₦airaland Forum

blacknp:
Nonsensical vague epistle, quite obvious that you know absolutely nothing about economics.

You are purporting telling me that Nigeria is not ripe for subsidy removal because the leadership doesn't have the manpower and capacity to complete the consequence of subsidy removal, but you poor oblivious thrifty minded monday morning armchair quarterback on Nairaland has the solution?

I beg gerrout & don’t respond to me again, since your name has already been submitted by colo Bobloco as a recipient for the 2024 Nobel prize for economics on Nairaland.

blacknp, you claim to be serious-minded. 
Do serious-minded individuals engage in banter?

jaeyking:
Not a supporter of Tinubu

But I believe if it was Tinubu son that was a gay
U would use that to ridicule him

More reason why political figures shield their kids and family from public.

But Tinubu daughter is queer

It's public knowledge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVNAwjW1dE

Usman Ododo has been officially sworn in as the governor of Kogi State, succeeding Yahaya Bello, who completed his second term in office after months since his election.

The inauguration ceremony took place in Lokoja on Saturday, with Ododo taking the oath of office around 2:24 pm.

His inauguration came just minutes after Salifu Joel Oyibot took his oath of office as the deputy governor of Kogi State.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/just-in-usman-ododo-sworn-in-as-kogi-governor/

blacknp:
Colo Bobloco will blame Tinubu for his own lack of hospitality.

It is President in Paris way make tourist no visit our beloved Naija for holiday?

Your foolery is legendary

blacknp:
Quite obvious you no get response? Lazy Man Colo Bobloco if you are a serious minded person go to the business, properties or investment section of Nairaland, politics section no dey put money for pocket.

I see

But are you serious-minded?

blacknp:
Go hustle no food for Lazy Man in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

You will wail on Nairaland till at least 2031, if you like do not go and better your life for yourself, be waiting for Government hand-out, Lazy Obidient.

You are already wailing, gnashing your teeth and screaming “ebi n Pa wa o”

ShobayoEmma:
Her life, her choice. Her life is not a basis for her father's merit.



Tinubu, a bad man with good intentions.

Tinubu is a bad omen; he is a bad man, and with him, a great tinubulation has befallen the nation.

blacknp:
Indeed you can see me on ChannelsTV on Nairaland, Yet na you dey complain pass Bobloco waiting for Bola Tinubu to come & rescue you from your self inflicted misery caused by your own mental laziness.

Quite obvious that without President Bola Tinubu you cannot achieve anything meaningful in your life Mr Loco Bob?

blacknp, we have seen your achievements, screaming “ebi n Pa wa o” at Tinubu's convoy

SoNature:
He said the first judicial confirmation came in January 2022 when, in a landmark judgment, the High Court of Abia State declared that the said military invasion was a flagrant violation of Kanu’s constitutional rights, consequent upon the Court awarded him N1 billion in damages and public apology.

I hope and believe that the Nigerian Army has been able to pay Nnamdi Kanu the N1 billion for damage with a public apology.

blacknp:
I believe Edo State has done same?, and as usual the remainder states will be waiting for Bola Tinubu to come & initiate it for them.

Without Tinubu the like of Bobloco, Dmerciful & Obidients cannot move ahead with their self inflicted misery.

We all can see you moving ahead and screaming “ebi n Pa wa o” at Tinubu's convoy

A missed opportunity indeed

zionstaar75:
when a fool is talking it never makes sense

Your foolery is legendary

YinkaOlusesi16:
Fubara I know, but who is Nwanosike?

Nwanosike is local govt council chairman

Tyche:
They can go fúck themselves. We are voting Tinubu come 2027

You cannot say that

Tinubu needs them more than they need him

Coolestguy2023:
It is only you and your delusional kinsmen that are blind to the transformation going on under the present administration because of your hate, bitterness and jealousy. I don't rate you people and i don't value you people because from day 1 of the present government, you people wish PBAT fails so that you can say "yes we told them" behaving like witches

The economy has rated you appropriately

We are already seeing the "transformation"

We saw you screaming “ebi n Pa wa o” at his convoy recently

Coolestguy2023:
There is absolutely nothing your Peter Obi, the father of the GAY lord could have done better than what PBAT hav3 done so far

We have gone past the stage of asking who would have done better, bro. Tinubu is president at the moment.

Everyone, including you, has seen the disaster Tinubu, the father of the gay daughter, has become.

A great tinubulation has befallen the nation under Tinubu.

FuckOsuPigs:
🤣

Of course, you will do better, won't you?

Slytiger:
Gay people have friends that are female too. This is a no brainer.

Gay man Elton John below and his girlfriend

Can we see Tinubu's gay daughter with her boyfriend

FuckOsuPigs:
So, what do we do? Sack Tinubu? And put who?

Stop lamenting joor.

And put you

.....conviction will be overturned


Some members of the iReign Christian Ministry, Lagos, on Friday, expressed shock as the church’s founder and senior pastor, Bishop Oluwafeyiropo (Feyi) Daniels, was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for raping a church member.

The members of the church, which is located at 1a Gbolade Adebanjo Crescent, Opebi, Ikeja, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, said the pastor was being victimised and that his imprisonment would not stop the work of God.

The court on Friday sentenced Daniels to life imprisonment for raping his 23-year-old assistant (name withheld).

Justice Rahman Oshodi, who delivered the 324-page judgment, also sentenced the embattled bishop to three years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting another member of the church, aged 19.


He held that the prosecution had established the ingredients of rape and sexual assault, which were counts one and three, against Daniels beyond reasonable doubt.

He further held that the pastor should spend the rest of his life at the Kirikiri Custodial Facility, Lagos.

According to him, the evidence of the first prosecution witness was corroborated by that of the third witness.


The judge, however, discharged and acquitted him of rape (count two) of another survivor (name withheld) on the ground that there was an element of consent.

Justice Oshodi also discharged and acquitted Daniels of attempted rape (count four) of another member of his church, also 19.

According to him, the convict did not have regard for the truth and committed the offences using his dominant character and position as a pastor.

Justice Oshodi said, “Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, I have convicted you of sexually violating two women, who were members of your church.

“The first one, you raped ferociously and caused her so much pain. The second, you sexually assaulted using your dominant character and position as a clergy.

“These offences are grievous and rape attracts life imprisonment, while sexual assault is punishable with three years’ imprisonment.”

The judge also said though the defence counsel, Adebayo Adegbite, urged the court to use its discretion in sentencing, the Lagos State law, however, prescribed a mandatory sentence for rape.


“Due to the seriousness and the ferocity of the attack on his victims, accordingly, I sentence you as follows: on count one, I sentence you to life imprisonment; on count three, I sentence you to three years imprisonment and you shall also serve your term in the maximum security custodial centre where you are currently being held,” he added.

Oshodi said the sentencing should run concurrently and the convict’s name be registered in the Lagos State Sex Offender Registry.

The convict remained silent when the court asked him whether he had anything to say following his conviction.

The defence counsel, in his allocutus (plea for mercy), prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.

Adegbite told the court that the convict was a first-time offender with no previous conviction.

He also said the convict was the breadwinner of his family and urged the judge to use his discretion in sentencing him.

The state prosecution team led by Babajide Boye, however, urged the court to convict the bishop as charged.


The prosecution called five witnesses, while the defence also called five witnesses during the trial through whom various documents were tendered in evidence.

Boye submitted that the convict raped his assistant pastor in her home in Ikota Villa Estate, sometime in June 2020.

He also said that the convict sexually assaulted one of his church members by forcefully sucking and touching her breasts without her consent sometime in April 2021 at the church’s office in Ikeja.

Daniels was charged with four revised counts of attempted rape, rape, and sexual assault.

On April 17, 2023, and May 9, 2023, Daniels entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment and re-arraignment, respectively.

Sections 260 (2) and 263 of the Lagos State 2015 Criminal Law, according to the prosecution, were broken by the offences.

‘Our bishop framed’


However, while reacting to Bishop Daniels conviction, some church members said he had been unfairly treated because of his political affiliation.

A woman, who claimed to be a leader in the evangelism and welfare unit of the church, and gave her name as Mrs Peace, said, “I know my pastor. He will overcome.

“He has been a staunch attacker of this government and they are victimising him. Our God is not asleep. In this month of our fasting, we will not stop praying for him even while in captivity.”

Peace posted on X after the judgment, “All because he gave a prophecy that did not go down well in the eyes of the Tinubu APC govt (sic). Make una continue.”

Another X user, Ikokwu Chidozie Ikemba, through his handle, @IkeokwuChidozie, wrote, “There is a war against the church and it’s coming from the inside.”

Another member of the church, who gave her name only as Mrs Omopariola, said, “Pastor cannot do that kind of thing. I have worshipped in that church for five years. Where is the evidence?

“Was there a hidden camera? This year is our year of abundance and this month is our month of answered prayers. I know this is not the end. God will intervene.”


An X user, @Nosafk, wrote, “The day your prophecy doesn’t favour them, they will come and arrest you for one thing or the other. Every opportunity is good to silence those who will call them out to be accountable.”

Another X user, @CheezyCharles, said, “Life imprisonment ke? What’s the proof? Abeg, he should go and appeal this nonsense!”

However, several other Nigerians lauded the judgment, saying that it would serve as a deterrent to religious leaders who use their positions to oppress and sexually exploit their members.

A social commentator on X, Oke Matarazi, through his handle, @OMatarazi, wrote, “The reported case of a Lagos pastor, Feyi Daniels, receiving a life imprisonment sentence for raping a church member is a deeply troubling and unfortunate incident. Such acts of misconduct, especially within a place of worship where trust and moral guidance are expected, are reprehensible.

“Religious institutions in Nigeria need to prioritise the safety and well-being of their members, fostering an environment of trust, support, and accountability.

“The Lagos legal system’s response to such cases sends a strong message about the consequences of such heinous actions and I hope they learn.”

One of our correspondents, who on Friday joined a Facebook prayer group belonging to the embattled cleric, Bishop Feyi Daniels Prayer Group, observed that the members were offering prayers for him.

Members, numbering over 40 were saying, “May God vindicate him”, “Our pastor is innocent”, “This is wickedness”, and “The body of Christ is under attack.”

A member, Doyin Okediran, told our correspondent on Facebook, “Our pastor is innocent. He did not do these things. I am sure God is in heaven watching and he will not allow his servant to suffer.”

Another member, Ifeyinwa Mgbe, said, “I know this man of God. I worshipped under his unction. If I travel, I still join him online. I am still in shock.”

NGOs, lawyers react

Meanwhile, a human rights advocacy group, Tonia Bruised But Not Broken Foundation, has lauded the jailing of the pastor.

The Executive Director of the foundation, Anthonia Ojenagbon, told journalists in Lagos on Friday that the judgment was a landmark one and commended the judge for not leaving any stone unturned during the proceedings.

She said, “The judgment will serve as a deterrent to everyone who manipulates vulnerable girls and women.


“I thank the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Ekiti State branch, to which the case was first reported to in 2020.

“This judgment shows beaming hope that survivors will get justice and perpetrators of this evil act will, one day, find themselves in a place where they will not be able to escape.

“I want to say that this is a victory for every survivor of sexual violence and rape case in Nigeria.”

She also thanked the survivors for coming out to testify against the cleric, while praising the Lagos State Government for having zero tolerance for any form of sexual and gender-based violence.

The founder of Stop the Abuse Against Children and Women Foundation, MrsToyin Taiwo-Ojo, said the judgment would restore faith in the church and the entire society.

Taiwo-Ojo, who is the lead counsel to the victims, said the judgment showed that morality was protected by the judiciary.

The Lagos-based lawyer said, “This is another win for sexual violence and rape survivors.


“We have seen men of God committing this crime over and over again.”

Another lawyer, Ikechukwu Onu, laud the judgment and said sexual offences should not be treated with kid’s gloves.

“I am glad that my lord, Justice Rahman Oshodi, did the right thing. I followed this case keenly and I am glad. Truly, the judiciary is the hope of the common man. As for other religious leaders jumping from one skirt to another, the arms of the law are wide enough to grab them,” he stated.

On social media, netizens have continued to express joy over the judgment, saying that the Justice did a thorough job.

A Facebook user, Olumuji Olaoluwa Oluseyi, “Very sad indeed but it is nevertheless a superb judgment. With great power comes great responsibility.

“The problem is that many of these so-called ‘pastors’ are scammers. They have tarnished the image of others and have ridiculed the pulpit and the altar. Once again, I say, superb judgment.”

Another Facebook user, Balogun Tobi, said, “Na wa o. It is highly disheartening but I think the judgment is right. This is the end time. I am happy justice has prevailed.”


Another Facebook user, Ifeanyichukwu Abraham, posted, “I thought they said he’s been sentenced today? I wish the government could go for more of such molesters in the body of Christ.

“Every pastor or so-called man of god molesting and abusing minors and vulnerable people is actually molesting and abusing the gospel he purports to represent. God’s hand is not in the matter at all.”

https://punchng.com/rape-sentence-church-members-say-popular-lagos-pastor-framed-conviction-will-be-overturned/?amp

It has been a disaster all through.

If any minister will be sacked for non-performance, Tinubu himself should be sacked as well for bestowing on this nation this great tinubulation that has befallen it.

oyatz:
This why we need Gbadebo to start governance in Anambra State

Your foolery is legendary

We know what they are doing.

We know that it's an attempt to divert attention