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Bishop David Oyedepo Vows To Stay Clear Of Politics, Says Not Even $1 Billion Can Change His Calling

Wale busari02 mins

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has declared that he will not engage in partisan politics, emphasizing that no sum of money, including $1 billion, could sway him from his divine mission. Speaking at the impartation service of Shiloh, the church’s annual convocation at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo urged believers to stay committed to their God-given callings, highlighting that true influence and impact come from remaining within one’s purpose. “Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it’s off my course,” he stated. Citing Romans 8:19, the cleric said the world is in desperate need of solutions from individuals who understand and remain faithful to their divine assignments. “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?” he asked. “The world is groaning in darkness, but the world is waiting for the manifestation of the children of God.” He further explained that those called by God would play crucial roles in tackling national challenges, drawing inspiration from biblical figures. “The army of God is about to emerge to proffer solutions to national crises in the order of Joseph and Daniel,” Oyedepo said. Shiloh, which began on Tuesday, December 9, will run through Sunday, December 14, featuring sessions focused on teaching, prayer, and impartation for attendees.

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Akpabio Says Hunger Among His People Drove Him Into Politics

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

ABUJA, Nigeria – President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has revealed that hunger and poverty among his people motivated him to join politics, with the goal of transforming their living conditions and changing public perception of Akwa Ibom indigenes. Akpabio made the statement during a youth-focused programme titled “Uncommon Evening with Akpabio”, organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing in Abuja on October 10. Addressing a large audience of Nigerian youths, Akpabio recounted how the socio-economic conditions of his people once pushed many into menial jobs across the country, where they were often employed as security guards and domestic workers—popularly referred to as Ekaete or Akpan. The Senate President said this experience spurred his passion for leadership and inspired his political journey aimed at rewriting the narrative of Akwa Ibom State. “My people were known mainly as security men and housemaids. That reality pained me deeply, and I resolved to change it through leadership and development,” Akpabio said. He highlighted the remarkable transformation of Akwa Ibom State during his tenure as governor from 2007 to 2015, noting achievements in infrastructure, human capital development, and tourism, which have turned the state into a “tourist haven with a thriving economy.” Akpabio also referenced a viral video by media personality Daddy Freeze, where a young man testified to receiving $85,000 from him years ago—a gesture that reportedly changed the man’s life. Encouraging Nigerian youths not to lose faith in the country, Akpabio urged them to remain resilient and committed to building a better nation. Currently serving as the 15th President of the Nigerian Senate, Akpabio previously held office as a two-term governor (2007–2015), Senator (2015), and Minister (2019) before his election to lead the upper legislative chamber in 2023.

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Shettima: Ifeanyi Ubah’s free spirit pulled down political, ethnic barriers

Fola Badmus04 mins

Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM today joined his former colleagues at the Senate in paying glowing tributes to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, saying the free spirit of the late lawmaker who passed on earlier in the year, broke down political and ethnic barriers. Shettima’s tributes followed the valedictory session held at the Senate Chambers in honour of the late senator whilst his remains were laid at the foyer of the White House Wing of the chambers. Reading his tribute during a valedictory session on Tuesday, the Vice President described the late Senator Ubah as “the youngest member of the 9th Senate and one of its brightest stars, whose age belied his political dexterity and grassroot affiliation. “His bridge-building capacity elevated his political journey beyond older and more established giants in the arena and he was easily on his way to bigger conquests when the lord called him home,” Senator Shettima noted. Recalling one of his encounters with the late Anambra-born Senator, while serving as Governor of Borno State, the VP recalled that Senator Ubah’s generosity “knew no bounds and his free spirit broke down political and ethnic barriers”. While condoling the family, friends and associates of the late lawmaker, the Vice President reminded the gathering that “death is an inevitable destiny that is hanging on everyone’s neck,” adding that “we are travelers on our journeys home, from God to God.” Earlier in his remarks, the Senate President @SPNigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced that the day had been set aside to honour the life and time of Senator Ubah, drawing the attention of Senators to their departed colleague’s seat adorned with the Nigerian flag and four symbolic candles as a mark of respect. Senator Akpabio described the late businessman from Otolo, Nnewi North, Anambra State as a visionary leader with extraordinary empathy for all and a champion for economic empowerment and community development. The Senate President said the death of Senator Ubah has created a huge deficit in the political terrain of the country, regretting that the vacuum created will be difficult to fill. Senators took turns during the valedictory session to pay tributes to their departed colleague, praying God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

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