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Lagos agog as Wale Akinbola marks 50th birthday

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Lagos agog as Wale Akinbola marks 50th birthday

Lagos agog as Wale Akinbola marks 50th birthday

By Ifeoma Ikem

 

WALE AKINBOLA– The Oke-Eletu community Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos state on Saturday was agog as Mr Wale Akinbola celebrated his 50th year anniversary.

 

 

 

Akinbola, the Chief Executive Officer of Entrance city international(CEO) was described by all as a man of honour and integrity.

 

 

Lagos agog as Wale Akinbola marks 50th birthday

They described him as someone that accepts and loves people regardless of who they are.

The event attracted notable personalities within and outside the state.

The president of the Alumni club of Onitolo community High School Surulere 94, Lagos state Mr Clement Adesanya described Wale as a classmate of high repute.

“Today we’re glad and rejoicing because the Lord has taught us to number this day as the 50th birthday of our classmate ‘Wale Akinbola for he’s a jolly good fellow.

“In our friendship of over three decades right from primary to secondary school days and till date we share memories of our humble beginning.

“We’re celebrating an amiable, easy going personality. I always remember Wale for his neatness and well ironed school uniforms and being a good instrumentalist, he has flair for musical instruments.

Barrister Bolaji Fashipe, a staff of Entrance city international said he cannot forget how Wale brought him out of hopelessness and joblessness.

“He gave me something to live on, his contribution to my life is too numerous to mention, he is more than a boss to me, in fact he is a brother and I want to say may he continue to shine”.

Mrs Oluyemi Akinbola, the wife of the celebrant said her husband was the man that turned her life around positively.

“His life style is filled with love,care,hospitality, kindness and he is a very hard working man.

“He is a kind of person that is respectful and humble, he wants everybody around him to be transparent, he never forgets the burdens of others and he tries to help carry some on his shoulders.

“He loves doing the will of God, he listens and takes care of everyone around him both his family and relatives.

“Looking back to the humble beginning of our journey so far ,I give all the glory to God almighty because He is always there for us through the times of ups and downs in life and God has never forsaken us”, she added.

Mrs Fisayo Ajayi, the chairperson of Joint Association of Beautiful Estate(JABE) described the celebrants as a good philanthropist with an open mind, great achievement, humility, responsibility and doggedness.

“We could identify these characters in you within a short time of your staying in this community, therefore, we wish you supernatural season of joy and full happiness.

“All your wishes in life will come true, a greater height in all your pursuits in life in Jesus name, in good health and sound mind to enjoy your life.

“We are so proud of you and privileged to be associated with you,once again Happy birthday”, she added.

In his short tribute, Elder Dare Afolabi Silas,the chairman of Ososanya/Bello Balogun street forum described Wale as simple in his approach.

“I have known him over eighteen years to be a straight forward person, a person that likes honest people, what he hates most is dishonesty.

“Wale is someone that always ready to fight until Justice prevails, always ready to do the will of the Almighty God and he is a cheerful giver”.

The celebrant, Wale, while giving a short story on his journey of life so far, said he has experienced very difficult stages of life but returned all the glory to God almighty.

Wale noted that without God he wouldn’t have been where he is today. He said he grew from being a truck boy to chief executive officer.

“I’m married to a beautiful damsel and blessed with children”, he added

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Africa’s Liberation: Echoes of Mugabe and Gaddafi in the Struggle for True Independence

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Africa’s Liberation: Echoes of Mugabe and Gaddafi in the Struggle for True Independence

By George O. Sylvester

When we speak of Africa’s liberation, it’s tempting to confine it to the end of colonial rule, the departure of European governors and the hoisting of new national flags. To revolutionary thinkers like Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, true liberation was never just political. It was and remains a matter of economic sovereignty, cultural pride and continental unity.

Both men were controversial, even authoritarian. Yet history cannot erase the ideological fire they ignited across Africa. Their speeches, their actions however imperfect continue to provoke debate, inspire movements and remind us that the promise of African freedom is far from fulfilled.

The Colonial Inheritance
European colonization was not merely a conquest of land; it was a calculated dismembering of identity. From the 1884 Berlin Conference to the post-World War II independence movements, colonial powers carved up Africa with little regard for indigenous cultures or long-term development. They imposed foreign languages, looted resources and left behind borders that would later become fault lines of ethnic and political conflict.

By the 1960s, most African nations had achieved formal independence. But beneath the surface, colonial structures remained intact. Economies were still dependent on raw material exports. Local industries were weak or non-existent. Debt became a new mechanism of control. And Western governments and corporations continued to wield disproportionate influence.

It was in this neo-colonial reality that Mugabe and Gaddafi emerged not just as national leaders, but as ideologues of African renaissance.

Mugabe: “The Land is Ours”
Robert Mugabe led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 after a bloody guerrilla war against Ian Smith’s white minority regime in what was then Southern Rhodesia. An eloquent intellectual and a veteran freedom fighter, Mugabe initially championed reconciliation and development. But by the early 2000s, his focus shifted toward radical land reform.

His justification was unapologetic:

“The land is ours. It is not European. And we have taken it. We have given it to the rightful people of Zimbabwe.”

Mugabe saw the ownership of land as central to the liberation struggle. For decades, white settlers had monopolized Zimbabwe’s most fertile land, while Black Africans remained tenants in their own country. The decision to expropriate white-owned farms, often without compensation, was seen by the West as a violation of property rights. For Mugabe, it was a long-overdue act of justice.

While critics blame these policies for Zimbabwe’s economic collapse and hyperinflation, Mugabe’s defenders argue that he did what few African leaders dared to do, challenge the post-colonial order and reclaim national resources.

As he once stated:

“We are not Europeans. We have not asked for any inch of Europe. So let Europe leave us alone.”

To Mugabe, African independence meant nothing without control over land and resources. His legacy is a warning and a lesson: economic liberation cannot be separated from political freedom.

Gaddafi: “African Unity is the Only Solution”
While Mugabe fought colonial remnants at home, Muammar Gaddafi envisioned a continent freed through unification. After seizing power in Libya in 1969, Gaddafi used his country’s oil wealth to pursue a Pan-African dream. He funded liberation movements across the continent, supported the African National Congress during apartheid and pushed tirelessly for a United States of Africa.

He famously said:

“The Black race shall prevail throughout the world, because it is the most oppressed and dispossessed. Our unity is our weapon.”

Gaddafi advocated for a single African government, army, currency and passport. He argued that only a unified Africa could resist foreign manipulation and control its own destiny. At the African Union summit in 2009, he thundered:

“Africa must unite now or perish. The time for petty nationalism is over. We must speak with one voice to protect our interests.”

Under his leadership, Libya became one of the most developed countries in Africa with free healthcare, free education and the highest Human Development Index on the continent. He proposed an African central bank and monetary fund as alternatives to the IMF and World Bank, which he viewed as instruments of Western neocolonialism.

But Gaddafi’s ambitions made him enemies. His death in 2011 following a NATO bombing campaign and a Western-backed uprising was a stark reminder of how foreign powers still shape Africa’s destiny. Before his fall, he warned African leaders:

“They will create chaos, they will divide you and you will cry for the return of Gaddafi.”

Today, Libya is a fractured state, a shadow of the once ambitious vision he pursued.

Beyond Borders and Ballots
Mugabe and Gaddafi were far from perfect. Mugabe grew increasingly autocratic, suppressing dissent and clinging to power well into old age. Gaddafi ruled Libya with an iron grip, brooking no opposition and building a cult of personality. Their authoritarianism deserves scrutiny.

Yet their core message endures: Africa is not truly free.

Not when multinational corporations extract billions from African soil while local communities remain impoverished.
Not when international lenders dictate economic policies that prioritize debt repayment over development.
Not when culture, history, and identity are diluted by imported values and education systems.

Their critique of neocolonialism remains disturbingly relevant. And their call for African unity, economic Self-determination and cultural revival has yet to be fully answered.

Today’s Betrayal of Revolutionary Ideals
In the 21st century, the ideological clarity of Mugabe and Gaddafi has been replaced by a politics of compromise and dependence. African leaders host elaborate investment forums for former colonial powers, sign away mineral rights to foreign corporations, and implement IMF-led austerity programs.

China’s growing influence in Africa is lauded as an alternative to Western control. Yet, many of these “partnerships” mirror colonial dynamics, resources flow out, while debt and dependency grow.

Meanwhile, Africa’s youth are restless. Unemployment, poverty and lack of opportunity drive many to seek life elsewhere. Migration has become a silent vote of no confidence in African governments.

As Mugabe once observed:

“Africa is not poor. It is just poorly managed.”

The Road Ahead: Real Liberation
Africa’s liberation remains a work in progress. The continent must return to the foundational truths expressed, however imperfectly; by Mugabe and Gaddafi.

1. Economic Sovereignty: African nations must control and process their own resources. Dependency on raw exports and foreign capital is unsustainable.

2. Pan-African Unity: Regional integration must move from rhetoric to reality. Shared infrastructure, trade, currency, and defense mechanisms are vital.

3. Cultural Renaissance: The decolonization of the African mind must accompany the decolonization of the economy. Language, history, and values matter.

4. Youth Empowerment: Africa’s future lies in its youth. Education, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership must be prioritized.

As Gaddafi declared:

“You may kill me, but my ideas will not die.”

Indeed, they have not. The dream of a free, united, and dignified Africa is still alive waiting for bold, visionary leadership to carry it forward. The torch lit by Mugabe and Gaddafi now lies in the hands of a new generation.

Will they pick it up?

 

Africa’s Liberation: Echoes of Mugabe and Gaddafi in the Struggle for True Independence
By George O. Sylvester

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Prophecy Fulfilled: Wiseman Daniel’s 2025 Warning Comes to Life as Burkina Faso Foils Coup Plot (video)

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Prophecy Fulfilled: Wiseman Daniel’s 2025 Warning Comes to Life as Burkina Faso Foils Coup Plot (video)

 

In what many believers are calling a divine confirmation, recent political developments in Burkina Faso have been seen as a direct fulfillment of a prophecy issued earlier this year by renowned Nigerian prophet, Wiseman Daniel, founder of Elohim Ministry.

In his prophetic address titled “The Mind of God for the Year 2025”, Wiseman Daniel warned of a covert plot being hatched by a European power—specifically France—against a small but rising African nation striving for self-sufficiency. He cautioned that any attempt to destabilize this nation would have dire consequences for the foreign powers involved, as the country had already gained international sympathy and would be fiercely defended by allies.

Prophecy Fulfilled: Wiseman Daniel's 2025 Warning Comes to Life as Burkina Faso Foils Coup Plot (video)

Barely months later, the military government of Burkina Faso announced it had thwarted a major plot to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana disclosed that the coup was orchestrated by a network of current and former soldiers, with ties to terrorist leaders and alleged foreign support from neighbouring Ivory Coast. The conspirators had planned to storm the presidential palace and plunge the country into chaos under the guise of international intervention.

“This was more than a local insurrection,” said Sana in a televised address. “The goal was to disrupt our sovereignty and place the country under external control.”

In the aftermath, citizens of Burkina Faso poured into the streets, rallying in support of their leader and warning both France and the United States to abandon any hidden agendas against their nation. Placards bearing slogans like “Hands Off Our President” and “Africa Must Stand Together” highlighted the deepening patriotic fervour and suspicion of Western interference.

Observers are now linking these events to Wiseman Daniel’s prophecy. He had stated:

“A small African country will rise out of darkness into light. But France must not execute her hidden plan. The consequences will be too great. This country has the eyes of the world on it—and will be backed by unexpected forces.”

Since Capt Traoré seized power in 2022 amidst rising militant violence, Burkina Faso has taken bold steps towards rejecting foreign military presence and asserting its independence. The junta’s posture has drawn both criticism and admiration, but the recent thwarted coup and the citizens’ overwhelming support appear to echo the prophetic tone of Wiseman Daniel’s warning.

While some may view these developments through a purely political lens, others in the spiritual community see it as a clear sign of divine insight and intervention.

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