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Land Crisis: Magbon Alade Community Indicts Hon. Raimi Kazeem

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Reportedly, the ongoing land dispute in Magbon Alade town in Ibeju Lekki Local Government area has been on for some years.

However, in recent time, the situation has worsen with attacks, bloodletting and even deaths taking center stage.

The cold seaside town which used to be known for its peace and serenity has now turned a war zone with residents and indigenous land owners being attacked randomly.

Recently, an attack alleged to have been sponsored and carried out by some cultists led to the death of a woman identified as Asidatu Muibi, while many others suffered various degrees of injuries.

www.theoctopusnews.com’s investigation revealed that on the fateful day of the attack, the now deceased Muibi’s son identified as Rasheed was chased home by some assailants.

As he sought solace in the comfort of his house, the assailants tried to gain access to the apartment, but his mother shielded them off, asking what her son had done wrong.

Unfortunately, she became the subject of their attack, as she died the following day after receiving the beating of her life from her attackers.

As if that was not bad enough, another recent attack saw Thompson Sola, a middle aged man and cab driver being attacked with a machete.

Speaking, Sola wondered how a once serene community had now turned into a killing zone. According to him, the attacks were sponsored, while the perpetrators were well paid. Asked if there could have been a reason why he was attacked and Sola answers thus “I operate a car hire service. Coincidentally, I am the one who drives one of the parties involved in the dispute. So, my sin was simply that I am the one driving them around town.”

Further, Sola, revealed that the conversation between him and his attackers before his attacked saw them accusing him of being the person who brought the duo of Shitta and Salami to Alagbon Police Station the day they were arrest. “Some of these boy had been earlier arrested before they were granted bail. On the day of the attack, they were asking me if I was from the community, and what was my business with the land dispute. Before I could reply, they started beating and using their Machete me,” Sola told www.theoctopusnews.com, adding that his attack was indeed a reprisal attack.

Lawyer to the Salami Family and Chairman Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Epe Branch, Sunday Abimbola Sunday of Opada Chambers said “This is not the first time these people would be attacked. Their houses were demolished without a court order and with a case still subsisting in court. Hon. Raimi Kazeem is directly involved in this matter. He is the one leading the other boys, he is their financier. It is a shame that an Honourable of the Lagos House of Assembly would descend so low. He has shown total disregard for law and order and is insulting the constitution by not allowing the case in court to be decided. When you take a case to court, you allow the court to decide the outcome,” he said.

Investigation by this medium revealed how one Pastor Olusegun Awe’s hectares of land in Magbon Alade was sold to another person identified as Paschal Ofia for N120, 000, 000 by Hon. Kazeem. Speaking with us, Awe said that he had it on good authority that the Honourable had been paid N25, 000,000 and wanted to collect his balance which is yet to be paid to him due to the issues surrounding the land. “With the election coming, Hon. Kazeem is doing everything to make sure that I abandon my land because he wants to collect his balance to facilitate his election.”

“There is nothing that they have not tried to do to me. I have been beaten, I have been molested, there have threats to my life and my contractor was beaten and labeled a member of the Badoo cult group all in a bid to make us leave our investment. How is that possible? You will be surprised that even the father of Hon. Kazeem asked me if I was ready to die for the land. We have cases in several police stations, but the honourable always uses his influence as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly to influence the out. I am sure he was the one who arranged for Task Force to come and arrest me and my staffs on our site, it was when we were being interrogated that we found out that we were alleged to have been mining on the said land.”

“When we were arrested, I told the leader of the team to do an on the spot inspection and show me any sign of mining of the land, but he couldn’t. I was beaten and pushed into the truck on the day, it was a shame, all because someone who is not even a wants to forcefully takeover my property.”

 

This dispute didn’t start yesterday, as there have been petition written and cases filled as far back as 2009.

A case instituted on the disputed land was struck out by Hon. Justice Shitta-Bay on 10 November 2009.

A petition by Adebowale Azeez & Co. dated 31 July 2018, and addressed to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, The Nigerian Police Force, FCIID Complex Area 10 Garki, Abuja confirms the fact that dispute on the Magbon Alade land is something that the police is aware of.

The petition with head Petition Against Hon. Raimi Kazeem, Ogunbiyi Samodu, Ogunbiyi Basut, Ogunbiyi Rotimi, Ogunbiyi Shuaibu, Lawal Deinde, Odunaja Tajudeen, Otugada Akeem, Shitta Idowu, Shitta Oluwadare, Kazeem Ekundayo, Odunaya Tunde, Otugada Wasiu, Igara Abiodun, Otugada Shakiru, Arogundade Saidi, Arogundade Suluka and others alleged intimidation, harassment, murder, robbery and threat to life.

Magbon AladeThompson Sola attacked by suspected cultists at Magbon Alade.Interestingly, Hon. Raimi Kazeem, one of the people alleged in the petition is a sitting member of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA).

Ismaila Salami and Bariyu Shitta, the former being the family head of the Salami Family of Magbon Alade indicted Hon. Kazeem in the matter at hand. According to him, “Kazeem is the leader of the people who want to forcefully steal our land. He is the leader of the other group of people, he can’t deny it.”

www.theoctopsunews.com, sought out Hon. Kazeem to speak on his involvement in the land dispute to no avail.

A text message sent to his mobile phone was not replied. Presently, the safety of the lives of those living in the community remains unguaranteed, as they continue to dread the presence of unknown faces in their community.

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Nigerians and Africans in Texas & Across the U.S. Urged to Support Bishop Paul Vincent’s Senate Campaign For 2026!

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Nigerians and Africans in Texas & Across the U.S. Urged to Support Bishop Paul Vincent's Senate Campaign For 2026!*

*Nigerians and Africans in Texas & Across the U.S. Urged to Support Bishop Paul Vincent’s Senate Campaign For 2026!*

Bishop (Col.) Paul N. Vincent, a renowned community leader, military chaplain, broadcaster, and author, has announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to represent Texas. Running as a Republican, Bishop Vincent is calling on Nigerians, Africans, and the broader immigrant community across Texas and the United States to rally behind his campaign, offering their support, advocacy, and votes as he aims to make history in the Senate.

 

Nigerians and Africans in Texas & Across the U.S. Urged to Support Bishop Paul Vincent's Senate Campaign For 2026!*

Bishop Vincent, the President/CEO of Persistence Works TV Network and Publisher of Persistence Works Magazine, is a celebrated immigrant success story. From humble beginnings in Nigeria to a distinguished career in the U.S., he has become a symbol of hard work, resilience, and faith. His campaign embodies these values, with a platform centered on defending the U.S. Constitution, safeguarding religious liberty, protecting the Second Amendment, and championing military and veteran welfare.

“As an immigrant who has lived the American dream, I am committed to ensuring others have the same opportunities,” said Bishop Vincent. “My journey reflects the limitless possibilities available in this great nation, and I want to give back by serving Texans in the Senate.”

Bishop Vincent’s military career spans 16 years, during which he served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve and on active duty. He has earned numerous military honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, and made headlines for baptizing 55 U.S. soldiers in the River Jordan during a deployment.

His achievements extend beyond the military. Bishop Vincent has written 20 inspirational books, established a global TV network that reaches over 200 million viewers, and spearheaded numerous charitable initiatives supporting communities in need. He is also a highly educated leader with five advanced degrees, including an Executive Master’s in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.

Bishop Vincent’s campaign has struck a chord within the immigrant community, particularly among Nigerians and Africans, who see his candidacy as a testament to their contributions and potential in the U.S. Many community leaders are calling on Nigerians and Africans in Texas and across the nation to mobilize and support his campaign.

“This is a pivotal moment for Nigerians and Africans in the U.S.,” said one supporter. “Bishop Vincent’s candidacy isn’t just about representation; it’s about giving a voice to our values and aspirations on a national stage. We must campaign, donate, and vote to ensure his victory.”

Bishop Vincent’s wife, Rev. Edith Vincent, and their daughter Sharon are also actively involved in the campaign, inspiring others with their story of perseverance and faith. The Vincent family, based in El Paso, Texas, is a shining example of what is possible with determination and divine guidance.

Nigerians and Africans in the U.S. are encouraged to take an active role in the campaign, whether by volunteering, spreading the word, or donating. Bishop Vincent’s Senate run is a call to action for the entire immigrant community to unite and make their voices heard in the U.S. political landscape.

For more information or to join the campaign, visit [Campaign Website Link].

Let us come together to support Bishop Paul Vincent and ensure his victory in this historic race for the U.S. Senate.

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Music has connected me to highly placed personalities says Folashade Olufemi, sets to release single”Convenant child

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Music has connected me to highly placed personalities says Folashade Olufemi, sets to release single”Convenant child

 

A budding gospel musician, Folashade Olufemi has described her music sojourn as one that has enabled her to meet personalities that she never envisaged to meet in her life.
Olufemi, popularly known as Shade Convenant disclosed this in an interview held on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital.
The 2015 graduate of Mass Communication from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, however, lamented that what she had undergone in the course of her music career has caused her inability to produce any record since she started music in 2003.
” I have been scammed in my bid to produce an Album. As a result of this, I became hopeless and I decided to get married”
The Yagba -West kogi state born upcoming singer hinted that she will soon release a single, Convenant child for the enjoyment of her supporters and fans.

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The Limit Breaker South Africa: 3 days Prophetic conference begins with Mind Blowing Deliverance

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The Limit Breaker South Africa: 3 days Prophetic conference begins with Mind Blowing Deliverance

…… The Spirit is Still helping Peoples – Dr Chris Okafor

 

The much anticipated family Liberation Program The Limit Breaker Conference has begun in Johanesbong South Africa with so many testimonies, Deliverance, Restoration and solution to many problems.

While declaring the 3 days prophetic encounter with Elohim through the revival Open, The Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide aka The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remarked that whenever God gives him a directive to go to a certain Nation, He does not hesitate because has a specific reasons, God will not give such directive only for a Purpose, Therefore the Man of God wnjoys everyone present at the day one of the conference to make Good use of the opportunity and the available Power of God by keying into all the instructions given and follow it accordingly.

The Generational Prophet of God said it is the turn of the good people of South Africa to receive from God what he has for them at the eleventh hours of the year.

In his sermon with the theme The Limit Breaker with Subtitles “Help of the Spirit” emphasised that the Spirit can help you, he can guide and direct you, only if you are willing to listen to the instructions given to you.

The Man of God also remarked that when you listen to the Spirit, any Battles you are facing turns around in your favour saying it takes a spirit person to understand the Language of the Spirit, Dr Okafor says you can be Prayerful and still not be in the Spirit.

The Lagos Popular Prophet said you must be spiritually minded to destroy the yoke , To be able to get Help from the spirit, You must understand the things of the spirit because the spirit only helps those that understand the spirit.

Therefore if you want to win the battles of the world, You must understand the Spiritual language that is Higher than any other Language.

In conclusion of his message, the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor said the spirit is still helping People , those that understand the Principles and philosophy of the spirit, God already sent a comfortable but people are not willing to listen to the instructions given, before any spirit move, it is the Holy Ghost that move first, He can direct , guide and led you into greater unlimitation.

The Holy Ghost moves in a Strange way at the South Africa Conference breaking different Limitations and re -writing the destiny of Many, The mighty hand of God was Physically Manifesting as bondage were broken, evil altars were set on fire and rains of Miracle Babies everywhere.

The Day 2 of the Conference will be more brutal as God Servant used the opportunity to invite people in Johanesbong and all its environs to make a date with Elohim on 4th December 2024, as God is ready to transform more lifes

Time is 5pm Daily at
VENUE: ALBERTON HELLENIC COMMUNITY CENTRE 11 PENZANCE ST. NEW REDRUTH, ALBERTON, JOHANNESBURG

 

The Limit Breaker South Africa: 3 days Prophetic conference begins with Mind Blowing Deliverance

...... The Spirit is Still helping Peoples - Dr Chris Okafor

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