“Plans Afoot To Impeach You In 2026”, Prophet Ayodele Tells Sanwo-Olu

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June 7, 2025

By Gideon Njoku

“Prayers will not save you from being Impeached if you fail to retrace your steps”

There are plans to impeach the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in 2026. This came from the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele.

Ayodele said only one person can stop Sanwo-Olu’s impeachment. That person is Sanwo-Olu himself, but only if he retraces his steps.

The warning by Ayodele, who has seen more vision than all the prophets and seers in Nigeria combined, comes on the heels of the strongly speculated rift between President Bola Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.

No thanks to the rift, the President who has been in Lagos for well over a week to commission a couple of projects and celebrate Sallah, has been snubbing Sanwo-Olu even in public. He skipped shaking his hands like he did with others on the day he commissioned 30km out of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun spoke at the function in Lagos instead of Sanwo-Olu, the host Governor, and more.

It is strongly rumoured that the rift is a product of the failed impeachment of Lagos State Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, a Tinubu loyalist. Tinubu felt Sanwo-Olu was behind it and felt betrayed that the Governor did not refer to him. Since then the relationship between the two has gone cold.

Now, Primate Ayodele is pretty sure the situation could cost Sanwo-Olu his Governorship seat. To stem it, Ayodele, in a statement signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Osho Oluwatosin, advised the Governor to swallow his pride and go,beg Tinubu, and make up with him.

In the statement, Ayodele recalled that he had predicted the rift between the two in 2023 but was ignored.

The statement reads in part:

“I had said Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu will fight. Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu’s fight hasn’t started; if he(Sanwo-Olu) isn’t careful, he will be removed. I want to beg Tinubu not to allow them to remove him.

“I’m calling on Sanwo-Olu to reconcile to avoid being disgracefully removed. It’s unfortunate that there are no elderly people in politics; they are all after what they would eat, and they don’t arrange things. If there is no money, they don’t do anything.

“Sanwo-Olu needs to calm down, find a solution between you and your boss. It is not well; once you leave there, you would realize people don’t respect you, they are only with you because you are still there.

“I want to urge you to ignore anyone advising you to be strong-hearted. If you are not careful, they will remove you in 2026. Prayers will not be able to save you then if you don’t retrace your steps.”

Tinubu has “Pocketed” NASS, Judiciary, Dictatorship Looms- Ozekhome Warns

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June 7, 2025

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Constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mike Ozekhome has warned that Nigeria is gradually becoming a one party state. He warned that the development is capable of leading dictatorship.

The lawyer spoke on Channels Television Program “Hard Copy” on Saturday, warning of the dangers of a one party state and consequences of dictatorship.

According to him, the executive has subsumed the other two arms of government, the National Assembly and Judiciary, a situation he said does not portend well for the country.

The human rights lawyer spoke amidst the huge criticism that has greeted the recent defections of some opposition leaders into the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Political analyst watching what is going on in the country insist that there’s is a targeted plan by the ruling party to ‘swallow up” opposition political parties in the country ahead the 2027 election.

No fewer than two state governors from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have dumped their party to join the APC in the last few weeks. The latest is the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno who defected to the APC on Friday alongside some of his aides and Commissioners.

Some Senators and House of Representatives members have also dumped their parties to join the APC in the last few weeks.

Ozekhome explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be the only presidential candidate in the 2027 election, as there will be nobody to run against him, saying Nigerians should resist the plan to turn the country into a single party state.

He however lamented that the government has weaponized poverty in the country, making Nigerians poor so much so that it will be difficult for them to resist.

Ozekhome said, “In a one-party state, dictatorship reigns supreme.

“Everybody will agree. National Assembly pocketed, judiciary will be pocketed, and everybody will be saying ‘yes, yes, yes.’”

The magazine reported that Governor Eno dumped the PDP barely a month after Sheriff Obovrewori of Delta state surprisingly abandoned the party alongside his aides and other PDP party officials in the state.

“Your Defection To APC Historic” – Akpabio Tells Gov. Eno As Three Quit State Cabinet

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June 7, 2025

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Godswill Akpabio and Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State

By Adesina Soyooye

Hours after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party under which umbrella he was elected Governor, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has visited Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Eno paid the visit to Akpabio at the Senate President’s private residence, Uyo, capital of the State, accompanied by eight APC Governors, led by their Chairman, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

An excited Akpabio who received his, also, excited guests in company of his wife, Uloma, took to his Facebook page to celebrate Governor Eno’s defection to the APC.

He wrote: “It is with utmost joy that I received our Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, his Deputy, Akon Eyekenyi, All Progressives Congress Governors led by the Chairman of the Forum, Hope Uzodinma and other stakeholders of our party to my residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after the historic defection of my brother, Governor Eno, members of the State Executive Council, Federal and State Lawmakers, as well as Council Chairmen into the Progressives’ Family.

“Thank you Mr Governor for having the interest of our people at heart.

“Congratulations and welcome to the fold.”

However, hours after Eno’s defection, and given his earlier ultimatum to his Cabinet members who wouldn’t follow him to APC to quit, three of them, including his Commissioners for Finance and that of Information, Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, resigned indicating there was no unanimous agreement to move into the APC. There are also strong speculations that quite a number of House of Assembly Members are not singing same song as Eno. They are said to be loyal to the immediate past Governor of the State, Udom Emmanuel who was instrumental to Eno’s emergence as Governor and who now feels betrayed by him.

In his letter of resignation, one of the Commissioners, Ini Ememobong wrote:

“Today, I have tendered my resignation to the Governor in compliance with his directive that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to the APC should resign.

“While I cannot question or fault the Governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join in that sojourn. My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with principles and my long standing opposition to that political platform, which is daily validated by numerous Nigerians across many sectors. This decision does not affect my personal relationship with the Governor, who calls me his brother and reposed great confidence in me by saddling me with two very important ministries(Information and Special Duties & Ibom Deep Sea Port).

“I have and will continue to have tremendous respect for HE Governor Umo Eno, even out of EXCO.

“About my history in political and public service, I look back with great satisfaction at the work I have done and leave the ultimate judgement to history and posterity. Given another opportunity, I will do more.

“Let me convey the very sincere appreciation of my family to His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno for appointing me into his cabinet. Our very special appreciation goes to Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State for his enduring love and belief in me, especially for appointing me into the Executive Council during his administration.

“I understand this decision may not please everyone, and to those who are disappointed, I humbly seek your understanding.

As usual, I do not know the future, but I know HE who holds the future and I trust that at the end, all things work together for good, to those who love the Lord and are the called unto HIS purpose.”

Not a few people have hailed him, since this letter, as a true honourable man.

Eno is the second PDP Governor who has decamped to the APC in less than two months. The first was Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.

Akpabio, himself, was a two-term Governor of Akwa Ibom under the PDP. He became a Senator later, and was the Senate Minority Leader when he suddenly dumped the Party for the APC. He had a very sour relationship with Emmanuel who he installed as Governor. He must, now, be having a good laugh at Emmanuel for out-witting him with Eno’s defection to the APC, midway into the Governor’s first term in office.

Celebrity Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega Down With Cancer

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By Charles Igbo

Nigerian-born, but United Kingdom based celebrity Pastor, Tolu Adegboyega, is down with cancer.

The Pastor revealed his diagnosis himself in a video message to his congregation on why he was absent from Church Service.

The founder of the Nixton Family (formerly Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church) said he has been quietly battling the disease for a number of months and has just had a major surgery.

“I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months or even more. I just had a major surgery, that’s why I am not there today”, he told his congregation.

Confident he has won the battle against the usually dreaded illness, he said: “I have just fought the battle, and I feel the verdict to continue life was given to me by God for a new level, for a new stage.”

Rounding off, he donated the sum of £100,000 to support cancer awareness and its treatment for young people.

Pastor Tolu, as he is popularly known, is close to a number of celebrities, including Afrobeat Music Super Star, Davido.

Mike Ejeagha, Highlife King, Dies

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June 7, 2025

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By Charles Igbo

Legendary highlife maestro, Mike Ejeagha is dead.

Popular for transforming Igbo proverbs and folklore into music, Ejeagha died Friday night of June 6, about 8.00pm.

Even though his cause of death is not public yet, he apparently died of old age at the 32 Garrison Hospital, Enugu, of old age related illnesses.

His son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed his passing.

In the past many months, his house in Enugu became a Mecca of sorts for young musicians and other youths who recently rediscovered his unique style of Igbo folklore and promoted it. The rediscovey and promotion also brought Ejeagha, his life, and music to the attention of high profile Igbo, including the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, who visited Ejeagha at his Enugu residence.

Ejeagha’s dexterity with his guitar, which was his main music instrument, was a source of joy to many.

Born in August, 1932, Ejeagha, also, popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha” was a native of Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu, South-east Nigeria.

Arokodare Salvage Draw For Super Eagles Against Russia

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June 7, 2025

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By Akinwale Kasali

A 74th minute strike from Tolu Arokodare was all the Coach Eric Chelle-led Super Eagles needed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Russia in the much anticipated International Friendly Match.

The equalizer from Arokodare silenced the vociferous Russia fans at the 75,000 Luzhinski Stadium in Moscow, giving the Super Eagles fans a voice.

Despite the fact that a number of Super Eagles players pulled out of the Friendly due to the Islamic Eid El Kabir celebration, personal and family issues, the Super Eagles gave a good account of themselves, having gone a goal down courtesy of an own goal by Oluwasemilogo Ajayi in the 26th minute.

The Russians had started the match like a house on fire, mounting pressure on Nigerian side, who were able to curtail the attacking prowess of their host by absorbing the pressure and gradually getting into the match.

Chelle started the Match with Maduka Okoye in goal, while the pair of Captain, William Troost Ekong, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi played at the centre of the defense, with Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi playing in the left and right wing of the defense.

Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Christantus Uche and Moses Simon in the Midfield, while Victor Boniface led the attack.

The best chance of the Super Eagles came late in the first half when Dele-Bashiru saw his right strike saved by Russian, Goaltender, Vladimir Safanov.

Russia grew into the game as they led the game into the second half before substitute, Arokodare scored the much deserved equalizer.

The Super Eagles are now gearing up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Warriors of Zimbabwe in July 2025.

Obi Decries Five-Year Salary Arrears for UNIZIK Staff, Urges Federal Government to Act

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Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the plight of a group of teaching and non-teaching staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, who have reportedly gone without salaries for five years.

Obi made the call after meeting with the affected staff, who narrated their “shocking and heartbreaking” ordeal. The workers, employed between 2019 and 2020, revealed that despite their valid appointments, they have been excluded from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), rendering them ineligible to receive their lawful earnings.

According to Obi, the situation is not merely a case of delayed salaries but one of total exclusion from the federal payroll system. “They have written petitions and appealed to various bodies, both within and outside Nigeria, yet the situation remains unchanged,” he said.

The consequences of the prolonged salary denial have been dire. The former governor recounted harrowing stories shared by the staff, including evictions from homes, family breakdowns, untreated medical conditions, and in some tragic instances, the death of colleagues who could not afford basic healthcare.

Obi condemned the situation as a reflection of systemic neglect, noting that while the nation continues to decry the poor state of its education sector, the basic obligation of paying educational workers is being ignored. “This is not just a labour issue; it is a moral and humanitarian one,” he asserted.

He urged the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action by enrolling the affected staff onto the IPPIS platform without further delay and ensuring that all outstanding arrears are promptly paid.

“A nation that neglects its educators and university staff undermines its own future,” Obi warned. “Their dignity, like that of every Nigerian worker, must be protected.”

The situation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University adds to growing concerns over the welfare of academic and non-academic staff across Nigeria’s public universities, many of whom have faced salary delays, inadequate funding, and poor working conditions.

“You Won’t Regret Decision To Join APC, Uzodimma Tells Akwa Ibom Governor”

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Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma has told his brother Governor Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, that he will not regret his decision to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Uzodimma spoke at the Akwa Ibom Government House on Friday where he was joined by eight other APC Governors to receive Governor Eno into the APC at an enlarged stakeholders meeting.

“You will not regret this decision to join the Progressives. We are willing, able and capable. We are happy to receive you. It is a home coming for you. We will support you. The President, the leader of our Party will support you. The National Assembly under the leadership of your brother, the Senate President Goodwill Akpabio will support you. We will support Akwa Ibom State,” Governor Uzodimma said.

Governor Uzodimma said that President Tinubu’s reforms have started yielded the desired results and explained that like minds are needed to join him to turn things around completely in the country.

He said Governor Eno has proven to be one of like minds as the Progressives Governors.

Governor Uzodimma explained that Akwa Ibom will never be the same again following the decision of the Governor and the leaders of the State to link up to the national political grid, noting that “rather than interpret what happened as defection, I see it as a movement, a progressive decision.”

He commended the Governor for consulting both widely and wisely with the critical Akwa Ibom State stakeholders, explaining that the quality of persons who attended the defection meeting said it all.

Also, Governor Uzodimma saluted Governor Eno’s performance so far in Akwa Ibom State, explaining that he owed it to the Governor’s organisational mind.

Earlier in his speech, Governor Eno said that he sees his new Party as a vehicle to continue to provide services to the people of Akwa Ibom State and to unite them the more.

He noted that he believes in a united Akwa Ibom State and that whatever platform he finds himself in will be used to advance that course.

Governor Eno lauded the transformation reforms of President Tinubu, and insisted that “for the sake of Tinubu for 2027,” he is glad to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President to deepen the economic and social reforms in the country, and in the interest of Akwa Ibom State.

He reiterated his earlier call on his aides to join him to his new political platform, saying, ” I demand from my first eleven total loyalty and I would want them to join me. I demand complete loyalty.”

Governor Eno thanked Mr, President, the Governors, the Akwa Ibom State leaders, the leaders of all the Parties in the State and everyone who showed solidarity to his new thinking, saying others who are thinking differently now will see reason shortly.

The highpoint of the event was the formal defection of all the Governor’s members of the State Executive Council, the Chairmen of all the Local Government Areas in the State, members of the State House of Assembly, members of the National Assembly from Akwa Ibom.

Governor Uzodimma and his colleagues thereafter handed over to Governor Eno the symbolic APC broom just as the Governor replaced his cap with that of Renewed Hope.

Other Progressives Governors who attended the event include: Governors Babajide Sanwolu (Lagos), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji (Ekiti), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) and Bassey Otu (Cross River).

The Senate President was represented by his wife, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio while the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu was also in attendance.

The Chairmen of the APC from adjoining States, key leaders like former Administrator of the State, Group Capt Sam Ewan, former Deputy Governor Nsima Ekere, Sen Effiong Bob, former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Don Etiebet, and too others too numerous to mention.

Millions Of Naira Lost, As Fire Engulfs Popular Kano GSM Market

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June 6, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

A daylight inferno has razed no fewer than 250 shops and business premises with goods and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed at the popular and ever busy Kano GSM market at the Farm Centre area of the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria.

The fire incident which some eye witness account said occurred at about 2.00 pm on Friday, June 6, reportedly began from the Dan Sileka building inside the market, causing significant damage, and huge losses to over 1000 persons.

According to one insider- source, although between 250 and 300 shops mostly those containing mobile phones and accessories are believed to be involved, there are however over a thousand affected operators.

According him, each of the shops at the large GSM market ,close to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, office,

Kano State Council, are being occupied by, in some cases, over three persons.

It is not, however, clear as to what may have ignited the noon inferno.

As at the time of reporting, a combined team of Kano state Fire Service personnel ,and other security outfits, and public spirited individuals and bodies were still engaged in some clearance and rescue efforts.

The firefighters’ swift response prevented a further spread of the fire to many parts of the market.

According to Adamu Iliyasu the spokesperson for the host local council of Tarauni ,the Executive Chairman, Ahmed Sekure, was among early visitors to the market immediately the incident began .

While expressing his sincere sympathies and solidarity with victims of the inferno, the Local Council Chairman, harped on the imperativeness of adopting proactive steps forestalling such incidents.

Chairman of the traders association of the market Abdulaziz Usman Mai Tabarma, while appreciating the timely response and concern of Sekure ,the Kano state fire Service and others assured that efforts will be made to determine the cause(s) of the fire with a view to preventing a repeat occurrence.

Eid-el Kabir: President Tinubu Calls For Prayers In Support Of Security Agencies, Vulnerables

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June 6, 2025

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By Ayodele Oni

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, joined others for prayers at the Eid ground, Dodan Barracks in Lagos as Muslims celebrate Eid-el Kabir.

The president, while speaking to Reporters, called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, while quoting the president, stated that security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top prayer list.

“We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper, and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone.

“We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from terrorism and banditry today.

“We must pray for them specifically, remember their sacrifices, and continue to behave well as citizens.”

At the prayer ground, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nola, urged the Muslim faithful to remember and reflect on Abraham’s sacrificial life.

“The whole essence of today is sacrifice. We must learn to make sacrifices for our family, nation, and community. We must render our service to Allah, not men.”

The Chief Imam called on worshipers to live in peace and consider the needs of their neighbours, the poor and vulnerable.

“If we are to see the Nigeria of our dreams, we must be ready to make sacrifices. We must unite as Nigerians to make progress.

“We must rise above tribal sentiments. Whether you are Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa, we must live above ethnic sentiments.”

Along with President Tinubu, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, the Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, as well as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, and the former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, were at the prayer ground.

Also at the Eid ground were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; the Chairman of the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu; the Group Chief Executive of Oando, Wale Tinubu; and President Tinubu’s friend and longtime ally, Prof. Shaffideen Amuwo.