RCCG: PASTOR ODUTOLA OF JESUS HOUSE BALTIMORE RESIGNS FROM REDEEMED

Pastor Odutola, who is the senior Pastor of Jesus House Baltimore,USA has resigned from the Church
Pastor Tola Odutola, is one of the most prominent pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in the USA,.
In a viral video, Pastor Odutola refused to divulge direct details of his reason for his decision, but revealed he had served RCCG for 30 years without receiving anything in return.

Odutola announced on Sunday his church would run independently, attracting applause from the congregation, before adding he was prepared to face backlash on social media for his decision.
Odutola was the founding Chairman of the Redeemer’s Leadership Institute, RLI, according to the website of Jesus House Baltimore

RLI is “the Leadership arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God North America (RCCGNA) which provides continuous training for Religious Leaders worldwide.”
The cleric also said he “would not throw stones”, adding that he helped built his former church. Pastor Tola said this is the last time he would be talking about his resignation as he wants to move on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANGELIQUE KIDJO

Angélique Kidjo, known, is a Beninese singer-songwriter, actress, and activist of Nigerian descent who is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative .
 Kidjo, is an icon,and a worthy African ambassador.
Happy birthday to an African princess, an icon, a legend.... We're proud if your accomplishments.

NIGERIAN IMMIGRATION STOPPED 58 DOCTORS WHO ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL WITHOUT VISA

The Nigeria Immigration Service, has stopped 58 doctors, who attempted travelling to the United Kingdom on an charted aircraft with registration number ENT 550.

Sunday James, NIS Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Friday said 56 of the doctors had no visa for entry into the United Kingdom.

“The 58 medical doctors were refused departure in line with Section 31 subsection 2a and b, on powers conferred on the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service by the Immigration Act 2015, to prohibit departure of any person under the conditions stated in the Act.

“The chartered flight approved for landing in Nigeria was to carry 42 medical doctors for a training program but they were 58 with only two having visa for entry into UK, a situation that calls for refusal of departure.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service as the agency saddled with control of entry and departure from Nigeria of persons will not allow individuals or groups of well-educated Nigerians who should know the procedures for travelling out of their country and the requirements, which include having a valid visa for entry into a destination country to leave.

“This is to avoid refusal of entry and repatriation back to Nigeria amidst COVID-19 pandemic and spreading of same as well as flouting the Federal Government’s directive on restriction of international flights unless for essential reason as approved by government.                

“There is no official communication to the Service from the Ministry of Health in Nigeria or any known medical body notifying the NIS of the travel of this number of medical doctors. The aircraft has departed for London without the medical doctors.                  

“The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, is taking this opportunity to advise Nigerians to always adhere to travel protocols and ensure they have valid passports with valid visa to the country they intended travelling to before going to any airport, seaport or land border control to avoid refusal to depart.”

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OLU JACOBS @78~~Joke silva shared memorable pictures(PHOTOS)

Internationally acclaimed Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs,is 78.Olu Jacobs has been hailed by many as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation and is widely regarded as a cultural icon.

Joke Silva shared pictures

Born 11 July 1942. He has starred in several British television series and international films.
Veteran actress, Joke Silva took out time on Instagram to celebrate her husband.In the birthday post, Joke Silva shared pictures of herself and her husband who happens to be the celebrant. Her caption reads “Hey birthday boy..to God the Father be all the Glory@_olujacobs”

SLAVERY: NIGERIAN MAN HELD AS COLLATERAL BY PAKISTANI GANG SPEAKS OUT (VIDEO)

According to Linda Ikeji tv, a Nigerian man held as collateral and tortured by dreaded Pakistani gang thanks Nigerians for coming to his aid.
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The Nigerian man who was filmed being tortured by a dreaded Pakistani gang after he was used as collateral has been identified as Ekenedirichukwu Innocent Chima.
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A video of him has been released to assure Nigerians of his safety after a group of wealthy Igbo men came to his rescue and contacted the gang leader, Nuruz, to let him know that they will pay to secure Chima's release. They also assured Chima that they will not abandon him in Pakistan.
Recall that Chima was used as collateral by a man named Andrew. However, Andrew absconded afterwards and the Pakistani gang tortured Chima and threatened to kill him on July 10 if Andrew doesn't return with their money.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

EVANGELIST MORRIS CERULLO DIES @ 88

Renowned  American pentecostal tele-evangelist and preacher, Dr Morris Cerullo, is dead. He died at the age of 88 years on Saturday in San Diego, California, United States, US.

The clergyman who has authored over 80 Christian literatures was born on October 2, 1931 in New Jersey to a Russo-Jewish/Italian family.

Reacting to his death, founder and Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, described Cerullo’s demise as shocking.

Okonkwo, who had invited Cerullo several times to preach, in a statement said: “My father – Dr. Morris Cerullo! Like a good soldier of Christ, you fought a good fight, finished your course and kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7).

“Our consolation is that you lived an impactful life, raising men across the globe for Jesus. Adieu Papa Cerullo! We will miss you dearly.”


Reacting to his death, Apostle Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries in a tweet on his official Twitter handle, said Cerullo redefined evangelism with great passion, adding that his death was not a tragedy.

He said: “He started ministering as a child but ministered to over 1 billion people around the world..made such huge and undeniable impact..redefined evangelism with great passion..death is not a tragedy, unfulfilled life is..goodnight DR MORRIS CERULLO..rest in peace sir.”

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MAGU: HOW HE RE-LOOTED AND USED A LAGOS PASTOR TO LAUNDER FUNDS ABROAD

A report by the Presidential Probe Panel has revealed details of how the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, allegedly used a cleric to launder funds

Magu is currently being interrogated by the panel headed by retired Justice Ayo Salami over allegations of mismanagement and lack of transparency in managing recovered assets by the commission.

However, a copy of the report in Abuja said one Pastor Emmanuel Omale of Hand of God Prophetic Ministry was used by Magu in laundering the funds.

Omale’s name was uncovered through an investigative report on EFCC’s activities by the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and mentioned in the final report of the Presidential Committee on Audit of Recovered Assets (PCARA).

According to the report, the unknown clergy is alleged to have bought a landed property on behalf of Magu worth N573 million in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

“Another individual who is helping in laundering funds for the Acting Chairman and who has been referred to in several petitions is one Pastor Emmanuel Omale (Hand of God Prophetic Ministry).

“He is reported to have traveled to Dubai with Mr. Magu and his name was used in purchasing property in Dubai for Mr Magu.

“As an unknown pastor, the NFIU’s report showed huge movement of funds ranging from N573,228,040.41,’’ the report said.

However, efforts had been intensified to expose the real identity of the Pastor with a view to arraigning him for prosecution, if found culpable.

On the Diezani Alison Madueke case, the PCARA Report accused Magu of failure to cooperate with authorities in the United Kingdom to facilitate effective prosecution of the case.

“In the Diezani Alison Madueke case, the Acting Chairman is failing to further cooperate with the UK NCA to enable them charge the Former Minister to court in the UK.

“The Acting Chairman despite his knowledge that Mrs Madueke will not be extradited to Nigeria until after her trial in the UK, has consistently been accusing the UK government on the pages of print and electronic media of not wanting to extradite her to Nigeria,’’ the report maintained.

Magu was also accused of deliberately refusing to provide documentary evidence that would make the office of the nation’s Attorney-General to commence the extradition process of Diezani Madueke.

“This has strained the EFCC relationship with Europe most strategic partner,’’ the report further observed.


According to NAN, the panel discovered that the interest on the N550 billion recovered by the agency under Magu was re-looted.

It said in addition to the unaccounted interests, there is also a difference of N39 billion between EFCC’s deposits in the bank and what the agency said it recovered.

“It is quite disturbing that conflicting figures are being circulated in the public space by EFCC as the amount of recovered funds,” the report read.

“For Foreign currency recoveries, EFCC reported a total naira equivalent of N46,038,882,509.87, while the naira equivalent of the foreign currency lodgment were N37,533,764,195.66, representing a shortfall of N8,505,118,314.21.

“These inconsistencies cast a serious doubt on the accuracy of figures submitted by the EFCC. It is the committee’s view that the EFCC cannot be said to have fully accounted for cash recoveries made by it.

“While EFCC reported total Naira recoveries of N504,154,184,744.04, the actual bank lodgments were N543,511,792,863.47. These discrepancies mean that EFCC’s actual lodgment exceeded its reported recoveries by N39,357,608,119.43.

“It must be pointed out that the discrepancy of more than thirty nine billion naira does not include interest accrued in this account since it was opened.

“It therefore cast serious doubt on the credibility of the figures and means that substantial amount of money has not been accurately accounted for.

“Failure to report on the interest on actual lodgments clearly establishes that interest element of over N550 billion has been re-looted relating to the period under review.

“This is an apparent case of manipulation of data in a very brazen and unprofessional manner and this has greatly eroded the public confidence in the anti-corruption efforts.”

The panel is also said to have revealed how the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) investigation “exposed acts of corruption and money laundering” against some EFCC officials, including Magu.

“The NFIU reports established that the Acting Chairman has been using different sources to siphon money from the EFCC, and in some cases collecting bribes from suspects,” the report added.

“The report has shown that a particular Bureau de Change, owned by Ahmed Ibrahim Shanono linked to the Acting Chairman based in Kaduna has more than 158 accounts and has been receiving huge sums of funds.”

Magu is currently being probed by a panel headed by Ayo Salami, retired president of the court of appeal.

He has been suspended while President Muhammadu Buhari approved Mohammed Umar as the acting EFCC chairman pending the conclusion of the investigation.

Earlier on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Magu’s probe shows the presidency is serious with the fight against corruption.