₦airaland Forum

Obaseki Fails To Stop Perjury, Certificate Forgery Case Against Him

...Appeal Court To Governor: “Return To The High Court, You Have A Case To Answer”

...“I'm Ready To Sacrifice My Christmas Holiday To Hear The Matter” — High Court Judge

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has told Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to return to the Federal High Court in Abuja for an accelerated hearing in the case of certificate forgery and perjury preferred against him.

Besides, Igbere TV reports that the trial Judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed gave assurance of his preparedness to forfeit this Christmas holiday for the speedy and timely hearing of the case even if it has to be on a daily basis

The Nigerian government has formally taken steps to secure the release of music stars Omah Lay and Tems - who were both arrested and remanded in an Ugandan prison.

Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the Nigerian mission in Uganda is doing everything in its power to get the singers out.

Dabiri-Erewa, in a tweet sighted by Igbere TV on her Twitter handle, wrote; “#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems . The Nigerian mission in Uganda is doing everything to get them freed. Minister @GeoffreyOnyeamahas also been on the matter. @nidcom_gov is also in touch with their Lawyers.”

Igbere TV recalls that the trio of Stanley Didia, aka Omah Lay; Temilade Openyi, alias Ms Tems; and Muyiwa Awomiyi were arrested in Uganda.

Omah Lay was later remanded at the Kitalya prison and Ms Tems at Kigo prison - both in Uganda.

They were charged in a magistrate court in Makindye, Uganda, on Monday for “negligently doing acts likely to spread an infectious disease C/S 171 of the Penal Code Act.”

They were jointly charged with four other Ugandans and remanded till Wednesday.

The crew got arrested in Uganda by Katwe Police after performing at a concert in the country.

The concert is said to contravene President Museveni’s directives on social gatherings in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The president placed a ban on all music concerts, closed down bars, banned fans at all sporting events and reduced the number of people who could attend church services.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s motion seeking to strike out the names of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the All Progressives Party (APC) from the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has suffered a setback at the Edo State Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City.

Besides, Igbere TV reports that the tribunal also declined to strike out ADP’s petition against Governor Obaseki, insisting it would hear it on its merit as against the request of the governor.

The petition of the ADP and its governorship candidate obtained by Igbere TV, on Tuesday, is with reference number: EPT/ED/GOV/01/2020, with INEC, PDP, Obaseki, APC and its governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as respondents.

The party prayed the tribunal to disqualify Obaseki over his controversial first degree certificate from the University of Ibadan (UI) and nullify the votes cast for him, thereby ordering INEC to conduct a fresh election involving all other qualified governorship candidates, excluding PDP and Obaseki.

The tribunal had in a short ruling this morning declined Governor Obaseki’s request in the case challenging the qualifications of the governor to contest the September 19thgovernorship election in the state.

At the resumed hearing in the petition N0. EPT/ED/GOV/01/2020, Action Democratic Party & Anor v. Independent National Electoral Commission & Ors, the tribunal ruled on two separate motions filed by INEC and PDP, seeking to strike the petition of ADP against Governor Obaseki and strike out the names of APC and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu respectively.

Disappointingly, the court rejected their motions and refused to strike out the petition and the names of APC and Ize-Iyamu.

Details later....

Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon (Engr) Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, Friday commissioned the operational facility of Nepal Oil and Gas Limited at Ehimiri Housing Estate, along Ikot Ekpene Road, Umuahia.

Declaring the facility open, Igbere TV reports that the Speaker said he was impressed with the quality of the facility, saying it typifies his call on investors, especially Abians, to invest back home.

“We can not leave everything in the hands of government alone. By investing in the State, you help to create employment and empower the citizens in the process”, the Speaker said.

Turning to the MD/CEO of Nepal Oil & Gas Limited, Rt Hon Orji, said, “you have done well for yourself and family, and with this facility, you’ve done well for Abia State and her people because this filling station.”

“Apart from creating employment, will further reduce the stress of people around this location going some distance to get fuel. It also heightens competition among filling stations which we hope will in turn create a healthy competition that will eventually be to the benefit of the people.

“I am sure this business will prosper because the market is there. I wish you the best”, the Speaker added.

He called on other Abians to emulate the gesture of the owners of Nepal Oil & Gas Ltd by investing in the State as Abia has remained a peaceful State and conducive for business.

Responding, the MD/CEO of Nepal Oil and Gas Ltd, Barrister Mrs Ngozi Ekeoma, thanked the Speaker for honouring her request to commission the filling station.

She said her “request was based on the goodwill the Speaker enjoys among a very large section of Abians”, saying that the filling station was opened to serve Abians with integrity.

Speaker Chinedum Orji, on Thursday, bagged the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards as 'Speaker of the Year' back-to-back, having been named best speaker in the 2019 first edition of the prestigious Awards.

https://igberetvnews.com/1375173/abia-speaker-chinedum-commissions-nepal-oil-gas-photo/

Thursday's plenary session at the National Assembly ended on a note filled with delight and emotions for the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi as the Kebbi North Senator who turned a year older was treated to Birthday Suprise by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

Sitting at Red Chambers prior to the commencement of the day's plenary, while awaiting the coming of Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Senator Yahaya intimated Senator Kalu that the day being December 10th was his Birthday.

Armed with the information Senator Kalu fast tracked the arrangement of a Birthday cake inscribed with the name of the Senate Leader without the knowledge of the celebrant. The cake was conveyed to the Chief Whip's office. Upon the arrival of the Senate President to begin sittng, Senator Kalu whispered to the Senate President, Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Borofice Ajayi and some other Senators on his plan.
At the end of the plenary the Senate President and some other Senators proceeded to Senator Kalu's office while the celebrant Yahaya was asked by Senator Kalu to join him for a crucial meeting in his office.

On arrival at Senator Kalu's office, Senator Yahaya was greeted with a Birthday cake inscribed with his name, followed by a Birthday song rendered by the Senate President and others present.

Speaking at the office of the Senate Chief Whip, an emotional ladden Yahaya who turned '70' disclosed that the mini Birthday celebration was the second time he would be treated to such suprise in his entire life.

Giving his speech amid tears of joy rolling down his cheeks and taking off his eyeglasses, the celebrant expressed his gratitude to Senator Kalu for pulling off such in just few hours saying that he never expected it.

In his words "This is the second time in my life that I would be treated to a Birthday surprise. The first time was when I was in the civil service and this makes it the second time. I am grateful to Senator Kalu for this, honestly I am in short of words because I never expected it. I just told him to wish me well in his prayers not knowing he could organise a cake not only that mobilise the Senate President, the Deputy Leader and others to come and celebrate me.

“I have never been this honoured on my Birthday, I also specially thank the Senate President for being here to celebrate me. I will never forget this day in my life.
Bursting with words of encouragement,Lawan spared special words for the Senate Leader describing him as honest, committed and dedicated to work.”

Lawan also thanked Senator Kalu for pulling off the mini occasion on very short notice.

He said, "The credit goes to you to Senator Orji Kalu, I am not surprised that the Chief Whip has decided to do this. This kind of occasion gives you a reality of the perception that we your colleagues have about you.

"We are all desirous of ensuring that this leader continues to shine. When the leader shines than those who are led also shine. You have been absolutely fantastic I knew you from 2003 when I was in the house of Representatives and you and up to this time you have been the same person. You are the same person that is honest and committed,I have enjoyed that relationship from 2003 till date and we are all very proud of you. May God continue to give you good health, long life and continue guide you and give you better opportunities to serve your people.”

Senator Kalu on his part narrated to the visibly excited principal actors of the Red Chambers how he organized the mini Birthday reception.

He said, "The leader told me casually this morning that it was his Birthday; you know me and him are usually the first to arrive the chambers to welcome the Senate President.

"So without him knowing I stood up and called out the Senate President's secretary to quickly go and order for a cake with the name of the Senate Leader on it and send it to my office and hide it there.”

He continued, “Senator Yahaya is a technocrat and a committed person who wants to work for the benefit of the people, heis man who loves to work. I tell people that whatever that is worth doing is worth doing well and I feel that leaders birthday should be marked, not necessarily with a feast. But this a token to continue showing the love we have for him and the work he has been doing for the Senate President and for all the Senators. It wasn't planned it was just initiated this morning and this morning I told the deputy Senate leader.”

Also present were; Senator Yaroe Binos Dauda; Senator Istifanus Gyang Deputy; Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Borofice Robert Ajayi and Senator Amos Bulus Kilawangs.

https://igberetvnews.com/1375117/senate-leader-goes-emotional-orji-kalu-hosts-birthday-surprise-photos/

Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44

Management of the Gregory University, Uturu in Abia State, hereby invites the general public to the 5th Convocation ceremony of the Institution.

Due to the existing COVID-19 protocols, members of the public are enjoined to connect live with the varsity via zoom using the details below.

Date: December 12, 2020

Time: 11:30 AM (West Central Africa)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://jworg.zoom.us/j/4321186081

Meeting ID: 432 118 6081
Passcode: GUU555
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,4321186081#,,,,,,0#,,050911# US (New York)
+13017158592,,4321186081#,,,,,,0#,,050911# US (Washington D.C)

Dial by your location
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 432 118 6081
Passcode: GUU555
Find your local number: https://jworg.zoom.us/u/kd79kmFKu4

https://igberetvnews.com/1375066/invitation-gregory-university-uturu-5th-convocation-watch-live/

Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44

The well-publicised and most anticipated award event of the century, the prestigious Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards, 2020 'lockdown' edition, organized by foremost African community TV/Online News platform, Igbere Television, has been held.

The Leadership Excellence Awards recognises and honours the outstanding impacts of leaders across several sectors and industries in Nigeria. The glamorous 2020 edition took place on Thursday December 10 at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, in Abuja.

The Awards is endorsed by the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), an advisory body of the African Union (AU) designed to give civil society organizations (CSOs) a voice within the AU institutions and decision-making processes.

This year’s Award event, described as one of the most outstanding and credible award ceremonies in Nigeria, saw personalities in the Presidency, States' Government functionaries, National and States' Assembly lawmakers, Economists, Industrialists, Celebrities and Human Activists, gracing the occasion.

Some of the awardees include, former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (Foundation of the Year); Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Car Maker of the Year); Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister (Woman of the Year); Prof. Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor (Governor of the Year); Chief (Hon) Alex Ikwechegh, Founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation (Personality of the Year); Rt Hon (Engr) Chinedum Orji, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly (Speaker of the Year); Apostle Chinyere Chibuzor, General Overseer, Omega Power Ministries (Most Outstanding Humanitarian of the Year); and Chief Uche Nwosu, former Imo State governorship candidate and Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government (Hospitality Personality of the Year).

Others are: Senator Uba Sani, Kaduna Central (Senator of the Year); Gbene (Dr) Joi Nunieh, immediate past acting NDDC managing director (Public Servant of the Year); Dr. Betta Edu, Cross River State Commissioner for Health (Medical Expert of the Year); Hon. Sir. Melie Onyejepu, General Manager of Anambra Bureau of Public Procurement (State Public Servant of the Year); Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Ondo First Lady (Woman of the Year on Empowerment); and former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, Founder of Kwankwasiyya Foundation (N.G.O of the Year).

Also on the list are, Mrs Karima Babangida, Director FDA, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Civil Servant of the Year); Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and CEO of Transcorp PLC, founder of VCO Foundation and frontline governorship aspirant in the Anambra 2021 election (Empowerment Personality of the Year); Justice Nuagbe a.k.a Ushbebe, Comedian of the Year; Dr. George Moghalu, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA (Maritime Personality of the Year); Prof. Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor (Governor of the Year); Asiwaju Asiru Idris, Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning (Financial Expert of the Year); and Hon. Vincent Ofumelu, House of Rep member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency (Best Performing New Legislator of the Year).

While Dr. Alice Onyema, Vice-Chairman of Air Peace is being awarded as Aviation Personality of the Year; Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife, CEO/Managing Director of Property Finders Limited, developers of Centage Estate, Lagos and Oil Spring Estate, bags Businesswoman of the Year award; with Prof. Georgewill Owunari, the former Deputy Provost, College of Health Sciences (UNIPORT) and Board member of the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, emerging as 'Educationist of the Year'; and Olakunle Churchill as 'ICT Personality of the Year'; Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal CF football star as 'Footballer of the Year'; and Chiedozie Akwiwu (Payenergy), as 'Best Indigenous App of the Year', among others.

The 2019 edition of the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards which held 28th November, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja saw distinguished and prominent captains of industry, public figures and leaders cling on to the various Award categories.

Prominent awardees included President Muhammadu Buhari, United States-based Nigerian billionaire medical doctor, Dr. Godwin Maduka; former President Goodluck Jonathan, former House of Reps Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara; minister Rotimi Amaech, Senator Rochas Okorcha, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, among others.

According to Igbere TV, organizers of the Award event, this year’s edition which holds Dec. 10, has been tagged Africa’s biggest and most glamorous online media award. The programme will be transmitted live on DSTV, GOTV, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Zoom, Instagram and other social media platforms with over 10 million audience globally.

https://igberetvnews.com/1374991/igbere-tv-leadership-excellence-awards-held-grand-style-photos/

Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44

Buhari, Obasanjo, Orji Kalu, Ned Nwoko, Amaechi, Dino Melaye, Others For IgbereTVAwards

All is now set for the well-publicised and most anticipated award event of the century, the prestigious Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards, 2020 'lockdown' edition, organized by foremost African community TV/Online News platform, Igbere Television.

The Leadership Excellence Awards recognises and honours the outstanding impacts of leaders across several sectors and industries in Nigeria. The 2020 edition is taking place today, Thursday December 10 at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, in Abuja.

The Awards is endorsed by the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), an advisory body of the African Union (AU) designed to give civil society organizations (CSOs) a voice within the AU institutions and decision-making processes.

This year’s Award event would be one of the most outstanding and credible award ceremonies in Nigeria, as personalities in the Presidency, State Governments, National and State Assemblies, Economic Industries, Humanitarian Affairs and Human Activism are expected to grace the occasion.

Some of the expected guests include President Muhammadu Buhari, whose special table reservation/invitation to the event was presented to him at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja, on Thursday.

The ceremony will also be attended by a former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who is also being honoured for his Foundation, the Olusegun Obsanjo Foundation, as 'Foundation of the Year'.

The event will be graced by former governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as chief host; while billionaire philanthropist Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko of Ned Nwoko Foundation, is chairman of the occasion.

The special guest of honour is a former governor of Rivers State and the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; while Senator Dino Melaye is keynote address speaker.

Some of the awardees include, former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (Foundation of the Year); Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Car Maker of the Year); Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister (Woman of the Year); Prof. Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor (Governor of the Year); Chief (Hon) Alex Ikwechegh, Founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation (Personality of the Year); Rt Hon (Engr) Chinedum Orji, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly (Speaker of the Year); Apostle Chinyere Chibuzor, General Overseer, Omega Power Ministries (Most Outstanding Humanitarian of the Year); and Chief Uche Nwosu, former Imo State governorship candidate and Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government (Hospitality Personality of the Year).

Others are: Senator Uba Sani, Kaduna Central (Senator of the Year); Gbene (Dr) Joi Nunieh, immediate past acting NDDC managing director (Public Servant of the Year); Dr. Betta Edu, Cross River State Commissioner for Health (Medical Expert of the Year); Hon. Sir. Melie Onyejepu, General Manager of Anambra Bureau of Public Procurement (State Public Servant of the Year); Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Ondo First Lady (Woman of the Year on Empowerment); and former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, Founder of Kwankwasiyya Foundation (N.G.O of the Year).

Also on the list are, Mrs Karima Babangida, Director FDA, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Civil Servant of the Year); Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and CEO of Transcorp PLC, founder of VCO Foundation and frontline governorship aspirant in the Anambra 2021 election (Empowerment Personality of the Year); Justice Nuagbe a.k.a Ushbebe, Comedian of the Year; Dr. George Moghalu, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA (Maritime Personality of the Year); Prof. Babagana Zulum, Borno state governor (Governor of the Year); Asiwaju Asiru Idris, Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning (Financial Expert of the Year); and Hon. Vincent Ofumelu, House of Rep member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency (Best Performing New Legislator of the Year).

While Dr. Alice Onyema, Vice-Chairman of Air Peace is being awarded as Aviation Personality of the Year; Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife, CEO/Managing Director of Property Finders Limited, developers of Centage Estate, Lagos and Oil Spring Estate, bags Businesswoman of the Year award; with Prof. Georgewill Owunari, the former Deputy Provost, College of Health Sciences (UNIPORT) and Board member of the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, emerging as 'Educationist of the Year'; and Olakunle Churchill as 'ICT Personality of the Year'; Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal CF football star as 'Footballer of the Year'; and Chiedozie Akwiwu (Payenergy), as 'Best Indigenous App of the Year', among others.

The 2019 edition of the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards which held 28th November, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja saw distinguished and prominent captains of industry, public figures and leaders cling on to the various Award categories.

Prominent awardees included President Muhammadu Buhari, United States-based Nigerian billionaire medical doctor, Dr. Godwin Maduka; former President Goodluck Jonathan, former House of Reps Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara; minister Rotimi Amaech, Senator Rochas Okorcha, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, among others.

According to Igbere TV, organizers of the Award event, this year’s edition which holds Dec. 10, has been tagged Africa’s biggest and most glamorous online media award. The programme will be transmitted live on DSTV, GOTV, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Zoom, Instagram and other social media platforms with over 10 million audience globally.

https://igberetvnews.com/1374808/buhari-obasanjo-orji-kalu-ned-nwoko-amaechi-dino-melaye-others-igberetvawards-photos/

Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja

Resolutions to bring an end to illegal mining and gold smuggling in the country and investigation to an annual loss of 9Billion Dollars in Nigeria's mining sector as result of the aforementioned illegal activities were reached by the Senate on Wednesday.

The decisions were made following a motion moved by Abia-North Senator and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the need to investigate Nigeria’s yearly loss of 9 Billion US Dollars as result of illegal mining and Gold smuggling, Igbere TV reports.

The Senate presided by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege urged the Executive to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining activities and seal up all revenue leakages from such clandestine activities; and the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mines, Steel Development and Metallurgy to investigate this matter and report back to the Senate in 6 weeks.

Giving analysis to his colleagues,Kalu disclosed that Nigeria lost close to $54b from 2012 2018 due to illegal smuggling of gold. While also pointing out that the country is said to be losing about $9 billion yearly to illegal mining and gold exportation, a huge amount of money unaccounted for through under the radar sales of the expensive commodity.

Kalu disclosed further that the activities of unlicensed miners were becoming prevalent within the industry and the incessant smuggling of the solid mineral out of the country by middlemen and smugglers, is leading to loss of government revenue.

According to Kalu gold mining operations in Nigeria is capable of providing no fewer than 250,000 jobs and over $500 million dollars annually in royalties and taxes to the federal government and as mineral resources.

Raising additional concerns Kalu explained that jobs and revenue accrued to the mining sector would further diversify the nation's economy and improve the foreign exchange reserve. He elucidated that due to Nigeria's current estimated gold reserves of over 200million ounces, most of which have not been exploited, developing sustainable programmes that will catalyse increased investment in the extraction and refining of gold sourced from mines in Nigeria, is indeed vital.

Making reference to data obtained from the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Development, Kalu revealed that there are gold deposits in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Abia, Bauchi, Cross River, Edo, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Oyo, Kogi, Zamfara, Osun and Kaduna states.

Kalu argued that if the country conserves her gold reserves, and ensures effective exploitation, the accruing revenue would surpass that of oil and gas.

Kalu drew the attention of colleagues to section 44 (3) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Iaw of 1999 which provides that ownership and control of all minerals in Nigeria is vested in the federal government, which is mandated to manage such natural resources in a manner as may be prescribed by the National Assembly.

In his lead discourse Senator Kalu told the Senate illegal mining is a major factor responsible for the stunted growth in the mining sector.

He said "Distinguished colleagues,you will agree with me that illegal mining is one of the key challenges hindering the development of Nigeria’s mining industry. If we don’t fix this hemorrhage of our economy, we would literally bleed to death.

"In fact according to Signal One International, SOI, a US based company, disclosed in a 2016 report that Nigeria has lost over $50 billion in gold revenue tax in two years as a result of illegal mining and exportation of unprocessed gold. Also reports from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI indicated that Nigeria lost about nine billion dollars to illegal mining operations and gold exportation from 2014 to 2015 and in six years accrued to $54 billion dollars", Kalu concluded.

Kalu beckoned the Senate to intensify further efforts to combat illegal mining activities,seal up all revenue leakages.

Contributing to the debate Senator Smart Adeyemi expressed support for the motion , the Kogi west Senator raised concerns on global drop in the demand for crude oil and gas which was the nation's main source of revenue. He stressed the need to protect the mining sector which would serve as an alternative source of revenue for the country.

In his words " The global economy today is contemplating how to reduce the use of crude oil and gas . In years to come many nations that depend on oil and gas will start looking at renewable energy. In essence pioneer producing nations will start looking for an alternative. Today countries are finding it hard to sell their oil.

"If you look at Zamfara state there is an enormous deposit of Gold. In the night you see trailers conveying foreigners and these are people involved in illegal mining. We have to engage the executives, because the solid mineral sector needs serious attention beyond just talking.

Senator Ajayi Borofice in his support to the motion said the Nation's Gold deposit was beyond that of South Africa , stating the need for the sector to be protected from exploitation.

https://igberetvnews.com/1374704/senate-grants-kalus-motion-end-illegal-mining-gold-smuggling-nigeria/

Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44

Ministry

Osagide was the founder of All Gospel Ministers Association of Nigeria (AGOMAN) and Women Gospel Ministers and Gospel Ministers' Wives Organization (WOMMWO) worldwide. Both are affiliates of the Godhead International Prayer Ministry.

She was an advisory board member of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the coordinator of the Hazard Relief Project.

She was the initiator of the Women in the New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN), Women in the New World (WINWO) and New Nigerian Youth (NNY). These initiatives are aimed at lifting widows, orphanages and the less privileged out of poverty. One of her missions is to empower and change the mindset of youth through free trainings, workshop and free skill acquisition.

She was a pioneer in the crusade against sex trade, prostitution, sexual perversion ans pre-marital sex.

Until her death, Deb'rah was the CEO of Rose of Sharon Afro/Asian Diagnosis/Clinical mediplex in Edo State, Nigeria, CEO of Jesus Women Orphanage Home, and Tabithan Widows Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

Awards and Recognition

In 2019, Apostle Osagiede received the prestigious United States of America Congress Women of Excellence among the top 20 global women for her contributions to her community as well as meeting the needs of the less privileged in the society. She was the only African to receive the award from the Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force of US congressman Danny K. Davis.

Writings

Osagiede was the author of several books including Looking Unto Jesus, The Lost and The Cross, Glory of Virginity, Commitment and so on with over millions of copies sold globally.

The General Overseer of the Spirit and Life Bible Church (SLFBC), Her Grace, Apostle (Mrs) Deb'rah Eunice Gordon Osagiede, is dead.

Igbere TV gathered that the prominent female preacher of SLBC, with headquarters in Benin City, Edo state, died after a brief illness, Monday morning. She was 62.

A formal statement made available to Igbere TV Monday night issued by her son, Gordon Osagiede Jr, confirmed the cleric had passed.

The statement read, “The Name of the Lord is a strong tower and is mighty. We serve a Good and Gracious God who will never leave us nor forsake us.

“Beloved what I'm about to share with you won't be easy to take and I know it is only by the Grace and the Love of God that we shall overcome. As the Word of God tells us to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I am informing you beloved with a pained heart that Our Mummy, the First Lady of Global Evangelism, Daughter of Jesus Christ to the Nation's has gone to be with her Heavenly FATHER.

She passed away this morning after a brief illness. This shock us heavily, this Storm is big! But God gives us his PEACE at this TIME. We have Peace in this Storm. I pray for your heart which is heavy, I pray the Holy Spirit comfort you. I pray that your Faith in God remains strong. We have overcome in Jesus Name.”

Osagiede was born in January 1958, in Edo state. She was married to Apostle (Dr) Gordon Erhauyi Osagiede who hailed from Abudu, Orhionmwon local government area of Edo state. Until his glorious exit, they both managed the Church. Mrs Osagiede was a mother of seven, six sons (three adopted sons), a precious daughter and grandmother to lovely grand kids.

She attended Emotan Primary School in Edo State (1963-1973), then moved to St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School and Idia College, Benin City. In 1975, she gained admission into the University of Ife(now Obafemi Awolowo University) to study English Language. She had a Masters in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Lagos, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Benin.

In 2019, Apostle Deb'rah Osagiede, a social crusader for women and youth empowerment, received the prestigious United States of America (USA) Congress Women of Excellence award.

She got the award along with 19 others out of the 150 that were screened across the globe. Osagiede was the only African woman that featured in the 2019 award.

https://igberetvnews.com/1374537/breaking-prominent-nigerian-pastor-apostle-osagiede-dies-62/