No doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections

“Although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results, which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections.”

Snippets from ‘A Journey in Service,’ the autobiography of former Nigeria military head of state General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).

The long-awaited autobiography, which was reviewed by former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, was released today, February 20, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.

Osinbajo disclosed that IBB admitted that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly known as MKO Abiola, won the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

He quoted the former military general in his book that if he had to do it all over again, he would do it differently.

He stated: “He also answers the question whether Abiola actually won the June 12 election, and I quote him, ‘although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results, which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections.”

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Version Conflict: Tension in Lagos Assembly as Police Barricade Lawmakers Over Alleged Bomb Scare

Tension in Lagos Assembly as Police Barricade Lawmakers Over Alleged Bomb Scare

There is heightened tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly as security operatives reportedly locked lawmakers inside their offices on Monday, February 17, 2025.  

The development comes amid the ongoing crisis in the Assembly following the recent removal of former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the appointment of a new speaker. Reports indicate that the Assembly complex, including the chamber and the speaker’s office, has been barricaded by police officers.  

According to security sources, the lockdown is due to an alleged bomb scare within the premises. However, insiders suggest that the unfolding events may be linked to efforts to pressure the newly appointed speaker into resigning.  

The unexpected security clampdown occurred just hours before the scheduled plenary session at 12 noon,  raising further concerns about the stability of the legislative body.  

Lawmakers and staff trapped inside the complex have reportedly been left in confusion, with many questioning the true motive behind the police action.  

As of the time of filing this report, official statements from the Assembly leadership and security agencies are yet to be released. However, the situation remains tense as concerned observers await further developments.

Tension in Lagos Assembly as Police Barricade Lawmakers Over Alleged Bomb Scare

Tension in Lagos Assembly as Police Barricade Lawmakers Over Alleged Bomb Scare

There is heightened tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly as security operatives reportedly locked lawmakers inside their offices on Monday, February 17, 2025.  

The development comes amid the ongoing crisis in the Assembly following the recent removal of former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the appointment of a new speaker. Reports indicate that the Assembly complex, including the chamber and the speaker’s office, has been barricaded by police officers.  

According to security sources, the lockdown is due to an alleged bomb scare within the premises. However, insiders suggest that the unfolding events may be linked to efforts to pressure the newly appointed speaker into resigning.  

The unexpected security clampdown occurred just hours before the scheduled plenary session at 12 noon,  raising further concerns about the stability of the legislative body.  

Lawmakers and staff trapped inside the complex have reportedly been left in confusion, with many questioning the true motive behind the police action.  

As of the time of filing this report, official statements from the Assembly leadership and security agencies are yet to be released. However, the situation remains tense as concerned observers await further developments.

Afenifere leader, pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead, age 96

Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, a foremost nationalist, elder statesman has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read. Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group, and the national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, along with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Primate Ayodele Appeals To GTCO CEO, Segun Agbaje For Journalists' Freedom Amid Ongoing Trial

Primate Ayodele Appeals To GTCO CEO, Segun Agbaje For Journalists' Freedom Amid Ongoing Trial

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has called on Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, to withdraw the ongoing legal case against four journalists currently facing trial over alleged cyberstalking and defamation.

Speaking at his annual Thanksgiving Ceremony held at INRI Estate, Oke Afa, Lagos, Primate Ayodele emphasized the need for compassion and justice, urging Agbaje to allow the journalists to reunite with their families.

"I use my position as a man of God to appeal to Segun Agbaje and GTCO to withdraw this case against the journalists and stop subjecting them to unnecessary hardship. Justice should not be weaponized to silence the press. If there are grievances, they should be resolved amicably, not through prolonged legal battles that infringe on their fundamental rights," he stated.

The detained journalists—Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami—have been held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre since their arrests in September by the police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi. They are accused of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and publishing false allegations against GTCO and its CEO.

Despite pleas from their legal counsel, Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi denied their bail application, prolonging their detention. The case has been adjourned to February 19 and 20, 2025, for the continuation of the trial-within-trial.

Primate Ayodele further cautioned against using legal means to intimidate journalists, stressing that press freedom is a pillar of democracy. He urged GTCO and Agbaje to demonstrate leadership by embracing dialogue over litigation.

"Journalists play a crucial role in society. They must not be treated as criminals for doing their jobs. I urge those involved to embrace reconciliation and fairness, rather than legal persecution," he added.

God of Our Fathers: Dr. Joel Adeniran Reflects on Baba Aladura’s Legacy in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church"

The history of the remarkable and impactful work of CSP (Conference Supervising Prophet) Dr. Joel Adeniran within the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (CSMC) speaks for itself. As a special apostle, prophet, and doctor, Dr. Adeniran is playing a significant role in spreading the CSMC faith worldwide. He recently appeared on the Winning Soul for Christ Radio & TV program, hosted by Akolade Oladuni, where he shared the powerful story of how CSMC expanded from Western Nigeria to the Northern regions, thanks to the efforts of the first-ever Baba Aladura, Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker.

Dr. Adeniran explained that Baba Aladura, a government worker in Lagos, played a vital role in spreading the faith, even taking the message to Onitsha and Kaduna. He attributed Baba Aladura's ability to reach a broad audience to his education, which helped him in his evangelical efforts. Baba Aladura's pioneering work in the 1940s laid the foundation for what CSMC has become today, with spiritual leaders across the generations building upon his legacy. Dr. Adeniran quoted Proverbs 6, emphasizing the importance of learning and following the rules as Baba Aladura did.

From 1940 to 1970, Baba Aladura Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker reached many in the North, where the faith was quickly embraced. In this period, he transformed the name of the church to the C&S Society and made Kaduna its headquarters, an idea he introduced. With his modern wisdom, Baba Aladura also led efforts to purchase land in Kaduna and expand the movement across Northern Nigeria.

Some of his achievements include bringing Prophet Odutus to the North and introducing Pastor Olujimi to the Kaduna fold. In 1941, the first church was built at a cost of £1,020, and the carpenter who worked on it traveled all the way from Ibadan to Kaduna. By 1942, Baba Aladura was referred to as the General Overseer, and the church was initially known as Aladura before becoming the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (CSMC). Later, in 1959, Baba Aladura Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker became the first incumbent Baba Aladura of CSMC worldwide.

Dr. Adeniran also shared that Baba Aladura established clear rules for the movement, such as the requirement of five districts before one could be appointed Baba Aladura. Additionally, he played a key role in the creation of five important districts: Kaduna and its surroundings, Jos, Zaria, Minna, and others that followed. Under his leadership, another significant cathedral was built, with a cost of £20,000, reflecting the strength of the movement.

Throughout his tenure, Baba Aladura laid the groundwork for the CSMC’s spiritual and organizational development, setting a path for future leaders. Dr. Adeniran emphasized that this journey is not based on age or personal achievement, but on God's will. He reflected on how many of the pioneers of the faith are no longer alive, and it is important to preserve and share the history of their efforts.

Before concluding, Dr. Adeniran prayed for the world and announced the ICOP program through the platform of WSFC, inviting everyone to witness the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God of our fathers: How csmc migrated from northern Nigeria

The history of sensational and amazing CSP of ICOP need no introduction to the sect, Special apostle, prophet, Doctor Joel Adeniran, conference supervising prophet is fast spreading C&S across the world, (cherubim and Seraphim Movement church), He was a guest to winning soul for Christ Radio & TV, with Akolade oladuni who anchor the explosives program, without mincing words Dr, prophet Joel Adeniran give details of how CSMC moves from western Nigeria to northern Nigeria by the first ever baba Aladura, Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker, 

Conference supervising prophet explained further, he quote holy book to butress faith baba Aladura stand for "proverb 6, by learnings and follow rules, despite being a government workers in Lagos he took the evangelism to Onisha and kaduna, being an educated fellow it helps him a lot.

1940 he planted what others build upon till today by all spiritual fathers, (Baba Aladura's) 

Baba Aladura, Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker met many people in the north who quickly buy the faith of CSMC in kaduna, from 1940-1970, God use him to establish Aladura band, and he is the one that changed the names to C&S Society, and all then elders abides to it, equally he brings idea of naming kaduna as headquarters, CSP prophet Joel Adeniran affirmed to the history.

Baba Aladura Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker used is fast modern acquired wisdom to lured others to buy four (4) plot of land in kaduna, at katsina road, gradually the cherubim and Seraphim Movement moved to other northern Nigeria, 

His achievement:- he made prophet Odutus to come to the north

 He brought pastor Olujimi to kaduna fold too, 

All these happened 1940 to 1970

First church was built 1941 prophet Joel Adeniran conference supervising prophet, recounted, he was able to remember the cost,  church was built at #1,0200 pounds (The carpenter that nail the zinc came from ibadan to Kaduna he said) in 1942, He was referred to as General Overseers in 1942, the church was known as Aladura, but in is life time, it was changed to movement church 

Then another building was commission, as people troops for service based on spiritual power God gave our fathers then, God use fogo Olorun han to build another building, and cathedral was built with cost of 20,000 pounds, he established rules and regulations of movement, and five district was established, (1) Kaduna and environment (2) Jos (3) Zaria (4)Minna and others follow. 

In 1959 he was pronounced as first incumbent Baba Aladura of CSMC world wide, 

The established rules, says there must be five branches/district before becoming baba Aladura 

The Spiritual conference supervising prophet refers to C&S Hymns (hymn 644, Gbogbo ise wa ti anse) to back the tireless work of our fathers. 

He liking same journey of our fathers who embrace same journey because God choose him to spread the words of God, His Eminence, His grace Rev, Doctor Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo who travels to Zaria on transfer to relieve his colleague, but end up acquired wisdom and understanding in CSMC, all this is not by mistake but God discission, not by age, but will of God, 

Those that knows the foundation of our fathers are few because many of them has died, so therefore we must establish the history, he concluded he pray for the whole world, 

The conference supervising prophet Doctor Joel Adeniran use the medium of WSFC to announce ICOP program and invite all to witness the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.