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Gov. Alia ministering the Gospel through acts of service – Sir Kula
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula has said his principal’s journey from the pulpit to public leadership offers a strong reminder that the gospel is most convincingly preached through acts of service to humanity.
In statement made available to THE AUTHORITY NEWS in Makurdi on Wednesday, Sir Kula, waxing biblical, pointed out that Gov. Alia’s dynamic approach in governance embodies the biblical teaching in James 2:18: which says, “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith in my works.”
”Through consistent, deliberate efforts to improve the welfare of citizens, the Governor in his two years in office has demonstrated that the Christian ministry is not limited to sermons on the pulpit, but is deeply rooted in fulfilling covenants and meeting people’s basic needs”, Sir Kula stressed.
The statement pointed out that, “though a priest, he has refused to use God’s name for propaganda and theatrics the manner others who were claiming to be born again Christians were doing in the past”.
“And amidst challenges, including calculated evil mechanization from disgruntled elements in the state, Gov. Alia works quietly, yet delivers results that speak louder than any publicity. He is focused, disciplined, and driven by purpose rather than applause”, Sir Kula said.
The CPS stressed that Gov. Alia’s achievements which are the fulfillment of his social contract with the Benue electorates may not come with noise, but their effects are undeniable and long-lasting. He does not chase attention or propaganda; he simply gets the job done with humility and consistency.
He maintained that his Principal’s emphasis on compassion, community development, and responsible governance epitomises Christ’s instruction in Matthew 5:16: which says, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
The statement further said, “by prioritizing social welfare, restoring dignity to public institutions, workforce and championing policies that uplift the vulnerable, Governor Alia practically translates spiritual values into tangible action”.
The CPS quoting Governor Alia, said, “I am not just a Governor in the office; I am a field man. In priesthood, if you are not a field person, you cannot do the work. You must get in there, create the story, shape the narrative, and explain it to the people. When they understand, they choose to come on board, and then leadership moves forward. That is exactly what we are doing”.
A Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development, Prof Jibrin Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu, who criticized ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over schoolchildren abduction in 2014, is now doing worse than Jonathan.
Prof Ibrahim stated this on Friday when he featured in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST.
He also said that many thought that insecurity would end when late Muhammadu Buhari became president since he was a top Army General.
“Buhari came and proved totally incapable of ending insecurity. Tinubu criticised Jonathan for school abductions and has found himself at the helm of affairs and performing worse than Jonathan did.
“I think it’s been a very difficult year for Nigerians, but the fact of the matter is that many of the preceding years have been equally difficult on Nigerians, but I think what marks this year is the glaring inability, or some would say the unwillingness of the Nigerian state to carry out its constitutional responsibility of providing for the security and welfare of Nigerians.
“Since 2009, how do we explain the fact that each year, insecurity continues to grow, and the number of people, civilians with arms, using these arms against communities, against road users, against even the military and the police themselves, clearly indicates a sustained lack of effort on the part of the Nigerian state to carry out its constitutional responsibility.
“The fact of the matter is that once you have people who have no rights to arms, procuring arms and then finding out they could use those arms with impunity, that problem is bound to increase.
“We have had many moments of hope that the tide will turn. When Buhari came, many of us felt the tide would turn. This is a tough Army General. He will deal with them. He did nothing of that. He proved totally incapable of doing that.
“So it’s a very sad tale. The narrative is extremely disturbing, and the problem we all face as Nigerians is that we are yet to see a government that has both the will, the determination and the know-how to attack this problem of rising insecurity,” he said.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has outlined the Federal Government’s sophisticated strategy to combat insecurity and kidnapping across the country by tackling vulnerabilities within the telecommunications space.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tijani acknowledged public concern over ransom negotiations and crimes allegedly conducted via unregistered SIMs, stating that the problem is “far more technical” than widely understood.
The Minister revealed that while the mandatory National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage was an initial step, criminal networks have since adopted new tactics, moving away from simple unregistered lines.
He explained that criminals now rely on technologies that allow them to bypass standard towers, routing calls across multiple towers, a tactic that is most effective in remote and poorly connected regions.
“They were not using the normal towers; they bounce calls off multiple towers. That’s why they enjoy living in areas that are unconnected,” Tijani explained.
He noted that the current administration realized this deficiency, which is why President Tinubu pushed for investment in towers in those insecure areas.
To neutralize these network blackspots and enhance security surveillance, the Minister announced a multi-pronged connectivity strategy.
He said Nigeria remains the “only West African country” operating its own communications satellites, a capability the government is now strengthening.
“This is why we are upgrading our two satellites, so that if our towers are not working, our satellites will work,” he said.
According to him, the government is investing heavily in fibre optic cable expansion.
Tijjani disclosed that the Federal Executive Council recently approved a collaborative project with Huawei to deploy 4,000 new telecom towers across underserved rural communities.
He confirmed that this project, set to start next year, is expected to “significantly improve rural connectivity, stimulate commerce and enhance security surveillance.”
The Minister noted, however, that the satellite deployment, while critical, remains “the third leg” of the broader operation and will take longer to go live than the tower and fibre projects, which are “well in progress.”
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The Olympus Marino Deck, the Port Harcourt chapter of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), has renewed call for commitment to rights protection in Nigeria.
The group made the call in a radio programme to commemorate the Human Rights Day 2025, in Rivers State.
The event featured leading legal practitioners who examined the historical foundations of human rights, assessed Nigeria’s current performance, and outlined urgent reforms needed to strengthen rights protection across the country.
Dr. Marshall Jumbo during the programme noted the global significance of Human Rights Day, commemorated marked every December 10 in honour of the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
He explained that the UDHR emerged in response to the atrocities of World War II including the Holocaust and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a universal safeguard against future abuses.
He highlighted its 30 articles covering core freedoms such as expression, association, and child protection, stressing that even in modern conflicts, civilian rights must remain protected.
Nnamdi Amadi-Wali traced the evolution of human rights from the chaotic “state of nature” to the social contract, noting that despite these philosophical advances, many rights remain unrealised in Nigeria due to weak institutions and poor governance.
The panelists agreed that human rights are inalienable, indivisible, and universal, and that no right should be treated as inferior or expendable.
Dominic Ikenna Chukwu noted that Nigeria continues to rank poorly on global indices: “the World Justice Project places the Nigeria as 120th of 142 countries, while Reporters Without Borders ranks Nigeria 122nd of 180 countries”.
He stated that despite constitutional guarantees particularly in Sections 36 to 43 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) rights such as fair hearing, due process, and freedom of speech are routinely violated.
Dominic stressed that fundamental rights to education, life, movement, and association are “non-negotiable,” yet remain undermined by corruption and a lack of political will.
Institutional failures in the police, judiciary, and governance systems were identified as major contributors to arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions, and widespread abuse. Judicial delays and overloaded courts further weaken accountability.
Speakers highlighted systemic corruption and declining moral values as major obstacles to human rights protection. They noted the erosion of conscience, discipline, and ethical standards in public life, and called for renewed investment in civic and moral education.
The judiciary’s limited independence particularly executive influence over judicial appointments was cited as a barrier to justice. Unequal application of the law, where the influential evade accountability, continues to deepen public distrust.
The Rivers State experience at the programme was described as a microcosm of wider national challenges. “Residents continue to report arbitrary arrests and detentions, particularly in stations like Forces Avenue Police Station. Weak enforcement mechanisms and overstretched courts contribute to delayed justice and fear among citizens”.
Speakers recommended establishing human rights desks at community levels to improve access to information, monitoring, and accountability. Community and religious institutions were encouraged to take more active roles in promoting ethical conduct and respect for human dignity.
The panelists proposed practical measures, including: “Encouraging citizens to assert their rights through lawful channels, including the courts. Ensuring full judicial independence and insulation from executive interference.
Also, “Reviving moral and civic education in schools, religious institutions, and media. Increasing pro bono legal services to improve access to justice, and strengthening collaboration between government and civil society to deepen public awareness and embed a culture of rights”.
They warned that corruption, injustice, and lawlessness will continue to undermine Nigeria’s development unless human rights protection becomes a national priority.
Olympus Marino Deck through this programme reaffirms its commitment to promoting human dignity, civic consciousness, and championing a society grounded in respect for rights and justice.
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revalidation of the state’s deep sea port licence, a milestone he described as pivotal for industrialisation and investments in the state.
Governor Aiyedatiwa made the announcement yesterday, while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at the final expanded quarterly meeting for 2025 at the International Culture and Event Centre, The Dome, in Akure.
He explained that the licence, initially secured from the federal government during his tenure as deputy governor, faced delays due to a naming error in the original business case.
“There was an error in terms of the name of the potential investor. It created setbacks because the licence was not in the name of Deep Sea Port Limited. We had to start new processes and prepare a brand-new full business case,” he said.
The Governor revealed the port will be located in Erunona, Ilaje local government area, which boasts the state’s longest coastline and serves as a gateway to global trade.
The corridor, he added, would host chemical plants producing fertilisers, the Sunshine Petroleum Zone, and a modular refinery with a 500,000-barrel capacity, all at different planning and development stages.
“A lot is happening. The MOU has been signed, land allocated and preliminary work done. Construction on the modular refinery has already begun,” he said, underlining the state’s readiness for large-scale investments.
He emphasised infrastructure development as central to the administration’s strategy, noting that roads to industrial zones are being dualised and modernisation projects are ongoing. Preparations for residential, educational, and hospitality facilities to support an anticipated population increase are also underway.
Highlighting social achievements, Dr. Aiyedatiwa noted that 412 primary healthcare centres have been completed or nearing completion, ambulances provided to all local governments, and doctors’ welfare prioritised.
“Security remains a key focus, with 512 personnel deployed across the state, supported by command and control centres. Traditional rulers have been prioritised with enhanced salaries and mobility to strengthen grassroots oversight,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa urged party unity, stressing that personal ambitions should not divide the APC. Recalling his governorship primary, he said, “Even if your aspirant does not secure a ticket, it should not divide the party. Eight of 15 aspirants supported me immediately, and the others eventually joined. That is the way it should be.”
He also called for unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Linking state progress to national reforms, the Governor said improved fiscal policies have allowed Ondo to invest in infrastructure, security, and industrial projects while reducing debt.
The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Okeke Ndubuisi, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy award. This recognition was bestowed upon him at the Africa Intercontinental and Global Awards held in Abuja.
Okeke’s groundbreaking work on climate change and environmental sustainability has had a profound impact globally. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has published numerous papers and collaborated with international researchers. His exceptional leadership and vision for Africa’s future have earned him this coveted award.
As a three-time Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute’s (PLPI) Ambassadors Awardee and holder of three Ph.D. certificates, his dedication to climate change advocacy and environmental sustainability is evident. This latest recognition is a testament to his tireless efforts in promoting sustainable development.
Okeke expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and family for their unwavering support.
“This award is a recognition of the hard work and collaboration that has gone into our research,” he said.
The award comes with notable privileges, including a diplomatic passport, honorary doctorate, and ambassadorial plate number.
This achievement is a shining example of Okeke’s commitment to creating a better future for Africa and the world.
A fresh wave of coordinated attacks targeting herders in Plateau State has heightened fears of a looming cycle of retaliatory violence in a region already grappling with severe ethno-religious and communal tensions.
The incidents, which occurred on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Barkin Ladi and Jos East local government areas, involved gunmen rustling a total of 168 cattle in two separate assaults.
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Plateau State, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incidents, stating that the stolen cattle belonged to three herders: Alhaji Wada Sale, Abdullahi Yusuf, and Alhaji Talba Abubakar.
The first attack took place around the Nding community in the Fan District, where 137 cattle were rustled by the gunmen.
A second assault followed in the Kukukah community, where 34 cattle were driven away, though three later returned home.
According to Babayo, he immediately alerted heads of security agencies, including the DSS, Operation Enduring Peace, and other formations.
Less than 24 hours later, the situation escalated with a new and disturbing incident reported in Riyom LGA.
Nine cows reportedly died instantly after allegedly consuming poisonous substances around Kwi village. This act, which is feared to be deliberate, has intensified anxiety among stakeholders who warn that the region is dangerously close to sliding back into a full-blown crisis of retaliatory violence.
Security experts and conflict analysts, Zagazola Makama have consistently warned that the deliberate targeting of herders through cattle rustling, ambushes, and poisoning—which threatens their entire livelihood—is a well-known trigger for violent reprisals that have historically shattered communities in Plateau State.
Across the affected LGAs—Barkin Ladi, Jos East, and Riyom—tension remains high. Pastoral families who suffered huge losses stressed that the attacks threaten their economic survival, while farming communities fear the possibility of retaliatory attacks, a cycle that has plagued the state for years.
According to Zagazola Makama, many stakeholders have voiced concern that the Plateau State Government has not taken firm steps to confront this predictable pattern of violence, leading to worries that the state’s apparent silence is widening existing communal cracks and emboldening criminal actors.
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People sacrificed their lives fighting for you, many wasted their active years in the bush only to be abandoned at the end of the Civil War. The effects are here now, MASSOB, IPOB, power drunk 419ers, there will be no peace until we remember those who died defending Ndigbo.
My message is clear. Until the Igbo, as a nation, set aside a day to mourn and eulogise thousands who were extinguished during the Pogrom and the millions that were killed in the Biafra Genocide, it will be from one calamity to another. The dead do not stay dumb, spiritually, especially those who died for a cause.
I was a Biafran Boy during the Civil War. Today, as an Old Man and Comparative Historian, my mentality has changed. General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was right to take that bold step of fighting the dark forces that wanted to annihilate the Eastern Region. And that was until 1968.
Yes, General Yakubu Gowon reneged on the Aburi Accord. That single act plunged Nigeria into crisis. Agreement na Agreementi ooo. By 1968, it was clear that Biafra could not win the war. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe saw it clearly. Some of Ojukwu’s contemporaries felt it as well. What was needed was diplomacy and Zik had secured the support of some of his Foreign Friends.
Ojukwu and many Biafrans dismissed Zik’s wisdom. Biafra became Emeka, Ojukwu, Mojekwu and Company. That mentality has not left many of those who are shouting Biafra now. Ndigbo must advise themselves and learn from History.
The January 1966 coup, I repeat, was a stupid coup. Chukwuma Nzeogwu, with all his Military Intelligence, did not know that he was a pawn. The brain behind that plot was Wale Ademoyega, a smart London University trained Historian, who joined the Army in 1962 as District Officer (DO).
Azikiwe, an Igbo man, was President. Another Igbo man, Nwafor Orizu was Senate President. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Nigeria Army, General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi belonged to the Igbo group. Those young majors knew this and went ahead to plunge the country into unprecedented crisis.
Sure, the idea was to free Chief Obafemi Awolowo from jail. Nothing wrong with that, if they meant well. However, hell was let loose when Nzeogwu went beyond killing Alhaji Ahmadu Bello. His wife, Hafsatu, who chose to die with the Premier of the Northern Region, was gunned down. That was mean, she should have been spared.
Tim Onwuatuegwu did not only murder Brig. Sam Ademulegun, the 1 Brigade Commander’s wife Feyisitan, who was eight months pregnant, suffered the same fate. Col. Raphael Shodeinde’s wife was also shot but survived. That was in Kaduna. Chris Anuforo, assassinated Lt. Col Arthur Unegbe in the presence of his wife, Enuma, in Lagos.
The coup plotters were fighting Awolowo’s enemies. Who sen them? By killing Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the West in Ibadan and Lt. Col Abogo Largema at Ikoyi Hotel, Lagos, they expected the Yoruba to be happy. When two brothers are fighting, outsiders should stay away.
The Yoruba are not celebrating that January 15, 1966 coup. When war broke out, Awolowo and millions of Yoruba did not support Biafra. Prof. Wole Soyinka, Dr. Tai Solarin and a few circumstantial officers like Victor Banjo, Ganiyu Adeleke and Folu Oyewole, stood out.
Before anyone shouts Biafra, the real hero of the War, Gen. Philip Effiong, should be worshiped. He was an Ibibio and never abandoned the fight. The humiliation of surrendering to his junior Olusegun Obasanjo in Biafra and later Gowon in Lagos, saved many.
When Felix Houphouet-Boigny died, how many neo – Biafrans remembered to honour him in Yamoussoukro? Did they fly to Lusaka to salute Kenneth Kaunda’s body? Do they even remember Mwalimu Julius Nyerere? Revolutionaries read books, follow History and plan ahead.
Air Vice Marshal Osita Obierika died in the air, yes, he also lived in the air. How many Biafrans think about this great man ? As a serving Nigerian Air Force officer, he went public, urging the Federal Government to tap from the ingenuity of Biafrans.
Obierika was at Dunbar Creek, St. Simon’s Island in Georgia, United States to celebrate the Igbo Landing of 1803. Real Igbo men, not fake opportunists, like we see them everywhere now, chose death to slavery and walked back into the sea.
Sylvester Nwakuche is the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His elevation was made possible by a Yoruba man, Olubunmi Tunji – Ojo, Minister of Interior. The Oguta man was due for this job in 2021 but the Sahara Mafia pushed him aside. No Igbo Big Man took the case up or even said ‘ndo’ (sorry).
There are so many empty barrels across the Niger. Dr. Chike Akunyili, a man who fought for Biafra, was gunned down in public, we were busy watching the video. Dr. Emma Nnama, a tough Biafran Lieutenant who later became the first boss of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was shot by criminals, nothing happened.
When Labour Party floored the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, during the 2023 presidential elections, it was noise everywhere. Many failed to realise that it was not just because of Igbo votes. Many Yoruba voted for Peter Obi. And when ‘Kasala’ burst, no one went after the Yoruba, the Igbo are suffering it, just like they suffered because an Izon man, Rex Lawson, sang ‘Ewu na ebe akwa’, in 1966.
In the Second Republic, politics favoured Ndigbo. Four of the five political parties chose Igbo Presidential Running mates after the Nigerian Peoples Party settled for Zik, as flag bearer. Vice President Alex Ekwueme would have become President in 1987 but Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s Sahara Mafia stopped him.
Enough of noise. Ndigbo, look homewards. The South – East is Heaven on Earth, God is ready to make it happen. The same people who built refineries, airports and armaments during the War, can do even better in peace time. Some Igbo leaders are doing follow – follow. Sam Mbakwe never did that. Zik and Dr. Michael Okpara were men. Ndigbo, men dey.
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has officially welcomed 3,272 new undergraduates during its 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony held on Monday, urging them to proactively shape their own futures.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor framed the event as a formal commencement of undergraduate training, as he challenged the new undergraduates to prepare for an uncertain future by actively creating the one they desire, citing President John F. Kennedy’s moon-shot ambition as a historic example of such future-building.
He emphasised that the digital age presents vast opportunities for innovation, referencing how access to technology in Nigeria has dramatically expanded beyond past limitations. The address included a firm warning against negative vices such as cultism, indecent dressing, absenteeism, illicit drug use, and wrong associations, stating these would not create a positive future.
Students were instructed to commit fully to their academic work, be punctual, and take practical sessions seriously. They were also advised to build community, maintain contact with parents, and be traceable.
Looking beyond degree certification, the Vice-Chancellor stressed the importance of developing market-ready skills, competencies, and innovative attitudes. He called on students to conceive solutions to national problems, suggesting possibilities like manufacturing multipurpose drones or developing new algorithms.
Using the discovery of insulin as an inspiration, he concluded by asserting that if students can imagine an innovation, they can create it. He encouraged total commitment to their studies, noting that their time at the university will conclude in just four or five years.
“Today indeed is a day of good news. The matriculation ceremony marks your formal admission and commencement of your undergraduate training.
“The way to take uncertainty out of the future is to create the future you genuinely want. I urge you, therefore, to be future ready undergraduates. I urge you to think of many things and create in this digital age, because many others created the future we now live in.”
The address outlined three core pillars for student success: understanding consequences, total commitment to academic work, and looking beyond the degree itself. “A degree may just be a piece of paper, but the skills, the competencies, the knowledge that you should bring to it will define what you get out of that degree,” he explained.
Encouraging practical innovation, the Vice Chancellor told the students: “If you can imagine it, you can create it.” He suggested they could develop solutions like multipurpose drones or new algorithms, and even contribute to critical medical research.
Speaking on the significance of the event, the Vice Chancellor described matriculation as a university prerequisite “where students are formally admitted to join the academic community” and where expectations for behavior and academic journey are set. He marked the occasion as a milestone for the institution, which began with no students three years ago and now has a total population exceeding 12,600.
“It’s a day of joy, Day of good news that we can shape this large number of future Nigerian leaders to deliver and to contribute to the nation.”
Meanwhile, he confirmed the university’s capacity to accommodate the growing student body.
While taking the matriculation oath, the students pledged not to involve in any illegal activity nor join any unregistered association.
By Ikechukwu Eze; Henry Umoru & Samuel Oyadongha
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep shock over the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo who passed on yesterday after collapsing in his office in Yenagoa. Dr. Jonathan described Senator Ewhrudjakpo as a devoted public servant, a true patriot, and a loyal steward of Bayelsa State and Nigeria.
Similarly, the former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson a well as the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, the umbrella body of the thirty-six state governors have mourned the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Jonathan noted that throughout his years in public service, the late Deputy Governor served the people of Bayelsa with unwavering passion and earned widespread admiration. He recalled Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s hard work, commitment, and lifelong pursuit of knowledge, highlighting the distinction he brought to every office he held.
“From his service as Commissioner, to the Senate, and later as Deputy Governor, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was known for his depth, insightful grasp of governance, eloquence, and warm sense of humour”, Jonathan said.
NGF in a statement by the Director, Media and Strategic Communications of NGF, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, said that it is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Deputy Governor.
According to the statement, the late deputy governor was a dedicated public servant and a worthy deputy who was visionary and served his state with commitment and dedication, adding that his inspiring values to public service are exemplary and will remain indelible to his friends and colleagues.
In his own tribute, former Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson described the late deputy governor as a rare blend of competence, intellect, loyalty and selflessness, qualities he said were consistent throughout their decades-long relationship. Dickson noted that Ewhrudjakpo distinguished himself at the most difficult of times, embodying the principles and convictions he had learned through years of mentorship.
“He lived a simple life with profound impact. He was irreplaceable, formidable in intellect and learning, emotionally stable, mature and principled,” Dickson asserted.
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The Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, His Most Eminence, Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo, has called on the Federal Government to seek global collaboration in the fight against insecurity.
He also condemned the abduction and continuous detention of innocent members of the C&S Church, while conducting service at Ejiba, in Yagba West Local Council of Kogi State.
Alogbo called on Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, to intensify efforts at freeing the kidnapped church members from the hands of their abductors. .
In a statement issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Unification Church, Special Apostle Omololu Olubode, the Supreme Head of the Church, while acknowledging the improved efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies at addressing the menace of banditry and kidnapping in the country, called on well-meaning Nigerians to join hands to nip the menace in the bud in that region.
He said: “The unfortunate incident of November 30, 2025, where innocent church members were attacked and abducted mid-way into their worship, is not only troubling, but portends negativity for free worship of Nigerians as enshrined in the nation’s constitution. “
“The gun-wielding, dare devil terrorists, who attacked and abducted unarmed members of the Cherubim & Seraphim Church, at Ejiba, in Kogi State, is a further prove that there are plans to silence true worship in the country.
“The thought of our places of worship, being turned into hunting grounds by terrorists, is a negative reflection of the security situation in Kogi State and its environs.”
Alogbo, therefore, called on Ododo to do all in his power, in collaboration with security agencies, to secure the release of the abducted church members..