Could it be a case for wealth or a situation of maltreatment? What crime did an 85-year-old woman commit to being gruesomely murdered like that? Was it a case of robbery or an assassination strike?

The news churning out from Benin City is very worrisome and pathetic, this young lady pictured above is alleged to have killed the mother of former Edo State Governor Chief Lucky Igbinedion, Chris Osa Media reports

According to multiple reports making the rounds, the young lady not only strangled her she also inflicted deep multiple injuries on her before carting away an undisclosed amount of money and her jewellery alongside other valuables.

She is presently on the run. Efforts are being made to track and apprehend the killer thief who is reportedly from Cross River State.


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Chris Osa, Others Captured Using Canoe On Ever Busy Road In The Heart Of Benin City (VIDEO)


Trending is a video of Publisher of ChrisOsaMedia.Com seen with others using a canoe along the popular and ever busy RCC part, along Sapele road in Benin City.


Mr. Chris Osa who said on Monday that the residents around the axis have protested times without number, crying to the federal government to come to their rescue, also said the Edo state government have abandoned the people to suffer for neglecting it’s duty to help with a palliative measure to make the road passable as it used to be.


Chris Osa, with the help of a canoe crossed the road which is still currently filled with hip of water


Watch Video Below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wioX7zCQM0A


Souce: https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/11/17/chris-osa-others-captured-using-canoe-on-ever-busy-road-in-the-heart-of-benin-city-video/

BREAKING: Popular PDP Leader Kidnapped Edo

The leader of People’s Democratic Party in Edo south, Pa Owere Dickson Imasogie has been kidnapped on his way to his farm this morning along Benin Agbor road, ChrisOsaMedia reports

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/09/13/breaking-popular-pdp-leader-kidnapped-edo/

He was kidnapped alongside his driver and one other.
Details later

HEARTLESS; Watch Audio Conversation Between Kidnappers Of Photographer And Wife Of The Adopted Man

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/09/12/heartless-see-audio-conversation-between-kidnappers-of-photographer-and-wife-of-man-who-was-adopted-in-edo/

Some suspected gunmen have kidnapped a commercial photographer in Edo State.
The victim, David Iseramenya, was abducted on Friday, 10 September 2021 when returning from Igueben, where he covered a wedding ceremony.

According to Standard Gazette, the gunmen ambushed him along Benin-Iruekpen-Ehor Road in Edo State.

It was reported that the bandit forced the vehicle to stop at gunpoint before dragging him into the forest.

An eyewitness whose name cannot be mentioned because of the severity and security concern said he witnessed the incident while on his motorcycle.

He said, “I was riding a motorcycle on the road, and I suddenly saw about eight men dragging a man into the bush. I quickly reversed my motorcycle and escaped. Some of them were even firing gunshots”.


It was gathered that the suspected kidnappers had already called the victim’s wife, demanding five million naira or have him killed within days.

In an audio recording as seen on Standard Gazette, the wife is heard begging the kidnappers who had disguised its voice to give her more days to sort for the cash.
Mrs Iseramenya, David’s wife, completely in tears, begged her husband’s kidnapper not to hurt him as she had no such amount to pay.
The family is in total panic as the kidnappers threaten to kill their victims if the ransom is not paid in days.

They have warned them not to inform the police as they will know if the police are contacted.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO99yFhyT1I



https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/09/12/heartless-see-audio-conversation-between-kidnappers-of-photographer-and-wife-of-man-who-was-adopted-in-edo/

Gov Obaseki Revokes Garrick Memorial Secondary School CofO (Details/Document)

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/09/12/gov-obaseki-revokes-garrick-memorial-secondary-school-cofo-details-document/


Governor Godwin Obaseki has revoked the certificate of ownership of Garrick memorial secondary school, situated along Ekenwan road Benin City.

This was contained in a letter dated 9th of September 2021 released by the EdoGIS, a sector of the government in charge of the issuance of the C of O in Benin city

ChrisOsaMedia media group gathered that the said building before revocation by the Governor, belongs to family of Mr Kehinde Garrick Osemwingie who was one of the directors in the Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and APC campaign team in the just concluded Edo gubernatorial election.

It has been insinuated on social media that the Governor is allegedly going after all those who in one way or the other supported his opponents Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the just concluded Edo Governorship election which he was declared winner

Obaseki has reportedly revoked the C of O of properties belonging to some members of the APC including the former Deputy Governor of the state Dr Pius Odubu

The reason for for the revocation was stated as overriding public interest.

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/09/12/gov-obaseki-revokes-garrick-memorial-secondary-school-cofo-details-document/

Edo Vigilante Intercepts Suspected Police Drug Dealers With Bags Of Weed (VIDEO)


Edo Vigilante Intercepts Suspected Police Drug Dealers With Bags Of Weed (VIDEO BELOW)

Vigilante group in Edo state has intercepted two men suspected to be Police officers who are into drug dealings.

In a video seen by ChrisOsaMedia, the suspects were identified as police officers and cuffed together, they were fed questioned by the members of the vigilante group


As seen on video, the duo were seen with bags of marijuana popularly and locally known as Igbo and Loud, the vigilante group seems to be doing more investigations on the issue


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH16dcVD9Q4


More Details - https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/17/edo-vigilante-intercepts-suspected-police-drug-dealers-with-bags-of-weed-video/

You gave my children better life, may yours also have better life – Kabaka signs Captain Hosa Okunbo condolence register (VIDEO BELOW)

Comrade Tony Adun Kabaka has signed condolence register of late Edo business Captain Hosa Okunbo.


Kabaka who prayed that God continue to better better Captain Hosa Okunbo, also said that the late Philanthropist gave him and his Children a better life , and hence his (Hosa Okunbo’s) children must also have a better life.


In a video seen on the Chris Osa Media Pidgin Facebook page, Kabaka was seen kneeling praying in front of the condolence register at the residence of the late business mogul, he said “

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/15/11866/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw_0rHBgkww

NEW SONG] Jaga Jaga Oti Get E… Season 2: Eedris Abdulkareem Fires At Festus Keyamo, Says Minister Didn’t Know Venue Of APC Ward Congress (VIDEO BELOW)

Nigeria musical artist , Jaga jaga crooner Eadris Abdulkareem has released a new single, and titled this “Jaga Jaga Oti Get E… Season 2” , Chris Osa Medi reports

Eadris Abdulkareem in the video took a swipe at Nigeria Minister of State for Labour, Mr. Festus Keyamo, narrating how the minister is facing hard time with Delta State APC.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVS1CkuLAH0


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/14/11828/

Gov El-Rufai Denies Ill Health Report, Shares Photo Of Himself As He Reveals Present Location (Photo)

Gov El-Rufai Denies Ill Health Report, Shares Photo Of Himself As He Reveals Present Location (Photo)

Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied rumours that he was severely ill and flown to London for medical attention, ChrisOsaMedia reports.

The Governor who confirmed to a political ally in a phone call made it clear that it true that he was in London but far from any medical issues, because he is hale and very healthy and was only in London for other purposes, his ally told ChrisOsaMedia.


He further sent a current photo of himself and some associates in an India restaurant, this afternoon in London.


Meanwhile, the reason for his London trip was not made known to ChrisOsaMedia, except for the earlier reports of the Governor allegedly been flown abroad for medical purposes as a result of his poor health condition

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/13/el-rufai-denies-ill-health-report-shares-photo-of-himself-and-present-location/

Black Sunday As Edo Loses An Illustrious Son Hosa Wells Okunbo

A Black Sunday As Edo Loses An Illustrious Son Hosa Wells Okunbo

Edo people home and abroad are unable to hide their unbearable pain � as a business tycoon in the person of Captain Hosa Okunbo, easily one of the greatest philanthropist from Edo state, has just joined his ancestors.

While we hoped and prayed the news was fake and untrue, but sadly, a very close ally to Cappi confirmed that the news of his death is true.


The news of his death broke out on Sunday morning, as the cause for his demise is unknown as at the time of this report.

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/08/a-black-sunday-as-edo-loses-an-illustrious-son-hosa-okunbor/

Edo Born Former BBNaija Housemate Anto Lecky Awards Scholarship To Students In Edo

Edo Born Former BBNaija Housemate Anto Lecky Awards Scholarship To Students In Edo (Apply/Application Deadline)

Anto Lecky launches the Edo Babes are Fly Scholarship Program to promote girl child education in Edo State, ChrisOsaMedia reports.

Former BBNaija season 3 Housemate, Media Personality and Entrepreneur, Anto Lecky, has announced the Edo Babes are Fly

Scholarship Program to further educational opportunities for disadvantaged female students from Edo State.

Through her NGO, The Live Wire Project, Lecky launched the Edo Babes are Fly Initiative to promote girl child education, empowerment and skills acquisition, and reduce the rate of gender-based violence and sex trafficking in Edo State. According to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM), 94% of women trafficked to Europe from Nigeria are from Edo State.

The scholarship program will award a full scholarship to two female Edo graduates to the African University of Benin in Cotonou, Benin Republic, where Lecky serves as Creative Director.

Anto Lecky, in a statement to ChrisOsaMedia.Com said , “A year ago, I and a group of partners and friends joined resources to open the second campus of the African University of Benin, Cotonou, Benin Republic. Pioneered by young professionals and educators, the goal was to develop a new-age center of learning that grows beyond the post-colonial system of academic administration in West Africa and to combat the stereotypes of “Cotonou schools”. She added, “my passion for education drives me, it keeps me dedicated to the cause. Education changes lives and girl child education is a subject I’m most passionate about because educating a girl is educating a nation.


That is why, with our NGO, The Live Wire Project, and initiative "Edo Babes are Fly" we will be sponsoring two (2)

female Edo indigenes throughout their university journey, these 2 young ladies’ tuition and accommodation will be covered while they complete their Bachelors degree program.”

The Edo Babes are Fly Scholarship Program is open to female secondary school graduates

from Edo State seeking university admission. The initiative is focused on supporting

underrepresented persons especially the girl child and women. The process involves submitting an application that includes essay questions on the importance of girl child education.

In addition to the launch of the Edo Babes are Fly Scholarship Program, Lecky launched the Edo Babes are Fly Sister Circle which serves as a safe space for Edo girls and women to connect, network, share their issues, and ask for advice.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is August 20, 2021. To apply, please visit /EBAFXAUB. To learn more about the Edo Babes are Fly initiative and The Live Wire Project, visit instagram.com/thelivewireproject or email livewireprojectng@gmail.com.

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Heartbreaking Video: Senior Students Bullying Younger Students In Barbaric Way In Edo College (Viewers Discretion)

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/02/10891/

This video shows how some senior students alleged to be of Edo College, a boarding school in Benin City, bullying the younger ones. The reasons for this act was not mentioned in the video.

Kindly make up your mind before watching this heartbreaking video below. (Viewers Discretion)

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSD702LKBOU-rN1n9NkQ_e-IVUaUmIGLtUC-xM0/?utm_medium=copy_link (VIDEO ON INSTAGRAM)

https://fb.watch/77lpbk0ROU/ (VIDEO ON FACEBOOK )


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/08/02/10891/

Ebeano Supermarket Fire: Patrick Obahiagbon Speak on fate of 9-year-old suspect


Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has said a criminal liability cannot be secured against the kid in regular court as a result of her juvenile legal status.


The burning of Ebeano supermarket in Abuja and the subsequent viral video involving a minor is generating a buzz on social media.

The supermarket, located in Lokogoma area of Abuja, was engulfed by fire on the 17th of July and a viral video emerged on Monday showing how the fire started.
In the video, a young girl, who is reported to be about 9years old, could be seen setting fire on some items close to some highly flammable items. The little fire resulted in the massive inferno that firefighters struggled to put out.
According to legal experts, there is room for both criminal and civil trial on the matter, but with the involvement of a minor as the principal suspect has changed the dynamic of the case.


Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, a lawyer and former senatorial candidate, while asked for his view on the subject matter explained that even as the incidence appears to have been a well rehearsed one, but does not seem that a criminal liability can be secured against the 9-year-old.

ChrisOsaMedia.Com reports that, Obahiagbon, popularly known as IGODOMIGODO who was also sympathetic about the unfortunate incident, said “let me start by asseverating that it's a very unfortunate incident and my compassion goes out to the owner of Ebeanor supermarket who has suffered a monumental loss by virtue of the deprecable incident.



The former member House of Representatives who spoke with Chris Osa Media on Wednesday continued by saying “It appears to me that the macabre incident was well rehearsed and premeditated against the backdrop of the precision, brutal specificity and clinical finish that greeted it's dastardly execution.

It does not seem to me that a criminal liability can however be secured in a regular court, given the "juvenileness" legal status of the kid.


It's my view however that she can be a qualified candidate for an aproposical juvenile court but not without the law enforcement agencies determination of unearthing the possibility of tracing the possibility of Esaus hand in the silhouette of events for the kid may as well be a victim herself of some machiavellian forces pushing the agenda of a trade war.



https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/28/ebeano-supermarket-fire-patrick-obahiagbon-speak-on-fate-of-9-year-old-suspect/

Obaseki Writes Ize-Iyamu, Formally Revokes Right Of Occupancy On Property (See Letter)

ChrisOsaMedia.Com reports that Edo state Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has sent a letter informing the APC governorship candidate in the Edo 2020 gubernatorial election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the formal revocation of his (Ize-Iyamu) property, a land measuring 18.0736 hectares at Amagba, Benin City.



The letter sent through the Edo State Geographic Information Service (GIS) is dated 22 July 2021

The letter as signed by Mrs. Nora Ohiwerei , for the Managing Director, reads



“I am directed to inform you that the Edo state Governor Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has formally revoked the statutory right on all that parcel of land measuring approximately 18.0736 hectares in Amagba village area.

See letter below


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/24/just-in-obaseki-writes-ize-iyamu-formally-revokes-right-of-occupancy-on-property-see-letter/

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Breaking: Court reinstates Soludo as APGA Governorship candidate


Breaking: Court reinstates Soludo as APGA Governorship candidate

Justice Charles Okay of Awka Hight Court 2 has reinstated Professor Chukwuma Soludo, as the authentic candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, for the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election.

Details shortly...



https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/19/breaking-court-reinstate-confirms-soludo-as-apga-governorship-candidate/

JUST IN: APC Announces New Date Of Congress


The All Progressive Congress APC has announced July 31 2021, as new date for the commencement of ward, local and state congresses.

This was communicated in a latter informing INEC of the new date.

The letter dated 11th July, obtained by ChrisOsaMedia, as signed by Mai Mala Buni, National Chairman, Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Senator John James Akpan Udoedehe, the Secretary of the committee, said the APC congress, earlier slated for July 6 will now commence July 31.

According to the letter “ further to our letter referenced APC/HNDQ/INEC/19/021/39 dated 6th July 2021, will now commence on 31st July 2021 starting with the ward congress. Local government and state congress will now follow sequentially upon the completion of the ward congress.

ChrisOsaMedia.Com reports that this new development supersede the previous letter earlier written postponing the congress indefinitely.


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/12/just-in-apc-announces-new-date-of-congresses/

Emotions As Patoranking performs Sound Sultan’s Last Message As Tribute To The Late Music Star (VIDEO BELOW)

Chris Osa Media reports that Nigeria musician patoranking has performed sound sultan’s last message to Nigeria.

Patoranking who in Nigerian Idol grand finale on Sunday surprised the audience and viewers as he thrilled everyone with his hit song “Celebrate me”


Patoranking after the performance said “I don’t know why the best have to go, rest easy Sound Sultan”


Meanwhile Popular singer, Lanre Fasasi AKA Sound Sultan, who died on Sunday had urged Nigerians to celebrate him while he was alive

On July 3, 2021, Sound Sultan on his Instagram wall shared a song by Patoranking titled ‘Celebrate Me’ which urged people to celebrate others while they are alive.

The chorus of the music stated, “Celebrate me, now when I dey alive (now when I dey alive)

Appreciate me, now when I dey alive (now when I dey alive) No be say when I leave this life you go dey fake am for my wife.”

The ‘Mathematics’ crooner captioned the video, “World best, @patorankingfire sings songs wey ding dong.ja.”


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/12/8569/

Published as a notice on Vanguard

JUST IN: Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s Farmland Revoked By Edo State Govt.

Chris Osa Media reports that, a public notice advertised on vanguard newspaper, as attached here is a document signed by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki revoking the large expanse of farmland at Amagba belonging to the September 2020 Gubernatorial candidate of the APC in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/07/08/8053/

REFINERY DEAL: DANGOTE BRIBES NNPC DIRECTORS WITH $100M TO JACK UP EQUITY SHARE TO 30%

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/26/dangote-bribes-nnpc-directors-with-100m-to-jack-up-equity-share-to-30undisclosed-sum-marked-for-nass-approval/

Dangote Bribes NNPC Directors With $100M To Jack Up Equity Share To 30%…Undisclosed sum marked for NASS approval

The Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has allegedly received $100million bribe to approve Nigeria’s 30 percent equity share in the  Dangote Refinery which is valued at $19billion, pointblanknews investigations have revealed.

Pointblanknews.com had exclusively  reported on the plans by the President Mohammadu Buhari’s cabal to acquire 30 percent, a move which allegedly angered some members of the NNPC board over what was considered an outrageous sums involved in the deal.

Sources confirmed to Pointblanknews.com the NNPC board met on Friday, collected the bribe money and swiftly stamped its approval for the 30 percent equity stake in Africa’s biggest oil refining facility, Dangote Refinery.

The Federal Government is expected to pay about $5.7 billion being the 30 percent worth of the equity to Dangote Refinery, a source told Pointblanknews

The Chief Operating Officer, Refining and Petrochemical, Engr. Mustapha Yakubu, had objected to the deal, accusing bird members of approving a deal that would have Nigeria cough out a scandalous $5.7billion, a source told Pointblanknews

According to the source, Yakubu had recommended a 20 percent equity stake in the  Dangote Refinery but pressure from Aliko Dangote and some members of the Presidency Cabal insisted on a 30 percent which would see them benefit from the deal.

The source further revealed that the leadership of the National Assembly are also expected to be bribed to stamp its approval of a $1billion loan to be obtained and paid to Dangote refinery as part of the $5.7billion deal in the 30 percent acquisition.

The remainder of the money is to be paid from crude to be given to Dangote refinery, a source knowledgeable about the deal confirmed to pointblanknews

According to the source, the bribe figure to be paid to the lawmakers has not been agreed upon by both parties but the money will be released early next week as the legislators prepare to embark on their summer vacation.

Pointblanknews gathered that the Federal Government will approach  Afrexim Bank for an inital $1billion to Dangote Refinery on the completion of the Memorandum of Understanding  as part of its equity while the balance will be offset using crude oil supply to the refinery.

According to source, “the Board of the NNPC already received a hundred million dollars from Dangote to agree to the deal to jack up the equity stake to 30 percent. Dangote is also planning to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly to discuss the matter.

Though no figure has been agreed but a sum in the region of $200 million is being projected as bribe considering the number of the would be beneficiaries. The lawmakers are preparing for their summer break and efforts are on to conclude the deal early next week.

“Part of the agreement is that Government will raise  $1billion through AFREXIM Bank which will be paid to Dangote Group as the initial payment however, the balance will be offset using crude oil. Crude will be supplied to the refinery regularly to balance the outstanding equity. “

Dangote Refinery, valued at $19 billion by its owners is estimated to have 650,000 barrels per day capacity, plus a mini 80,000 tonnes per annum petrochemical plant.
 
Pointblanknews had reported that for the audacity to block the fraud, NNPC Chief Operating Officer, Refining and Petrochemicals, Mr Mustapha Yakubu may be facing a sack, though he has over a year to retire from service.

Recall that Mr Yakubu, while speaking recently at the end of a 2-day Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF), 2021, tagged: “Leveraging Opportunities and Synergies for Post Pandemic Recovery of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry” said that Nigerian government has approved only 20 percent equity stake in the Dangote Refinery and not 30 percent as demanded by the cabal.

The source said though bribe has been offered however, Yakubu’s insistence on 20 percent equity stake as directed by the presdiency is however causing a division amongst the NNPC board with some members insisting that the cabal are cashing out from the deal even when Dangote’s valuation of his refinery is suspect.


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/26/dangote-bribes-nnpc-directors-with-100m-to-jack-up-equity-share-to-30undisclosed-sum-marked-for-nass-approval/

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Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Official Vehicle, On Friday Sank, And Unable To Move As A Result Of Muddy Road In Esan, Edo State.

Residents Are Seen Trying To Help Out

(Video Below)


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/19/5434/

“Not completing my tenure as national chairman of APC no big deal – Oshiomhole, thanks 14 members elect for keeping to faith, others

Immediate past governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that it does not matter that he did not complete his tenure as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He stated this on Monday during the party’s enlarged leaders’ meeting across Edo north senatorial district of the state, held at Auchi.


Oshiomhole had to step aside as national chairman of the party, following a law suit that affirmed his removal as a member of the party in his ward.

He however said that what matters is that he occupied the office of the national chairman of the party, for which he said he remains thankful to God for.

“I have every reason to be grateful to God for His grace upon me. It is on record that I did not only do eight years as governor, but the party also worked hard to have my successor elected on the platform. It does not matter what happened thereafter.


“I also was privileged to become the national chairman of our party and it does not matter even if I had spent just two days in that office. All that matters is that I occupied the office and it is a history that cannot be changed and for which I am grateful to God.

“It is for this reason that I have an obligation to continue to maintain and sustain the ladder which by the help of other people I used to climb up, so that others too can take advantage of that ladder to even climb higher than I did,” he said.

Commenting on members of the party who were elected to the State House of Assembly, but were yet to be inaugurated, Oshiomhole thanked them for keeping their faith, noting that even though they committed no sin, they are being denied their right to be sworn-in to represent their constituents.


https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/14/not-completing-my-tenure-as-national-chairman-of-apc-no-big-deal-oshiomhole-thanks-14-members-elect-for-keeping-to-faith-others/

About T.B Joshua’s Daughter, Who Welcomed A Baby Boy On Her Father’s Birthday, With Tanzanian Husband

Late Prophet T.B Joshua’s Daughter, Sarah welcomed a baby boy on her Father’s birthday.

This online platform reports that the daughter of Temitope Joshua – T.B Joshua, Sarah welcomed a baby boy with her Tanzanian husband on her father’s birthday, which was yesterday, June 12, 2021.


Recall that late prophet T.B Joshua died seven days to his supposed 58th birthday. He died on June 5, 2021. His death was a huge shock and blow to his members, Nigerians and Africans.


Information has it that Sarah has welcomed a newborn on her dad’s birthday. Sarah is a lawyer and she recently got married to her Tanzanian husband, Brian Moshi, on May 8, 2020.



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TB Joshua's daughter put to bed

TB Joshua’s Daughter on June 12 put to bed a bouncing Baby boy. Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, grandson

Some Nigerians who believe in reincarnation have described the birth of TB Joshjas grandson as a perfect exam of reincarnation considering how close the death and birth was, coupled with the fact that TB Joshua’s birthday is same as the baby’s birthday.

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/13/tb-joshuas-daughter-put-to-bed-photo/

https://chrisosamedia.com/2021/06/09/4160/

Friday June 5, 1998, was a cool bright day. Before we left the Villa, the Press Corps was informed that the leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, Yasser Arafat, would be making a brief stop-over at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, enroute Morocco. And he was expected to hold a brief discussion with the General Sani Abacha. We were therefore expected to be at the airport to cover the event on Sunday, June 7. It was a topical assignment in view of Nigeria's neutral position in the Middle East conflict. Besides, the rest of us were keen to meet Mr. Arafat, the man at the centre of the storm.

That Sunday morning, the Press Corps headed for the airport to await the arrival of Yasser Arafat. We did not have to wait for too long before the Palestinian leader arrived, accompanied by a very modest delegation. President Arafat and General Abacha immediately went into private discussion at the VIP lounge of the Presidential wing of the airport. The Press outside waited curiously for the possible outcome of the talks between the two leaders, a kind of joint press conference, on all issues involved in the Nigeria-Palestine relations.

After the meeting, which was very brief, there was no press conference. Rather, Yasser Arafat inspected a guard of honour mounted by a detachment of the 3 Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, and departed for Morocco. The whole airport ceremony lasted about two hours and we all returned to the Villa (Aso Rock).

Before leaving the Villa, I decided to cross-check with protocol officials if the Head of State would still be traveling to Burkina Faso to attend the OAU Summit, which was already at the Ministerial Session in Ouagadougou. The advance team of the Head of State's entourage had already left on Friday night. I was to be in the main entourage expected to leave for Burkina Faso on Monday morning, after Abacha would have declared open an International Information Conference expected to begin in Abuja Monday June 8. The Federal Ministry of Information organized the conference. It was normal during General Abacha's regime, that his movement was always kept topmost secret. As a matter of fact, those of us who used to travel with him would not know until few hours to our departure. So was our trip to Burkina Faso. They told me it was still on course.

With that assurance, I drove straight to NICON Hilton, Abuja where I had passed the previous night as a member of the Organizing Committee of the Information Conference. Six o'clock in the morning, Monday June 8, 1 1eft for the Villa, with my luggage to join the delegation to Burkina Faso for the OAU Summit. General Abacha was to head the Nigerian delegation. At the time I got to the Villa everything appeared quite normal. I met some of my colleagues who were also to be in the Head of State's entourage to Burkina Faso. At 7 a.m. that fateful day, we all assembled at the Press Centre waiting for the necessary directives. However, when it got to eight o'clock, and no signal was forthcoming about our movement, we decided to go and have our breakfast and reconvene in the next one hour. At that point everything in the Villa still appeared normal. Various officials were seen in their duty posts doing their routine jobs.

From the Villa, I drove straight to my house, had a quick breakfast, and decided to go through NICON Hilton hotel to inform my colleagues in the Organizing Committee about the uncertainty of our trip. On getting to the hotel, I saw people standing in groups, discussing. But I did not give a thought to their attention. I imagined that some of them were delegates or participants at the conference. So I quickly dashed into my room, returned immediately to the Villa to join my colleagues, to wait for further developments.

On driving to the Villa gate, a new atmosphere had taken over. The first gate had been taken over by new set of security operatives. I was not familiar with virtually all of them, except one Major whose name I could not remember immediately. The Major knew me by name. He was fully in charge of the new security arrangement, dishing out instructions in a very uncompromising manner. Initially, I did not take it as anything very serious. As a well known person in the Villa, I was confident that my entrance was just a matter of time moreso when I was hanging my State House identity card around my neck. All my expectations were wrong as I was bluntly ordered to go back. All explanations and introductions on my mission to the Villa were helpless. The instruction was clear go back! go back! they shouted at all visitors. At that delay many cars had formed long queues. My immediate reaction was to seek the assistance of the Major, whom I had identified earlier, to save me from the tyranny of his men. Before I could approach him he shouted, "Ogbonnaya go back!" While I was still battling to wriggle out of what was seemingly a hopeless situation, I noticed a woman right behind me, almost hysterically screaming, that she had an early morning appointment with the First Lady, Mrs. Maryam Abacha. The woman apparently must be coming from the National Council of Women Societies from her dressing. My shock was the way she was instantly assaulted by those stern looking security operatives. At that point, I quickly got the message; I drove away from the scene as quickly as possible. Though my mind was everywhere but my immediate conclusion was that there was a coup because I could not imagine any other thing that could have caused such a high level of security alert. I therefore decided to drive straight to the International Conference Centre to alert my Director General on the latest development. He was attending the conference as a participant.

At the International Conference Centre, I saw some Ministers standing at the lobby in anticipation of the arrival of Abacha and his team. Immediately they saw me, they became very agitated, and almost simultaneously asked me, "is the C-ln-C already on his way?" I said, "no, I am not really sure he is coming. But let us hope he will still make it". I knew, as a matter of fact, that I had not really provided them with the desired answer, but that was the much I could tell them. While they were still pondering on the uncertainty of my reply, I left and quickly walked into the hall where I met my Director-General, Alhaji Abdulrahaman Michika. He was already seated with other participants. I called him aside. "Sir, I don't really know what is happening in the Villa. I suggest that you leave this place now!" Without betraying any emotion, he quickly asked me what was the situation in the Villa like, I told him all that I saw. I repeated my advice and that I had not been able to confirm what exactly was happening. I then made it clear to him that it was no longer safe for him to continue staying in the conference, and so should quietly take his leave. Alhaji Michika immediately went back to his table, took his pen and papers and followed me out of the hall.

The moment we were outside, I asked him if he came with his car. He said yes, but because of the extraordinary security arrangement put in place in anticipation of the arrival of the Head of State, it was difficult locating his driver. I then suggested that we should use my car which he obliged. I drove him straight to his house instead of the office. Both of us agreed that he should remain at home for the time being, while I promised to keep him informed about the development. This panic measure was as a result of the usual trauma which Radio Nigeria Management Staff often pass through each time there was a military coup d'‚tat in Nigeria. The first target usually is the FRCN Broadcasting House. The management and staff on duty usually pass through hell in the hands of the military boys in their desperate effort to gain entrance into the studios at record time for the usual "Fellow Nigerians" broadcast.

From my Director-General's residence I decided to get to NICON Hilton Hotel to assess the situation there before heading back to the Villa. At the hotel the atmosphere was rather sombre. There were a few cluster of people; some of them who recognized me, rushed and demanded to know what was happening at the Villa. "Orji, is it true that there is a coup at the Villa?", they asked. I said, "well I don't know". At that time, the BBC, CNN and International Media had begun to speculate on the confused situation.

From their countenance I could see they were not satisfied with my answer. They thought probably that I was withholding some information. But they never knew I had none. I felt very uncomfortable. As a reporter covering the State House, I was equally restless that I could not give a valid answer on what was happening on my beat. I recognized too that it was utterly wrong to depend on others for information about events unfolding in my beat. I instantly felt challenged to get back to the Villa. I was equally aware that such an adventure was fraught with a lot of risk. But that is the other side of journalism as a profession.

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