Today Makes It 42yrs Exactly When God Visited Me In What I Call "Mount of Transfiguration-Oyedepo.

Praise GOD

The General Overseer of Living Faith Chapel a.k. a winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo in a Livestream Wednesday communion service spoke about "Engaging The Help Of The Holy Spirit. He further shared the experience he had with God exactly 42 years ago.

While speaking he said "Today makes it 42 years exactly when God visited me in what I call the "Mount of Transfiguration." It was a mountain of voices. I went for it, I returned with it. I went for details regarding the marching order into full time ministry. I heard in my ears, angels singing, "be in time."

Speaking further he said "I had chapters of the Word opened to me to stir in me the vow never to borrow by the Word of the Lord. 42 years have come and gone. The things that was revealed, embraced and put to work, are still working now.

Praise GOD

By GOD'S Grace, 21 days from now, what will happen to the turncoat celebs who have jumped on the Mohbad bandwagon.

Just like Peter Obi and LP's popularity gingered netizens all through the 2023 elections saga, Naira Marley projected the 'infamy' side of online campaigns.

Don't be surprised to see Iyabo Ojo casting Naira Marley in her next movie, or Tonto snugging up to him 21 says from now.

My thoughts go out to a certain DJ and others who wanted to steal their minute of fame off the ordeal of someone you once considered 'helper'. The fact that this certain DJ manipulated his mom into the whole drama makes the betrayal worse.

Would be want to associate with himself after such an act

PRAISE GOD

Saturday 30th


Intercession 1: FATHER, turn everyone on the field today into a sharp threshing instrument for effectiveness in reaping the harvest
Isa 41:15
15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.

Intercession 2: FATHER, let Your Word have an entrance into every worshipper tomorrow Sunday, thereby turning everyone to a living wonder
Isa 9:8
8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

Intercession 3: FATHER, let all the harvest of the week, including all our invitees, be drafted into this church tomorrow Sunday
John 6:44
44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Intercession 4: FATHER, we decree hitch-free movement of all worshippers and perfect weather conditions tomorrow Sunday
Phil 2:10
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Intercession 5: FATHER, draft great multitudes into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday, and destroy every form of barrenness in the life of each worshipper by your Word
Gen 1:28
28 And GOD blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

PRAISE GOD

Friday 29th

Intercession 1: FATHER, we decree vengeance upon all the gods of the land out to resist the continuous growth of this church
Ex 12:12
For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord.

Intercession 2: FATHER, by the Holy Ghost, guide every soul-winner to where those ordained unto eternal life are, thereby leading multitudes to Christ and to this church –
Acts 8:26-27
26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,


Intercession 3: Father, we decree supernatural deliverance of all our converts and new members from all forces against their being established in this church – Rev. 12:11

Rev 12:11

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Intercession 4: FATHER, let there be a continuous increase of Your Word from our altars all through Operation 11th Hour Change of Story, resulting in the supernatural growth of this church
Acts 6:7
7 And the word of GOD increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Intercession 5: FATHER, let the Holy Ghost come down as a mighty rushing wind, drafting abiding multitudes into this church this coming Sunday
Num 11:31
31 And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.

PRAISE GOD

Thursday 28th

Intercession 1: FATHER, we decree the destruction of every incursion of the gates of hell against the full delivery of Operation 11th Hour Change of Story
Isa 59:19
19 So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.

Intercession 2: FATHER, we decree supernatural deliverance of all our converts and new members from all forces against their being established in this church –
Rev 12:11
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Intercession 3: FATHER, let there be a continuous release of Your Word of power in all our services, thereby making this church a green pasture where the sheep are established and settled
Acts 6:7
7 And the word of GOD increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Intercession 4: FATHER, let Your leading be our delight all through Operation 11th Hour Change of Story and beyond
Deut 32:12
12 So the Lord alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him.

Intercession 5: FATHER, gather abiding multitudes into our Midweek Communion service tonight, and grant every worshipper a definite encounter with your word
2 Cor 3:18
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

PRAISE GOD

Tuesday 26th


Intercession 1: FATHER, arise and scatter every confederacy and gang up against the in-gathering of unprecedented multitudes all through Operation 11th Hour Change of Story
Ps 68:1-2
Let GOD arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

Intercession 2: FATHER, continue to send Your Word in exceeding dimensions, leading to the explosive growth of this church this prophetic season and beyond
Acts 6:7
7 And the word of GOD increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Intercession 3: FATHER, grant all our new converts and new members an insatiable desire for fellowship, thereby going from strength to strength
Ps 84:7
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before GOD.

Intercession 4: FATHER, let every soul that ever steps into this church all through Operation 11th Hour Change of Story abide here for life
John 6:37
37 All that the FATHER giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Intercession 5: FATHER, by the Holy Ghost, continue to empower every Winner for fruitful engagement in the ongoing Operation 11th Hour Change of Story
Acts 1:8
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

PRAISE GOD

Monday 25th


Intercession 1: FATHER, thank you for drafting great multitudes into our Next Levels Banquet Service(s) yesterday, and for granting every worshipper change of levels by Your Word –
Deut. 2:3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.

Intercession 2: FATHER, we decree that every gate of hell be lifted as Operation 11th Hour Change of Story kicks off today, thereby leading many to Christ and this Church
Psa. 24:7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.


Intercession 3: FATHER, let the Holy Ghost continue to direct all our new converts and new members to this church as their city of refuge, thereby abide here for life
2 Sam. 7:10 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

Intercession 4: FATHER, this week, open the hearts of all our contacts on the harvest field to every Word spoken by soul-winners –
Act. 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped GOD, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

Intercession 5: FATHER, let this church yet experience new dimensions of church growth, far above all we ever knew all through Operation 11th Hour Change of Story & beyond
Ezek. 36:37 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.

PRAISE GOD

Saturday 23rd

Intercession 1: FATHER, let the wind of the Holy Spirit compel the harvest of the week into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday
Num 11:31
31 And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.

Intercession 2: FATHER, we invoke Your vengeance upon all powers of darkness targeted against the massive influx of souls into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday –
Ps 94:1
O Lord GOD, to whom vengeance belongeth; O GOD, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.

Intercession 3: FATHER, by the power of your word, let there be waves of sudden turnaround testimonies in our services tomorrow Sunday, thereby attracting many others to Christ and this church
Zech 8:23
23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Intercession 4: FATHER, we decree perfect weather conditions and hitch-free movement for all worshippers in and out of church tomorrow Sunday
Phil 2:10
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Intercession 5: FATHER, gather great multitudes into our Next Level Banquet Service(s) tomorrow Sunday, and grant every worshipper a next level order of encounter by Your Word
2 Cor 3:18
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

The LORD is our Shepherd

Praise GOD

The United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo who visited Nigeria last week as part of U.S. efforts to strengthen economic ties between both countries and a day after President Bola Tinubu, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2023, advised Nigerians abroad to return home, has warned its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria due to increased risk of crime such as terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and attack by armed gangs in the country.

An updated travel advisory issued on September 20 by the U.S. Department of State included a flat “do not travel” warning for Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and Adamawa states due to terrorism and kidnapping; Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states due to kidnapping.

Similar travel advisory was also issued for Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to crime, kidnapping, and armed gangs.

Recall that recent attacks in the southeast such as the brutal killing of Late Professor Dora Akunyili’s husband, Dr Chike Akunyuli on the streets of Anambra, kidnapping and beheading of Anambra lawmaker, Hon. Okechukwu Okoye, kidnapping and killing of aged parents of Imo journalist, Joshua Ayanbola and many more have kept people living in these areas on edge. Meanwhile, despite the best efforts of the police and other security agencies to identify the perpetrators of these dastardly acts, many of them have continued with their wicked enterprise defying police.

Meanwhile, the United States Department of state while placing these states on Level 4 – the highest risk category, warned that the security situation in the states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal violence, and kidnapping; and security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.

“Kidnappings for ransom occur frequently, often targeting dual national citizens who have returned to Nigeria for a visit, as well as U.S. citizens with perceived wealth. Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads”, the advisory read.

“Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centres, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather. Terrorists are known to work with local gangs to expand their reach.

“There is civil unrest and armed gangs in parts of Southern Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions; and armed criminality and gangs, including kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services is also pervasive in this region.” It added.

This advisory further takes Nigeria few years backwards despite the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to build investors confidence and get more investment into the country.

President Tinubu during his speech at UNGA 2023 said the world would ignore Nigeria at its own peril, underscored the need for the global body to work with Africa to address the challenges of poverty and terrorism. He pledged not to rest until people had arisen out of poverty even if it required decisions at home that made him “temporarily unpopular.”

It is however not surprising that despite the assurances of mutual respect and possible collaboration from the United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis, countries like the United States of America have and will continue to issue out warning to their citizens about Nigeria and other countries, seemingly not in a bid to discredit the country but to ensure her citizens make informed decisions and stay safe.

Praise GOD

• as NAOSNP organises Security Conference, Awards in Lagos

Proliferation of lethal weapons has been a source of worry to many Nigerians especially as it poses threat to the peace and tranquility of the country.

The question begging for an answer is how lethal weapons crept into the nation, when and who are the brains behind this unfortunately, the question remains unanswered as lethal weapons seem to be freely used by the young, old and underaged people without recourse to the rule of law across the country.

In most cases, the envisaged peace that many Nigerians are craving for, has suddenly become an expensive commodity in many quarters as law enforcement agencies in the country can no longer guarantee peace.

Lethal weapons are now freely used by armed robbers, kidnappers, vandals, land grabbers, cultists and other criminal elements in the country.

Unlike in the olden days when people with criminal intentions usually took to their heels on sighting men in uniform, findings have revealed that such now prefer to either challenge or attack the uniform men and choose ways of escape as the last option.

Last week, a good number of people were murdered in broad daylight in Sagamu, Ogun State when factions of suspected cultists held the ancient town hostage.
During the clash, a man in his 60s was said to have met his untimely death when he ran into the suspected cultists on his way from the farm.

Few days ago, a team of security operatives made up of soldiers, policemen, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were burnt alive by some gunmen in the Eastern part of the country.
Irked by this menace, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) have organised its 2023 National Security Conference/Awards where sundry issues partaining to security challenges in the country were X- rayed with the intent to proffer solution.

The Conference with theme, "Uptick of Lethal Weapons as Security Threat: Arm-Full, Harm-full in New Dispensation"

The event took place on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos with the Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase (rtd) as the
Keynote speaker and the Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, fdc, as the Guest speaker.

Arase was represented by AIG Ade Shinaba (rtd) while Audi was represented by NSCDC Lagos State Commandant, Usman Ishaq Alfaderai.
In his keynote address, Arase lamented the dangers associated with lethal weapons and advised both the government and individuals on how to curtail it.

According to the Speaker, "One of the gravest threats to our national security today is the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. These weapons have fueled conflicts, perpetuated violence, and destabilized communities across our
nation. It is a threat that requires immediate and concerted efforts from all stakeholders, and I am pleased to report that we are making significant strides in this regard, "he said.

the Force is collaborating with other security agencies on way forward," The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
(NCCSALW), has been actively engaged in initiatives to curb the spread of these lethal weapons.

"The NCCSALW, domiciled under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has played pivotal role in
coordinating these efforts. The partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the NCCSALW has been instrumental in curbing the illicit trade and circulation of small arms and light weapons," said the Speaker.

Arase commended the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in investing in security saying," Furthermore, President Tinubu has demonstrated a strong commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force with cutting-edge equipment and technology." "The acquisition of modern tools and resources, especially non-lethal weapons, is crucial in our efforts to counter the threats posed by armed groups and criminal organizations.

"With these investments, we are better positioned to confront emerging
security challenges and maintain law and order.

"In addition to these measures, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has been diligently working to ensure a more accountable and efficient
police force. We have actively addressed the issues that previously strained our relationship with the police, particularly those related to recruitment. The establishment of a Compliance Monitoring Unit within the PSC ensures that complaints and police investigations are carried out promptly, meticulously and followed through to their logical conclusion.. "

In his submission, the Guest Speaker said about 40 suspects were arrested in connection with pipeline vandalism in Lagos State.

Audi said the arrest took place within the year, 2023.

He stated that the sector also recovered many exhibits within the period.
According to him, "in recent times, there have been increased attempts to pipeline vandalism in Lagos, despite this, he said, the sector has been making efforts to ensure they stop these ties. '' we are in the forefront to fighting vandalism,"

He disclosed that the Lagos State government has set up strategies like community engagement, intelligence gathering, and technology to mitigate the menace.

Audi, however, called all Nigerians, and security agencies to come together in fighting this menace as it is a collective thing for a better Nigeria even as he reiterated the commission's commitment to protecting our environment as its core duty.

Panel discussion

The event also featured panelist discussion which featuured the likes of Kayode Odunuga, Head of Enforcement, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Spokesperson, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who represented the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and a security expert and Chief Executive Officer, Safety Signatures Limited, Dr. Cynthia Gregg, Head of Security, Leadway Assurance LTD, Mr. Imeh Udofia among others.

Ogunsan reiterated his staunch commitment to advancing the cause of safety and security in the country. He noted that he will continue to support all security agencies, federal and state-owned, in the country and urged officers to abide by the mandate of their respective agencies.
Cynthia Gregg, identified the need for individuals to have intimidate and dominion over their fellow man as one of the reasons for the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Nigerian Civil space, thereby resulting in insecurity and unsafe habitation.

Similarly, Adejobi called on residents and community Leaders to be vigilant in the area of security stating that individuals can arrest offenders where necessary.

He said such should be handed over to the Police as soon as the arrest is made.
He buttresed his claim with Section 12 of the Criminal Code which empowers individual Nigerians to arrest offenders.
Adejobi condemed proliferation of small arms, saying that anyone who wishes to possess fire arms must be licenced by the government.

"The law empowers military personnel, and law enforcement agencies to carry arms. It's however frightening to see many individuals possessing firearms without being licensed by the authority," he said.
Adejobi further stated that even dane guns, which are used by hunters in villages across the country, ought to be licensed as directed by the government, but that because they are seen as part of our culture, law agencies do not arrest the owners, but that such guns must be licensed.

"In Nigeria, everybody wants to posses firearm for one reason or the other which is the basis of the current problem we have now," he said.

In his Opening address, NAOSNP President, Samson Oki enumerated some security challenges in Nigeria which he said are mostly caused by proliferation of lethal arms.

According to him, the present administration of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is campaigning against this. He said, "Proliferation of small arms, light arms and other illicit arms in the country is a source of concern to well meaning Nigerians in this new dispensation.

"It is the Harbinger of all security challenges for if there is no arm to attack, crime and criminality will be reduced to the bearest minimum, "he said.
He cited the case of killings in the North and South East saying this has overbloated population in some Internally Displaced camps across the country. "The case of killings in Plateau State and banditry in the Southern Kaduna and some parts of the North like the Mondays Stay at home in the South East and kidnappings and Oil theft among others are security threaths to the country.

"Uptick of lethal weapons is a security threat and harmful in this dispensation." He added

Awards

Among the awardees are acting IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr. Solomon Arase, Board Member, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Oqua Efiom Etim who was represented by ACP Olajide Agboola, Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit Ikoyi, CP Margaret Ochalla, Head of National Office, WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Patrick Areghan, Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information, General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oregba among others.

This better not be true

Praise GOD


The Board Member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and Chairman/CEO of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan was on Thursday 21st September 2023 decorated with the Iconic Man of the Year Award by the esteemed National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) at their annual national security conference and awards which held at the Civic Center in Lagos.

The conference and awards event had in attendance the Police Service Commission boss, Dr. Solomon Arase represented by AIG Ade Shinaba (retd); acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun represented by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi; the Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit (SFU), CP Margaret Ochalla; Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi represented by the Commandant, NSCDC Lagos State Command, Commandant Usman I. Alfadarai; Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Oqua Efiom Etim represented by ACP Olajide Agboola; Assistant Controller General, Federal Fire Service, ACG Chika E. Njoku; Sector Commander, Lagos Command, FRSC, CC Babatunde Farinloye; CEO, Lagos State Bus Services Limited, Mr. Idowu Oguntona; Founder/General Overseer, Mountain of Fire Ministries, MFM, Prof. Daniel K. Olukoya represented by Pastor Abayomi Gabriel; ACP Adeleke Smith from Lagos Government House; Acting Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information, NASPRI, Lt. Col. AY Ngulde; General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba represented by the agency's Head of Enforcement, Kayode Odunuga; Head of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria, Dr. Patrick Areghan represented by the National PRO, Moyosola Adesina; Dr. Adewale Adeoye of Dowen College Lagos; CEO, Safety Signatures LTD, Dr. Cynthia Gregg; CEO, Badinson Security, Mr. Matthew Ibadin; Head of Security, Leadway Assurance; General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA, Mr. Dare Dairo; Director of Public Affairs, ADRON Homes, Mr. Oyadele Michael; ;  alongside many other dignitaries.

Receiving his award during the conference themed 'Proliferation of Lethal Weapon As Security Threat: Arm-full, Harm-full in New Dispensation', Dr. Ayo Ogunsan reiterated his staunch commitment to advancing the cause of safety and security in the country. He noted that he will continue to support all security agencies, federal and state-owned, in the country and urged officers to abide by the mandate of their respective agencies.

Dr. Ayo Ogunsan who asserted that he is a civilian officer believes in the harmonious working relationship of all military and paramilitary agencies. He is a champion for good community relationship between the general public and the security agencies. Ogunsan is the Patron of the Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Lagos.

Other distinguished Nigerians honored at the NAOSNP National Security Conference and Awards 2023 includes; Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase who  bagged NAOSNP Man of the year 2023; Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun who bagged NAOSNP Champion of Security; Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi who bagged NAOSNP Security Excellence Award; Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit, SFU Lagos, CP Margaret Ochalla who bagged NAOSNP Female Commissioner of Police of the Year 2023; Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Oqua Efiom Etim who bagged NAOSNP Commissioner of Police of the Year 2023; Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information, NASPRI who bagged NAOSNP Best Public Relations School of the year and other awardees.

Praise GOD


“Young People need to chill “ Phyno

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“ Some people look at us today and think we got it easy , not at all .Infact I’ve never loved easy things . Before many people heard of Phyno , I’ve had songs that no one knew exist . A couple of friends told me to blow , I must join a cult or sacrifice something or someone , I told him the price is too much . I’ll never do such . I believed in myself and the power of hard work , I started little and today I thank God . Young talents need to relax, do not be desperate about record deals or bring on the spotlight , keep working , when it’s time you’ll shine . Imagine begging a label to sign you , what kind of terms will they give you ? They already know you are desperate and they will use you. At the beginning you might not see it but give it time , you’ll regret it . Nothing pays more than hard work and consistency “ Phyno
Truly when you beg for a record deal what kind of terms do you think they’ll give you ? They already know you are desperate and will accept everything, they’ll give you crazy terms . Young people need to chill for real .



Thank You Jesus

PRAISE GOD

Tuesday 19

⇒ See previous CHOP Prayer guidelines

Intercession 1: FATHER, we invoke the vengeance of the Holy Ghost upon all resistances of the devil against the salvation of souls across our harvest field this week
Acts 13:8/11-12
8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

Intercession 2: FATHER, by the revelation of your Word, keep this fire of revival burning in the soul of every member of this church –
Lev 6:12-13
12 And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. 13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.

Intercession 3: FATHER, let the Holy Ghost continue to direct all our new converts and new members to this church as their city of refuge, thereby abiding here for life
2 Sam 7:10
10 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

Intercession 4: FATHER, let Your good Word continue to direct us on the right path all the days of our lives –
Prov 3:6
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Intercession 5: FATHER, let the Holy Ghost take over our harvest field this week, convicting and converting multitudes, thereby drafting them into this church this coming Sunday
John 16:8-11
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged

PRAISE GOD

Monday 18

Intercession 1: FATHER, thank YOU for drafting great multitudes into all our Service(s) yesterday and executing vengeance on behalf of every worshipper by Your Word –
Isa 63:4
4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

Intercession 2: FATHER, we destroy all interferences of the devil against the continuous growth of this church, resulting in the invasion of record-breaking multitudes into all our services –
Rev 12:11
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Intercession 3: FATHER, we decree supernatural restoration of all that our new converts may have lost before joining this church, so they can be established here for life
Zech 9:11-12
11 As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water. 12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

Intercession 4: FATHER, let the light of YOUR Word continue to be our guide all the rest of our lives, thereby taking us from glory to glory
Ps 119:105
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Intercession 5: FATHER, this week, let every captive ordained for eternal life be released, saved and established in this church for life
Acts 13:48
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

Praise GOD

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa has condoled with the President of National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), Oki Samson on the loss of his mother, late Madam Aramide Nusirat Oki. The mother and grandmother who passed away on Saturday 12th August was buried last Thursday 7th September 2023.

In his letter of condolence, CP Idowu Owohunwa noted about the mother, 'she was a revered member of our community and her absence will be keenly felt by everyone she touched throughout her life especially beneficiaries of her numerous humanitarian tasks.'

While sharing in the heaviness of the hearts of the family, the no. 1 cop in Lagos command, Owohunwa consoled the entire family and prayed for them the strength to navigate the difficult period.

The letter signed by the Lagos State Command PPRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin urged the Publisher of Trek Africa Newspaper, Oki Samson to take solace in the fact that his mother lived a life of positive impact which will 'continue to thrive in the hearts of those who held her dear.'

PRAISE GOD

Saturday 16

⇒ Watch Covenant Hour of Prayer Live Broadcast for 16th September 2023.

⇒ See previous CHOP Prayer guidelines

Intercession 1: FATHER, we decree the release of reaper-angels to the highways and hedges, compelling the invasion of abiding multitudes into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday.
Matt. 13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

Intercession 2: FATHER, let all the harvest you have given us this year be drafted into our service(s) tomorrow Sunday.
Act. 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

Intercession 3: FATHER, let your Word of eternal life open new chapters in the lives of all worshippers tomorrow Sunday.
Jhn. 6:68 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

Intercession 4: FATHER, we decree perfect weather conditions and hitch-free movement for all worshippers in and out of church tomorrow Sunday.
Ps. 105:13-15 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; 14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; 15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

Intercession 5: FATHER, gather great multitudes into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday, and execute judgement on behalf of all worshippers by Your Word.
Isa. 63:4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

PRAISE GOD

Friday 15

Intercession 1: FATHER, continue to send Your Word in exceeding dimensions all through this year, causing an explosive growth of this Church.
Act. 6:7 And the word of GOD increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Intercession 2: FATHER, give all our new converts a testimony of “once I was blind, now I can see’’, thereby establishing them in this Church for life.
Jhn. 9:25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

Intercession 3: FATHER, we destroy all operations of the gates of hell against the continuous growth of this church.
Isa. 59:19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

Intercession 4: FATHER, continue to stir up the spirit of every Winner towards Kingdom advancement endeavours, resulting in supernatural turnaround testimonies.
Matt. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Intercession 5: FATHER, by the mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost, compel the ingathering of record-breaking multitudes into this church this coming Sunday.
Act. 2:2/6 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

PRAISE GOD

Thursday 14


Intercession 1: FATHER, endue every winner with unusual passion for souls, thereby bringing many into the Kingdom and this church this year.
Jhn. 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Intercession 2: FATHER, continue to send us the Word in season in every service, resulting in the multiplication of disciples of Christ in this Church.
Isa. 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: HE wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

Intercession 3: FATHER, let there be manifestations of apostolic order of signs and wonders in our Service(s), resulting in massive influx of souls into this church.
Act. 5:12/14 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. 14 Acts 5:12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

Intercession 4: FATHER, fire up your zeal in all our new converts and new members, so they can be consistent in fellowship, thereby going from strength to strength.
Ps. 84:7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before GOD.

Intercession 5: FATHER, let the ears of every unsaved soul across our harvest field continue to hear the compelling sound of the Holy Spirit and be drafted into this church this coming Sunday.
Is. 5:26 And HE will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:

PRAISE GOD

Wednesday 13

Intercession 1: FATHER, continue to gather multitudes into all our services this month, thereby retaining this church as an ever-increasing city without walls.
Zech. 2:4 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:

Intercession 2: FATHER, silence the voice of the stranger seeking to manipulate our new converts from being established this year.
Jn. 10:5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

Intercession 3: FATHER, continue to send us the rain of your life-transforming word in all our services this year.
2 Cor. 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.

Intercession 4: FATHER, let the Holy Spirit breathe upon our flyers and tracts, turning them into anointed sickles of harvest, thereby drafting multitudes into this church this coming Sunday.
Joel 3:13 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.

Intercession 5: FATHER, gather multitudes into our Midweek Communion service tonight and give every worshipper a turnaround encounter with your word.
Psa. 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

PRAISE GOD

Tuesday 12

Intercession 1: FATHER, let the veil over the hearts of men be torn off across our harvest field this week, thereby leading many to Christ and this church.
2 Cor. 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of GOD, should shine unto them.

Intercession 2: FATHER, let Your Angels minister to the needs of all our New Converts and Challenged Winners, thereby establishing them in the faith and this church.
1 Kgs. 19:7-8 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. 8 1 Kings 19:7 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. 8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of GOD.

Intercession 3: FATHER, we decree null and void every operation of principalities and powers against the continuous growth of this church.
Is. 8:9-10 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. 10 Isaiah 8:9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

Intercession 4: FATHER, continue to send us the rain of Your crowd-gathering Word that will virtually empty the whole city into all our services this month and beyond.
Act. 13:44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of GOD.

Intercession 5: FATHER, we trust you to be the good shepherd, the wise shepherd, and the strong shepherd of our lives
Ps. 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

PRAISE GOD

Monday 11

Covenant hour prayer guidelines
Covenant hour prayer guidelines
⇒ Watch Covenant Hour of Prayer Live Broadcast for Today 11th September 2023.

⇒ See previous CHOP Prayer guidelines

Intercession 1: FATHER, thank You for the great multitudes you drafted into our Service(s) yesterday, and for placing the seal of longevity upon every worshipper by Your Word – Ps. 91:16
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Intercession 2: FATHER, turn all our New Converts and New Members to active disciples, thereby leading many others to Christ and this church – Jn. 4:29/39
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

Intercession 3: FATHER, we disarm all forces of opposition to the continuous growth of this church, resulting in the explosive growth of this church – Rev. 12:11
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Intercession 4: FATHER, let there be the release of the fresh Word in all our Service(s) this month, resulting in the multiplication of this church – Act. 6:7
7 And the word of GOD increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Intercession 5: FATHER, by the Holy Spirit, continue to take your place as the shepherd of our lives – Jhn. 10:11
11 I am the good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

PRAISE GOD

Friday 8

Intercession 1: FATHER, in the name of Jesus, we clear every barrier standing in the way of the ingathering of record-breaking multitudes into church this coming Sunday
Ps 24:7
7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Intercession 2: FATHER, empower all our new converts for signs and wonders thereby, multitudes to Christ and this church –
Isa 8:18
18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

Intercession 3: FATHER, turn all our fliers and tracts into spiritual magnets, thereby attracting unprecedented multitudes into our Service(s) this coming Sunday
Joel 3:13
13 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.

Intercession 4: FATHER, we decree hitch-free movement and perfect weather conditions before, during and after our services this coming Sunday
Phil 2:10
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Intercession 5: FATHER, gather great multitudes into our Service(s) this coming Sunday, and re-establish your covenant of longevity in the life of every worshipper by Your Word
Ps 91:16
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

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That is the difference between the Nigerian experience and that of others.

Still on the dangerous, misplaced, asinine and thoroughly irresponsible notion that a coup d'etat and military intervention is the remedy to the challenges and problems that we are faced with in Nigeria today consider the following.

On September 3rd 2023 my good friend Charly Boy Oputa, a proud and diehard Obidient, posted the following on his X account:

“Oh lord how can we be praying in Nigeria and you are answering prayers in Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali”.

This saddened and disheartened me because it came from a man who I consider to be one of the most brilliant artists, keen minds and free thinkers in our nation and history.

Sadly on this occassion he has missed the mark and his words are nothing but disingenious and specious sophistry and dangerous talk in their worst and most primitive form.

Charly Boy is not only playing with fire but also encouraging others to indulge in treason and insurrection.

I wholeheartedly condemn his incendiary disposition and counsel and reject his malevolent and nebulous aspirations and prayers for our country.

Compounding the problem are comments like "our democracy is not working" coming from hitherto respected individials who are very much part of the system and who are leading members of the ruling party like my dear friend and brother, the Minister of Solid Minerals and former Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

Kayode, who I have known for many years and who I have always had a soft spot for, is a staunch democrat and has an insightful and brilliant mind but on this occassion his comments are open to being misconstrued by the less discerning.

Such contributions do not help matters and may inadvertently encourage the gullible tribe of dissaffected and dissolutioned young and gullible radicals and hot heads in our country that are openly calling for a military coup to continue to indulge in their madness and to proceed in their wilfull and misplaced determination to climb the slippery slope of perfidy, delusion and ritualistic self-immolation with grave consequences for us all.
Simply put we all need to be careful about what we say and we must do nothing that will encourage or mislead others into charting a dangerous and violent course in Nigeria.

The remedy to the challenges in our country cannot be to kill democracy by encouraging the military to take power or to throw out the baby with the bathwater and treading such a damned path would be indicative of a curse.

The remedy lies in staying the course, keeping faith with the system, providing good governance, meeting the needs of the people, getting rid of the pervasive hunger and debilitating poverty in the land and gallantly defending our hard-earned democracy.

Let that sink into the minds, bodies, spirits and souls of the puerile ignoramuses, deluded reprobates, masochistic miscreants and suicidal fools that are praying for a coup d'etat in our land.

May God deliver them from their fecal dispostion and mental affliction and may He reject their unholy petitions!

Permit me to end this contribution with the following.

Reno Omokri wrote,

"How can such a tribal, fascist, intolerant mob like the Obidient movement think they can intimidate the judiciary into giving the third place winner victory? After today's verdict, the DSS and the police must fish out that Obidient who threatened Justice Tsamani's children, and any Obidient that continues to call for a military coup should be mercilessly dealt with irrespective of their status in society. What an utterly disgusting and reprehensible movement. Nothing but disgrace will be their portion! Because your yes daddy candidate lost you want coup. Never!"

I do not often find myself in agreement with my younger brother Reno but on this occassion I am glad to say that I most certainly do.

Even though we are on different sides of the political divide, with these words, he has expressed my sentiments and that of millions of other reasonable and rational Nigerians.

Those Obidients that are calling for a coup in Nigeria on social media simply because their candidate lost the presidential election and failed at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal are sick and they should be called to order.

Outside of that they should be picked up, locked up, charged with treason and either shot at the stake or jailed for life.

A word is enough for the wise.

Glory Hallelujah!


(FFK)

347 long years of bondage, suffering and trauma!

347 years of torture, incarceration, humiliation, slavery and the glorification and deification of a single man and his family!
347 years of an Orwellian nightmare unleashed and imposed upon millions of innocent, helpless and defenceless people whose dreams, aspirations and hopes were shattered and whose dignity, self-respect and sense of self-worth were crushed and buried.

347 years of pillaging, plundering, looting and stealing of their respective nation's patrimony.

347 years of slaughtering, butchering and maiming of the few dissenting voices and courageous men and women who had the strength and fortitude to resist the evil and to rise up and say "no more!"

Is this not totally and completely unacceptable?

Is it not utterly repugnant and reprehensible?

Is it not a shame!

Worse still they have all done it in the name of democracy!

I am at a loss for words! I do not know whether to laugh or cry! The only thing I can say is "come and see AFRICA WONDER!"

A few comparisons are appropriate here.

The House of Romanov ruled Russia for 300 years. The House of Bourbon ruled France for 218 years.

The House of Plantagenet, Tudor and Stuart collectively and respectively ruled England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland for 500 years.

The House of Bourbon ruled Spain for 400 years. The House of Osman ruled Turkey for 700 years.

The House of Hohenzollern ruled Germany for 500 years. The House of Pahlavi ruled Iran for 54 years.

The House of Bernadotte ruled Sweden for 200 years. The House of Saud have ruled Saudi Arabia for 123 years.

The House of Alouite has ruled Morocco for the last 400 years.

The House of Orange-Nassau ruled Holland for 208 years.

These families of noble and bona fide Kings and Queens were all blue-blooded and were rooted in an enviable Royal heritage.

They hailed from a Royal lineage and they were indeed Royalty in every true sense of the word believing in the 'divine right of Kings'.

The same cannot be said of our 11 pitiful and deluded sit-tight African rulers who have collectively ruled their domains for the last 354 years.

None of them can lay claim to blue blood or a royal heritage and lineage. Far from being blue their blood is rather something akin to the blood of rats.

Every single one of these 11 criminals and tyrants are unlettered, irreverent feral psychopaths whose bloodline is not worthy of mention.

Yet the truth is that all those African leaders, including the ones listed above, that have become sit-tight rulers and life-time President's in their respective nations are NOT democrats: they are nothing but illegitimate pretenders, unhinged and psychotic meglomaniacs and irredeemable, unrepentant and vicious barbarians and power grabbers with no valid mandate.

They are also mostly social deviants and insidious cowards.

Simply put, they are an utter and complete disgrace to Africa.

The sooner they are removed from power the better for us all.

Thankfully in Nigeria, regardless of whatever challenges we may have been confronted with over the last 23 years, we have enjoyed reasonable and relatively sane Presidents, term limits, a credible Legislature, an independent Judiciary, a free press and the rule of law.

I would not endorse mutiny or rebellion against a democratically-elected, constitutional and legitimate Government such as ours which enjoys a lawful and freely-given mandate from the people and whose legitimacy has finally and rightfully been affirmed by the Presidential Election Tribunal.

I wholeheartedly oppose the agenda of coup plotters, rebels and subversives in Nigeria.

In the case of our country rebellion is a curse and not a virtue.

I do not believe that a coup is desirable or appropriate here simply because, firstly, our Government does not seek to discourage, muzzle, stifle or crush dissent or legitimate and lawful criticism and opposition and secondly because we are not burdened with a sit-tight and insane ruler who seeks to remove term limits from our constitution and impose a vicious and corrupt family dynasty and civilian dictatorship on our nation and people.

Permit me to add that I have nothing but pity and contempt for those reckless opportunists, lazy intellectuals, shameless dreamers and dangerous schemers who erroneously compare our situation and circumstances with that of ill-fated and beleaguered countries like Togo, Cameroons, Mali, Niger, Gabon, Uganda, Sudan, Guniea, Ivory Coast, Chad and Burkina Faso and who actually believe that a coup is equally appropriate here.

Nothing could be further from the truth and, given the circumstances, another coup in Nigeria would be the worst thing that could ever happen to us as a nation today.

This is because firstly there is absolutely no need or justification for one and secondly because our experiences in the past with military governments was, to say the least, shockingly horrendous.

It took us just under 40 years of resistance, struggle and suffering during which we as a people were subjected to the most inhuman, extreme and barbaric form of terror, subjugation, humiliation and trauma and in which many were murdered, maimed, tortured, jailed, driven into exile and destroyed, to break the military yoke.

Those young people all over the social media, most of whom are millennials, Obidients and members of what has come to be known as the "GEN-Z" generation, that are busy fantasising and toying with the idea of a military coup, indulging in masturbatory illusions and calling for the Army to topple our Government and take over the reigns of power are naive, gullible, ignorant and irresponsible.

They do not know anything about the frightful dangers of military rule or the vicious, oppressive, draconian, repressive, reactionary, bloodthirsty and inherently unaccountable and unjust nature of military Governments.

They were not born when the June 12th struggle took place in 1993 and they know nothing about the series of bloody military interventions and coups that took place from Major Kaduna Nzeogwu's January 15th 1966 mutiny (with all its attendant bloodshed) right up until 1999 when General Abdulsalami Abubakar finally relinquished power and handed it over to the democratically-elected Government of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

They do not know that the first and second coups in Nigeria, in January 1966 and July 1966 respectively, led to the slaughter and reprisal killings of thousands of Igbos in the North, our civil war in which three million people were killed and thereafter led to bloody coup after bloody coup for the next 29 years!

They do not know that between 1966 right up until 1999 we only had 4 years of democracy and constitutional Government and that within those years of military rule hundreds of thousands of lives were lost, millions of people suffered, human rights ceased to exist, thousands were unjustly sent to jail and our civic and educational institutions were infiltrated, corrupted and utterly annihilated.

They do not know and apparently neither do they care that millions of innocent and gallant souls over the years gave their lives and paid the supreme price for the democracy, freedom, civil liberties, human rights, constitutional guarantees and free speech that they enjoy today.

They do not know that to advocate for a return to military rule in Nigeria today is indeed a manifestation of madness in its crudest, rawest and most perverse form: it is neither justifiable or defensible.

I am constrained to concede that in some cases resistance and rebellion is a necessary evil which can and must be employed to remove tyrants and corrupt unconstitutional civilian life-time dictators who refuse to leave power and who have no democratic credentials or legitimate mandate from the people.

That is indeed the essence, thrust and overall mesage of this contribution.

I believe that such acts of insurrection, mutiny and rebellion may be necessary and appropriate in nations that are living under the subjugation, bondage and hegemony of corrupt and repressive life-time civilian dictators but I do not believe that they are appropriate for Nigeria.

I say this because in our country, for the last 24 years and since the advent of democracy in 1999, reasonable leaders with solid and incontrovertible democratic credentials, that are restricted by term limits and that respect civil liberties, human rights and the concept of a free press and the rule of law have led our nation and not sit-tight and corrupt monsters who seek to impose a feudal dynasty upon us.

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LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD. PRAISE GOD

VIEWPOINT

By Chief Femi Fani-Kayode

WHEN REBELLION IS A VIRTUE by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode

Unfolding events in Africa continue to intrigue the world and the fact that no less than seven military coups have been successfully effected in no less than seven African countries in the last three years gives cause for concern.

What is the cause for these violent acts of mutiny and rebellion and can there be any justification for such behaviour?

How legitimate were the mandates of those that have been toppled and are the soldiers that have carried out these ostensibly illegal acts of insurrection, revolution and treason and taken power by the barrel of a gun criminals and rebels that should be shot at the stake or God-sent and divinely-inspired heroes, liberators and deliverers of their respective countries and people?

Can their actions be justified in some cases or are they appropriate for all and can such a course of action ever be deemed appropriate for our country Nigeria?

When is rebellion a virtue and when is it a curse?

When is mutiny, revolution and a call to arms appropriate and when is it not?

What does one do with civilian dictators and sit-tight Presidents who have sold and mortgaged the future and destiny of their nation to the Western imperialists and neo-colonial powers and who torment their people and refuse to leave office.

These are just some of the questions that yours truly seeks to answer in this contribution

Enjoy the ride!

On the 13th March 1962, in his address on the first anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States of America, said the following:

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable".

In the history of humanity few have enunciated such a profound yet obvious home truth as President Kennedy has done with these famous words.

Sadly even fewer have learnt anything from them.

Those that doubt this have much to learn.

Consider the following.

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Biya of Cameroon have ruled their African countries for 23 and 42 years respectively.

Approximately one week ago they were both constrained to sack, retire, redeploy and replace much of their Military High Command, senior Army commanders and thousands of commissioned and non-commissioned officers in the light of the wave of military coups that have swept West and Central Africa and just one day after the one that took place in Gabon.

This was clearly a panic measure on both their parts. They did it out of rabid fear and in a desperate attempt to thwart, pre-empt and prevent a military coup and stave off an anticipated mutiny in their respective Armed Forces.

Unfortunately for them such peripheral and ineffectual remedies and desperate attempts to ward off all opposition and dissent in an attempt to hold on to power forever will not work because their so-called "mandates" lack legitimacy and they do not have the backing of the people.

Worse still they are both oblivious of and totally blind to the rationale and ethos of mutiny and armed rebellion and are clearly ignorant of the essence and motivation for military coups.

Simply put, no matter who your senior military commanders are, whether the old or the new and no matter how many times you sack, retire, redeploy or change them, when you are an illegitimate, depraved and evil leader who crushes, murders, persecutes and incarcerates members of the opposition and who rigs elections, refuses to leave power, torments the people and imposes a corrupt, bloodthirsty and blood-lusting dictatorship and dynasty of barbarism and tyranny on his nation, coups, mutiny, rebellion, revolution and insurrection become inevitable: it is only a question of time.

The great Mexican revolutionary and courageous hero, Emiliano Zapata said "if there is no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the Government".

This sentiment is what we see playing out in the hearts and minds of most Africans today: no justice for the people and no peace for the Government.

In addition to that the Holy Bible says "there is no peace for the wicked".

Is it any wonder that sit tight rulers and life-long dictators like Kagame, Biya and others are scared of their own shadow, are shivering under their beds and enjoy no peace?

It is a fulfilment of scripture: it cannot be resisted or broken.

And what is our response to these vile, unjust and wicked leaders who, like King Louis XIV (the Sun King) of France, regard themselves as being the living manifestation and embodiment of the state?

Surely it is nothing but hate, defiance, contempt, disdain and rebellion.

It is the same response that you will get from a wounded and cornered dog whose back is up against a wall: it will strike back and fight for its very life in the most ferocious, gallant and fearless manner.

That is where most Africans that are saddled with life-time rulers and civilian dictators in their respective countries are today.

They harbour a burning rage and violent anger in their hearts and minds and rebellion and revolution is brewing in their spirits and souls.

And surely no-one can blame them for that.

As William Shakespeare wrote in his famous play 'Macbeth', "unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles".

If you do not stand up, resist, fight back and "breed unnatural troubles" when confronted with wickedness, injustice and tyranny, you cannot expect to ever enjoy your God-given right of freedom and neither will you ever witness emancipation from subjugation and oppression.

How else would you remove and replace power-obsessed dictators like Ali 'Make Some Noise' Bongo of Gabon, Field Marshall Idi Amin Dada of Uganda, Papa Doc and his son Baby Doc Duvalier of Haiti and the mentally-ill Jean Bedie Bokassa of the Central African Republic (who declared himself the Black Napoleon and Emperor for life and who kept the freshly decapitated heads of his enemies in his fridge)?

How else can a cruel, sadistic, psychopathic, sociopathic, narcisstic, unjust, vicious, depraved and malevolent tyrant who has broken the spirit of his people, enslaved them for decades and turned them into what can best be described as grovelling quislings, servile and compliant zombies and snivelling lackeys be removed from power if not by resistance, rebellion and the force of arms?

Consider the fact that just 11 men, namely Paul Kagame of Rwanda (23 years), Paul Biya of Cameroons (42 years), Teodoro Mbasogo of Equitorial Guinea (43 years), Dennis Nguesso of Congo (38 years), Isias Afwerki of Eritrea (30 years), Yoweri Museveni of Uganda (37years), Alhassan Outtara of Ivory Coast (13 years), Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo (38 years), his son Faure Eyadema of Togo (18 years), Omar Bongo of Gabon (42 years) and his son Ali Bongo of Gabon (14 years) collectively ruled different African countries for a total of 347 years!

As my dear friend and brother Femi Adesina, the ersthwhile spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, would say: "Jumping Jehoshaphat!"

To move against such monsters and topple them by ANY means possible is surely a divine duty and obligation and one which every single one of the Holy Books not only encourages but also insists on.

The Holy Bible, for example, enjoins us to "resist evil" in the same way that Jehu resisted Jezebel, Moses resisted Pharaoh, David resisted Goliath, Peter resisted Herod and Paul resisted the Romans.

Can we be expected to do anything less?

Is it not the injustice and tyranny that the French, the Russian, the American, the English, the Chinese and many others were subjected to hundreds of years ago that pushed them to the wall and inspired and provoked them to take up arms and unleash some of the most violent and bloodthirsty rebellions and revolutions in the history of humanity?

Was this not the right and proper thing for them to do and had it not been for their resistance to such barbarous oppression and subjugation from their erstwhile oppressors and slave masters would they be the free, civilised, great and powerful nations that they are today?

Had it not been for Flt. Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings' revolution and coup d'etat in 1979 and 1983 respectively would Ghana be the great and stable nation and flourishing democracy that she is today?

Had it not been for Nelson Mandela and the gallant and heroic struggle, resistence and open rebellion of the ANC and its armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (meaning "Spear of the Nation"wink, would South Africa had been rid of white minority rule today, would the cruel and inhuman system of apartheid still not be in place, would the majority black population still not be referred to as "filthy kafirs" and nothing but "hewers of the wood and drawers of the water" and would the Boers still not be in power up until today?

Had it not been for Fidel Castro's revolution and armed struggle, with the support of great men like Che Guevera, would Cuba have ever been able to break the yoke of the hegemony and tyranny of the United States of America and rid themselves of their corrupt Yankee-loving President Fulgencio Batista?

We must learn from the history of others and not continue to accept injustice simply because we believe that we must keep the peace at the expense of our fundamental liberties, human rights, basic humanity and God-given freedom.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt of the United States of America said, "the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism: ownership of Government by an individual, by a group or by any other controlling private power."

Is this not what we are witnessing in much of Africa today?

Is this not the elephant in the room that few care to admit exists much less talk about on our continent today?

If a so-called leader degrades you to a point of being regarded and treated as nothing but a worthless animal, dashes all your aspirations, controls your essence and very being and takes everything away from you, including your future and that of your loved ones, is it not logical and indeed mandatory for you to rise up in resistence, fight for your rights and, if necessary, break every state-imposed rule in the book in order to restore your God-given self-respect, self-esteem, dignity, freedom and fundamental rights?

Must the cruel will and vainglorious and gluttonous aspirations and desires of the few be imposed on the destiny and future of the many?

Must an entire nation bend the knee to one man and his family in perpetuity?

Were some born to rule whilst others were born to be slaves?

This is the tragedy of Africa and these questions need to be answered.

Can we boast of being a continent where justice reigns and men treat one another in an equitable, humane and just manner?

Why do we as a people glorify injustice and wickedness and why do we so readily accept it?

Do those that deserve to lead ever really get a chance to do so given the sit tight mentality, inexplicable cruelty and lust for power of most African leaders?

What makes it worse is that most of those "leaders" are loyal servants and willing slaves of the Western neo-colonial powers and imperialists who see no wrong in the pain, suffering, hunger, abject poverty, penury, bondage, shame and disgrace that they have thrown the people of their respective nation's into.

As a matter of fact it is to the advantage of the western powers for such gutless and feckless quislings to remain in power for life simply because it guarantees the fact that Africa will remain servile, docile, impoverished, underdeveloped, weak and totally dependent on their goodwill, accursed aid and wretched loans forever.

This is what much of Africa has been reduced to by their "leaders" with thankfully a few notable exceptions such as the leadership in Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, Ghana and a handful of others.

The rest are in the main nothing but cheap and inconsequential peddlers of filth and falsehood, tin pot dictators, hopeless pretenders, clowns and court jesters and propagators of falsehood, rubbish and arrant nonsense.

When confronted and saddled with a such a depressing and uninspiring coterie of destructive leaders is resistance and rebellion not the only way forward?

Is it any wonder that, according to a statement published in the Iranian Government's website, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whilst receiving Olivia Rouamba, the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, a country which recently experienced her own military coup and armed rebellion “praised the resistance of African countries in the face of colonialism and terrorism and hailed their stance as a sign of vigilance and awakening”.

A vivid illustration and graphic example of the indignity and injustice that the people of Africa have been subjected to is appropriate here.