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KASHIM SHETTIMA’S OUTBURST AND ARMY COMMENDABLE EFFORTS

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2022: CELEBRATING THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AMID SECURITY CHALLENGES
KASHIM SHETTIMA’S OUTBURST AND ARMY COMMENDABLE EFFORTS- Tosin Osho, a NAOSRE member, writes on the commendable efforts of the Nigerian Army for a safer Nigeria
Only recently, precisely on December 11, 2020, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, engaged players and stakeholders in the security circle to provide options that would assist government and service chiefs in strategic security policy formulation and implementation.
The underlying reason for that humongous gathering stems from the commitment of the association to collective efforts at achieving a safer Nigeria.
At the  dinner summit and interestingly so, stakeholder unanimously pushed for appropriate funding and corporative support for military operatives.
This, they believe, would facilitate arresting what has turned out a security menace as Nigeria struggles against itself through the most trying period, comparable only to the civil war between 1967 and 1970.
At the centre of this is the Nigerian Army that has to undertake the often painful professional  yet inexorable push towards reclaiming areas that hitherto occupied by the insurgents and deploying the best of professionalism to minimize innocent casualties, being asymmetric battle.
Evidently, the success of reclaiming the local government areas that were taken over by Boko Haram  is basically because the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai  understands the nuances of the country, which he has translated into security success  in line with the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to make life comfortable for Nigerians.
 He may not have succeed 100 percent, but it is obvious that it is no longer business as usual.
However,  within the purview of international media, the story has been different. Indeed, recent comments, specifically from Borno public office holders have been extraordinary in a most dire sense.
To say the least, Kashim Ibrahim Shettima, immediate past governor of Borno State’s statement, denigrating military efforts,  is rather unfortunate and understandably outrageous.
His outpour contrasts with the thinking of most  patriotic Nigerians who align with the views of Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi, a security analyst and a counter-terrorism expert who also convenes  Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Terrorism in Nigeria.
In Odeyemi’s recent statement, he maintained that Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima is the least qualified to dictate to President Muhammadu Buhari on tenure of Service Chiefs.
Senator Shettima and Governor Zulum’s persistent attacks on the nation’s gallant troops and service chiefs provoked further reactions from Odeyemi.
Said he:
“Senator Shettima dived into treasonable territory with his latest utterances on national security and acted in an unconstitutional and self-serving manner by trying to dictate to the President the tenure of service chiefs whose briefs start and stop at the table of the President and Commander-in-Chief.
“In fact, as Nigerians, we have to seriously interrogate the motive of Senator Shettima in his apparent attacks on our Service Chiefs, I’m equally using this medium to call on our security agencies, the Department of State Service, the Directorate of Military Intelligence and others to begin to ask the former governor some questions such as, what is his interest in the national security architecture? Can he appoint new Service Chiefs for the Present? Is he the one that appointed the Service Chiefs? What is his interest in the Service Chiefs?
“Is he aiming at overthrowing the democratic government, if the Service Chiefs are not removed? I found it appalling that this same Shettima who was shedding tears like a baby when Boko Haram overran his state pre-2015 before this same President Buhari and the current Service Chiefs he is now vilifying came to his rescue by reclaiming the local governments taken by the insurgents and restoring peace in the state.
“He has also forgotten too soon or refused to remember the current set of service chiefs ensured that his second term as governor was relatively secured and elections were peacefully conducted to bring in his successor and he also won his election to go the Senate under this current military leadership.
“I believe that Shettima was only playing to the gallery to shove up his personality in the North ahead of the 2023 race, though that’s left for our security agencies to determine, otherwise, how and why would he be dictating to President Buhari who he should appoint or work with?
“I think the basic question to ask is why is Shettima raising his voice at a point like this, soliciting for media appearances when there is a sitting governor in the state? Does this not indicate clear politicking? Can’t he seek an audience with the President or is he trying to be more democratic and more representative than the President who got the highest votes of over 15 million across the Country compared to his votes of just a Senatorial zone of less than 300,000?
“On Zulum, I think he should know that a house divided against itself cannot stand. If there is anytime that intense synergy is needed, it is now. He shouldn’t forget where the state is coming from. It will be a big oversight on his part to allow those who are apparently envious of him to misguide him in what they themselves couldn’t do,” he stated.
No well meaning Nigerian can agree less given that what is required is co operation with the Buratai to complete the good work he has started and certainly not denigration.

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Meet UK-Based Exceptional Philanthropist Omowunmi Fasanmi Opens “Child Of Light” Children’s Home And Resource Center In Lagos

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Without mincing words,the quintessential and beautiful woman Mrs Omowunmi Fasanmi remains an exceptional,an epitome of beauty with a sincere heart for her immense contributions to the society, if going by “Child of Light” Children’s home and resource center which was officially dedicated and opened for activities on Saturday 25th May, 2024 at 1A Segun Akinola Street, Awori Bus/Stop, Abule Egba Ifako-Ijaiye. Lagos.

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Without being too sensationalist over the prospect coming ahead it is very obvious and assuredly “Child of Light Children’s home and resource center” would soon become an household name amongst its contemporaries within Nigeria and African countries at large.

Thousands have benefited and still benefiting from this quintessential easygoing Omowunmi Fasanmi and it’s a good thing extending this kindness and gestures beyond her jurisdictions as special guests attested during the official opening.

The unrivaled philanthropic works of giving to motherless homes, and the newly established Child of Light Children’s home center which has gotten more applause from Nigerians most especially Lagosians.Widows, widowers and single mothers are not left out too as many have been empowered either by providing equipment for small businesses (sme) or cash to start something worthwhile as applauded by attendees and Kelechi Oluwafunmilayo Okafor who’s the daughter of Mrs Omowunmi Fasanmi.

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Though Mrs Omowunmi Fasanmi and Kelechi Oluwafunmilayo Okafor (Daughter) and Children have been touching lives as they promise to do more through Child of Light Children’s home and resource center

According to Venerable Bankole and pastor Wale Akosile during their brief exhortation on how “God builds a house and without Him, the builders build in vain” using the book of Isaiah. Preaching further, says Child of Light Children’s home and resource center would be an exceptional motherless home within the State and it would be a point of reference to the entire family of Mrs Omowunmi Fasanmi to achieve their dreams in overseas

Mrs Omowunmi Fasanmi and her entire family, who has been so kind in all aspects of life will always tell you they’re where they are today because they all have mutual understanding with God’s backing as this can be fully testified by friends, relatives even Community Ba’ale leaders and council as if that wasn’t enough, Royal father of the day HRM Oba Adeleye Oni (Oniye of Iye Ekiti) who was fully represented as he delivered King’s message.

What a kindhearted women of substance who dedicated her times, resources in doing good, no wonder all her goodwills, good antecedents speaks for her in all their endeavours.

The respected distinguished personalities were fully on ground to grace the occasion such as HRM Oba Adeleye Oni Oniye of Iye Ekit as father of the day, Mr. Tunde Adegunduro (Commissioner Of Police, Rtd) as Chairman of Honour, Mr. Olajide Fasanmi as Distinguished chief of honour, pastor Funsho Abanson, prophet Olubunmi Osunsanmi as Personalities of Honour.
To end this chapter for another phase, Kelechi Oluwafunmilayo Okafor dedicated the vote of thanks.

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Grace Nation: This Will of God is Our Safety and Peace – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation: This Will of God is Our Safety and Peace – Dr Chris Okafor

…. Grace Nation Celebrates Children Day.

…. Over 20 Miracle Babies Dedicated, as Grace Nation now turns to Mecca of Miracle Babies.

 

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When you learn how to hear and interpret the Voice of God, it will be easy for you to. Know the plan of God for you and everything that concerns you, therefore one of the basic syllabus of the faculty of a New born again Christians is to be able to interpret the Voice you heard.

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Speaking at the Sunday Roots and Foundation Training service held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria, The lead Pastor Grace Nation international aka Liberation City Dr Chris Okafor said it is very good to understand and be able to interpret Voices saying Voices carries significant cause voice can bless and some destroyed.

The Generational Prophet of God said to know the perfect will of God you must be able to distinguish between the voice of the flesh and the voice of God.

Highlighting different kind of voices, the Man of God said there is the voice of the flesh that most time led to doing immorality and the rest saying the Voice of Circumstance, Peers, Parent, Mentor, Pains, Past and devil has Great impact on the life of the people, but the moment you are able to interpret the Voice of the Holy Ghost you Life style in Christ began to grow, therefore you becomes what God want you to be. The Popular Lagos Clergyman remarked.

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Earlier The children’s of Grace Nation were celebrated as the world marks the Children days celebration, though the actual date is May 27 but Grace Nation stage it’s own children day today 26/05/2024 to celebrate the important and the impact of the children saying they are the Leaders of Tomorrow.

Various rendition were made with different presentation and reciting of Bible verses which made the occasion a memorable one.

Meanwhile Grace Nation international aka Liberation City is Gradually turning to a Mecca of sort for mother’s waiting for the Lord on the fruit of the womb. Over 20 born miracle Babies were dedicated to the God of Grace Nation in a day all to the Glory of God. This implies that for whatever conditions you find yourself looking for the fruit of the womb, no matter how long, immediately you steps your feet in Grace Nation land, you will carry your miracle babies says the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor.

 

Grace Nation: This Will of God is Our Safety and Peace - Dr Chris Okafor

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Desperate opposition figures in Kogi behind calls for Yahaya Bello’s arrest despite court process – Activists

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Desperate opposition figures in Kogi behind calls for Yahaya Bello’s arrest despite court process – Activists

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That CSOs raise alarm over alleged plots by desperate politicians to use gunmen in military uniform to attack Bello’s residences

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desperate opposition figures in Kogi behind calls for Yahaya Bello's arrest despite court process - Activists

 

 

 

 

Hundreds of activists, on Saturday, stormed the streets of Lagos to protest alleged underground moves by some desperate opposition figures in Kogi State as well as other perceived political enemies to unleash terror on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, using the platform of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

 

The activists, who addressed a press conference and also staged a huge rally, condemned calls by a group called Zero Corruption Agenda in collaboration with another group, Kogites United Against Corruption, for the EFCC to ignore court orders guaranteing Bello’s fundamental human rights and effect an arrest despite the ongoing court process.

 

While raising the alarm that there were speculations going around that some desperate politicians were “even allegedly planning to use gunmen dressed in fake military uniforms to attack Yahaya Bello’s residences”, they called on the police and other relevant security agencies to be vigilant to prevent anarchy in the country.

 

According to them, many Nigerians already suspect that the alleged “endless attack on the former Governor, his family members and even innocent children by the EFCC in the most unprofessional way, despite revelations that showed he was actually protected by the law, have deep political undertones.

 

Comrade Segun Abegunde, who briefed the press on behalf of the CSOs, under the joint umbrella of Citizens Action Against Lawlessness, insisted that the desperation by some opposition figures and Yahaya Bello’s political enemies to hide under the purported fight against corruption to call for the arrest of a man who has a court order for his fundamental human rights to be protected and who is already in court with the EFCC, “almost confirms this insinuation of an evil plan against him by some interested politicians, using the EFCC platform.”

 

“This is not difficult to detect, having seen the composition of the so-called Kogites who made these curious calls, even in London. The videos exposed their ethnic leaning as they were speaking the language of the aggrieved politicians in Kogi State,” the activists said.

 

They alleged that opposition political parties were using the EFCC to fight political battles in Kogi State and called on the ruling Party to be vigilant.

 

“The tribunal judgement on the last governorship election in Kogi State is coming up on Monday May 27th. The desperation by the opposition to have Yahaya Bello in custody has increased exponentially as that date approaches. There seems to be a determination to either keep him out of circulation while they try to steal APC’s mandate in the state or to completely eliminate him for whatever reasons only known to them.

 

“Also, considering the way and manner the EFCC chairman has taken the Yahaya Bello matter so personal, it is glaring that a Yahaya Bello in the custody of the EFCC is not going to be safe at all,” they stated.

 

Abegunde said, “The courts are there to mediate between government and citizens and between two or more contending interests and the court’s intervention is sacrosanct until overturned by a superior Court.

 

“The rallies, both home and abroad, calling for jettisoning of the due process of law and for the EFCC to arrest Yahaya Bello, court orders or no court orders, sponsored by the opposition and his political enemies within, are not only reckless but dangerous to our polity and absolutely condemnable.

 

“Such calls have now given credence to the allegations that some powerful political forces are after Yahaya Bello, not because of corruption allegations, but that they are actually after his life. What have the military got to do with the EFCC that a group would be calling for military intervention to arrest a single citizen in a case where he is already a defendant?”

 

Emphasising the urgent need for President Bola Tinubu to call the anti-graft body to order before it is too late, the CSOs pointed out that the so-called Kogites call for the commission to use military force to arrest the former governor, even when his date to appear in court had already been fixed, was not only reckless but dangerous to the nation’s polity.

 

“There is even a speculation going around now, which may be credible, that some desperate politicians are even allegedly planning to use gunmen dressed in fake military uniforms to attack Yahaya Bello’s residences.

 

“We call on the police and other relevant security agencies to be vigilant. We also call on President Bola Tinubu to immediately call EFCC to order. The Commission seems to have offered its platform for enemies of the former governor to execute their plans against him and the President must wade in, especially with the facts on ground that EFCC has displayed flagrant disregard for the rule of law, all the way, in handling this matter.

 

“We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to, as a matter of urgency, call the EFCC to order with a view to staying off political interference. The Commission should concentrate strictly on its anti-corruption mandate by staying within the enabling laws that established it. The EFCC should not be identified with promoting anarchy, no matter what.

 

“The court processes should be allowed to run their course without disruption. That is when democracy and rule of law can be said to be functioning in our nation,” the activists stressed.

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