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THE SCOAN ‘DEPORTATION SAGA’ AND THE PROBLEM OF EGO

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THE SCOAN ‘DEPORTATION SAGA’ AND THE PROBLEM OF EGO

 

THE SCOAN ‘DEPORTATION SAGA’ AND THE PROBLEM OF EGO By Patric Iwelumor 

 

Deportation – The internet has been awash with a twisted story purporting that the foreign disciples of the late prophet TB Joshua were deported from Nigeria, following the advice of Mrs. Evelyn Joshua, the new leader of the church. saga

 

As much as the said publication tried to paint Mrs. Evelyn Joshua in bad light, it failed to admit the real reason the said disciples were asked to step aside from the affairs of the ministry until a proper audit and restructuring of the church are accomplished.

 

As an interested party and one who had closely worked with Prophet TB Joshua and his wife, it is important to clear the air concerning attempts to demonise a good woman whose only intention is to put things in order and safeguard the church from the mischievous excesses of those disciples who suddenly went gaga with ego.

 

Before the demise of Prophet TB Joshua, some of these disciples arrogated so much powers to themselves and usually connived to witch-hunt innocent members and workers of the church. Some of them also connived with contractors to defraud the ministry while going about with the toga of the Disciples of Christ.

 

When the Prophet eventually died, it was like they had been waiting for that day. Some of them colluded and broke a money vault filled with hard currencies in the strong room and loaded the contents into no less than three giant Ghana-Must-Go bags which they took to the Mountain, where they lived a lavish life, partying day in, day out and eating all sorts of Mediterranean meals.

 

While all this happened, Mrs. Evelyn Joshua was mourning her husband. All her entreaties to them to come join forces with her to chart a new path for the church proved abortive, as they preferred to laud things over her. They even seized the keys to the strong room and demanded that all her financial requests be channeled to them for approval. During the funeral of the late Prophet, these same “disciples” sidelined his siblings from participating in the programme. They also treated his former disciples with disdain. All this happened before my very eyes. Can you imagine these ‘disciples’ muting the audio when Prophet Abiara was giving tributes on Emmanuel TV? They were recklessly rude! They wanted everything and everyone to be at their beck and call. Two of them, a male and a female, had even planned to assume the positions of General Overseer, and Wife of the General Overseer, respectively. In fact, they deserved to be flogged on national TV for such a wicked conspiracy. But Again, Mrs. Evelyn Joshua just laughed it off as the infantile musings of overfed children.

 

Their high-handedness got to a head when a Thai national who was a massage specialist to the late Prophet died in one of the hostels at the prayer mountain. For over twenty four hours when they discovered his corpse, these ‘disciples’ did not report to the police neither did they let Mrs. Evelyn Joshua know about it. There are suggestions that the man must have died of exhaustion as they converted him into a cook and kept using him at will to prepare Chinese and Mediterranean delicacies for them.
Mrs. Evelyn Joshua had no choice than to step in and take charge lest they destroy the legacies of her late husband who abhorred self-centeredness and arrogance. Even when she asked them to leave the church premises, they were not the only ones affected. Nigerian disciples were also affected. And if not for the motherly intervention of Mrs. Evelyn Joshua, some of them would have been lynched by aggrieved church members and workers whom they had wronged in the past.

From investigations, no disciple was forcefully evicted from The SCOAN and no foreigner was deported, as reported in the media. In order to carry out proper audit and instill some structure into the ministry, many persons had to go and this does not foreclose the possibility of them coming back into the fold of the church. The hue and cry about deportation is the biggest lie from the pit of hell; it is the desperate ululation of persons whose egos have been deflated by providence for the sustenance of the spirit of love and selflessness which were cardinal to the principles of Prophet TB Joshua.

 

By Patric Iwelumor

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Zamfara gov delivers on healthcare promise, renovates hospital

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensure that projects of utmost importance are given the highest priority.

Lawal made the commitment while inaugurating the renovated general hospital in Maru Local Government Area.
This was according to a statement on Sunday by the spokesperson to the governor, Sulaiman Idris.

The statement noted that Lawal’s administration is in the process of renovating and equipping all the general hospitals across the state.

It added that while inspecting the infrastructure and the advanced medical equipment provided at the Maru General Hospital, Governor Lawal stated that his mission was to provide a state-of-the-art healthcare environment that caters to the needs of the people by ensuring that quality medical services are accessible and affordable to all.

He said, “The renovation works carried out in this hospital include upgrading the facilities to ensure that the people of Maru and its environs have access to decent healthcare. The renovation has modernised the physical structure and integrated advanced medical technologies and systems.

“This holistic approach ensures that the General Hospital Maru is well-equipped to handle various medical conditions, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries. The staff in this hospital are now better equipped to deliver care services that meet the highest standards.

“Our mission is to provide a state-of-the-art healthcare environment that caters to the needs of our people by ensuring that quality medical services are accessible and affordable to all. Aside from the renovation, this project includes providing 39-kilowatt solar power to ensure a reliable power supply to the hospital, which is crucial for the continuous operation of medical equipment and the comfort of patients.

 

 

“In addition, 35 streetlights have been installed at various locations of the hospital premises and its surroundings to enhance security and visibility, making the hospital environment safer for everyone. I sincerely hope that the people of Maru and the entire Zamfara State will fully utilise these facilities. I have directed the Ministry of Health to take adequate measures to maintain the hospital and its continuous operation.”

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Prophet Fufeyin speaks On NAFDAC Saga

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We’ve never used NAFDAC’s name to deceive Nigerians – Prophet Fufeyin

The Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Abuja, Jeremiah Fufeyin, has denied allegations suggesting that his ministry has been using the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to mislead the public regarding spiritual items.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the church’s media arm, and signed by Sophia Iloyd, the church described the allegations as false and misleading.

The statement was in a response to NAFDAC’s statement on Sunday, alerting the public to the activities of Fufeyin’schurch claiming he had been using the agency’s name to deceive the public.

The church, however, said it is a law-abiding institution that respects the laws of the land, including those of NAFDAC.

It emphasised that it operates under the protections of Sections 38 and 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantee freedom of religion and expression.

“As a church, we are guided by our faith and the teachings of the Bible. We have been using spiritual items as an expression of our religious beliefs.

“The church strongly denied claims made in the publication, which suggested that NAFDAC was warning the public about the ministry’s activities.

“At no point has our church deceived the public. We have not produced or sold consumable items to the public, let alone used NAFDAC’s name to do so,” the statement read

It further clarified that the only complaint pending against the church is a petition by one Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkblackman, who the church has taken to court over various allegations.

Fufeyin’s church acknowledged receiving a letter from NAFDAC dated August 27, 2024, which invited the church’s spiritual head for an inquiry into its use of miracle and healing items.

However, the church claimed that it was given less than 12 hours to respond and had already communicated its position to NAFDAC via official correspondence.

The church also alleged that the complainant, Otse, forged receipts to back his claims against the ministry.

These receipts, it said, were different from the ones typically issued by the church’s accounting office and had discrepancies in dates and details.

“We have written to NAFDAC and informed them that the receipts submitted by the complainant are under police investigation. Despite this, NAFDAC has not responded to our letters or provided any feedback on the matter,” the statement concluded.

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Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli a Colossus at 60 -Dr. Odesanya Olumide

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Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli a Colossus at 60
-Dr. Odesanya Olumide

 

 

The earth received a gift from the superior Universe at the birth of a shinning little star in the Center of Excellence, when a little bundle of joy was bequested to the Alli family in person of Taofeek Adeyemi. Little did they know then that this little star will twinkle around the world.

Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli a Colossus at 60
-Dr. Odesanya Olumide

Hon (Aremo) Taofeek Adeyemi Alli was born three score ago and from the time of his foray into life at full speed, every fiber in him is pointing to the direction of help to humanity. His philosophy of life is live and let’s live. His forage into politics saw him grow from the very grassroots of the Nigerian political sphere, from the ward even to the very top where he is now and to other pinnacles that his aspirations will be.

 

 

Before being elected as the Federal Honourable representing Mushing 1 Federal Constituency, he has had his hand in every pie of the grassroot politics. He was the Honourable Councilor; Leader / Speaker Mushin Local government 1999-2002. From this platform he grew to become the substantive Executive Secretary and later Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/ Ojuwoye LCDA from 2004-2014. The developments recorded in these tenures still speaks till now.

In another capacity, he served as the Chairman Advisory Committee of both Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, 2015-2018. So to say, he grew through the ranks and files of the political sphere in Nigeria, it’s not an exaggeration.

In the same vein, as Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli was achieving his feats in the political sphere, he is also imprinting his marks in the business world, which is evident in the visible successes in all business that he engages in.

To say that Nigeria is blessed with a loaded Member of the House of Representatives in Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli with his vast experience and acumen is not a farce and from his presence in the Green Chamber of the legislative arm of the Nigerian Government, the people of Mushin 1 Federal Constituency have seen a qualitative and transparent representation in him.

To commemorate this Diamond Jubilee beyond the winning and dinning, Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli is commissioning a New Ultra Modern Hospital Complex, with state of art equipment for the good people of Mushin 1 federal Constituency and Lagos at large.

In Hon Taofeek Adeyemi Alli, Nigeria has seen a pool of knowledge and wise counsel both for the generation ahead of him and the generation behind him. His feat has been felt by every members of the House of Representative, both in the committee that he had served and serving, and both the opposition and colleagues have seen in him the yearning to move Nigeria forward. Hon Adeyemi Alli many happy returns.

Courtesy;
Dr. Odesanya Olumide, fipr, fipra, frpa.
Sahara Weekly,
UK Correspondent.

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