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Time To Celebrate Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

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There is an adage in Yoruba which says :” Eni gbadire Otosi, gbe T’alaroye. ” meaning ” He who steals the hen of a pauper, steals the hen of a talkative.

But when the stolen hen of the pauper is heroically restored by another man, isn’t it odd for the same talkative to suddenly become easily managed into criminal silence without a word of appreciation to the hero who fought tooth and nail to restore his only hen?

This is what probably informs the African proverb that “The man to whom kindness or mercy is shown but refuses to show appreciation is like an armed robber who dispossesses one of one’s valuables at gun point”.

To some of us who know Ogbeni Rauf as a living hero ,keeping silent at a time some people,are going about carrying his mock coffin , blackening him,ironically during this period when the world is taking a step into Black history with nonviolence, insults our collective intelligence .

If some people think it is time to denigrate Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, some of us believe strongly that it is time to celebrate him.

“When I am right no one remembers but when I am wrong no one forgets,” so goes the popular saying.

Carrying the coffin of a living being is an insane expedition to locating the living among the dead.

Why is this a time to celebrate Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola?

First, let us go linguistic.

What is a coffin? It is a box in which a corpse is enclosed for burial. It is from Latin”. cophinus”, from Greek “kophinos”.
Corpse, being a dead body especially of a human being is confined into a coffin.

It is apparent that misguided people who went about carrying corpseless coffin know little or nothing that the same word: “corpse” which in the mouths of ignoramuses, has become an object of denigration, is the same “corpus ” which is a living object of celebration.

How? The word corpse, alternative of “Corse” is based on Latin “corpus” French “Corps” body. Its earliest sense up to 18 century was living body, but the sense dead body was also current from the 14-15 Centuries.

“Corpus, a body in its original sense was literal. From the 18 century it is regarded as collection of writings and from the mid-20 Century it is celebrated as a body of spoken or written material for linguistic analysis.

This is why what faces one from a front point of view faces another from a back side point of perspective. We are definitely at a moment like this settling for such collection of writings on Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola to laying the records straight.

We are now remembering ” Black History Month, stepping into Black History with Nonviolence in Action, even as we celebrate Champions of Nonviolence like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther king junior and their Nonviolence weapon as ”

A Force More Powerful “and I am reminded of how my Vision 2000 Nonviolence project which became a Paradise Lost has now become a Paradise regained in Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s humane character.

Says Walter De Lamare, “If there is any knave here among us, it is he who tells a story he cannot prove”.

Time to celebrate Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is here.

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New executive inaugurated for “CSMC AYO NI O” worldwide’s international council of prophets (ICOP)

The Baba Aladuras of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church inaugurates new ICOP executives, focusing on spiritual growth and national unity.

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The Baba Aladuras of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church inaugurates new ICOP executives, focusing on spiritual growth and national unity

 

The Baba Aladuras and spiritual heads of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (CSMC) have formally inaugurated a new executive for the Church’s International Council of Prophets (ICOP) in a ceremony that marks a significant milestone for the religious community.

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In his inauguration address, His Grace, Prophet Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo, the Baba Aladura, urged the newly appointed executive to seek out fresh opportunities and leverage innovative ideas that will enhance the Church’s spiritual growth.

He emphasised the importance of these efforts not only for the Church but for the wider Christian community.

The Baba Aladura also highlighted the critical role of prayer, directing the ICOP to pray for the peace and stability of the nation.

His specific mention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other government officials underlined the Church’s commitment to supporting leadership through prayer.

Conference Supervising Prophet, Sp/Ap Pro Joel Adeniran, expressed his gratitude to the Church’s leadership for entrusting the new executive with this responsibility.

He assured attendees that the programmes and activities of the new ICOP would align closely with the Church’s broader vision for spiritual development.

As a central part of the Church’s mission, the ICOP will lead the way in initiating and coordinating prayer programmes aimed at fostering deeper spiritual growth within the Church.

One of their key priorities will be to review and update the ethics and practice guidelines for prophets and prophetesses within the movement, ensuring that all members adhere to the highest standards of conduct.

Looking ahead, the Conference Supervising Prophet also mentioned the forthcoming Annual Mount Horeb Ascension, an important spiritual event for the Church.

He encouraged both Church members and the general public to take part in this year’s Mount Horeb programme, marking it as a pivotal moment for spiritual engagement and community building.

The new ICOP leadership is expected to play an essential role in shaping the future of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, ensuring that the organisation continues to thrive spiritually and contribute positively to the wider community.

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POS operator arraigned in Lagos for alleged N17 million fraud

A Lagos POS operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding five colleagues of N17 million through bank transfers.

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 A Lagos POS operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding five colleagues of N17 million through bank transfers

A 24-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding five of his colleagues of N17 million.

The alleged offences occurred in November 2024 at Mile 12 Market, Ketu, where Ishiaka reportedly collected funds through bank transfers from his colleagues, promising to repay them in cash—a commitment he failed to fulfill.

According to **Prosecutor Inspector Bassey Sunday**, the complainants made the following transfers to Ishiaka in exchange for cash:

– ₦7 million – Mr Oluwakemi Dada
– ₦4 million – Mr Nuhu Hassan
– ₦2.7 million – Mr Ahmed Didat
– ₦1.8 million – Mr David Chibuzor
– ₦1.5 million – Mr Dare Oyegoke

After receiving the funds, Ishiaka allegedly absconded, prompting the victims to report the case to the police. He was later tracked down and arrested.

Ishiaka was charged with fraud and stealing, offences that violate **Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015

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It’s fake news, EFCC didn’t arrest Aisha Achimugu

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Felak Concept Group has strongly condemned a false publication by The Street Journal alleging that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Dr. Mrs. Aisha Achimugu, on March 10, 2025.

In a statement, the company expressed outrage at what it described as a “malicious and defamatory” report designed to tarnish Dr. Achimugu’s reputation and damage the company’s image.

“We are certain that the EFCC, a reputable organization, did not provide this false and misleading information to The Street Journal and its publisher, Mr. Wale Arisekola,” the statement read.

Felak Concept Group decried the publication as a deliberate act of defamation, causing distress to associates, family, and well-wishers. It demanded an immediate retraction and a public apology within 48 hours.

“Failure to comply will leave us with no choice but to take swift legal action,” the company warned.

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