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We’ll hold CAN, Kumuyi responsible for eventuality in crusade – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated it will hold Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church Pastor Williams Kumuyi responsible for any eventuality at the proposed Aba crusade in Abia State.
The group asked CAN to stop gambling with lives.
It was reacting to the position of CAN to the proposed crusade, which it asked Kumuyi to call off over security concerns.
The group, in a statement from its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful said it was worrisome that CAN was yet to meet expectations o the Christian community but busy playing politics and allowing killing of Christians across the country.
The statement reads in part: “We want to be clear in our position to wit; we are not exaggerating over the security situations within the Eastern region of Nigeria.
“We maintain our sincere advice to Pastor William Kumuyi of Deeper Life Ministry on his planned crusade in Aba. This advice must be taken seriously and not ignored because if anything untoward happens to anyone in the said crusade we will hold him responsible.
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“CAN must understand that they have not met the expectations of their member and the Christian community in Nigeria. CAN is busy playing politics and allowing Muslim fanatics to slaughter Christians everywhere in Nigeria.
“It is unbelievable that the Christian Association of Nigeria would not summon the courage to fight for their members when Muslims and its security men attack and murder their members.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria should rather appreciate the genuine advice from IPOB and ESN members for giving pastor Kumuyi a security intel because we are here on the ground in Biafraland. Is CAN saying that insecurity cannot only be curbed with prayers?
“Security intel and strategy are what is required in a situation as this which is what we are applying now by advising Kumuyi and his deeper life ministry. The CAN must understand that IPOB has Judeo-Christians also as family members and it is our responsibility to protect from them political tugs and criminal elements.
“The Christian association of Nigeria is actually missing in action while hundreds of its members are being massacred daily either by the terrorists or by the Nigerian Security apparatus. Just some days back a suicide bomber detonated his suicide belt in a Christian school killing many school children. Where is CAN and what has been its reaction?
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“IPOB does not have any issues with Kumuyi or other Pastors or men and women of God for that matter, what we are talking about is the security of Biafrans.
“Nigeria government and its security agencies especially DSS, Army and police will organise criminals, hoodlums and cultists to either attack the crusade venue or attack those going home from the crusade and blame it on IPOB in other to justify their aganda to tarnish our reputation across the world that (yes) IPOB did the attack and the world should designate IPOB terror group, that is what we are running from and we don’t want it to happen.”
He added: “Pastor Kumuyi and the CAN should publicly declare that they should be held responsible if any attack by those recruited by politicians and the Nigerian Security apparatus should happen during this crusade. CAN should stop gambling with people’s lives and Christians should understand that their lives matters.
“CAN should know that all politicians in Nigeria territory have criminal thugs they use to pursue a particular political interest and these people are not minding the repercussions or outcome, therefore we still advise Kumuyi and deeper life ministry to think twice and stop this crusade.
“CAN must be firm in defending the interest of Christians at all times because that is one of its core responsibility. It is however sad to watch them keeping quiet when they are expected to speak on behalf Christians. They become mute over the incessant abduction and killing innocent Christians in Nigeria.
“Most especially the recent murder of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto state. We want to ask can the Christian Association of Nigeria murder any Muslim in Nigeria without a serious reprisal across the country?
“Criminals in the region attacked INEC, Power Holding company, Schools, burial ceremonies, wedding ceremonies and blame it on peaceful IPOB and no media house or politician and Christian leadership will exonerate us because we are Biafrans, we don’t need crusade this time the security situations is very bad in the region. We won’t allow unnecessary waste of lives in territory again.”
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Corps member apologises to govt after calling Lagos ‘smelling state’

Corps member apologises to govt after calling Lagos ‘smelling state’
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.”
In a statement made available on her Instagram account on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have offended residents of the state and expressed regret for her choice of words.
She clarified that her intention was not to insult those born and raised in Lagos but to express her observation as a visitor.
According to her, the remark was part of an initiative—a 30-day rant challenge she had started in a bid to draw attention to pressing issues in the country.
She explained that her goal was to be heard and to encourage others to speak up about the country’s worsening economic situation.
Raye noted that although her plan was to post 20 videos highlighting various concerns, the first video quickly drew significant attention because many Nigerians were equally frustrated.
She wrote, “I want to first of all state that “I AM SORRY” to the people who were born and raised in Lagos State if you feel offended by what I said. I am sorry.
“But as a visitor here, I could tell there was a difference in the atmosphere and quality of air here. If the way that I put it triggered your emotions and the love for your birth state, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to talk down on your birth state.
“When I started the 30 days rant challenge I said I just wanted to be heard. I believed that if I got to DAY-20 people would begin to hear me and join me to speak to the government. My Target was to make atleast 20 videos complaining until I was heard. But lucky for me I didn’t even have to get to DAY-2 because alot of us are actually angry, and Day 1 of the challenge was enough for people to join me.
“I want better for myself. (And I hope you do too) the complaints I made are valid regardless of whatever “lifestyle” you think I am living.
“I work 45+ hours a week and I should be able to afford hanging out with my friends every weekend. However I can’t. But how many of us can actually afford hanging out with our friends, how many can afford that in reality? You spend all week working and can’t even feel alive during the weekends.
“I Encourage all of us to ask for what we believe we deserve. I know distractions will take us again, very soon. But if we stay committed to asking for better we will get better. Thank you.”
Raye has been trending on Nigeria’s social media platforms since Saturday after a video she posted on her TikTok account went viral. In the video, she decried Nigeria’s economic hardship and inflation, expressing frustration that hard work no longer translates into financial stability.
She criticised President Bola Tinubu, labelling him a “terrible leader” and questioning what the government was doing to ease citizens’ suffering.
She also took a swipe at the alleged poor living conditions in Lagos State, which she described as a “smelling state.”
Shortly after the video gained attention, Raye claimed she began receiving threats, allegedly from NYSC officials, pressuring her to take down the post.
She took to her Instagram page to express her disappointment at what she described as an attempt to stifle her voice, insisting she had only spoken the truth about the country’s reality.
Corps member apologises to govt after calling Lagos ‘smelling state’
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JUST IN: Wike revokes land allocation to PDP national secretariat

JUST IN: Wike revokes land allocation to PDP national secretariat
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national secretariat, which is situated in Abuja.
Wike issued the revocation notice in a letter dated March 13, 2025, titled, “Notice of right of occupancy with file no: MISC 81346 in respect of plot no: 243 within central area district, Abuja,” on Tuesday.
It was signed by the Director, Land Administration (FTC), Chijioke Nwankwoeze.
JUST IN: Wike revokes land allocation to PDP national secretariat
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NLC replies Obasanjo, says he can’t rewrite history

NLC replies Obasanjo, says he can’t rewrite history
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has hit back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his criticism of trade union leaders, calling his remarks unfair and historically hypocritical.
In a scathing statement issued by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union dismissed Obasanjo’s claims that labour leaders have failed their members, pointing instead to past government actions—including those under Obasanjo’s watch—that have systematically weakened workers’ rights.
“We are delighted to have an ally in a personality as distinguished as our former President,” Ajaero remarked, referencing Obasanjo’s recent book, Nigeria: Past and Future, where the ex-president acknowledged that the minimum wage does not even cover transportation costs for some workers, let alone food, housing, and family upkeep.
However, the NLC leader was quick to counter Obasanjo’s claim that workers had been “victims of those meant to protect their interests.”
“It is malevolent governments and predatory employers that deny workers these rights and not union leaders,” Ajaero fired back, rejecting Obasanjo’s attempt to blame labour leaders for workers’ struggles.
The NLC reiterated that its demand for a ₦610,000 minimum wage was based on the harsh realities of Nigeria’s economic crisis.
Instead, it said the government, backed by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), offered a paltry ₦50,000 without any clear breakdown of how workers were expected to survive on such an amount.
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“This inevitably led to a stalemate in negotiations and ultimately, a strike action which was suspended only after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over negotiations and made the offer of ₦70,000,” Ajaero explained.
He added that the union had little choice but to accept the inadequate offer to “minimise the pain” for Nigerian workers.
But Ajaero made a shocking revelation: “President Tinubu did accept to pay ₦250,000, which was our last threshold, but subject to raising the pump price of petrol to ₦2,500 or more per litre.”
Faced with this ultimatum, he said the NLC opted for ₦70,000 rather than plunging Nigerians into even deeper economic hardship.
The NLC statement also took direct aim at Obasanjo’s history with trade unions, questioning his credibility on labour matters.
“Which founding fathers is he talking about here? The ones the colonial masters harassed or the ones he, Chief Obasanjo, either banned or detained?” the statement read.
The NLC reminded Nigerians that under Obasanjo’s presidency, labour leaders were arrested, detained, and even killed for standing up for workers’ rights.
“Who knows, he might find himself culpable,” Ajaero declared, accusing Obasanjo of trying to “proscribe the Nigeria Labour Congress” when he failed to bend it to his will.
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The statement further exposed Obasanjo’s past actions, including his alleged attempt to create a rival labour centre when he couldn’t control the NLC.
Obasanjo had also accused some labour leaders of seeking political office while in union positions.
But the NLC dismissed this as unfounded criticism, pointing out that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) grants union leaders the right to contest elections.
“We would like to let him understand, with all due respect, that the right to political leadership is enshrined in the law. The Supreme Court decision on this is affirmatory!” the NLC stated.
It further reminded Obasanjo that during his tenure as president, the NLC had already produced governors directly from union leadership, making his criticism baseless.
In a final statement dripping with defiance, Ajaero warned that governments should stop undermining unions for their selfish interests.
“Do you still arrest or beat up people after paying them to keep quiet? There is something amiss here,” he declared, demanding that a so-called “senior government official” who made allegations against union leaders should come forward with evidence or remain silent.
Despite the strong words, the NLC maintained that it still respects Obasanjo as an elder but made it clear that it will not accept misrepresentation of facts.
NLC replies Obasanjo, says he can’t rewrite history
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