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By Dahiru Bobboi

Kaduna

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has commended the Arewa Community in Lagos, led by the Sarkin Hausawan Lagos – the Chairman Arewa Council of Chiefs Alhaji (Dr) Aminu Yaro Dogara, Sarkin Hausawan along with Sarkin Fulanin Lagos (Chairman, Fulani Council of Chiefs) Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Abubakar Bambado during the Presidential and Governorship election.

This is even as the group averred that it is gratifying to note that the contribution of voters of the Arewa community in Lagos helped greatly in securing the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the re-election of Governor Sanwo-Olu on which the Arewa Community helped to secure their victory voluntarily, without requesting a dime from them.

The National President of AYCF, Alhaji Shettima Yerima in a statement said, “in view of the current development of Lagos State’s democratic space, the Arewa Community in Lagos, led by the Sarkin Hausawa and Sarkin Fulani (Chairman, Fulani Council of Chiefs), has made valuable sacrifice in the Presidential, National Assembly and governorship elections in Lagos State.

“We are compelled to openly express our happiness over the volunteerism and self-sacrifice of the Arewa Community led by both Sarkin Hausawa and Sarkin Fulani monarchs, including their kith and kins in 19 States of Northern Nigeria, in the elections that produced Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s democratically-elected leader.

“We feel duty bound therefore, to follow-up on the promise made by President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to all Northerners, to redeem his beautiful promise of protecting their image, integrity and safety, including the Arewa Community in Lagos. We believe this will further strengthen their faith in the capacity of the President-elect to deliver on his mandate.

“It was exciting how the Arewa Community redoubled their sacrifice and volunteerism in finally ensuring the success of Governor Sanwo-Olu in his new tenure of office. This is a genuine demonstration of their trust and confidence in both the President-elect and the Lagos State State Governor.

“It is on record that the Arewa Community selflessly did everything they could to support their own, tremendously, without recourse to party, state, or the candidates because they believe in Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Most importantly, promise is a debt, and we believe the President-elect and the incumbent governor (whose mandate has just been renewed)are well aware of this truism. We hope they will live up to expectations as soon as possible, especially for a voting population that did not collect a single Kobo before casting their votes for both the President-elect and the Governor whose mandate has just been renewed by our voters.

“For those of us, Arewa people in Lagos Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a big egbon because he is a son to our late leader and Sarkin Hausawa Late Alhaji Dogara Yaro, whom he fondly called Baba. So, we actually did it for our very own brother, let it be known that the reward for good is always good; we delivered indeed.

“Finally, we congratulate the President-elect, Governor Sanwo-Olu and pray that the pledge for the Arewa Community in Lagos are fulfilled by both the President-elect and Governor Sanwo-olu. This is also a confirmation that both the Sarkin Hausawa and Sarkin Fulani are on the side of Progressives. A very important philosophy in this life is embodied in a popular saying that to whom much IS given, much is expected” he stressed.

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BY James Itodo

Abia Obidients have lambasted the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) over the electoral umpire’s inconsistency regarding Abia governorship election.

In a statement jointly signed by Comrade Chetachi Ikpe and Ndubueze Obiakwata, Coordinator, Peter Obi Grassroots Movement (POGM), Abia State and Chairman, Obidients Across Parties Alliance(OAPA) respectively, accused INEC of double standards and not being consistent with its inconsistencies.

“Abia Obidients categorically demand that INEC must strive to avoid playing double standards by not being consistent with its inconsistencies regarding the electoral umpire’s bizarre decision to suspend the announcement of Governorship results from Obingwa LGA”.

It would be recalled that INEC earlier today suspended the collation of results in the said LGA for investigation and interrogation

The groups urged INEC to declare the results and advised aggreived members to seek legal redress.

“Using the commission’s position on the presidential election as a precedent, we urge INEC to immediately announce the Obingwa LGA Governorship election result and proceed to announce the winner of the election. It is disheartening when INEC appears to have different set of rules for different political parties and personalities. That is very unhealthy for Nigerian democracy”.

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…Avalanche of testimonies from first two sessions

It’s live, yes, the final session of the global online healing crusade tagged Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris., which began on Friday March 17 through today Sunday March 19.

And you can join this wave of the miraculous now by login on to http://www.healingstreams.tv/LHS

Since the programme commenced it has become practically impossible to get over the aura and excitement ignited during the Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. Still basking in the supernatural experience and divine insights received at Day 1 and Day 2 of the March 2023 Healing Streams Live Healing Services, and here comes the final healing service. A time for divine transportation and transformation.

The Day 2 of the Live Healing Services kicked off with the Loveworld Singers leading in harmonious praises. Right after, the Healing School Director, Pastor Deola Phillips warmly welcomed participants around the world and proceeded to lead in a session of prayers.

Healing Streams One of the Scriptures she shared as she prayed, was culled from 1 John 3:8. She emphasized on the life of Christ, ‘For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.’ She described the work of God as concerns divine health, “The work of God is your miracle today, the work of God is your testimony today, and the work of God is your healing today. There’s restoration for you today!”

She continued by encouraging participants expecting a miracle, “Prepare for your testimony by documenting the condition you are now and get ready to celebrate. Prayers have gone forth for you!” she declared.

Then, there was a special talk show segment with Pastor Deola Phillips and Rev. Tom Amenkhienan discussing the impact and outpour of testimonies on the first day.

Like many, they were in awe of the teaching of the man of God, and the astounding miracles ushered in the lives of countless all over the world.

Janet Polar is one remarkable recipient of the healing power of God at Day 1 of the Live Healing Service with Pastor Chris. This woman suffered from a heart disease and paralysis, which left her bedridden and incontinent for 2 years. While participating from a healing center, she was revived. Now she can walk, run, and move around freely.

The Lord said we would witness extraordinary miracles, and so has it been. Momodu Mohammed had lived with mental depression and drug addiction for five years; this resulted in uncoordinated speech and mental instability.

For the first time in 5 years, he sat still for 4 hours, participating in the Live Healing Services without agitation or violence. Momodu testified of feeling an abnormal ‘thing’ leave him through his legs in the course of the service.

The peak of this segment were these words from Rev. Tom, “Healing is God’s will for you. It’s God’s purpose for you. This is His will, get ready today. Your testimony is next, and nothing can stop you”.

The service advanced in to a session of prayers, and Rev. Ray Okocha led the global audience in special prayers for the nations of the world; decreeing the Lordship and dominion of Christ in every nation. This was a precious sight to behold as participation from every nation was recorded, which means every nation was prayed for. Glory to God!

Then came moments of jubilation as live testifiers were on set with Evang. Dr. Eddy Owase to share their divine encounters as a result of participating in previous editions of the Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris.

Shalin was the first live testifier for the day, a young and vibrant teenager, who was oppressed by demons for six years. This led to her collapsing frequently, attempting suicide on several occasions and being unconscious. Today, these things are history! Shalin was completely set free at the July Healing Streams Live Healing Services when the man of God, Pastor Chris, laid hands on her and the demon left forever.

This testimony meant so much to her family as their lives were earlier destabilized owing to her unstable condition.

Another family filled with gratitude for the Healing Streams Live Healing Services is that of Nicholas. One night, without any symptoms, Nicholas’ baby became pale and motionless. She was dead. While her parents prayed intensely for a miracle, they remembered a prayer by Pastor Chris for children from a previous edition of Healing Streams. Nicholas played the audio right next to the baby’s ear, and instantly, the baby’s eyes popped open. She received life!

Thrills and excitement saturated the atmosphere. Every testimony displays the wondrous love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What followed this segment was an enrapturing praise session led by the scintillating Loveworld Singers. While they sang, the congregation witnessed the arrival of the man of God.

In his teaching during the service, Pastor Chris enlightened participants across the world on a Christian’s future in Christ. He said, “The Glory of God is integrated to you when you believe the Gospel.”

Further dissecting this truth, he read several verses in the book of Romans, which explains how Jesus gave His Glory to anyone who believes in him.

That’s the reason why ‘if any man be in Christ he’s a new creature’. He has received a new life. This new life came with the righteousness of Christ, guiltless and acquitted.

Christ paid with his life so all who come to know him wouldn’t have to suffer the judgement to come. ‘Those who believe in Jesus will be bold on the Day of Judgment (1 John 4:17).

The exhortation came to its peak as Pastor Chris concluded with these words, “All people are beautiful when the right thing happens with them. When Christ comes into your life, there’s a beauty and there’s a glory.”

The pivotal moment came when Pastor Chris approached the sick in the studio, and one could see their hunger and desire for a new diagnosis of divine health.

As the man of God laid hands on the sick, rebuked the evil spirits, and in some cases, blew on them; the devils of darkness fled. The lame walked, the bedridden jumped, the weak sprung up with renewed strength, and many more miracles took place!

The healing power enveloped everywhere, as prophesied in the days leading to the March Live Healing Services, and the testimonies received are simply beyond what the mind can fathom.

Lucy in the United Kingdom had a stroke and diabetes for two years, she was confined to a walking aid. As Pastor Chris ministered, she received her healing, and now, she walks without the aid.

Over in China, a 40-year-old was healed of hemiparesis due to cerebral hemorrhage. A woman paralyzed since 2020, who was also deaf in both ears, testified of her healing, and also, her brother gave his life to Christ and received the Holy Spirit.

The glory of God was evident. Expectations were surpassed. The final session of the Live Healing Services for this March edition holds from 3pm (GMT+1) today. One cannot begin to imagine what the Lord has in store.

The Spirit of God has said, “It’s going to be powerful; it’s going to be extraordinary.” It’s time for the crème de la crème.

Your testimony is very important, as it’s an avenue to inspire others and beget more testimonies.

Do share your testimony here: healingstreams.tv/testimonies

 

 
The management of Paradigm Communications Limited wishes to convey to our esteemed guests and the general public that the National Daily Awards  earlier scheduled to hold on March 23, 2023, in Lagos has been postponed.

The decision to postpone the event was as a result of developments beyond our immediate control. A new date for the Awards will be announced very soon.

Meanwhile, all the nominees and awardees remain as planned.
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, emerged the Man of the Year for the National Daily Awards. IGP Usman Baba is to be honoured at the 2022 National Daily Awards on a new date that would be announced soon, alongside other eminent career and professional individuals, who include Nduka Obaigbena of ARISE Television/THSIDAY Newspaper, Ernest Ndukwe, Leo Stan Eke, Dambatta, and many others, that have distinguished themselves in their trade in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

We regret all inconvenience this postponement might have caused our invited guests, recipients and the general public.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
 
 
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By David Onuoja, Kaduna

A group known as Peter Obi Support Network (POSN), Zone 3 has endorsed the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru Kudan and his Deputy Governor to be, John Ayuba for March,18 gubernatorial election in Kaduna state.

Endorsing the PDP candidate, in a press statement signed by Comrade Derek Christopher, Zonal Coordinator, All Zone 3 Local Government Coordinators, Peter Obi Support Network, Kaduna South Senatorial District Coordinator and all Local Government Coordinators in Kaduna state; said, they are calling on all the Members of this group and other OBIDIENT family from Kaduna South Senatorial District to vote wisely during the Saturday election and vote for someone who is very obvious that there’s great hope of winning the Ticket.

It said, the group is calling on all good citizens of Kaduna State to vote for people who would bring back Hope to Kaduna State and not concentrate on the business of dividing the people along religion.

The POSN added that, “As leaders of the people, the vision and chances of getting an LP Governor are very slim because there’s little spread of LP in Zone 1 and some LGA of zone 2.

According to it, “We have interacted and listen to the vision of the PDP Governor candidate and his deputy, their commitment to entrenched people oriented leadership in Kaduna State that’s going to respect our humanity and unite the people of Kaduna State and make it home again. Dr John Ayuba and Alhaji Isah Ashiru have shown that Peace and Security of the people of Kaduna state is of paramount importance to them.

“During our interaction with Dr John Ayuba, he reassured that their Government is going to bring more development and Southern Kaduna would no longer be left out.

“Our Principal Peter Obi encourage us to always stand for credibility chanchanta and to be able to play the politics devoid of emotion and how Southern Kaduna would not be secluded again in the next Government.

Speaking on the Labour Party candidate, it said, “We want all OBIDIENTS to know that if you become rational to ask yourself how many LGA that Asake got in the Basket and can deliver, you can only mentioned but few. So instead of being emotional with blind support by not being very critical and analytic, Saturday election would surprised everyone if the MM ticket fly at the end of the day.

“Another question for you is, why do most APC guys encourage Asake to stand still and not back down, which is a very good advice, but still their support is for Uba Sani MM Ticket. Don’t you see how you are been played here. Politics is a game of numbers and we don’t have the numbers to win the election.

“We are soliciting for your vote today because it is very important, it’s our commitment to peace and security, it’s our only hope for the farmers to return to farm, Scholarship would be revived. There’s going to be slashing of the Hike in Tuition fees in our university and higher institutions in Kaduna State so that the children of no body can go to school.

“If you vote today for Ashiru/John Ayuba, be rest assured that you have voted for your freedom.

“Zone 3 cannot and would never produced a Governor on its own, the more reason why we must align and be part of an inclusive Government than to stubbornly stick to Asake Ticket which is very clear that he will come distant third in the race and more votes for Asake is increasing the stakes of APC winning”, the group declared.

A professor of urban planning at Ahmadu Bello University Professor Adamu Ahmed has observed that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Abba Kabiru, provides greater vision for economic development, industrialisation and physical development needed to improve economic competitiveness of the two states with spill-over to the Northern economy.

In an interview on the significance of governorship elections in Kaduna and Kano States for the North, Professor Ahmed a former Bauchi State Commissioner of Lands and Survey noted that the governance challenges of hosting two of the top six most expansive cities in Nigeria and the major economic hubs of the North is bound to benefit from grounded polices that both candidates present.

He referred to a World Bank report on Nigeria, that institutional reforms and strategic investment in infrastructure are essential to economic growth and poverty reduction, and that cities will replace Oil as strategic drivers of economic growth for Nigeria in the not too distant future that States need to be adequately prepared for.

He further noted that the 60% contribution of Lagos to Nigeria’s non-oil GDP means there is a lot to play for by both Kaduna and Kano States in providing the enabling environment to attract Foreign Direct and Local Investments essential to improving economic competitiveness.

Recent reports have shown that institutional reforms and strategic investment in infrastructure implemented in Kaduna State has erased nearly 20 years of infrastructure deficit similar to what Kano State achieved in 2015.

Kaduna State was also first in Ease of Doing Business in the Country in 2018 and has attracted over USD 4 billion since 2015.

Peter Obi Support Network Throws Weight Behind PDP’ Guber Candidate  Ahead of Saturday Governorship and House of Assembly Polls nationwide, the political realignments in Kaduna State continues as an influential group Labour Party support group has endorsed the People Democratic Party’s ( PDP) Gubnatorial Candidate, Isa Ashiru Kudan. 

In statement signed by Comrade Derek Christopher, the Zonal Director of Peter Obi Support Network, and distributed to the press, the group said it after due consultation with the running mate to Kudan, it has become necessary for  the group to support the PDP Candidate in the forthcoming polls.

“We have interacted and listen to the vision of the PDP Governor candidate and his deputy, there commitment to entrenched people oriented leadership in Kaduna State that’s going to respect our humanity and unite the people of Kaduna State and make it home again. Dr John Ayuba and Alhaji Isah Ashiru have shown that Peace and Security of the people of KADUNA STATE is of paramount importance to them.

“During our interaction with Dr John Ayuba, he reassured that there Government is going to bring more development and Southern Kaduna would not longer be left out.

We are calling on all good citizens of Kaduna State to vote for people who would bring back Hope to Kaduna State and not concentrate on the business of dividing the people along religion.

If you vote today for Ashiru/John Ayuba, be rest assured that you have voted for your freedom. 

The group further explained that inorder for Southern Kaduna to produce the Governor of the state in the future, it is necessary for to enter into alliance with the PDP

“If you vote today for Ashiru/John Ayuba, be rest assured that you have voted for your freedom. 

“Zone 3 cannot and would never produced a Governor on its own, the more reason why we must align and be part of an inclusive Government than to stubbornly stick to Asake Ticket which is very clear that he will come distant third in the race and more votes for Asake is increasing the stakes of APC winning.

Recording its 7th Edition, Christ Embassy is set to Reach the World Globally with the Healing Streams Live Healing Service.
The program is set to run for 3days from Friday 17th March to Sunday 19th March across Nations of the World at 3pmGMT+1 daily.

Speaking in the Lekki Branch, the Pastor of Christ Embassy Lekki Church during her service on Sunday March 12th, had encouraged everyone to be a part of the program with full expectation for the miraculous.
Pastor Deola Phillips also encouraged everyone to Register for the program and prayerfully prepare for the program.

The Program, which had recorded several testimonies from past editions held is another opportunity to pray for Nations and be God’s Outstretched hand to those direly in need of Healing in their bodies.

The Man of God Pastor Benny Hinn had also prophesied in one of the programs held by Christ Embassy, that this edition will come with an avalanche of Miracles like never before.

Many around the world are waiting with full expectation for the program.
To register, click http://www.healingstreams.tv/zone/LZ5.

*To launch National Youth Alliance

While hinting on launching a movement termed, “National Youth Alliance”, the Special Adviser Youth to His Excellency, former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas has tasked Nigerian youth to brace up and free Nigerians from slavery.

Ambassador Abbas expressed this in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday March 11, 2023.

“I call on you all to join us in this crusade. It is centered on the freedom of our great nation Nigeria from the hands of those holding us in perpetual slavery over time.

“How long shall we stand beside and look at them Mortgaging our collective Interests?” He queried.

According to him, the time is now for all to support the Redemption Project.

“The future of our democracy is sacred and sacrosanct. Let’s come together and secure our future and that of unborn children,” he said.

He said that he is making the Clarion Call, while reflecting on the need to ensure a better future for Nigeria.

“I watched with heavy sense of consternation the complacency of our generation regarding practical involvement in our nation’s politics and governance.

“Much has been said about youth takeover, tomorrow belongs to the youth, youth are the leaders of tomorrow and so on.

“The salient question is this, how prepared and ready are the youths for this noble course and tasks?” He queried.

According to him, “many of us are too complacent, prefer to settle for stipends rather than take the bull by the horns.

“In countries like France, United Kingdom etc, youth are the arrow heads in politics and governance. In South Africa, the likes of Honourable Julius Malema is making a serious case for the nation’s younger generation.

“Unfortunately, Nigeria’s Younger Generation appears caged, impoverished and brainwashed with lies and ridiculous baiting, imprisoned mentally and psychologically. Reason for the prevalence of those who enslaved our fathers in the system.

“Myself with other patriots cut across ethno religious and political divides have been working assiduously to ensure both mental and psychological redemption of our generation,” he revealed.

By Ade Omini

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The zonal Secretary North West of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rt.Hon. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo has urged the youths on the need for them to come out enmass to vote for for the candidates of the party during the Governorship and states Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the 18th, March 2023.

Rt. Hon. Goronyo who is also the North West Director Youth Mobilisation APC Presidential Campaign Council while appreciating the youths for their enormous contributions and role they played in the victory for Asiwaju/Shettima emergence, further appealed on them to put more efforts in ensuring that they come out enmass and vote APC Governors and State Assembly members.

He stressed that youths being agents of positive change can make it happen so that the President elect and his running mate can conveniently put up a formidable team that will implement their renewed hope Manifestoes to the Nigerian people.

Rt. Hon. Goronyo emphasised that the youths as vangaurds for the protection of our democracy should not allow themselves to be used negatively but should occupy their rightful space as agents of positive change.

“They should also be a vanguard for the protection of our democracy and never allow themselves to be used by desperate and overzealous politicians whose aim is to truncate our democracy for their selfish interest.

” This Governorship and States Houses of Assembly elections is key for our party to win overwhelmingly, so as to produce governors on the platform of the party that will provide support for the President elect”.

He therefore appealed to the youths to also encourage each other to come out and excercise their franchise in support of the APC.

“Lets continue to pray for our country and our President elect and his running mate Kashim Shetima for a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria where everyone will realise his dream and potential to make our country great again”.

He expressed optimism that the president elect will consolidate on the gains and successes achieved over the years under the APC administration.

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