God Whispered To Me Minutes Before Osinbajo Helicopter Crashed In Kogi – Adeboye

August 10, 2019

General overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has claimed that few minutes before the helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo crashed near Kabba in Kogi State, God whispered to him.

Pastor Adeboye said that he was in the prayer room when God whispered to him that his son was in danger.

“I got the message but I didn’t know how to present it. He was going around on political campaigns so I didn’t know how to stop him.

“I also didn’t want him to be scared so I resorted to praying for him.”

He said that he prayed for two minutes, repeatedly saying: “Father, protect your son,” four times.

Pastor Adeboye spoke today, August 10, while preaching at the Holy Ghost service of the church’s 67th annual convention.

Source: Premium Times.

Fall Of Stock Price: Zenith Bank Chairman, Jim Ovia, Loses $64 Million

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, has reportedly lost about $64 million in the last six months as the stock price of his bank shares drops.

According to a report by Forbes, Ovia’s shares shed 33 per cent in value within that period.

The shares of the bank, on the 8th of February 2019, were trading at a share price of N24.4 ($0.06), however at the close of trading on Thursday, its share price had dropped to N16.35 following consistent daily losses over the past few weeks.

Ovia, who is the largest shareholder of the bank and holds a 9.4 per cent stake, saw the value of his 2.94 billion shares drop from $200 million to $136 million.

Forbes revealed that Ovia was not the only one affected by the dip; many companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange were also affected.

The stocks of several other blue-chip companies, such as Dangote Cement, Transcorp and United Bank for Africa. among several others, have hit one-year-lows as foreign portfolio investors who dominate the equities market have been pulling out funds from the Nigerian capital markets.

The absence of a clear economic policy was highlighted as one of the reasons for the dipping performance of stocks on the NSE.

We’re Building Bridges Across Nigeria To Produce President In 2023 – Igbo Youth

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

Youth of the apex Igbo social-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide have announced that they have taken the lead to build bridges across six geo-political zones of Nigeria to ensure the emergence of Igbo President come 2023.

Ohanaeze youth said that an alliance of the Eastern Region with the North will produce one of the present Southeast Governors and one present Northern Governor as a running mate, or a former Vice President or former Governor or Senator, depending on the choice of the North.

A statement today, August 10 by the President General of the youth organization, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has taken the lead in building bridges across the six geo-political zones, through aggressive persuasion on some aggrieved northern groups and leaders, who felt marginalised in the President Buhari regime or schemed out of relevance and importantly have viewed Southwest alliance with the North as a farce.

“We have concluded arrangement to play hosts first class traditional rulers, opinion leaders, prominent northern groups and Arewa youth leaders to re-align and build confidence ahead of 2023 Presidential election without any political affiliations or party.

“North has been the traditional partner in progress since 1960s with the old Eastern Region, until there was suspicion brewing between the years created by artificial barriers which this move and series of consultations will automatically restore.

“Hopefully will restore the North and Old Eastern Region alliances, then the insecurity in some quarters will be flush into the dustbin of history.

“Old Eastern Region alliance with the North through proper understanding and cooperation, will produce one of the present Southeast Governors and one present Northern Governor, or former Vice President or former Governor or Senator, depending the choice of the North, will pair ahead of 2023.

“We are extending hands of friendship with the Coalition of Northern Groups and Arewa Youth leaders, to build a united front and alliance that will hold the two regions together as partnership, as we had in 1960s.

“History will always repeat itself, as traditional partners in progress, a Nigeria President of Igbo stock will largely favour the North with huge dividends of democracy.”

We’re Going To Investigate Private operators Over Stranded Pilgrims – NAHCON

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has said that it would investigate the alleged failure of some Private Tour Operators (PTOs) to airlift about 400 intending pilgrims who were left stranded in Kano.

A statement today, August 10 by the spokesperson of NAHCON, Mrs. Fatima Usara, said that the Commission regretted the situation in which the innocent pilgrims found themselves, resulting in the affected pilgrims staging protest at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).

NAHCON said that two weeks before the commencement of airlift, it sent a circular to all the PTOs requesting any of them having challenges to contact NAHCON immediately so that the issue could be addressed to forestall any drawbacks.

The Commission, however, said no complaint was received in respect of the said circular.

“NAHCON, therefore, assures the affected pilgrims that full investigation will be carried out into the matter to establish reasons why they were not airlifted to the Holy Land and consequently seek for justice on their behalf,” the statement said.

It directed the pilgrims to make formal complaints by stating the affected PTO they paid their fares to, the total amount paid, the category of package they paid for and the agreement they signed for.

“These pieces of information should be backed by necessary documents to enable the Commission to investigate and establish the truth of the matter.”

The Commission said that it had earlier advertised the names of licensed PTOs and had consistently warned pilgrims not to engage services of any unrecognized tour operator in order not to fall victim of unprofessionalism.

NAHCON said that the development was brought late to its attention, adding however that it would not be able to salvage the situation this time around as it did in previous times.

President Of Guinea Visits Buhari In Daura

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

President of Guinea, Professor Alpha Conde, today, August 10, visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, the Katsina State capital where Buhari had gone to observe Sallah celebration, starting from tomorrow, August 11.

President Buhari also had a phone chat with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, during which timw the leaders agreed to have a meeting in October this year to discuss issues relating to wellbeing of their citizens and ways to further strengthen trade relations.

President Buhari accepted the South African President’s invitation to visit that country.

In an earlier letter of invitation, the South African President had said: “Your visit will provide an excellent opportunity for our sister countries to further consolidate and advance our strategic partnership and cooperation on matters of peace, security and socio-economic development in our continent.

“We will discuss issues of mutual interest and concern in global governance.”

President Ramaphosa said that the meeting will provide an opportunity to inaugurate a Bi-national commission for both countries to “effect the strategic decisions taken in 2016 to elevate it to the level of Heads of State.”

Earlier in the day, the Guinean visiting was by the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was greeted by excited, young members of Daura community and colourful horse riders at the helipad close to President Buhari’s country home.

The visiting President is scheduled to attend the Eid prayers with President Buhari tomorrow, August 11 and will be treated to the traditional Durbar display at the palace of the Emir of Daura, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk.

President Conde will also be conferred with a traditional title by the Daura Emirate.

The visit will provide an opportunity to reinforce strong relationship between the two leaders and both nations, and for them to engage in discussions on bilateral and global matters.

It will also provide an opportunity for the visiting President to share in the rich history of Daura, which is the linchpin of Hausa society, ethnically.

There’s Light At End Of Tunnel For Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has prophesied that Nigeria would come out great, marched forward and overcome its numerous challenges.

Adeboye also declared, “There will be an end to emptiness, materially, spiritually and economically in Nigeria.”

He made the prophetic declarations in his sermon at the 67 Holy Ghost Congress held at the Redemption Camp, KM 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, however, urged Nigerians to return to God.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long event, which began on Monday, has the theme: “And God Said”.

Speaking on the sub-topic: “And God Said, Let There be Light”, Adeboye declared: “The plan of God for Nigeria is that when the light comes to the nation, Nigeria will be great, it will progress and move forward.

“There will be light, means let progress begin; when there was darkness in Egypt for three days, the Egyptians could not stand up for three days.

“Darkness stops progress; when you are surrounded by darkness, your progress will not be accelerated.

“Let There be Light also means that there will be fullness and fruitfulness in Nigeria.”

The cleric who took his text from Psalm 30, verse five, said that weeping could endure for a night, but that joy would come in the morning.

“This means that Nigeria shall sorrow no more; it means all the forces in heaven will see that Nigeria and Nigerians will succeed; rain will fall on our land in the right season.

“Nigerians will sow on good soil, many people have not succeeded because they have no one to help them when God blesses you, you cannot be cursed by anyone.”

Zamfara Gov Sacks Emir of Maru, One Other For Allegedly Supporting Bandits

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has removed the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Cika, and the district head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmad, for allegedly giving support to bandits responsible for hundreds of deaths.

The sack was announced in a statement signed by the state deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu.

The traditional rulers were suspended in June following protests by their subjects amidst allegations of connivance with armed bandits and cattle thieves in their territory.

The government had set up a committee headed by the former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to investigate the alleged involvement of the local leaders. The committee found them wanting and recommended the removal of the emir and the district head. The affected district head is also under Maru emirate council.

Armed assailants have sacked several communities and killed many residents in the State for months.

Conference Of Benue Journalists Elects Emmanuel Anule Its President

Greenbarge Reporters

August 10, 2019

The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has unanimously voted Anule Emmanuel, State House Correspondent of the New Telegraph Newspaper as its President for the next three years.

In an election held today, August 10 in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital, the CBJ also elected Ewache Ajefu, Editor-In-Chief of Economic Confidential as Vice President; Linus Okpeh of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria as Secretary; Terhemba Daka, State House Correspondent of Guardian Newspaper as Treasurer; Ben Ukeji of Champion Newspaper as Welfare/Assistant Secretary and Martins Odeh of the News Agency of Nigeria as Public Relations Officer.

Chairman of the Electoral Committee and immediate past President of the Organization, Emmanuel Iffer in his remarks after the event commended members for the cooperation towards the successful conduct of the election.

Iffer enjoined CBJ members to rally behind the new executive which will be inaugurated in two weeks time, for the progress of the organization.

In his acceptance speech, the President elect, Anule expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and other executive members to serve.

Anule pleaded with members to show commitment in the affairs of the organization and support the leadership in order to uplift CBJ to greater heights.

“We cannot do it alone. We are first among equals. What is expected of all of us is commitment. My election and that of other members of the executive is a success for Benue State.”

The CBJ is an association of professional media practitioners of Benue origin with members spread across the country; and with the sole objective of promoting, projecting and defending the interest of the people and the state in general.

Torrential Rain Greets About 3 Million Pilgrims To Arafat

Greenbarge Reporters

August 10, 2019

Torrential rain and thunderstorms were said to have greeted about three million pilgrims from all over the world that converged at mount Arafat today, August 10 Holy Land of Saudi Arabia.

Reports reaching us indicated that the rain started after a hot sun that started the day as pilgrims made their way from Mina to Arafat on the second day of Hajj. It was gathered that the weather suddenly changed in the afternoon with heavy rain and thunder storms.

With rain, perceived as a sign of mercy in Islam, many pilgrims stopped to pray as the rain fell and offered calls of “God is greatest.”

The Saudi General Authority for Statistics had earlier announced that the official number of pilgrims taking part in 2019 is 2,489,406. Of those, 1,855,027 came from abroad and 634,379 are from within the Kingdom.

Falana Challenges Court Over Detention Of Revolution Monger, Sowore

Editorial staff

August 9, 2019

Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has challenged the continued detention of the convener of RevolutionNowmovement, Omoyele Sowore.

Falana applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja, on behalf of the detained Sowore, to set aside its order permitting the Department of State Services (DSS) to detain him for 45 days.

Falana contended that among others in the 19-ground application today, August 9 that the order issued by the court breached Sowore’s constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights.

He said that the court order is “legalizing the illegality” of his client’s detention for about four days prior to the issuance of the court order on Thursday.

Filed along with the application today was an affidavit of urgency seeking an urgent hearing of the suit on the grounds that it “is one of fundamental importance that affects salient fundamental rights of the applicant herein.”

The Federal High Court had ruled on an ex parte application by the DSS to detain Sowore for 90 days to investigate him for treason-related allegations.

However, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, yesterday, August 8, granted the agency permission to hold the activist for 45 days.

Sowore was arrested in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday for calling on Nigerian to pour out to the streets on Monday, August 5, to express their grievances, in revolution march against bad governance in the country.

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