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The Ezendigbo of Ibadan and Oyo state, Eze(Dr.) Alex Anozie, has admonished newly inaugurated political office holders to administer and oversee the affairs of those that elected them with the fear of God. Eze(Dr.) Anozie, who is also the chairman of the state chapter of the Association of Non-Indigenes Heads, gave this admonition on Monday minutes after the inauguration of the political office holders across Nigeria. ''Let them have the fear of God in everything they do. My good will message to all political office holders from top to bottom is for them to work for a truly united Nigeria where truth, justice, equity, fairness and peace reign supreme. Nigerians should love one another, not minding their ethnic and religious differences. This is the foundation. If we work hard, the sky is our limit. In another development, Eze(Dr.) Anozie on behalf of the Igbos and Non-Indigenes in Oyo state has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on ...

Infrastructure is a necessity for development but may not be a condition for advancement. Skilled labor, moral and social outlook, political situation and historical narratives all play critical roles in economic development. Indeed, the store of technical knowledge is not at par with economic resources available at a given point in time, while corruption remains a major impediment to development. Various conditions determine the inducement to invest, but in most cases, developing countries rely on a make-believe and cosmetic approach. Unfortunately, this has not been successful. The potential to develop is guided by the ability and willingness to save. Sadly, the capacity to save in developing countries is low due to low real income, which in turn is as a result of low productivity and the visible absence of the enablers of development. Some countries remain in the vicious circle of poverty not because of the lack of natural resources and a conducive environment, but because of c...

Avoid being led astray to do evil, but always thread the path of good deeds and good will be with you at all times. 1Thessalonians 5 : 12-23 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit an...

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other federal law enforcement agencies announced today the completion of a three-month campaign that disrupted networks used by foreign fraudsters to obtain fraud proceeds. Multiple law enforcement actions addressed conduct by individuals sometimes referred to as “money mules,” who have been providing critical services to fraudsters by receiving money from fraud victims and forwarding the fraud proceeds to the perpetrators (many of whom are based overseas). Some individuals knew they were facilitating fraud. Others first interacted with fraudsters as victims and may have been unaware that their activity furthered criminal activity. Over approximately the last three months, law enforcement took over 4,000 actions against individuals responsible for facilitating a range of fraud schemes. These schemes included those that targeted consumers, such as lottery fraud and romance scams, as well as those that targ...

Nigeria is not an exception when it comes top bad leadership. This assertion was made by the Ezendigbo of Ibadan and Oyo state, Eze(Dr.)Alex Anozie. ''There is nothing like that. I am only saying that truth and justice should always prevail. As regards bad leadership, Nigeria is not an exception. I am talking about the whole world. Bad leadership is causing crises all over the world. I am only showing sympathy for justice, equity and fairness and selfless leadership and leadership by example. I have been Ezendigbo for 26 years, nobody is paying for my services. There is peace in my domain. So, what I am saying is about the whole world at large and Nigeria is part of the world. Everybody knows the situation in Nigeria. But I must congratulate this government for putting machinery in motion for the completion of the second Niger Bridge. I was one of the people that first called for the construction of the second Niger Bridge and I am happy that we have seen the completion of t...

b>Lawlessness is now the way of life in Nigeria, due to the lingering poverty and hunger in the land. A review of the economy and security architecture will unravel the untold story, only if a transparent probe is conducted in the days to come. A number of the crises in the last eight years have generated revenue for a few pockets, with millions of Nigerians always contending with the sufferings and hardships during such crises. Indeed, the interests of Nigerians have been undermined or destabilized based on ethnic, religious and gender considerations. Sadly, the political leaders in the states, have failed to convincingly ensure a conducive environment, but are in the nick of time, seeking direct investment. Investors can only develop confidence in the economy when there is regular electricity supply, free flow of potable water, good and motorable roads, security of lives and property, skilled and trained power and favorable incentives for startups.

Let us cultivate the habit of goiving thanks to God in every situation. Learning the lesson of gratitude reduces the negative effects of our expriences in all situation. 2 Corinthians 12 : 1-10 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 7 And lest I ...

b>Pensioners in the University College Hospital(UCH)Ibadan, Nigeria have called on the 21 Pension Funds Administrators(PFA) in the country to explain how their entitlements are calculated for eventual payment. This call was made on Wednesday on behalf of the pensioners by the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners(NUP) Contributory Pensions Scheme(CPS) South West zone, Chief Joseph Oyadiran, at a retirees forum organized by a PFA Forum in Ibadan. ''We want to know how you calculated our money. It is dubious. Have you started receiving retired workers 2013 IPPOIS money from the Accountant General of the Federation(AGF)? The money of workers who retired in 2013 was not calculated with the lump sum. They are yet to release the IPPIS fund to our members at UCH. It is running into millions of Naira. Chief Oyadiran lamented that the PFAs were non-chalant in matters concerning pensioners, saying,''you are not assisting us. I have a list of those affected.. Some of th...

Mona Faiz Montrage Received Over $2 Million in Fraud Proceeds and Pretended to Marry One Victim to Further the Fraud Scheme Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced the unsealing of a six-count Indictment charging MONA FAIZ MONTRAGE for her role in a series of romance schemes and for laundering the proceeds of those schemes. MONTRAGE was arrested in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022, and was extradited from the United Kingdom on May 12, 2023. MONTRAGE will be presented before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty, to whom the case is assigned, later today. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, Mona Faiz Montrage was a member of a criminal conspiracy that specifically targeted older Americans through romance scams. These scams can be both financially and emotionally devastating f...

The omission and commission of the leadership in al spheres of life in Nigeria, has brought the country to its present worrisome state. In his views, the Ezendigbo of Ibadan and Oyo state, who is also the Head of the Association of Non-Indiggenes in Oyo state, Eze(Dr.) Alex Anozie maintains that the emergence of of a good and God-fearing leadership in Nigeria will change the narrative. Excerpts: God created this world very beautifully so that man should live peacefully and happily. But due to selfish, wicked, conscienceless leaders, the world is on fire. There are crises everywhere. Human lives are wasted on a daily basis. I am saying it loud and clear,that anywhere there are crises, most of such are caused by bad leadership. Ordinary people are very ready to live peacefully with each other, if well led, and well governed, no matter their ethnic and religious differences, they can live peacefully together. Politicians should come to help in this situation. If there is good and God-fe...

The Non Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions(NASU) has traced the non-payment of their five-month salaries to the indiscretion of the leadership of the union which did not consult with members before suspending the strike action. This position of NASU was made known by a former chairman of the union in Oyo state, Comrade Faotki Olusoal-Cole. ''Out of frustration, the national leadership of NASU signed the agreement and they announced the suspension of the strike at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, without consultation with members. As at today, none of the agreements have been fulfilled. Up till this hour, we have not heard anything about it. And we have been asking, but the government has not been able to tell us anything.'' ''As a result of the strike our five-month salaries were with held and this has caused a lot of havoc and problems for members. As a result, some are paralyzed, some have died, some have lost their wives and childre...

Higher institutions in the country have for long contended with the activities of students and non-students, which causes lawlessness, deviant behavior and criminality-on and off the various campuses in Nigeria. Indeed, workers, petty traders and visitors have also been crucial participants in these problems, while the managements of the affected institutions feign ignorance or are oblivious of the problems. Of worry, is the unwritten consent by some members of management for the despicable acts. Indeed, homosexuality is now prevalent in these citadels of learning and, surprisingly, members of the communities have taken the abnormal to be normal. Stakeholders in the education sector have rather been silent, but rather dissipated energy on the establishment of more institutions.Perhaps. However, for the Dean of Students' Affairs, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adekeye Abiona, the University, does not have such issues. ''We don't have such issues at the University o...

In Nigeria, millions of citizens, most especially the poor and vulnerable, remain without internet access. For a long time, internet users have had to put up with very sub-standard services. This is as a result of inefficiency and inadequate infrastructure. Sadly, most of those who are fortunate to have internet access use it negatively. Indeed, digital literacy is a major challenge across the country and this has translated to limited internet use in most sectors of the economy. Youths have taken to crime due to the attitude of the leadership at all levels of government, while pornographic content has exposed minors to immoral acts. Of worry, is the lack of funding for research and infrastructure for Information and Communication Technology(ICT) by today's leadership. The Backbone The Nigerian youth involved in crime is not acting alone, some of those in positions of authority are his or her backbone. This becomes glaring when an individual takes a keen interest in unfolding ev...

Cultivate the habit of giving as a means of expressing to the great Provider our Love and Thankfulness. 2 Corinthians 9 : 1-15 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. 5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountif...

Defendant extradited from the United Kingdom BOSTON – A Nigerian man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in online fraud schemes. Happy Chukwuma, 30, was sentenced on May 5, 2023 by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock to eight months in prison (time served). On April 10, 2023, Chukwuma pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy. Chukwuma was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2019. He was arrested and detained in the United Kingdom in September 2022 and extradited to the United States in March 2023. Between November 2015 and January 2019, Chukwuma and his co-conspirators participated in a variety of online fraud schemes, including “phishing” and romance scams. They exchanged victims’ personally identifiable information, including identification and financial documents, and engaged in financial transactions with that information. Several of the victims whose information was compromised were from Massachusetts. Phishing s...

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Banks in Nigeria have now opted for electricity/DSTV bills, community security payment receipts and building plans as means of identification of their customers rather than the National Identification Number(NIN). Customers argue that this has defeated the Federal Government's original purpose of introducing the NIN, while the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) seems to have lost a firm grip on the banks. This action of the banks coupled with a number of unwholesome practices have made it impossible for Nigerians to salvage their money from the affected banks. Just last week, a customer with Access bank account No.-9993577288 was shocked when he was told by the customer service officers in the three branches of the bank he visited-Agodi/UCH 1 AND 2, Challenge, Ibadan, Nigeria, that he would need to present the latest electricity or DSTV bill or community security payment receipt for documentation for him to withdraw money from his account. As a result of this development and the issue...

Nigerians have been called upon to be vigilant by watching out for those with criminal intentions residing in communities across the country. This call was made by a cleric, Pastor Opeyemi Ajayi. ''Nigerians must always be security conscious and vigilant wherever they live because criminals are moving into communities in droves with the intent of committing crime and only pretend to be neighbors while they seek information and observe communities for criminal purposes,'' Pastor Ajayi disclosed. Watch Out Joshua is a Junior Secondary School student(JSS) of the Royal Seed College, Irepo Street, Idi-Odo, Challenge, Ibadan, Nigeria. Influenced by his parents, Joshua always scales a neighbor's fence to steal at Olorunsogo, Molete,. Be vigilant, watch out for the ''Joshuas'' in your community.

Nigerians have reacted divergently over the just concluded registration exercise of unemployed citizens by the National Directorate of Employment(NDE) across the nation, days to the expiration of the life span of the present administration. Indeed, the exercise was characterized by allegations of corruption, favoritism, influence peddling and political patronage. A cross section of unemployed Nigerians alleged that some unscrupulous staff of the directorate took advantage of the exercise to enrich themselves. They also alleged that those who were fortunate to be registered were supporters of politically exposed people, while stressing that the registration was not for full-time paid employment, but rather were registered for training programs for the unskilled. Sadly, the beneficiaries are insignificant compared to the millions of jobless Nigerians. Nigerians express disappointment over the negotiations by some staff members of the government agency with politicians, while lamenting t...

The process of development of a national vision has never been participatory and holistic in approach. This has resulted in the sidelining of critical sectors of the economy. Nigeria's quest for economic growth and national development, has overtime, been impeded by the absence of broad policy objectives and strategies for achieving the country's vision statement. Policy choices all the while have impacted negatively on the economy, which has brought about social and political instability, declining welfare and economic stagnation. Of worry is the long term effects of the huge debts of governments at all levels and the weak Naira on the economy. This is compounded by the challenges the perpetual absence of credible and focused leadership will bring in its stride. Indeed, the possibility of Nigeria translating its acclaimed potential to reality remains foggy, even as the government struggles to improve education and health systems to enhance human capital for development. Asse...

When we listen carefully with the ears of faith, God reveals His presence in awe inspiring ways that are unmistakable. Psalm 29 1 (A Psalm of David.) Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. 7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. 8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. 10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; ye...

Members of the University College Hospital(UCH)branch of Ibadan,Nigeria of the Non-Academic Staff Unionand AssociatedInstitutions(NASU) have declared that they are not among the beneficiaries of the 40 per cent increase in the allowances of civil servants in the country. They made this declaration through the union's chairman,Comrade Kehinde Abiona. ''The issue has been put to rest with the payment of April salaries,then we discovered that UCH and other teaching hospitals in the Consolidate Health Salary Scale(CONHESS) were not captured. The only respite we have in the health sector for now, is the latest video released by the Minister of Labor and Productivity,Dr. Chris Nigige wherein he promised that some category of us would enjoy a 25 per cent increase,''Comrade Abiona disclosed.

The journalism profession in Nigeria is under intense siege within and outside the circle of practitioners.Standards have been eroded and it is now an allcomers affair. Dr.Francis Amenaghwon who holds a Ph.D in communication, is a former staff member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria(FRCN). Dr. Amenaghwon is presently a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan. He opines that sanity ought to be restored in the profession. Excerpt: For me,it is increasingly becoming difficult to define who a journalist is in Nigeria. In these days of citizen journalism,I-Reporter,online radio,online radio and television channels.The minimum standards of practice ought to be restored. Every profession has its own minimum requirements. When we have a meticulous registration of members,the problem will have been half solved. This is the way forward. Let's set minimum standards for media organizations and institutions correcting the worrisome situat...

Parents and Guardians in Oyo state have been advised to monitor their children and wards. This call was made during the weekend by an Old student of Ibadan Gramar School(IGS), Mr. Adebolu Okikiolu. '' The buck stops on the parents and gaurdians. Charity begins at home , each family should nurture their children and wards in the ways of God. They should monitor their activities. In addition, the state government should provide all that is necessary to encourage smooth education. The bad eggs among the teachers should also be dismissed,'' Mr. Okikiolu stated.

Workers in Nigeria are bitter, unhappy and sad as a result of the insensitivity of the government at all levels. This was the submission of the former chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions(NASU), Comrade Fatoki Olusola-Cole. ''Workers in Nigeria are bitter, we are not happy, we are sad. Governments at all levels have made life more miserable for us through their wicked deeds. The government at all levels have succeeded in bastardizing everything in the country. History will make a better judgment of all of us either good or bad. The wicked will never escape the judgment of God wherever they run to,'' Comrade Olusoal-Cole stated. In a related development, the chairman of the Oyo state council of the Trade Union Congress(TUC), Comrade Bosun Olabiyi has expressed reservations over the poor salaries of workers in the state. Comrade Olabiyi made his views known on Monday in his address at the 2023 Workers' Day celebration with the theme,...

The education sector is weighed down by multiferous challenges in Nigeria. Sadly, the education policy of a number of states may not be responsive to the needs and problems of primary and secondary schools. The focus on hotels, eateries, night clubs, beer parlors and event centers by some state governments has psychologically defeated the interest of pupils and students in education. The existing schools in the affected states are yet to be satisfactorily catered for and this has resulted in the unimpressive academic performance of pupils and students. Of worry, is the conversion of so many schools to a base and launch pad for criminals of all sorts, while school authorities are benefiting commercially from the rentage of classrooms and premises to members of the public. The attitude of government and other stakeholders in the education sector is suggestive of a mounting opposition to learning. The Resort to Hard Drugs Illicit and outlawed substances are now in regular use and ab...

Cultivate the habit of selflessness and service to humanity to redeem the decadent society. Phiillipians 2 : 1-11 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a na...