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Pipeline Protection: NDCV cautions FG for awarding contract to non-idigene security outfits, avert crises. 


By Fashina Shakiru. 

The Niger Delta Coastline Vanguard (NDCV) cautioned the Federal Government on Thursday for awarding contact for pipeline protection to a non-idigenous security company while denying the same privilege to the EEL Security company, the Ilaje indigenous security outfit, for the job.

Akogun Omotuwa Job, National President, stated this is a statement he signed on Thursday and made available to Newsmen by his National Secretary, Chief Ajiroba Lucky.

It is, therefore, shocking to read that the Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC) had a meeting with a non-idigene security outfit, Gallery Security Services, contracted by the government to secure our region's Ondo Waterways.

The National President, NDCV, said we will not allow the plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation Limited (NNPCL) to re-award the pipeline surveillance contracts to some ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region to carry out security monitoring of pipeline vandals because these people and security companies did not represent the Ilaje people in the South West; they cannot represent us in this region.

He noted that Gallery Security Services and High Chief Bibopere Ajube, the Beleukoriowei, are not from Ilaje south-west, and he cannot represent the region or speak for the region; he should be in his own territory, not Ilaje territory.

"All the oil wells in Ondo State are in Ilaje, in the south-west region. Because of this, the Niger Delta Coastline Vanguard is supporting the EEL Security Company to be in charge of IIaje, the longest coaster line," said Akogun Omotuwa Job.

Meanwhile, the NDCV is already cooperating with all the security agencies to stop all the illegal oil activities in the region. The group is supporting the EEL Security Company and can as well partner with the federal government to secure the south-west region of the waterway to be in charge of the South West, from Ondo State to Lagos Water Way. We want Ilaje, Yoruba, and the south-west to reflect very well because all the oil wells in Ondo State are in their territory, not Ijaw territory.

"We are calling for the review of the existing policy on the decentralization of the new surveillance project to accommodate leaders of ex-militants in Ondo, Ogun, and Lagos State to avoid an imminent crisis in the region."

According to the National President, "The Niger Delta Coastline Vanguard (NDCV) is in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and is a group of ex-militants who, under the Presidential Amnesty Program, submitted weapons and were granted pardoned in 2017 with a promise to be properly integrated into the Federal Government Amnesty Program with all accrued benefits. We established a forest camp in Ilaje Local Government Areas of Ondo State. The Ilaje covers the entire 120-kilometer coastline and 80% of the waterways in the state."

Akogun Omotuwa Job's statement, which was titled, 'The call for immediate decentralization of pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta Region to avert crisis, consider Ilaje man for the job', read, “The plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation Limited to re-award the pipeline surveillance contracts to some ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region to carry out security monitoring of pipeline vandals. It is on this basis that we are calling for the review of the existing policy on the decentralization of the new surveillance project to accommodate leaders of ex-militants in Ondo, Ogun, and Lagos State to avoid an imminent crisis in the region".

The group, in a statement yesterday, copied the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser, General Manager, Nigerian National Petroluem Cooperation Limited, Director of State Service, and Inspector General of Police, to be aware of the serious implication the neglect of this agitation could cause to the region. More so, when the contract is awarded to people who are not too familiar with the region, they add that everything is taken from our environment through pipelines and still deny us the opportunity to maintain those pipelines.

On this note, we demand the following for peace to reign in the region:
i.Decentralization of the pipeline surveillance contract to accommodate NDCV to cover the Ondo, Ogun, and Lagos State littoral corridors.
ii.That NDCV has the capacity, the required intelligence, and human resources to collaborate with the Federal Government in the surveillance of pipelines and anti-bunkering activities in the area.
iii.That NDCV is familiar with the terrain for effective and efficient output.
iv.That we shall not allow or accept any deliberate attempt by the government or an agent of the government to impose someone from another region who does not belong to our ethnic nationality on us to sustain the existing peace in the region.

We call on Mr. President to intervene in this and stop this disrespect to our region (the South West).

"We are also very comfortable with the tremendous peace being enjoyed at the moment, and we want it to continue."

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The rate at which prices of foodstuff continue to rise has generated a serious concern from citizens. This has become a topic of discussion by many as there is fear that acute hunger would persist across the country.

Daily Trust on Sunday reliably gathered that in Kano State, prices of rice, maize, millet and other food crops have been increasing, almost on a daily basis, a trend described by many residents as worrisome and dangerous to human existence. Indices have shown that the inflation rate on food commodities has reached about 30 per cent, which is believed to be the highest in recent times.

Findings have shown that a 100kg bag of millet is now selling in Kano at N51,000, 100kg bag of rice, N92,000 and 100kg of maize is N44, 000. The hike has affected almost all agro-commodities, forcing a sense of insecurity in terms of food supply.

A grain merchant at Dawanau International Grain Market, Alhaji Uba Abdullahi Bello, revealed that massive exportation of agro-commodities to neighbouring countries due to the mad rush to earn forex and the massive demand by mega companies are the main reason behind the hike in food prices, especially in Kano State.

“It will interest you to know that our commodities are now being heavily exported, either legally or illegally. Nigerian commodities are now a hot cake outside the country, and this is simply because our people are in a rush to earn forex that will culminate into a huge sum of naira when converted.

“There is also the mad rush for raw materials by the processing companies. It is very clear that there is a serious competition between demand for consumption and raw materials by these mega companies. And this has resulted in the increase of commodity prices because there is a huge demand,” he said.

Households in the state have expressed the fear of facing a serious food crisis as a result of the high cost of commodities. According to Malam Bashir Idris, a junior civil servant in the state government, a lot of food items are becoming unaffordable to many households. He explained that buying a measure (mudu) of either rice or beans is gradually going out of reach of the common man, adding that people can now only buy in cups.

“In a situation where the minimum wage is N30,000 and a measure of rice is selling at N2,300, you can imagine how life would be. A measure of sugar is now selling at N4,000 while a measure of maize is N1, 200. You will shed tears if you see how our people are coping with this development. The truth is that Nigeria and Nigerians are facing a serious crisis and there is a need for government’s intervention,” he pleaded.

Moreover, following the rise in the prices of locally milled rice and other agro-commodities in Kano State, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), which serves as an implementing partner in the Kano State Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP), funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Lives and Livelihood Funds (LLF) and the Government of Kano State, has embarked on activities that will ensure massive rice production along its value chain.

Speaking with Daily Trust on Sunday, the deputy country director of the SAA, Dr Abdulhamid Gambo, said the association had been in Kano State for over 34 years supporting crop productivity enhancement, not only on rice but also on other crops.

He explained that the trend in the hike of agro-commodity prices is connected to the trend on the global shock on the micro economic variables.

According to him, the SAA has embarked on training and empowering farmers on the technologies needed for production to ensure better yield and increase in their income. He added that through that, increase in yield has been recorded.

“We are currently promoting good agronomic practices through which we taught farmers how to utilise good varieties of seeds, modern farming techniques, among other things. We have recorded an increase in rice yield from 2 tonnes per hectare to about 5 tonnes. This is a good step forward in addressing the issue of rice production,” he said.

Similarly, the project coordinator, KSADP Project in the office of the SAA, Mr Abdulrasheed Hamisu Kofarmata, said that under the project, farmers’ capacities have been built, as well as teaching them on the values of regenerative agricultural practices.

He said the project didn’t only focus on production but also promoted locally milled rice by training and empowering over 2,500 women on rice per boiling using their group structures.

“We have also established over 30 mini rice mill hubs across the 44 local government areas of the state to boost milling business, as well as to augment what we have been doing on rice production. By doing these we hope to contribute in bringing down the price of rice paddy, as well as locally milled rice in the state,” he revealed.

As the Muslim fasting period is fast approaching, many residents have expressed concern at the rate at which the prices of agro-commodities is getting high every day.

https://dailytrust.com/consumers-fear-further-crisis-as-prices-of-foodstuffs-continue-to-rise/

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TheMiracleMag

Daily Trust reports that the four remaining siblings of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah have regained freedom from their abductors.

The sisters were abducted alongside their father early January.

Their abductors had given a deadline for the payment of ransom, and failure of the family to meet their demand led to the killing of Nabeeha.

After killing the victim, the bandits raised the ransom from N60 million to N100 million, threatening to kill the remaining sisters.
But as of the time of filing this report (12:30 am on Sunday), the girls had regained freedom and arrived their Abuja residence where they were abducted.

Daily Trust reports that security operatives escorted them home, where they were received by family members.

The four victims are Najeeba, a 500-level Quantity Surveying student, her younger sister Nadherah, 300-level Zoology student, both of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and their twin sisters, Habeeba and Haneesa.

The uncle to the girls, Sherifdeen, confirmed the development to our correspondent in a telephone chat Sunday morning.

According to him, “The girls’ release was secured late Saturday,” he said.

It was gathered that although the N100 million ransom placed on them had since been paid, the bandits held on to them for days putting the family in suspense until Saturday night.

In a statement signed by Sherifdeen Al-Kadriyah, the family thanked the Nigerians for standing by them during the trying and traumatic period.

“Words cannot express the immense gratitude and relief we feel at this moment. It is a true testament to the power of faith and the unwavering support and prayers from every one of you. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Allah for His mercy and guidance throughout this difficult time.

“However, amidst our celebration and gratitude, we must remember and pray for those who have lost their lives during this process. Their sacrifices must not go unnoticed, and their families must be in our prayers and thoughts.

“May Allah grant them the highest ranks in Jannah, enveloping them with His mercy and forgiveness. May He bring comfort and peace to their grieving families, providing them with strength to endure their loss.

“Our beloved daughters have shown remarkable strength and resilience, and we are overjoyed to have them back in our arms. Their bravery and courage during their time held captive will forever inspire us all. May Allah bless and protect every one of these incredible young women and grant them emotional healing and strength in the days to come”.


https://dailytrust.com/breaking-nabeehas-sisters-regain-freedom/

Thank You Jesus

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?

7. The liberal soul. - Pro. 11:24

Fortune answer to liberality; be a part of the joy of others!

#LFCLiveService
#AnointingService
#Fortune2024

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?

6. The tithers. - Mal. 3:10

- Tithers bring themselves under Heaven’s blessing, beyond what they can contain.

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?


5. The faithful. - Pro. 28:20, Luke 19:17-19, Matt. 23:13-16

- GOD does not bless hypocrisy; HE blesses faithfulness.

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?


4. Those who serve GOD in truth and verity. - Job 36:11, Ex. 23:25-26

- Serving GOD in truth and verity brings you under GOD'S blessing that makes you immune to curses. - Eph. 6:6

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?

3. Those who love GOD in truth and with proofs. - Rom. 8:28

- The love of GOD is not theoretical; it has validation from the scriptures.

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• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?

2. The obedient. - Deut. 28:1-2

- GOD'S blessings do not follow the disobedient.

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TheMiracleMag

• @ft_canaanland: Who Does GOD Bless?

1. The righteous. - Ps. 5:12, 37:19

- Whatever defiles you, disqualifies you from blessings.

PrinceofSarcasm:
What is wrong with you? You don't even respect your religion at all, to the extent you added talking about a girl into it?
Shows how little reverence or respect you have for your religion and you want Muslims to respect it for you when you have not an iota of respect for it?
What a shame Christians are

GOD forgive me, pardon me my bros. Just my amateurish invitation to church. Forgive me everybody.

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It's another beautiful Sunday morning and I'm contemplating thoughts and actions from the past week while being grateful to GOD for Blessings and opportunities. Then I remember Ade from last night; The pretty girl who recently moved into the next compound and paid for my items at the corner shop in Iju.

Probably the hangover, or ptsd from previous dalliances with pretty girls, or maybe I was too engrossed in my discontent with Simmer's negotiation skills, all I know is I didn't give the situation as much attention as I ought to.

I simply thanked her, waited for the calculation of all she paid for and thanked her again before leaving.

Now I'm sitting at the gallery wing at Faith Tabernacle, for our special monthly anointing service and I'm beginning to realize countless ways I could have responded better to her generosity; possibly asked her phone contact.

I'm sure of a Change of Story Answer from Above By the end of the Service

The LORD GOD is my Shepherd.

Join us this Sunday and Be Blessed in Jesus name

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@ft_canaanland Happy New Year!

Welcome to your season of flourishing!

FORTUNE 2024!

#HappyNewYear
#Fortune2024

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1. One day you will die and the rest of the world will move on with life without you.

2. Pain is unpredictable but suffering is by choice.

3. To be happy, you must first discover you have a problem.

4. Nobody knows a silent master. So, blow your trumpet in the right places, to the right people.

5. You can’t save the world. Be a light to the part of the world so bright that the rest of the world will choose to save their own part of the world.

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Psalms‬ ‭96:1‬
[1] Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the world!

Dimension out in digital stores
https://music.apple.com/ng/album/dimension/1720098253?i=1720098454

Ay-diva drops dimension

Latest Afrobeat sensation on the block, Ay-diva, is currently out about town with his professional debut, which is titled, 'Dimension'

Now In pursuit of his childhood passion, Ay-diva collaborates with iconic producer, Leksykaybeatz, towards creating some magic that will take listeners on a cruise.

Largely influenced by a starstudded MTV Base show he watched at age 10, Ay-diva is intent on putting more effort into his music dreams without relenting

Born Adedoyin David Ayomide on Sept 11, Ay-diva, is an undergraduate and comes from a family who is proud of his talent and looks forward to him doing better on the global music stage

https://open.spotify.com/track/0MrK9wqYJpt5NCyKI9g7f1?si=oeuqDicvRUyxouzxjOc5jw

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It’s all wonderful news; Killaboi has finally been apprehended! But how was he arrested, and what exactly did he do?
Stay closely as we bring you the complete account of the runaway murderer Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, also known as Killaboi, who murdered his fiancée and fled to a different nation, and not only that, but he spent $25000 on acquiring a new identity in this new country

He changed his identity, nationality, and anything else that could lead to him being followed, and he was still tweeting under a fictitious name and partying with girls in this new country as if nothing had occurred. But stay tuned as we bring you the intriguing story of how he was apprehended as well as some backstory.

Recall that Killaboi Was Arrested In Sierra Leone After He Was Declared Wanted For Killing His Girlfriend In Lagos.

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

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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.

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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.