John Nwodo. Currently, together with IPOB, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo is regarded by many as an affiliate of the People Democratic Party, PDP.

To correct these abnormalities, a great Igbo son, Lawrence Rapuluchukwu Onuzulike, with supports from some like-minded sons and daughters of Igbo land has decided to form another Igbo socio-cultural group called, Igbos For A Progressive Nigerian, IPAN, to counter the activities of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and other igbo socio-cultural and socio-political organisations that may want to set a seed of discord between the Igbos and other regions.

IPAN, according to Onuzulike, is an organization or rather a movement he started last month to show Igbo people that Buhari and other Nigerians don’t hate the Igbos by showcasing the great things Buhari is doing in the South East.

According to the founder, “Ohanaeze and IPOB openly endorsed the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Waziri Adamawa, the Presidential candidate of PDP in the 2019 Presidential election.
But, Ohanaeze Ndigbo failed successfully in that project because Atiku Abubakar failed to garner enough votes to win the election.”

He said, “Prior and after the elections, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has become the mouthpiece of the opposition party in Igbo land. The organisation willfully decided to be anti-Buhari government despite the government’s efforts at uplifting the economy and providing basic infrastructures in the South East region.”

Onuzulike said with the effort of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the South East region voted overwhelmingly for PDP in the 2019 elections yet the abysmal performance of APC in the region didn’t deter Buhari from giving the South East their due share of the national cake.

That opposition by Ohanaeze Ndigbo of Buhari continued to date unabated.

“Therefore, to bridge the artificial enemity gap created by unscrupulous Igbo leaders, eradicate the hatred toga espoused by igbo elites against the person of Buhari, to advertise to the world that the entire Igbo land is not against the administration of PMB and to tell the world that some Igbo sons and daughters, cut across different ages, living within Nigeria and in diaspora are appreciative of PMB’s gaint strides in South East, this new socio-cultral organisation, IPAN, was formed with the sole aim of uniting the Igbo people with people from other regions of the country by highlighting to the world that PMB is developing the South East region after all.”

First and foremost, IPAN is formed to bring the Igbos together as brothers and sisters.
IPAN aligns with people who are true friends to Igbos and celebrates leaders who develop the Igboland.

Founder of the new organisation, IPAN, Lawrence Rapuluchukwu Onuzulike (Lurrenz) is a writer, musician, award winning actor, and activist who is fiercely against war and discrimination against women. He’s also a devoted campaigner who champions the cause for better lives for African kids through his Children Africa Foundation. He was also the founder of Freedom For African Women in Sweden, Europe.

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Double Honour Conference: Famous Pastors extol Virtues of Dr Chris Okafor As Conference ends with Transformational Encounters.

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Double Honour Conference: Famous Pastors extol Virtues of Dr Chris Okafor As Conference ends with Transformational Encounters.

The 5 days of Prophetic Transformational Conference Tagged Double Honour has come to an end with various encomium poured on the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor by some of his Brothers in the vineyard.

The Prophetic conference which has Bishop Isaac Idahosa, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, Bishop Wilson Irabor with major Nigeria Gospel artiste which includes Chris Morgan, Lilian nneji, Prudence, Gabriel Peters, Liberation choir among many other, narrates how God specifically placed Dr Chris Okafor for Grace Nation citizen to bless them.

In his comments, Apostle Lawrence Achudume of Victory of Life Bible Church Abeokuta described Dr Chris Okafor as a Senior Prophet of God who hears directly from God, he is very humble and a committed Man of God, with what I am seeing here in his Church no demons or witchcraft can pull him down, what I want from you his Children is to stand with him.

Bishop Isaac Idahosa while describing Dr Chris Okafor said, he is Man of God and a prayer warrior, he so much believes in Prayer, He prays 21 hours a day, except if he wants to rest , he is a giver and too committed to be distracted, whatever any one says about him has no single effect , What God is using him to do in the life of many is far beyond any single imagination, Grace Nation is the international Headquarters of Prophecy, he give accurate Prophecy Bishop Isaac Idahosa remarked.

Making his own remarks before the sermon, Delta State based Man of God, Bishop Wilson Irabor said among many Great men of God we have in Nigeria, Dr Chris Okafor is a Man of God with a heart of Gold, He blesses people, Men of God like no tomorrow, Infact Grace Nation citizen must always be happy for this Blessings, He understand the words, Present the words for the understanding of all, With my experience with him, no demon can come to him except if people around him compromised, He can never be poor in life again because a giver never lacks this is the best way to describe Dr Chris Okafor, Bishop Wilson Irabor Concluded.

Delivering the sermon of the day, with Topic “Understanding the Principle of Honour: How to honour the Grace of your father” Bishop Wilson Irabor emphasised that to receive Double Honour or Portion of Anointing from your father, you must honour him, respect him and not Rebel against him saying no reason is Genuine enough to fight a father.

Highlighting what Honour means to a Father, the Bishop said Honours mean to cover the weakness and shot coming of your father, Nobody is Perfect when you see the nakedness of your father, God honours you when you cover him without evil comments.

He continues that Honour means to regularly support , through regular giving to your Father by so doing God will Honour you.

Teaching on How to Honour your Man of God, Bishop Wilson Irabor said you must esteem your Prophet above all other Prophets, He also remarks that Honour means don’t be too familiar with your Prophet because if you do, indirectly you are preparing a Grace for yourself, some people lose there prayer life because they are close to their Prophet while some take Liberty for license, what they were suppose to do on time, they ignore just because at the back of there mind they are closer to a man of God.

You must not also rebel against your father, some people use the social media to rebel against their father, he advised never to be a partaker with anyone that wants to destroy your father, a single prayers from a father can change the narrative in your generation, Always respect, support and be dedicated to things that is related to your father and by doing this You will receive Double Honour in whatever you venture into, Bishop Austin Concluded.

Bishop Isaac Idahosa also delivered powerful Prophetic Declaration for everyone Present at the conference, over 20000 Participants witnessed the Grand finale of the 5 days Prophetic Conference tagged Double Honour.

Making his closing remarks, Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Popularly known as The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor who was also celebrated at the Conference thanked everyone that marked the conference a success, The Guest Speakers, Guest Artists,Various Choirs Present, Mighty Men of Grace Nation, All his Sons and Daughters both in Nigeria and in diaspora, He declared that by this time April Next Year, each everyone of them, there life will be better 200 fold more better than this years, he said by this time next year, those looking for the fruit of the womb will attend next year editions with there children, with there husband’s, Wife’s, Cars and anything they asked for this year, because they are part of the 2025 conference they will attend next year edition with their Evidence.

The Double Honour Conference came to end with child dedication and special Thanksgiving by the Grace Nation Citizens across the Globe.

Double Honour Conference: Famous Pastors extol Virtues of Dr Chris Okafor As Conference ends with Transformational Encounters.

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Dangote Shares Food To Victims Of Fire Disaster

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Dangote Shares Food To Victims Of Fire Disaster …Feeds 60,000 Families In Taraba, Jigawa

Dangote Shares Food To Victims Of Fire Disaster

…Feeds 60,000 Families In Taraba, Jigawa

 
Victims of inferno, physically challenge and poor families are some of the beneficiaries of the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s rice distribution exercise in Taraba and Jigawa State.
A statement from the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, said  500 bags of rice and 100 mats were distributed to the victims of fire disaster at Batakashi Community in Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Penultimat week, a late-night fire outbreak had ravaged Batakashi village, destroying more than 45 houses, 35 silos, and scores of livestock, leaving behind widespread devastation and displacement.
In his remarks, the acting Executive Secretary, Jigawa Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Muhammad Murtala, said the Aliko Dangote Foundation brought 40,000 bags of 10kg rice for distribution to the poor and vulnerable people in Jigawa State.
He thanked the ADF for what he described as a timely intervention.
Some of the residents, expressed delight over the gesture, praying God to reward the donor abundantly.
One of beneficiaries, Mr Umar Abdullahi,  said the Foundation had brought succor to the community which was afflicted by an inferno recently.
Another beneficiary, Mr Usman Auwal, expressed delight over the gesture, saying since the occurrence of the tragedy, the community has never been the same.
Dangote Shares Food To Victims Of Fire Disaster
…Feeds 60,000 Families In Taraba, Jigawa
He commended the Aliko Dangote Foundation and Jigawa Government for their support to the community, and prayed for peaceful coexistence between the people.
The Chairman of the Garki Local Government Area, Mr Adamu Kore, who flagged off the distribution of the commodity, praised the Foundation for its support.
Mr.Kore said that the palliative would ease the hardship of the people of the community who were affected by the fire incident.
“We are very delighted over the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s  support and Jigawa Government’s assistance, because the donation had brought soccor to hundreds of families, not only in Jigawa but across the country in general,” Kore said.
Similarly, the Foundation has donated 20,000 bags of 10kg rice to the Taraba State government for vulnerable persons.
The representative of the Foundation, Bello Dan Musa, presented the bags of rice to the 16 Local Government Council chairmen, cabinet members of the Taraba State government.
Mr. Dan Musa said the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation is committed to given back to the society, and especially to the poor and vulnerable persons.
The Government was represented by the Chairman Taraba State Palliative Committee, Alhaji Saleh Sa’ad.
Over one million familes are expected to benefit from the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s Annual National Food Programme.

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DON’T TURN KWARA TO ANOTHER SAMBISA, DOUBLE EFFORTS TO END THE SPATE OF KILLING, KIDNAPPING, AND TERRORISM: CDHR CHARGES THE STATE GOVERNMENT, SECURITY APPARATUS

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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2024: CDHR DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION AGAINST INJUSTICES

DON’T TURN KWARA TO ANOTHER SAMBISA, DOUBLE EFFORTS TO END THE SPATE OF KILLING, KIDNAPPING, AND TERRORISM: CDHR CHARGES THE STATE GOVERNMENT, SECURITY APPARATUS

The residents and indigenes of kwara communities are living in fear and apprehension due to the recent rise in the spate of killing and kidnapping in different parts of Kwara communities. Some few weeks back, it was reported virally that a new bandit group arrived in the state named Mahmouda. To prove the authenticity of the viral news, the group strikes around Baruteen local government, and scores of innocent Nigerians were killed.

Cdhr gathered that
Seven people were killed in attacks on the Kwara community when gunmen suspected to be members of the new terrorist group, Mahmouda, attacked communities in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas. The assailants who reportedly were on military camouflage, riding motorcycles, stormed the market square at 9:30 pm on Monday and opened fire on the residents before they zoomed off.

Among whose lives were lost include four Fulanis, a vigilante, and a 19-year-old youth. According to another source, a similar attack occurred the same day in neighbouring Kaiama, where a vigilante was killed.

In another development, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted seven travellers along the Obbo-Aiyegunle road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. Cdhr gathered that the incident occurred over the weekend. The affected victims were travellers and passengers in a Sienna bus coming from FCT to Offa town, kwara state.The gunmen reportedly blocked the road and stopped the vehicle, belonging to an Offa-based transport company with registration number KW FFA 50 XD, at gunpoint. Seven people were kidnapped, leaving the children and their belongings behind.

Recently, the kwara branch of NBA announced the abduction of one of their members by unknown assistants, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government in Kwara State. According to reports, she was abducted alongside the DPM of the Local Government on Friday, April 25, 2025, while travelling from Oke Ero LGA to Ilorin. In the announcement, the kwara NBA chairman SMH Kosemani Esq. appeals to the members of the public to share the information and pray for her safe return.

In line with the above and series of insecurity reports about kwara communities, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights uses this medium to call the attention of the kwara state government, kwara state police command and other security apparatus in the state to double their efforts to end the insecurity challenges around kwara communities. The government and all the stakeholders should synergise by putting appropriate measures to remove kwara from the news of viral killing, kidnapping, and all forms terrorism. We shouldn’t allow them to turn our dear state to another Sambisa forest.

Kwara State is known for peace and harmony and one of the most peaceful states in the northcentral Nigeria. The government should intensify efforts to maintain the peace and harmony kwarans have been enjoying over the years.

Cdhr also urges the state government to empower the local security operatives with necessary support and intelligence to assist the conventional security apparatus. They understand their local terrain better than the outsiders. A stitch in time saves nine.

E-Signed:
Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka,
National Publicity Secretary CDHR Nigeria.

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