• Like Yahoo Boys, Nigerian leaders, lawmakers, judges contribute to country’s bad global image: Jonathan
    Mr Jonathan said the actions of all arms of government contribute to the value of Nigeria’s passport.

    Mr Jonathan made this statement at the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja on Saturday, where he spoke on “Promoting social change and development through diversity, equity and inclusion.”

    The former president accused the executive, legislature and judiciary of the lingering crisis in Rivers State, saying, “I always plead with our people that whatever we do affects everybody, and sometimes we do things, and we think that it doesn’t affect us.”

    Mr Jonathan said the actions of all arms of government contribute to the value of Nigeria’s passport and the kind of treatment citizens get outside the country.

    “Why is it that our passport is not valued that much? Why is it that Nigerians are not given the kind of treatment we’re supposed to receive at international airports?” Mr Jonathan queried.
    “Sometimes, we think it’s because of ‘Yahoo Boys’ or 419. Not only them; yes, they are part of the problem,” the politician said. “But whatever happens in the country, decisions that are taken by the executive arm of government, decisions that are taken by the parliament and judicial decisions affect everybody.”

    Mr Jonathan further said, “For example, no businessman can bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised, where government functionaries can dictate to judges what judgment they will give.
    “No man brings his money to invest in that economy because we are taking a big risk. So whatever we do affects everybody, and if we want to build a nation where children and grandchildren will live, no matter how painful it is, we must strive to do what is right.”
    Mr Jonathan’s statement comes amid lingering reputational damage from President Bola Tinubu’s sordid antecedent and sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Kogi lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who have continued to speak on international news platforms about her ordeal.

    In January, Peoples Gazette reported how Mr Tinubu has hired lobbyists in the United States to help convince lawmakers and policymakers that he carries acceptable personal probity to lead Nigeria after suffering a reputational hit that followed reports of his involvement in illicit drug peddling and certificate fraud.
    Like Yahoo Boys, Nigerian leaders, lawmakers, judges contribute to country’s bad global image: Jonathan Mr Jonathan said the actions of all arms of government contribute to the value of Nigeria’s passport. Mr Jonathan made this statement at the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja on Saturday, where he spoke on “Promoting social change and development through diversity, equity and inclusion.” The former president accused the executive, legislature and judiciary of the lingering crisis in Rivers State, saying, “I always plead with our people that whatever we do affects everybody, and sometimes we do things, and we think that it doesn’t affect us.” Mr Jonathan said the actions of all arms of government contribute to the value of Nigeria’s passport and the kind of treatment citizens get outside the country. “Why is it that our passport is not valued that much? Why is it that Nigerians are not given the kind of treatment we’re supposed to receive at international airports?” Mr Jonathan queried. “Sometimes, we think it’s because of ‘Yahoo Boys’ or 419. Not only them; yes, they are part of the problem,” the politician said. “But whatever happens in the country, decisions that are taken by the executive arm of government, decisions that are taken by the parliament and judicial decisions affect everybody.” Mr Jonathan further said, “For example, no businessman can bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised, where government functionaries can dictate to judges what judgment they will give. “No man brings his money to invest in that economy because we are taking a big risk. So whatever we do affects everybody, and if we want to build a nation where children and grandchildren will live, no matter how painful it is, we must strive to do what is right.” Mr Jonathan’s statement comes amid lingering reputational damage from President Bola Tinubu’s sordid antecedent and sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Kogi lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who have continued to speak on international news platforms about her ordeal. In January, Peoples Gazette reported how Mr Tinubu has hired lobbyists in the United States to help convince lawmakers and policymakers that he carries acceptable personal probity to lead Nigeria after suffering a reputational hit that followed reports of his involvement in illicit drug peddling and certificate fraud.
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  • O God, we know we are to be discerning and unafraid to speak the truth, be teach us also to speak it in love. Keep us from a judgmental, self-righteous attitude. Help us to guard ourselves against wrongfully judging others. Remind us that men give not account to us, but to you. Amen.
    O God, we know we are to be discerning and unafraid to speak the truth, be teach us also to speak it in love. Keep us from a judgmental, self-righteous attitude. Help us to guard ourselves against wrongfully judging others. Remind us that men give not account to us, but to you. Amen.
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  • Should We Wait For All Pipelines In The Niger Delta To Be Blown Up While Waiting For Judgment?” Shehu https://phoenix-browser.com/GX1fPsIpQ8E
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    Should We Wait For All Pipelines In The Niger Delta To Be Blown Up While Waiting For Judgment?” Shehu https://phoenix-browser.com/GX1fPsIpQ8E Please like chare and comment
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  • O God, we know we are to be discerning and unafraid to speak the truth, be teach us also to speak it in love. Keep us from a judgmental, self-righteous attitude. Help us to guard ourselves against wrongfully judging others. Remind us that men give not account to us, but to you. Amen.
    O God, we know we are to be discerning and unafraid to speak the truth, be teach us also to speak it in love. Keep us from a judgmental, self-righteous attitude. Help us to guard ourselves against wrongfully judging others. Remind us that men give not account to us, but to you. Amen.
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  • THIS IS HOW SATAN WANTS TO STOP YOU FROM GETTING READY FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS….

    As you follow Jesus, God works in your life daily to make you conform to His will. This divine work has a single, central goal. JUST ONE GOAL.

    This goal is NOT to make you happy in this world. It is NOT to make you rich in this world. It is NOT to make you great in this world. It is NOT even to make you comfortable in the world.

    Rather, God’s GOAL is to BRING YOUR LIFE IN THIS WORLD TO AN END! And to replace that life WITH THE LIFE OF HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST.

    The reason for this is simple. God has a standard of perfection that He wants mankind to meet (Matt 5:48). However, there’s no way that you (or, any man) can ever meet this standard of perfection that will please the heart of God. Fortunately, this standard has been fully met in Christ. And God wants to transfer that perfection to you.

    To achieve this goal, here is what God does. He simply crucifies your old life, and INTEGRATES YOU INTO THE LIFE OF CHRIST, thereby turning you into a brand NEW CREATURE entirely (2 Cor 5:17).

    In this way, you become ONE with Christ. Such that when God sees you, He sees His Son reflected in you. This is what greatly pleases the heart of God - today, tomorrow, and for all eternity.

    This integration of your life into the life of Christ is crucial for your journey to eternity. This is why Jesus strongly urged believers to ABIDE IN HIM, warning that ANY man that does not abide in Him will be gathered, cast into the fire, and BURNED (John 15:6).

    A believer that does not fully understand this truth, and embrace its implications firmly, can never, ever be ready for the return of the Lord.

    Today, as mankind approaches the end of The Age, and the coming judgment, God is gathering ALL that will be saved into His Son, Jesus Christ.

    However, standing resolutely and viciously against this divine plan is what the Bible calls ‘SELF’. SELF is the nature that mankind inherited from Satan because of the fall in the Garden of Eden.

    Since the fall, SELF has ALWAYS sought to replace God in the heart of man. This SELF is at the foundation of EVERYTHING that man is, and man possesses – his mind, his intellect, his wisdom, his glory, his plans, his purpose, his possessions, his accomplishments, his enjoyment, his relationships, his standing in the society, and so on.

    In the way it operates, SELF functions as Satan’s remote control in the heart of a man. That is, if Satan wants a man to do anything, or to possess anything, he comes to that man (and also controls that man) through SELF.

    It is for this reason that Jesus presents DENYING SELF as the very first step in following Him. This is recorded for us in Luke 9:23, “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himSELF….”

    We must never forget this: SELF and Christ can never, ever dwell in the same heart! Thus, until a man DENIES SELF, he cannot take up his cross daily to follow Jesus, as God demands.

    Now, here is a bizarre fact of life. Generally speaking, man does not really want to deny SELF! This is because too much is at stake. For example, to deny SELF is to LOSE YOUR IDENTITY IN THE WORLD. To become a nonentity as far as the world is concerned.

    Of course, nobody wants to be seen as a nonentity in the world! This is why man wants to desperately cling to SELF - even when a part of him may strongly desire to follow Jesus. As mentioned earlier, this is completely impossible.

    This is the grim lesson that the Bible teaches us through the story of the rich, young ruler in Mark 10:17-23. The man loved Jesus dearly, even running in the street to catch up with Him. And verse 21 of this passage records that Jesus loved him too. But, neither the love of the man for Jesus, nor the love of Jesus for the man, could alter the impossibility of having Jesus and SELF in the same heart. The man left in sorrow. That’s the power of SELF!

    In the end-time that we live in today, the danger posed to mankind by SELF becomes even more complex. And dangerous. Writing about the end-time, Paul, the Apostle, wrote: “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be LOVERS OF SELF…. (2 Tim 3:1-2).

    What this means is clear. It means in the end-time, man will INEXPLICABLY find it much more difficult to RESIST SELF! Man would just instinctively LOVE SELF, OBEY SELF, and FOLLOW SELF. This is how Satan’s ability to control mankind will reach its peak in the end-time that we live in today.

    This ugly, sad reality does NOT exclude the church of today!!! In fact, the prophecy quoted above was written in the context of the church generally. To confirm this prophecy that was written over 2,000 years ago, we only need to look at how CARNALITY is thriving in the church of today!

    This is not the only prophecy that fore-shadowed the sorry state of the church in the end-time. Here is a direct prophecy from the Lord Himself, “And because iniquity shall abound, THE LOVE OF MANY shall wax cold.” (Matt 24:12)

    Paul also prophesied ‘A FALLING AWAY’ from Christ in the end-time (2 Thess 2:3). And, of course, Jesus made it clear that when He returns, He’d BARELY find faith on earth! (Luke 18:8).

    Apart from these dire warnings about the state of the church in the end-time, any believer that has a bit of discernment knows very, very clearly that SELF is ruling the church of today! Not Jesus Christ.

    Without any shame, the false teachers of today (usually called ‘men of God’) openly use SELF to attract and keep men in what they call ‘churches’.

    Have you not observed that the BIGGEST and RICHEST churches today are those that appeal most passionately to the SELF element in man? They attract men with the promise of wealth. With the promise of prominence in the world. Greatness in the world. Happiness in the world. Peace in the world. Satisfaction in the world. And so on.

    One thing you’ll barely EVER hear them preach PASSIONATELY is the message of The Cross!!! This is because, to preach The Cross, you have to, first of all, preach that men should DENY SELF.

    Clearly, preaching the denial of SELF in this AGE OF SELF will be very, very bad for church business! As church business today ranks highly among the fastest-growing industries in the world.

    In contrast, please see how the Apostles of Christ were radically challenging their hearers with the message of The Cross, as they took the Gospel of Christ from church to church, and from nation to nation. “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been CRUCIFIED TO ME, AND I TO THE WORLD.” (Gal 6:14). Also, please see – Acts 14:22, 1 Cor 1:18, 2:1, Phil 3:18, Gal 2:20, etc.

    This is because the apostles of old knew that unless believers are made conformable to the death of Christ by God through The Cross, the life of Christ can neither TRULY manifest nor grow in such believers. Never!

    In these days, the failure to consistently preach The Cross is responsible for the lukewarm and blind state of the church of today. Do you remember the testimony of the lukewarm church in Laodicea, in Revelation 3:14-22? Here’s verse 17, “For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing….” SELF! SELF!! SELF!!!

    Today, would MOST of our churches not rejoice and dance heartily at such a wonderful ‘testimony’? But, Jesus, seeing beyond the façade of the glitter of that church pronounced them, “… wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked”.

    Words that aptly describe the church of today! For the experience of the church in Laodicea was recorded as a cryptic warning for the end-time church.

    Friends, as prophesied, this is where we are today - even as the second coming of Jesus approaches rapidly. The situation will definitely NOT improve! Certainly not in these days that Satan has captured the hearts and destiny of mankind by constraining men to be ‘LOVERS OF SELF’.

    Again, this is WHY Jesus will barely find faith on earth when He returns (Luke 18:8). For the raging OCEAN OF SELF would have swept MOST believers away. Into perdition.

    This is why the few believers that will survive this end-time onslaught of Satan would have to live RADICALLY AWAY from what men call Christianity today. Away from what they call ‘church’. Away from their doctrines. Away from their lifestyles.

    Such believers would have to cultivate the grace to hear DIRECTLY from God in this end-time. To hear, as Jesus knocks quietly on the door of their hearts for DIRECT personal fellowship with Him. This is what Jesus meant by “… I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” in Revelation 3:20.

    Only a handful will hear that gentle knock. Of that number, only a very few will actually open to Him. And, that’s because THE CROSS (along with its suffering and shame) await ALL believers that dare to separate themselves and open the door for Christ in these dark days.

    May you and I be counted among those FAITHFUL FEW. Amen.

    Thanks for reading, God bless you.

    #JustAskGod# #HeThatHasAnEar#
    THIS IS HOW SATAN WANTS TO STOP YOU FROM GETTING READY FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS…. As you follow Jesus, God works in your life daily to make you conform to His will. This divine work has a single, central goal. JUST ONE GOAL. This goal is NOT to make you happy in this world. It is NOT to make you rich in this world. It is NOT to make you great in this world. It is NOT even to make you comfortable in the world. Rather, God’s GOAL is to BRING YOUR LIFE IN THIS WORLD TO AN END! And to replace that life WITH THE LIFE OF HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. The reason for this is simple. God has a standard of perfection that He wants mankind to meet (Matt 5:48). However, there’s no way that you (or, any man) can ever meet this standard of perfection that will please the heart of God. Fortunately, this standard has been fully met in Christ. And God wants to transfer that perfection to you. To achieve this goal, here is what God does. He simply crucifies your old life, and INTEGRATES YOU INTO THE LIFE OF CHRIST, thereby turning you into a brand NEW CREATURE entirely (2 Cor 5:17). In this way, you become ONE with Christ. Such that when God sees you, He sees His Son reflected in you. This is what greatly pleases the heart of God - today, tomorrow, and for all eternity. This integration of your life into the life of Christ is crucial for your journey to eternity. This is why Jesus strongly urged believers to ABIDE IN HIM, warning that ANY man that does not abide in Him will be gathered, cast into the fire, and BURNED (John 15:6). A believer that does not fully understand this truth, and embrace its implications firmly, can never, ever be ready for the return of the Lord. Today, as mankind approaches the end of The Age, and the coming judgment, God is gathering ALL that will be saved into His Son, Jesus Christ. However, standing resolutely and viciously against this divine plan is what the Bible calls ‘SELF’. SELF is the nature that mankind inherited from Satan because of the fall in the Garden of Eden. Since the fall, SELF has ALWAYS sought to replace God in the heart of man. This SELF is at the foundation of EVERYTHING that man is, and man possesses – his mind, his intellect, his wisdom, his glory, his plans, his purpose, his possessions, his accomplishments, his enjoyment, his relationships, his standing in the society, and so on. In the way it operates, SELF functions as Satan’s remote control in the heart of a man. That is, if Satan wants a man to do anything, or to possess anything, he comes to that man (and also controls that man) through SELF. It is for this reason that Jesus presents DENYING SELF as the very first step in following Him. This is recorded for us in Luke 9:23, “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himSELF….” We must never forget this: SELF and Christ can never, ever dwell in the same heart! Thus, until a man DENIES SELF, he cannot take up his cross daily to follow Jesus, as God demands. Now, here is a bizarre fact of life. Generally speaking, man does not really want to deny SELF! This is because too much is at stake. For example, to deny SELF is to LOSE YOUR IDENTITY IN THE WORLD. To become a nonentity as far as the world is concerned. Of course, nobody wants to be seen as a nonentity in the world! This is why man wants to desperately cling to SELF - even when a part of him may strongly desire to follow Jesus. As mentioned earlier, this is completely impossible. This is the grim lesson that the Bible teaches us through the story of the rich, young ruler in Mark 10:17-23. The man loved Jesus dearly, even running in the street to catch up with Him. And verse 21 of this passage records that Jesus loved him too. But, neither the love of the man for Jesus, nor the love of Jesus for the man, could alter the impossibility of having Jesus and SELF in the same heart. The man left in sorrow. That’s the power of SELF! In the end-time that we live in today, the danger posed to mankind by SELF becomes even more complex. And dangerous. Writing about the end-time, Paul, the Apostle, wrote: “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be LOVERS OF SELF…. (2 Tim 3:1-2). What this means is clear. It means in the end-time, man will INEXPLICABLY find it much more difficult to RESIST SELF! Man would just instinctively LOVE SELF, OBEY SELF, and FOLLOW SELF. This is how Satan’s ability to control mankind will reach its peak in the end-time that we live in today. This ugly, sad reality does NOT exclude the church of today!!! In fact, the prophecy quoted above was written in the context of the church generally. To confirm this prophecy that was written over 2,000 years ago, we only need to look at how CARNALITY is thriving in the church of today! This is not the only prophecy that fore-shadowed the sorry state of the church in the end-time. Here is a direct prophecy from the Lord Himself, “And because iniquity shall abound, THE LOVE OF MANY shall wax cold.” (Matt 24:12) Paul also prophesied ‘A FALLING AWAY’ from Christ in the end-time (2 Thess 2:3). And, of course, Jesus made it clear that when He returns, He’d BARELY find faith on earth! (Luke 18:8). Apart from these dire warnings about the state of the church in the end-time, any believer that has a bit of discernment knows very, very clearly that SELF is ruling the church of today! Not Jesus Christ. Without any shame, the false teachers of today (usually called ‘men of God’) openly use SELF to attract and keep men in what they call ‘churches’. Have you not observed that the BIGGEST and RICHEST churches today are those that appeal most passionately to the SELF element in man? They attract men with the promise of wealth. With the promise of prominence in the world. Greatness in the world. Happiness in the world. Peace in the world. Satisfaction in the world. And so on. One thing you’ll barely EVER hear them preach PASSIONATELY is the message of The Cross!!! This is because, to preach The Cross, you have to, first of all, preach that men should DENY SELF. Clearly, preaching the denial of SELF in this AGE OF SELF will be very, very bad for church business! As church business today ranks highly among the fastest-growing industries in the world. In contrast, please see how the Apostles of Christ were radically challenging their hearers with the message of The Cross, as they took the Gospel of Christ from church to church, and from nation to nation. “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been CRUCIFIED TO ME, AND I TO THE WORLD.” (Gal 6:14). Also, please see – Acts 14:22, 1 Cor 1:18, 2:1, Phil 3:18, Gal 2:20, etc. This is because the apostles of old knew that unless believers are made conformable to the death of Christ by God through The Cross, the life of Christ can neither TRULY manifest nor grow in such believers. Never! In these days, the failure to consistently preach The Cross is responsible for the lukewarm and blind state of the church of today. Do you remember the testimony of the lukewarm church in Laodicea, in Revelation 3:14-22? Here’s verse 17, “For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing….” SELF! SELF!! SELF!!! Today, would MOST of our churches not rejoice and dance heartily at such a wonderful ‘testimony’? But, Jesus, seeing beyond the façade of the glitter of that church pronounced them, “… wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked”. Words that aptly describe the church of today! For the experience of the church in Laodicea was recorded as a cryptic warning for the end-time church. Friends, as prophesied, this is where we are today - even as the second coming of Jesus approaches rapidly. The situation will definitely NOT improve! Certainly not in these days that Satan has captured the hearts and destiny of mankind by constraining men to be ‘LOVERS OF SELF’. Again, this is WHY Jesus will barely find faith on earth when He returns (Luke 18:8). For the raging OCEAN OF SELF would have swept MOST believers away. Into perdition. This is why the few believers that will survive this end-time onslaught of Satan would have to live RADICALLY AWAY from what men call Christianity today. Away from what they call ‘church’. Away from their doctrines. Away from their lifestyles. Such believers would have to cultivate the grace to hear DIRECTLY from God in this end-time. To hear, as Jesus knocks quietly on the door of their hearts for DIRECT personal fellowship with Him. This is what Jesus meant by “… I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” in Revelation 3:20. Only a handful will hear that gentle knock. Of that number, only a very few will actually open to Him. And, that’s because THE CROSS (along with its suffering and shame) await ALL believers that dare to separate themselves and open the door for Christ in these dark days. May you and I be counted among those FAITHFUL FEW. Amen. Thanks for reading, God bless you. #JustAskGod# #HeThatHasAnEar#
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    *DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY*

    *SUNDAY 16TH MARCH, 2025*

    *WHEN TO SAY NO*

    *TEXT: ESTHER 1:10-12*

    *KEY VERSE:*
    *_"But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him"_* *(ESTHER 1:12).*

    Stonewall Jackson was a Lieutenant General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was influential in most critical military operations. However, unlike most other officers, he was reputed for his abstinence from alcohol. On one occasion, after a long trip, drenched in rain and shivering in the cold, an officer offered him a drink, but he refused. The officer insisted, but Jackson replied, "No, Sir, I cannot do it. I tell you, I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy." Saying 'NO' to alcohol is the best safeguard against intoxication and regrettable actions.

    In contrast to Jackson's noble stand, today's text portrays King Ahasuerus acting under the influence of alcohol. On the last day of his public exhibition and feast, the intoxicated king sent for his choice queen, Vashti, to come and display her beauty before the drunken crowd. To her credit, Queen Vashti refused to honour the king's command, thereby incurring his wrath. It was bad enough that the king became tipsy and made an inconsiderate demand from his queen; he became angry when rebuffed. The king did not know how to say 'no' to wine, a substance that impaired his reason and judgment, but the queen knew enough to refuse a command that would place her in the wrong company or cause her to misbehave.

    The Scripture says, "...it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted" (Proverbs 31:4, 5). Intemperance and anger have destroyed many lives and wrecked the careers of many people. You can resolve to never be included in this list of casualties.

    Beyond keeping away from strong drinks, we must say NO to anything and anyone that causes us to do wrong and violate our conscience. Even our obedience to human authorities should not be at the cost of disobeying God's law. It is time to say 'NO' when human laws contradict God's command or at the suggestion of anything that would place us in a questionable circumstance.

    *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:*
    *_Saying "NO" is not always a negative idea._*

    *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 26-28*

    *HYMN*

    *STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS*

    1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
    ye soldiers of the cross;
    lift high his royal banner,
    it must not suffer loss.
    From vict'ry unto vict'ry
    his army he shall lead
    till ev'ry foe is vanquished
    and Christ is Lord indeed.

    2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
    the trumpet call obey;
    forth to the mighty conflict
    in this his glorious day.
    Ye that are men now serve him
    against unnumbered foes;
    let courage rise with danger
    and strength to strength opposed

    3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
    stand in his strength alone;
    the arm of flesh will fail you,
    ye dare not trust your own.
    Put on the gospel armor,
    each piece put on with prayer;
    where duty calls or danger,
    be never wanting there.

    4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
    the strife will not be long;
    this day the noise of battle,
    the next, the victor's song.
    To him that overcometh
    a crown of life shall be;
    he with the King of glory
    shall reign eternally.
    https://dailymanna.app/ *DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY* *SUNDAY 16TH MARCH, 2025* *WHEN TO SAY NO* *TEXT: ESTHER 1:10-12* *KEY VERSE:* *_"But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him"_* *(ESTHER 1:12).* Stonewall Jackson was a Lieutenant General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was influential in most critical military operations. However, unlike most other officers, he was reputed for his abstinence from alcohol. On one occasion, after a long trip, drenched in rain and shivering in the cold, an officer offered him a drink, but he refused. The officer insisted, but Jackson replied, "No, Sir, I cannot do it. I tell you, I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy." Saying 'NO' to alcohol is the best safeguard against intoxication and regrettable actions. In contrast to Jackson's noble stand, today's text portrays King Ahasuerus acting under the influence of alcohol. On the last day of his public exhibition and feast, the intoxicated king sent for his choice queen, Vashti, to come and display her beauty before the drunken crowd. To her credit, Queen Vashti refused to honour the king's command, thereby incurring his wrath. It was bad enough that the king became tipsy and made an inconsiderate demand from his queen; he became angry when rebuffed. The king did not know how to say 'no' to wine, a substance that impaired his reason and judgment, but the queen knew enough to refuse a command that would place her in the wrong company or cause her to misbehave. The Scripture says, "...it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted" (Proverbs 31:4, 5). Intemperance and anger have destroyed many lives and wrecked the careers of many people. You can resolve to never be included in this list of casualties. Beyond keeping away from strong drinks, we must say NO to anything and anyone that causes us to do wrong and violate our conscience. Even our obedience to human authorities should not be at the cost of disobeying God's law. It is time to say 'NO' when human laws contradict God's command or at the suggestion of anything that would place us in a questionable circumstance. *THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:* *_Saying "NO" is not always a negative idea._* *THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 26-28* *HYMN* *STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS* 1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus ye soldiers of the cross; lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From vict'ry unto vict'ry his army he shall lead till ev'ry foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed. 2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey; forth to the mighty conflict in this his glorious day. Ye that are men now serve him against unnumbered foes; let courage rise with danger and strength to strength opposed 3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone; the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer; where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there. 4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long; this day the noise of battle, the next, the victor's song. To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be; he with the King of glory shall reign eternally.
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  • Natasha: This is not an attack on women in politics, says Senator Ned Nwoko

    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER

    Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation

    Distinguished Nigerians,

    It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, and democratic principles.

    The recent outcry over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been twisted into a false narrative of victimization and suppression. Let it be clear: what was before the Senate was not her petition—something she herself has confirmed—but her conduct on the Senate floor, which violated the decorum expected of lawmakers.

    "Seat Reallocation Is a Standard Senate Practice"

    The issue started with a simple matter—seat reallocation. This is a normal and longstanding practice in the Senate. I have personally been moved three times.

    Here’s how it works:

    Whenever a senator leaves for any reason—whether due to death, defection, or other circumstances—there is an adjustment in the seating arrangement. This happens across both party lines, and it is not targeted at any individual. The idea is to ensure that seats are properly arranged based on seniority, party balance, and Senate rules.

    For instance, a ranking senator sits in the front row. If that senator leaves, a new member cannot just take that seat. Instead, everyone shifts accordingly. It is a process where multiple senators move to achieve the right balance.

    Everybody moves. Not just one person. The movement is done in a way that maintains the structure of the Senate. A fresher does not just sit where a senior senator was. The arrangement is reshuffled in a way that ensures order and respects seniority.

    This is a routine adjustment that happens all the time. It is not a new practice. It is not targeted at any one person. It is simply how the Senate works.

    "Senator Natasha Refused to Move and Caused a Disruption"

    On that day, Senator Natasha was asked to move to a new seat. Instead of complying, she refused. That, in itself, was already an issue because every other senator understands that seating changes happen regularly.

    But what followed was even more concerning. She became uncontrollable, raising her voice, shouting, "I am not scared of you!" We all saw the video. That display was completely uncalled for.

    At that moment, it was no longer about a seat—it was about discipline, order, and respect for the institution. If every senator decided to resist a simple procedural adjustment in that manner, the Senate would be ungovernable.

    "The Senate Followed Due Process"

    After that incident, the Senate Committee on Ethics invited her for a disciplinary hearing. That is the proper procedure. The committee heard from those who were present that day, and all agreed that she had acted in an unruly manner. The report that was submitted was clear—her conduct on the floor was unacceptable, and she should be suspended.

    I personally reached out to her during this process. I sent her messages because, as a lawyer, I know that before any judgment is passed, a person must be given an opportunity to state their case.

    I asked her:
    "Are you prepared to apologize so that I can speak on your behalf? Ask that you be given the opportunity to apologize."

    She responded that she did no wrong.

    That didn’t stop me. I told her directly: You are wrong. I watched the video. I saw what happened. The report before us was not about any sexual harassment claim—it was strictly about her disorderly conduct.

    Misogyny Is Not the Issue—Disorderly Conduct Is

    Some voices are trying to frame this as an attack on women in politics. That is a manipulation of the truth. Nigeria has many strong female leaders who have made their mark through discipline, strategic engagement, and respect for institutional processes. The Senate is not and has never been against women.

    However, no lawmaker—man or woman—is above the rules of the chamber. The issue here is not gender; it is the expectation that all Senators must conduct themselves with decorum and respect for the institution they serve. The rules of engagement apply equally to all members, and when a Senator repeatedly flouts those rules, there must be consequences.

    "The Allegations of Sexual Harassment Were Never Before the Senate"

    One thing that must be made clear is that the Senate did not deliberate on any sexual harassment allegations. That matter is before the courts, and the courts will decide.

    It is highly unlikely that she will win such a case, because the alleged incident supposedly happened over a year ago. She had multiple opportunities to report it to the Senate, the police, or any authority, yet she did not.

    Even after this alleged incident, she traveled multiple times with the Senate President for international events, well-documented online. She was in the same spaces as him, attended meetings with him, and was often with her husband during these trips.

    To now come forward and narrow these allegations to a particular day, a particular time—when her husband was within range, when other people were present, when the Senate President’s wife was in the family house—raises serious questions. It is highly unlikely that such discussions would take place in such a setting.

    The Senate Must Uphold Discipline and Order

    The Senate is not a chaotic town hall where emotions dictate decisions. There are clear procedures for addressing grievances, presenting petitions, and debating national issues. Senator Natasha was not sanctioned for submitting a petition—she was sanctioned for her behavior on the Senate floor.

    If we allow sentiments to override discipline, the Senate will become ungovernable. This is not about suppressing opposition or silencing voices; it is about maintaining the dignity of the institution and ensuring that every member adheres to the same standards of conduct.

    "Exploiting Feminine Sentiments for Political Gain"

    It is disingenuous to claim that this is a case of gender-based suppression when the facts point to a different reality. The real danger is allowing the rules to be bent simply because a particular lawmaker chooses to play the victim card when confronted with the consequences of their actions.

    Leadership comes with responsibility. Every Senator, regardless of gender, must conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the integrity of the Red Chamber. If we start excusing unruly behavior because of gender, then we are setting a dangerous precedent where rules become optional based on emotional appeal.

    "The Role of Her Husband in This Escalation"

    I was also deeply disappointed by the reaction of her husband. I had expected him to find a way to de-escalate the matter, to prevent it from becoming a full-blown crisis.

    When he sent me his statement and reaction, I told him exactly how I felt. If my wife were in such a situation, I would do everything possible to resolve the issue privately, to manage it in a way that does not cause further division.

    It is even more surprising because her husband has been friends with the Senate President long before he married Natasha. This could have been settled without this level of unnecessary public drama.

    Conclusion: The Senate Must Stand Firm

    The Senate must not bow to emotional blackmail or social media outrage fueled by half-truths. Nigeria’s democracy thrives when its institutions are strong, disciplined, and governed by rules—not when they are manipulated to serve personal or partisan interests.

    We must ensure that the principles of accountability, order, and respect remain the guiding forces of our legislative process. This is not about silencing anyone; it is about ensuring that the Senate remains a place of reasoned debate, not theatrical disruptions.

    Senator (Prince) Ned Munir Nwoko
    Senator, Delta North
    Natasha: This is not an attack on women in politics, says Senator Ned Nwoko EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, and democratic principles. The recent outcry over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been twisted into a false narrative of victimization and suppression. Let it be clear: what was before the Senate was not her petition—something she herself has confirmed—but her conduct on the Senate floor, which violated the decorum expected of lawmakers. "Seat Reallocation Is a Standard Senate Practice" The issue started with a simple matter—seat reallocation. This is a normal and longstanding practice in the Senate. I have personally been moved three times. Here’s how it works: Whenever a senator leaves for any reason—whether due to death, defection, or other circumstances—there is an adjustment in the seating arrangement. This happens across both party lines, and it is not targeted at any individual. The idea is to ensure that seats are properly arranged based on seniority, party balance, and Senate rules. For instance, a ranking senator sits in the front row. If that senator leaves, a new member cannot just take that seat. Instead, everyone shifts accordingly. It is a process where multiple senators move to achieve the right balance. Everybody moves. Not just one person. The movement is done in a way that maintains the structure of the Senate. A fresher does not just sit where a senior senator was. The arrangement is reshuffled in a way that ensures order and respects seniority. This is a routine adjustment that happens all the time. It is not a new practice. It is not targeted at any one person. It is simply how the Senate works. "Senator Natasha Refused to Move and Caused a Disruption" On that day, Senator Natasha was asked to move to a new seat. Instead of complying, she refused. That, in itself, was already an issue because every other senator understands that seating changes happen regularly. But what followed was even more concerning. She became uncontrollable, raising her voice, shouting, "I am not scared of you!" We all saw the video. That display was completely uncalled for. At that moment, it was no longer about a seat—it was about discipline, order, and respect for the institution. If every senator decided to resist a simple procedural adjustment in that manner, the Senate would be ungovernable. "The Senate Followed Due Process" After that incident, the Senate Committee on Ethics invited her for a disciplinary hearing. That is the proper procedure. The committee heard from those who were present that day, and all agreed that she had acted in an unruly manner. The report that was submitted was clear—her conduct on the floor was unacceptable, and she should be suspended. I personally reached out to her during this process. I sent her messages because, as a lawyer, I know that before any judgment is passed, a person must be given an opportunity to state their case. I asked her: "Are you prepared to apologize so that I can speak on your behalf? Ask that you be given the opportunity to apologize." She responded that she did no wrong. That didn’t stop me. I told her directly: You are wrong. I watched the video. I saw what happened. The report before us was not about any sexual harassment claim—it was strictly about her disorderly conduct. Misogyny Is Not the Issue—Disorderly Conduct Is Some voices are trying to frame this as an attack on women in politics. That is a manipulation of the truth. Nigeria has many strong female leaders who have made their mark through discipline, strategic engagement, and respect for institutional processes. The Senate is not and has never been against women. However, no lawmaker—man or woman—is above the rules of the chamber. The issue here is not gender; it is the expectation that all Senators must conduct themselves with decorum and respect for the institution they serve. The rules of engagement apply equally to all members, and when a Senator repeatedly flouts those rules, there must be consequences. "The Allegations of Sexual Harassment Were Never Before the Senate" One thing that must be made clear is that the Senate did not deliberate on any sexual harassment allegations. That matter is before the courts, and the courts will decide. It is highly unlikely that she will win such a case, because the alleged incident supposedly happened over a year ago. She had multiple opportunities to report it to the Senate, the police, or any authority, yet she did not. Even after this alleged incident, she traveled multiple times with the Senate President for international events, well-documented online. She was in the same spaces as him, attended meetings with him, and was often with her husband during these trips. To now come forward and narrow these allegations to a particular day, a particular time—when her husband was within range, when other people were present, when the Senate President’s wife was in the family house—raises serious questions. It is highly unlikely that such discussions would take place in such a setting. The Senate Must Uphold Discipline and Order The Senate is not a chaotic town hall where emotions dictate decisions. There are clear procedures for addressing grievances, presenting petitions, and debating national issues. Senator Natasha was not sanctioned for submitting a petition—she was sanctioned for her behavior on the Senate floor. If we allow sentiments to override discipline, the Senate will become ungovernable. This is not about suppressing opposition or silencing voices; it is about maintaining the dignity of the institution and ensuring that every member adheres to the same standards of conduct. "Exploiting Feminine Sentiments for Political Gain" It is disingenuous to claim that this is a case of gender-based suppression when the facts point to a different reality. The real danger is allowing the rules to be bent simply because a particular lawmaker chooses to play the victim card when confronted with the consequences of their actions. Leadership comes with responsibility. Every Senator, regardless of gender, must conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the integrity of the Red Chamber. If we start excusing unruly behavior because of gender, then we are setting a dangerous precedent where rules become optional based on emotional appeal. "The Role of Her Husband in This Escalation" I was also deeply disappointed by the reaction of her husband. I had expected him to find a way to de-escalate the matter, to prevent it from becoming a full-blown crisis. When he sent me his statement and reaction, I told him exactly how I felt. If my wife were in such a situation, I would do everything possible to resolve the issue privately, to manage it in a way that does not cause further division. It is even more surprising because her husband has been friends with the Senate President long before he married Natasha. This could have been settled without this level of unnecessary public drama. Conclusion: The Senate Must Stand Firm The Senate must not bow to emotional blackmail or social media outrage fueled by half-truths. Nigeria’s democracy thrives when its institutions are strong, disciplined, and governed by rules—not when they are manipulated to serve personal or partisan interests. We must ensure that the principles of accountability, order, and respect remain the guiding forces of our legislative process. This is not about silencing anyone; it is about ensuring that the Senate remains a place of reasoned debate, not theatrical disruptions. Senator (Prince) Ned Munir Nwoko Senator, Delta North
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  • MUSLIM MUST KNOW THESE....

    *Islamic Hijrah Calendar*
    1. Muharram
    2. Safar
    3. Rabiul awwal
    4. Rabiu Thānī
    5. Jumadal awwal
    6. Jumada Thānī
    7. Rajab
    8. Sha'aban
    9. Ramadan
    10. Shawwal
    11. Dhul-Qadah
    12. Dhul-Hajj

    *5 Pillars Of Islam*
    1. Faith (Eeman)
    2. Salah (5 Obligatory Prayers)
    3. Fasting (of Ramadan)
    4. Zakat (Charity)
    5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah)

    *6 Articles Of Faith*
    1. Belief in Allah
    2. Belief in Angels
    3. Belief in Holy Books
    4. Belief in Prophets
    5. Belief in Qadr (Destiny)
    6. Belief in the Day of Judgment

    *Names Of 25 Prophets* mentioned in the Holy Quran

    1. Adam
    2. Idris
    3. Nuh
    4. Hud
    5. Salih
    6. Lut
    7. Ibrahim
    8. Ismaheel
    9. Ishaq
    10. Yaqub
    11. Yusuf
    12. Shu'aib
    13. Ayyuub
    14. Dhulkifl
    15. Musa
    16. Harun
    17. Dawud
    18. Sulayman
    19. Ilyas
    20. Ilyas'a
    21. Yunus
    22. Zakariyyah
    23. Yahya
    24. Isa
    25. Muhammad

    *Five (5)* 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀
    1. Subhi (Fajr) - 2 raka'at
    2. Dhur - 4 raka'at
    3. 3. 'Asr - 4 raka'at
    4. 4. Maghrib - 3 raka'at
    5. 5. Isha - 4 raka'at.

    *Al-Khulafaa'u Ar-rashidoon (the 4 Rightly-guided Caliphs)*
    1. Abu Bakr
    2. Umar
    3. Uthman
    4. Aliy

    *The Four (4) Imaams*
    1. Imam Abu Haneefa
    2. Imam Malik Ibn Anas
    3. Imam Ash-Shafi'i
    4. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hambal

    *Six Collectors of Hadith*
    1. Al-Bukhārī (194-256)
    2. Abū Dāwūd (202-275)
    3. Muslim (206-261)
    4. Tirmidhī (209-279)
    5. Ibn Mājah (209-273)
    6. Nasā'ī (215-303).

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    MUSLIM MUST KNOW THESE.... *Islamic Hijrah Calendar* 1. Muharram 2. Safar 3. Rabiul awwal 4. Rabiu Thānī 5. Jumadal awwal 6. Jumada Thānī 7. Rajab 8. Sha'aban 9. Ramadan 10. Shawwal 11. Dhul-Qadah 12. Dhul-Hajj *5 Pillars Of Islam* 1. Faith (Eeman) 2. Salah (5 Obligatory Prayers) 3. Fasting (of Ramadan) 4. Zakat (Charity) 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) *6 Articles Of Faith* 1. Belief in Allah 2. Belief in Angels 3. Belief in Holy Books 4. Belief in Prophets 5. Belief in Qadr (Destiny) 6. Belief in the Day of Judgment *Names Of 25 Prophets* mentioned in the Holy Quran 1. Adam 2. Idris 3. Nuh 4. Hud 5. Salih 6. Lut 7. Ibrahim 8. Ismaheel 9. Ishaq 10. Yaqub 11. Yusuf 12. Shu'aib 13. Ayyuub 14. Dhulkifl 15. Musa 16. Harun 17. Dawud 18. Sulayman 19. Ilyas 20. Ilyas'a 21. Yunus 22. Zakariyyah 23. Yahya 24. Isa 25. Muhammad *Five (5)* 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 1. Subhi (Fajr) - 2 raka'at 2. Dhur - 4 raka'at 3. 3. 'Asr - 4 raka'at 4. 4. Maghrib - 3 raka'at 5. 5. Isha - 4 raka'at. *Al-Khulafaa'u Ar-rashidoon (the 4 Rightly-guided Caliphs)* 1. Abu Bakr 2. Umar 3. Uthman 4. Aliy *The Four (4) Imaams* 1. Imam Abu Haneefa 2. Imam Malik Ibn Anas 3. Imam Ash-Shafi'i 4. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hambal *Six Collectors of Hadith* 1. Al-Bukhārī (194-256) 2. Abū Dāwūd (202-275) 3. Muslim (206-261) 4. Tirmidhī (209-279) 5. Ibn Mājah (209-273) 6. Nasā'ī (215-303). Make this info go viral for the benefits of others...
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  • When I was a young lecturer at the University of Lagos, teaching Public Law, the department had three typists: the chief typist, the senior typist, and the junior typist.

    Back then, before laptops and personal computers, typists were the backbone of academic work. Every lecture note, research paper, and official document had to be typed manually.

    But here’s what I observed:

    The chief typist disappeared when work piled up—strictly a 4 p.m. worker.

    The senior typist? Nowhere to be found.

    But the junior typist, a man named Adereni, with only a school certificate, was different.

    Hardworking.

    Dedicated. I often dropped him off at home at 1 a.m.

    Years later, while serving as an adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation, I got a call from Hon. Bola Ajibola (who later became a judge at the World Court in The Hague).

    He needed a diligent, hardworking secretary to assist with long legal judgments. I had three choices: chief typist, senior typist, or Adereni—the junior typist with just a school certificate.

    I chose Adereni.

    He went to The Hague, worked so diligently that every judge wanted him on their team. Eventually, he moved his family there, earned degrees, and built a successful life.

    One day, he remembered me.
    And sent me a car.

    Lesson?
    Someone is always watching.
    Hard work never goes unnoticed.

    ~ Professor Yemi Osinbajo
    When I was a young lecturer at the University of Lagos, teaching Public Law, the department had three typists: the chief typist, the senior typist, and the junior typist. Back then, before laptops and personal computers, typists were the backbone of academic work. Every lecture note, research paper, and official document had to be typed manually. But here’s what I observed: 🔹 The chief typist disappeared when work piled up—strictly a 4 p.m. worker. 🔹 The senior typist? Nowhere to be found. 🔹 But the junior typist, a man named Adereni, with only a school certificate, was different. Hardworking. Dedicated. I often dropped him off at home at 1 a.m. Years later, while serving as an adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation, I got a call from Hon. Bola Ajibola (who later became a judge at the World Court in The Hague). He needed a diligent, hardworking secretary to assist with long legal judgments. I had three choices: chief typist, senior typist, or Adereni—the junior typist with just a school certificate. I chose Adereni. He went to The Hague, worked so diligently that every judge wanted him on their team. Eventually, he moved his family there, earned degrees, and built a successful life. One day, he remembered me. And sent me a car. Lesson? Someone is always watching. Hard work never goes unnoticed. ~ Professor Yemi Osinbajo
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  • https://guardian.ng/breakingnews/we-disagree-with-supreme-court-judgment-but-will-implement-it-fubara/
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  • Whatever that is in your generation foundation that is responsible for your unproductivity shall come under the judgment of God today, whatever that is in you that delays the move of God to bless you shall be consumed by the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

    Any charm that you might have swallowed knowingly or unknowingly, any evil covenant that is working against you shall be crushed by the blood of Jesus, may the power that set the people of God free , without paying any prize set you free to prosper from today in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

    *FOBCARES *
    Whatever that is in your generation foundation that is responsible for your unproductivity shall come under the judgment of God today, whatever that is in you that delays the move of God to bless you shall be consumed by the Fire of the Holy Spirit. Any charm that you might have swallowed knowingly or unknowingly, any evil covenant that is working against you shall be crushed by the blood of Jesus, may the power that set the people of God free , without paying any prize set you free to prosper from today in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen. *FOBCARES ✍️*
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  • Late Justice Moses Bello’s Daughter Drag Siblings To Court, Demands DNA Test For Siblings.......

    …Gives 14-Days Ultimatum

    Ann Bello, daughter of the late Justice Moses Bello, former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, has issued a 14-day ultimatum for DNA tests to be conducted on all her father’s children. She warned that failure to comply would result in criminal charges for breach of trust.

    According to a report shared by Blueprint, Ann’s demand follows a recent ruling by Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the FCT High Court in Kurudu. The court declared that a codicil (a document meant to modify a will) attached to Justice Bello’s will was invalid, meaning only the original will remains legally binding.

    Before the ruling, Ann had challenged the executors of the will in court, claiming she was being denied her rightful inheritance. She filed a lawsuit (suit number CV/667/2024) against Reverend Father Ezekiel Awolumate and Christ the King Catholic Church, Okene Parish. In her suit, she argued that she was given only 4.16% of her father’s estate instead of the 11.11% stated in the original will.

    Ann also requested that the executors of the will be removed, accusing them of failing to distribute the estate according to her father’s instructions.

    However, the court ruled against Ann’s claim that the codicil was valid, stating that it was more of a private letter to the late judge’s solicitor and did not meet legal requirements, such as having witness signatures.

    Following the judgment, Ann sent an official notice to Rev. Father Awolumate, demanding DNA tests for Joseph Asuku Bello and six others. She argued that paragraph 5(a)(i) of her father’s will makes the DNA test a condition for inheritance. If they fail to comply, they must forfeit all assigned money, properties, and assets.

    Her legal counsel also warned that any attempt to sell or transfer Justice Bello’s assets would be opposed. He added that failure to comply with the DNA test requirement could lead to criminal charges against the executors and affected parties.

    With this 14-day ultimatum, pressure is now on the executors to act swiftly or face legal consequences.

    Credit: EbiraTao

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    Late Justice Moses Bello’s Daughter Drag Siblings To Court, Demands DNA Test For Siblings....... …Gives 14-Days Ultimatum Ann Bello, daughter of the late Justice Moses Bello, former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, has issued a 14-day ultimatum for DNA tests to be conducted on all her father’s children. She warned that failure to comply would result in criminal charges for breach of trust. According to a report shared by Blueprint, Ann’s demand follows a recent ruling by Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the FCT High Court in Kurudu. The court declared that a codicil (a document meant to modify a will) attached to Justice Bello’s will was invalid, meaning only the original will remains legally binding. Before the ruling, Ann had challenged the executors of the will in court, claiming she was being denied her rightful inheritance. She filed a lawsuit (suit number CV/667/2024) against Reverend Father Ezekiel Awolumate and Christ the King Catholic Church, Okene Parish. In her suit, she argued that she was given only 4.16% of her father’s estate instead of the 11.11% stated in the original will. Ann also requested that the executors of the will be removed, accusing them of failing to distribute the estate according to her father’s instructions. However, the court ruled against Ann’s claim that the codicil was valid, stating that it was more of a private letter to the late judge’s solicitor and did not meet legal requirements, such as having witness signatures. Following the judgment, Ann sent an official notice to Rev. Father Awolumate, demanding DNA tests for Joseph Asuku Bello and six others. She argued that paragraph 5(a)(i) of her father’s will makes the DNA test a condition for inheritance. If they fail to comply, they must forfeit all assigned money, properties, and assets. Her legal counsel also warned that any attempt to sell or transfer Justice Bello’s assets would be opposed. He added that failure to comply with the DNA test requirement could lead to criminal charges against the executors and affected parties. With this 14-day ultimatum, pressure is now on the executors to act swiftly or face legal consequences. Credit: EbiraTao #obononews: Obono News
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