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BREAKING:LAND GRABBING! Jubilation In Makun Villages As Court Rules, Nullifies Oniraniken, Oba Adeniji’s Acquired Court Judgment
BREAKING: SAGAMU: LAND GRABBING: Jubilation In Makun Villages As Court Rules, Nullifies Oniraniken, Oba Adeniji’s Acquired Court Judgment
For some years now, there has been an agitations on land grabbing activities by the Villagers within Makun area of Sagamu local government and the agitation is being supported by his royal highness, Oba Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya, Ewusi of Makun Kingdom.
There was a press briefing today in that regard at the Palace of his Royal Highness (Oba) Timothy Oyesola Akinsanya, Ewusi of Makun, Sagamu, on the report of the recent court ruling against Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken of Iraniken’s acquired court judgment. (Attached are the copies of the Court Judgment).
According to the Convener, Hon. Tiamiyu Fasasi who tagged the press briefing “JUSTICE AT LAST” on behalf of the Villagers addressed the press where he noted and explained in details the issue of land grabbing activities which has ravaged some villages within Makun area.
It was reported that Oba Adewale Adeniji, the Oniraniken of Iraniken, was said to have allegedly sponsored some people who have laid siege in some villages within Makun Community parading a purported court judgment which was alien to the original owners of the villages who were brutalized and forcefully sent packing from their various villages for the fear of being attacked but vehemently protested the criminal occupation of their villages at the Akarigbo of Remo’s Palace and the office of the Executive Governor of Ogun State at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
“In cognizance of the reality of the fact that Oba Adewale Adeniji remained adamant and seem uncautionable, the stakeholders of all these villages resorted to litigation as peace loving people that would not want to adopt violence that could result to communal clashes.
“Today, we are elated to brief the distinguished members of the press that the purported and illegally acquired court judgment being paraded by Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken of Iraniken, Sagamu, has been nullified and discarded by a competent court of law with an instruction that he should henceforth desist from his criminal land grabbing activities in all the area in law, any action contrary to this court ruling would by our understanding of its dictates amount to contempt of the court which of course shall be reported to the appropriate quarters for every action.
“Since we are not obvious of the fact that you have been reporting the matter and following religiously, we felt it deem to invite the distinguished members of the press for a briefing on the latest development hoping you would accordingly report the situation in your various media spaces being the flashlights of our society.” Hon Tiamiyu stated.
On this same matter, Evang. Kolade Okeowo is also one of the Conveners. Meanwhile, Oba Ewusi Personal Aide, Otunba Kayode Howells while responding to questions from journalists expressed his gratitude, appreciated God for the journey so far, gave kudos to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and all members of Ogun State house of assembly for standing against every form of land grabbing activities within Ogun State.
“This case of land grabbing activities have been reported at Ogun State house of assembly, the attention of the executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has been drawn to it, they are all against land grabbers in Ogun State and we are joyous that the court finally ruled in our favour and all Indigenes in those Villages are filled with enthusiasm, the court judgement would be executed via appropriate channels as law abiding Citizens of this great country, Nigeria.” Howells emphatically stated.
It was reported that about thirteen villages which Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken said to have secured a frivolous judgement over the ownership, has resulted to the high level of insecurity in the community and nearby villages causing pandemonium to the residents over fear of being attacked or kidnapped by the hoodlums.
Recall, it was gathered that the Ogun State House of Assembly had summoned the Oniraniken of Iranike, Oba Adewale Adeniji, to appear before the lawmakers on January 23, 2021 to tender his documents proofing him as the genuine owner of the 4,000 Acres of land but he couldn’t provide any but paid for hoodlums to terrorize the entire villages causing fear to the dwellers.
Part of the villages covered according to the court judgement are, Oke Ate, Oke Rala, Ewu Ogun, Igbo Igbeyin, Itaya, Ajebo, Kanuyi, Ewu Losi, and Ewu Regun,
Other villages concerned are Okerala Odofin, Boun, Okelara Apena Seriki village, Okerala Tarogun village, Ipa Village, Ososa Village, Simawa and it’s environs.
“It’s imperative to notify the public that those who have purchased land from Oba Oniraniken and his cohorts should henceforth desist from tampering with the land in those stipulated areas which is in accordance with the court judgement.
“Any members of the public who still patronize Oba Oniraniken and his cohorts is doing so at his own peril because the court judgement on the stipulated areas as pronounced stand and it shall be executed.” Tiamiyu said.
Part of the RULINGs are;
– The Application which is accompanied by a 16 paragraphed Affidavit in Support deposed to on 15th March 2023 by the 1 Judgment Creditor, Oba Adewale Adeniyi Adeniji the Oniranniken of Iranniken and a Written Adddress dated 13 March 2023.
1. The Claimants/Applicants reliefs in the suit were granted in relation to land based on Survey Plan No. AAT/OG/03/94 tendered as Exhibit CE1 at the trial. 2. The measurement of the Claimants/Applicants’ entitlement which was predicated on the Survey Plan tendered as Exhibit CE1 is 4511,392 acre of land.
3. That the Court in the Judgment described the measurement of the Claimants/Applicants’ land in page 7 of the Judgment to be 392 acres contrary to 4511.392 acres which is contained in Survey Plan No. AAT/OG/03/94 tendered as Exhibit CE
– a) An order declaring nut and void the execution levied on the Applicants land measuring 61.103 acres of land lying, being and situate at Ososa Village, Via Simawa, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, delineated and described on Survey Plan dated 30/12/2006 drawn by S. O. Jaraosho Registered Surveyor and another parcel of land measuring 63.304 Hectares (156 acres) of land lying.. being and situate at Igode Village, Via Simawa, Makun, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0702/2014/003 dated 28-3-2014 drawn by F. A. Ogunbadejo, A Registered Surveyor same having been executed based on declaratory judgment of this Honourable Court delivered in Sult No. HCS/27/20.
b) An order declaring null and void the execution levied on the Applicants’ land measuring 61.103 acres of land lying, being and situate at Ososa Village, Via Simawa, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State
Village, Ewu-Ogundipe Village, Erugben Village, Dodogiri/Ajagun Village, Ewu-Ololo Village, and Oke- Ate/Ajebo Village, Ogbun Olowu Village and Yenuwo Village respectively Ogun State same having been executed based on Declaratory Judgment of this Honourable Court delivered in Suit No. HCS/27/2015 dated the 18 day of April, 2018 as it affects the Application.
2. An order of the Honourable Court declaring null and void the execution levied on the Applicant’s aforementioned lands lying, situate and known as Estate 11 (Eleven) km 46 Lagos Ibadan Express Way, Mowe Town, Igbo-Iwaju Village, Ososa Village, Okerala Village, Alahun Village, Ewu-Ogundipe Village, Erugben Village, Dodogiri/Ajagan Village, Ewu-Ololo Village and Oke-Ate/Ajebo Village, Ogbun Olowu village and Yenuwo village respectively Ogun State delivered in Suit No. HCS/27/2015 dated the 18th day of April, 2018 as it affects the Applicant.
3. Leave of the Honourable Court to apply for the order of the Honourable Court to set aside the Judgment in Suit No. HCS/27/2015 dated the 18th day of April, 2018.
4. An order of the Honourable Court setting aside the Judgment of the Honourable Court in Suit No. HCS/27/2015 dated the 18th day of April 2018 as it affects the Applicant’s lalan
– 4. The execution levied on all that parcel of land situate, lying and being at Alawun Village, via Simawa, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State measuring 09.339 acres (03.780 hectares) described and delineated on Survey Plah No. OG/1595/2008/42 drawn by A O. Adeola, Registered Surveyor, dated 12 July 2008 and attached as Exhibit A to the Affidavit in Sunnort of the Application is hereby declared null and void for having been carried out on a land which does not form part of the land over which the Judgment Creditors obtained.
5. The Judgment Creditors are hereby prohibited from taking any further steps on the purported execution of the Judgment in this case over all that parcel of land situate, lying and being at Alawun village via Simawa, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State measuring 09.339 acres (03.780 hectares), described and delineated on Survey Plan No.: OG/1595/2008/42 drawn by A. O. Adeola, Registered Surveyor and dated 12″ July 201
It is also the case of the Judgment Creditors in the Affidavit in Support of their Notice of Preliminary Objection that km 46, Mawe, Erugben, Dodogiri/Ajagun, Ewu-Ololo, Oke-Ate/Ajebo. Ogbun Olowu and Yenuwo Villages are not part of the land in dispute in this case and were not subject of execution carried out in this case; that the Applicant is not a party to this case and did not appeal against the Judgment in this case; that the Applicant is not a member of the Parakoyi and Adegbuyi Families nor related to them and no member of its Registered Trustees has land in the disputed area; that the Adegbuyi family is a descendant of Awosesu, a child of Debira, the Judgment Debtor in this case and that the Applicant is working together with other Applicants who are seeking to set aside the execution
On the other hand, it is the case of the Applicant in its Counter- Affidavit to the Notice of Preliminary Objection that on 1th September 2020, some miscreants along with the 1st Judgment Creditor, but without the Bailiff of this Court and Law Enforcement Agents, invaded its premises situate, lying and known as Estate 11 (Eleven) km 46, Lagos Ibadan Express Way, Mowe Town, Igbo-Iwaju Village, Ososa Village, Okerala Village, Alahun Village, Ewu-Ogundipe Village, Erugben Village, Dodogiri/Ajagun Village, Ewu-Ololo Village, Oke-Ate/Ajebo Village, Ogbun Olowu village and Yenuwo Village respectively Ogun State with the intention
2. The execution of the Judgment delivered in this case on 18th April 2018 levied on all that parcel of land measuring approximately 26 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2014/31 dated 3rd day of December 2014, parcel of land measuring approximately 23 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2020/07 dated 12th day of July 2020 and parcel of land measuring approximately 4 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No OG/0807/2018/27 dated 14th day of March, 2018 all drawn by Surv Kehinde O.A. Isijola, and situate, lying and being at Okerala Village, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, is hereby declared null and void as the Judgment granted only declarative and injunctive reliefs and also because the said three parcels of land do not form part of the land covered by the said Judgmen
3. The Judgment Creditors, their heirs, agents, privies and/or any person acting on their instructions are hereby prohibited and/or restrained from taking any further steps on the purported execution of the Judgment in this case over all that parcel of land measuring approximately 26 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2014/31 dated 3rd day of December 2014, parcel of land measuring approximately 23 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2020/07 dated 12th day of July 2020 and parcel of land measuring approximately 4 Acres delineated a
2. The execution of the Judgment delivered in this case on 18th April 2018 levied on all that parcel of land measuring approximately 26 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2014/31 dated 3rd day of December 2014, parcel of land measuring approximately 23 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2020/07 dated 12th day of July 2020 and parcel of land measuring approximately 4 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No OG/0807/2018/27 dated 14th day of March, 2018 all drawn by Surv Kehinde O.A. Isijola, and situate, lying and being at Okerala Village, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, is hereby declared null and void as the Judgment granted only declarative and injunctive reliefs and also because the said three parcels of land do not form part of the land covered by the said Judgment.
3. The Judgment Creditors, their heirs, agents, privies and/or any person acting on their instructions are hereby prohibited and/or restrained from taking any further steps on the purported execution of the Judgment in this case over all that parcel of land measuring approximately 26 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2014/31 dated 3rd day of December 2014, parcel of land measuring approximately 23 Acres delineated and described on Survey Plan No. OG/0807/2020/07 dated 12th day of July 2020 ad parcel of land measuring approximately 4 Acres delineated.
All efforts to reach out to Oniraniken of Iraniken, Oba Adewale Adeniji to hear his own side of the story on the new court ruling as at the time of filing this report proved abortive.
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NOVO Announces Spring 2026 Launch: The World’s First Diamond-Backed Digital Currency and Wealth Platform Devoted to Feeding Africa
NOVO Announces Spring 2026 Launch: The World’s First Diamond-Backed Digital Currency and Wealth Platform Devoted to Feeding Africa
February 2026 — NOVO, an emerging global leader in diamond manufacturing, crypto‑banking, and ethical wealth management, today announced the upcoming Spring 2026 launch of NOVO Coin, the world’s first digital currency fully backed by certified, lab‑grown, cut, and polished diamonds stored in secure vaults in Singapore and Switzerland.
Designed for stability, transparency, and humanitarian impact, NOVO represents a new class of asset‑backed digital currency engineered to serve both global markets and vulnerable economies facing inflation, currency instability, and limited access to banking.
A Currency With a Mission: Feeding a Continent.
In a groundbreaking commitment, NOVO has pledged 50% of all corporate profits to support nonprofit micro‑finance organizations across Africa that specialize in food production, farming, fishing, and sustainable agriculture.
This initiative aims to:
Expand access to affordable capital for small and mid‑scale food producers
Strengthen local food systems and reduce dependency on imports
Dramatically lower grocery prices across African markets
Build long‑term economic resilience for millions of families
NOVO’s leadership believes that empowering Africa’s farmers and food‑producing cooperatives is the fastest path to stabilizing regional economies — and ultimately driving down global food prices.
Diamond‑Backed Stability for a Volatile World
Unlike speculative tokens or inflation‑prone fiat currencies, every NOVO Coin is backed by real, verifiable diamond reserves, manufactured through advanced laboratory processes and held in audited international vaults.
This structure provides:
Intrinsic value tied to a globally recognized commodity
Transparency through third‑party reserve verification
Security via geographically diversified vaults
Long‑term price stability for users and institutional partners
NOVO’s diamond‑reserve system is designed to offer a safe, durable alternative for nations and communities seeking protection from currency devaluation.
A Full‑Spectrum Financial Ecosystem
Beyond the currency itself, NOVO is launching a vertically integrated platform that includes:
Diamond manufacturing and certification
Crypto‑banking and digital asset management
Wealth management and life‑insurance services
Humanitarian micro‑finance distribution channels
This unified ecosystem positions NOVO as one of the first fintech institutions to combine commodity‑backed digital currency with large‑scale social impact.
A New Era of Ethical Finance
“NOVO was built on a simple belief: a currency should serve the people who use it,” said the organization’s founder. “By backing NOVO with diamonds and dedicating half of our profits to African food producers, we are proving that financial innovation and humanitarian responsibility can — and must — coexist.”
Spring 2026: A Global Debut
NOVO Coin will be available to the public in Spring 2026, with early institutional partnerships already underway across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
For more information. Here is the organizations website TOPOFTHEPYRAMID.org
Tinubu Mourns Rear Admiral Musa Katagum: A National Loss for Nigeria’s Military Leadership
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“President Tinubu Pays Tribute as Nigeria’s Naval Command Mourns the Sudden Loss of a Strategic Maritime Leader at a Critical Security Juncture.”
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially mourned the death of Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, the Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy, who died on February 19, 2026, after a protracted illness while receiving treatment abroad. His passing has sent ripples through Nigeria’s defence establishment and national security architecture, marking the loss of one of the most experienced and respected maritime commanders in recent memory.
In a statement released on February 20, 2026 by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Rear Admiral Katagum’s death as a “significant blow to the military and the nation,” noting the late officer’s vast experience and “invaluable contributions” to both the Nigerian Navy and the broader “Armed Forces of Nigeria”. The President extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, naval personnel and the nation at large, while praying for solace and strength for colleagues and loved ones.
Rear Admiral Katagum’s career was marked by distinguished service in several strategic capacities. Before his appointment as Chief of Naval Operations in November 2025, he served as Director of the Presidential Communication, Command and Control Centre (PC4) and Chief of Intelligence of the Nigerian Navy-roles that placed him at the nexus of naval operational planning and intelligence gathering. His leadership was widely credited with enhancing the Navy’s capacity to respond to growing maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, illegal bunkering, and transnational crime.
Security policy experts emphasise that Katagum’s loss comes at a critical juncture for Nigeria. Dr. Adebola Akinpelu, a defence analyst at the Institute for Security Studies, observes that “Nigeria’s maritime domain remains a frontline in the broader security challenges facing the nation; the loss of an adept operational leader like Rear Admiral Katagum is not just a personnel change but a strategic setback.” His insight reflects broader concerns about continuity in military leadership amid intensifying threats.
The Nigerian Navy’s own statement, confirmed by the Directorate of Naval Information, affirmed that Katagum’s “exemplary leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering loyalty” were central to boosting operational readiness and national defence. According to Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, “His legacy remains a source of inspiration across the services.”
As Nigeria grapples with complex security landscapes at its land and maritime frontiers, the death of Rear Admiral Katagum underscores a broader national imperative: strengthening institutional capacities while honouring the service and sacrifice of those who defend the nation’s sovereignty. In the words of military scholar Professor James Okoye, “Leadership in security institutions is not easily replaceable; it is built through experience, trust and strategic clarity; qualities that Katagum embodied.”
Rear Admiral Musa Katagum has since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites, leaving behind a legacy that will inform Nigerian naval operations for years to come.
Viral “Chat With God” Claim Targeting Kenyan Prophet David Owuor Proven False
By George Omagbemi Sylvester, SaharaWeeklyNG
“Viral screenshot sparks national controversy as the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness dismisses fabricated “divine” WhatsApp exchange, raising urgent questions about faith, digital misinformation, and religious accountability in Kenya.”
A sensational social media claim that Kenyan evangelist Prophet Dr. David Owuor displayed a WhatsApp conversation between himself and God has been definitively debunked as misinformation, sparking national debate over digital misinformation, religious authority and faith-based claims in Kenya.
On February 18–19, 2026, an image purporting to show a WhatsApp exchange between a deity and Prophet Owuor circulated widely on Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp groups and TikTok. The screenshot, allegedly shared during one of his sermons, was interpreted by many as illustrating unprecedented direct communication with the divine delivered through a mainstream messaging platform; a claim that, if true, would have broken new ground in how religious revelation is understood in contemporary society.
However, this narrative quickly unraveled. Owuor’s Ministry of Repentance and Holiness issued an unequivocal public statement calling the image “fabricated, baseless and malicious,” emphasizing that he has never communicated with God through WhatsApp and has not displayed any such digital conversation to congregants. The ministry urged the public and believers to disregard and stop sharing the image.
Independent analysis of the screenshot further undermined its credibility: timestamps in the image were internally inconsistent and the so-called exchange contained chronological impossibilities; clear indicators of digital fabrication rather than an authentic conversation.
This hoax coincides with rising scrutiny of Owuor’s ministry. Earlier in February 2026, national broadcaster TV47 aired an investigative report titled “Divine or Deceptive”, which examined alleged “miracle healing” claims associated with Owuor’s crusades, including assertions of curing HIV and other chronic illnesses. Portions of that investigation suggested some medical documentation linked to followers’ health outcomes were fraudulent or misleading, intensifying debate over the intersection of faith and public health.
Credible faith leaders have weighed in on the broader context. Elias Otieno, chairperson of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), recently urged that “no religious leader should replace God or undermine medicine,” affirming a widely accepted Christian understanding that divine healing does not supplant established medical practice. He warned against unverified miracle claims that may endanger lives if believers forego medical treatment.
Renowned communications scholar Professor Pippa Norris has noted that in digital societies, “religious authority is increasingly contested in the public sphere,” and misinformation (intentional or accidental) can quickly erode trust in both religious and secular institutions. Such dynamics underscore the importance of rigorous fact-checking and responsible communication, especially when claims intersect profoundly with personal belief and public well-being.
In sum, the viral WhatsApp chat narrative was not a revelation from the divine but a striking example of how misinformation can exploit reverence for religious figures. Owuor’s swift repudiation of the false claim and broader commentary from established church bodies, underline the ongoing challenge of balancing deeply personal faith experiences with the evidence-based scrutiny necessary in a digitally connected world.
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