2025: Economic Hardship Will Triple - Primate Ayodele reveals

According to reports, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stark warning about the economic future of Nigeria, predicting increased hardship in 2025.

In a statement, Ayodele emphasized that without urgent government intervention, citizens may resort to revolt due to mounting frustrations over economic struggles.

The statement, communicated through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, painted a bleak picture of the current state of the nation.

"Nigerians are suffering, but it will bite harder next year unless the government does what is expected of it," Ayodele cautioned.

He asserted that the government's failure to adequately address pressing economic issues has set the stage for an impending crisis.

Ayodele highlighted that the predicted economic challenges would not only intensify but could also lead to a significant backlash from the populace.

"The hardship is coming up and will bite Nigeria hard next year," he stated, underlining the urgency for government action.

He warned that the severity of the economic situation could triple compared to current conditions, urging government officials to heed the warning and act decisively.

"Economic hardship will be times three of what we are experiencing now next year; the government must be careful so that the citizens will not revolt."

The Primate's remarks reflect growing discontent among citizens, who have been grappling with rising inflation, unemployment, and deteriorating living standards.

Many Nigerians are already feeling the pinch, and Ayodele's predictions suggest that the situation could escalate dramatically if no measures are taken.

"In economic terms, we are looking at a kind of economic blackout," Ayodele asserted, suggesting that the consequences of inaction could lead to a complete breakdown in economic stability.

The potential for civil unrest looms large, and the Primate urged the government to prioritize the welfare of its citizens to avert a crisis.

Ayodele's comments come at a time when various sectors in Nigeria are experiencing significant challenges, from the agricultural industry to essential services.

The call for action resonates with the sentiments of many who feel abandoned by the government amid ongoing struggles.

As the country approaches a pivotal year, the pressure mounts on the Nigerian government to take proactive steps to mitigate the anticipated economic downturn.

Primate Ayodele's forewarnings serve as a clarion call for both leaders and citizens to engage in meaningful dialogue and action to secure a more stable future.

Source: Torizone

My Take 

I think it is time to start taking Primate Ayodele's prophecies seriously.  He has been spot on, lately.

Teenage North Korean defector shares horrific story of life

Noh Jin-hae, a North Korean teenage defector, shares her story back in North Korea during a forum hosted by South Korea's unification ministry, in a hotel in Seoul. Courtesy of Ministry of Unification

A North Korean teenage defector on has shared her horrific story of life in the reclusive regime during a forum hosted by South Korea's unification ministry.

"I wear makeup and go out here in South Korea, but my friends in North Korea can't even wash properly, let alone wear makeup. Some friends smell because they can't bathe, but we live understanding each other," Noh Jin-hae recalled.

The 16-year-old girl, who defected from North Korea in 2019, recalled her harsh life in the North, a day before the International Day of the Girl, declared by the United Nations to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.

Although Noh had a relatively affluent life in North Korea thanks to her father, she explained that showering was a near luxury, with the whole family having to share water fetched from outside.

"After school, some friends would go to the mountains to gather plants or sell them," she recalled.

Noh expressed her frustration with life in North Korea, sharing how students were forced to clean the statues of national founder Kim Il-sung in freezing cold weather.

In contrast, she enjoys being able to shower, wear makeup and freely wear clothes with English writing in South Korea.

Noh and her mother were featured in a 2023 documentary film called "Beyond Utopia," which covers their journey escaping from North Korea through China, Vietnam, and Laos to reach South Korea.

The meeting also brought together Vice Unification Minister Kim Soo-kyung and female foreign diplomats stationed here. (Yonhap)

Source: KoreaTimes.co.kr

Saudi Arabia slams Israeli on plan to turn UNRWA’s Jerusalem HQ into apartments

 

Saudi Arabia condemns “in the strongest terms” Israel’s decision to turn the Jerusalem headquarters of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency into apartments.

Last week, the Israel Land Authority said it was preparing plans to turn the Ma’alot Dafna complex into 1,440 housing units, after telling UNRWA it must evacuate the premises.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry notes in an English-language statement: “The Kingdom rejects the continued blatant Israeli violations of international laws and resolutions…and its systematic political and military targeting of the United Nations agencies and its relief organizations.

“The Kingdom also rejects the continued endangerment of the lives of relief workers, expressing its support for UNRWA in its humanitarian mission to provide relief to Palestinian refugees.”

Israel has long pushed for UNRWA’s closure, arguing that it helps perpetuate the conflict with the Palestinians, and has stepped up such efforts since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.

Source: The Times of Israel

Libya frustrates Super Eagles

Nigeria’s senior male football team is currently stranded in Libya, where it is to play the second leg of the AFCON 2025 Qualifier game. 

Following Libya’s 1-0 loss to Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, both teams were expected to face off again in Benina, their fourth Group D match.

The Super Eagles had departed for Libya on Sunday afternoon, but according to reports from the camp of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), an hour to landing at Benghazi, their destination, the Nigerian aircraft was diverted to Al Abraq, a city which is more than two hours drive from Benghazi.

The players and officials will now travel by road to Benghazi, the location for the return fixture.

Videos released by the NFF on Sunday night showed Nigerian players and officials trying to resolve the issue at a Libyan airport.

The Libyan authorities failed to provide transportation for the Super Eagles to get to their destination, forcing the NFF to make alternative plan, which was reportedly frustrated by their host.

The airport gate was said to have been locked to prevent the bus from entering.

“The tactics is targeted at frustrating the boys and wearing them out ahead of the game. They want to make it difficult for them to prepare for the match,” an insider who spoke off the record told Daily Trust late Sunday.

With one point, Libya are currently at the bottom of Group D topped by Super Eagles which have seven points followed by Benin Republic (six) and Rwanda (two).

Source: Dailytrust.com

My Take 

This matter should be reported to CAF and FIFA officially so that Libya FA can be penalized or suspended indefinitely.

Nigerian arrested in South Africa for defrauding woman of R3 million

 By LindaIkejiblog

A 39-year-old Nigerian national, Gabriel Okori was remanded in custody for theft and fraud after his arrest in connection with an R3 million romance scam in South Africa.

Okori appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Monday, October 7, 2024, after he was arrested in Cape Town by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, assisted by the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement and a private security company.

"The complainant in the matter alleges that she met what she thought was a white male on Facebook by the name of Mark Hermanus, the two exchanged cellphone numbers and began chatting on instant messaging (WhatsApp),” said Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Warrant Officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela.

“While the pair were getting to know each other, ‘Mark Hermanus’ informed the complainant that his son was sick and asked the complainant to lend him money for his son’s medical bills." 

The Hawks said the woman kept giving “Mark Hermanus” money, and the bill escalated to over R3 million. 

The man promised he would pay her back, once he had paid all his son’s medical bills. However, he never paid back the money.

“The matter was reported to the Hawks’ serious commercial crime investigation (unit), which led to the arrest of the suspect who was traced and identified as Gabriel Okori, a Nigerian national in Cape Town on Thursday, October 3,” said Mavimbela.

“Okori made his first appearance before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where the matter was postponed to October 14.”

 

Source: Linda Ikejiblog

My Take 

This  wicked man deserves to rot in jail after refunding the money. The nonsense has got to stop,  folks. People should stop being fraudulent. It doesn't have any good effect because one day the fraudster will be caught. This is utterly wrong and disgusting. To those 'fake puritanical' Nigerians, please before you conclude he is Igbo make sure it is true because his name Okori doesn't seem to be Igbo.

Police Station, Vehicles Set Ablaze Over Alleged Protection Of Fulani Kidnappers By Police

 By  New Telegraph (Francis Ogbuagu)

Several persons on Sunday reportedly lost their lives, police station and vehicles burnt down by angry youths in the suburban town of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State over allegations that suspected criminal Fulani, who have been kidnapping and kil3ling people in the area for organ harvesting were being protected by the police.

A resident said the incident that led to this carnage was the case of a young boy who was said to have been kidnapped some weeks ago and after ransom was paid, he was still not released.

It was gathered that the community youths were able to track the phone of the victim and the user was arrested and handed over to the police in the process, the user was traced to the head of the Hausa/Fulani community in the area.

Apparently not satisfied with the way the police were handling the matter, the youths of the community were said to have stormed the police station and taken away the suspect, who it was gathered, led them to the house of the Hausa/Fulani leader where on interrogation, allegedly confessed to them that several kidnapped victims have been ki3lled and buried in shallow graves after parts of their bodies were harvested.

The infuriated youths dug out the decomposing body of the young man in the compound of the leader of the Hausa/Fulani who had reportedly fled with his family and in the process of digging up the decomposing body, saw several bones believed to be that of human beings.

In anger, the youths were said to have burnt down the building and then the business centres of several other Hausa/Fulani youths ki3lling some of them and then storming the police station and setting it ablaze.

One of the youths said “Enough is enough, this must stop, police kill our children and still collect money from us, these kidnappers will kidnap our children, collect money and still ki3ll them. They will collect, N2.5 million sometimes N3 million from us and still ki3ll the victims.”

When contacted, the chairman of the Council, Mrs Benedicta Atoh was said to be too shocked to talk as claimed by one of his aides.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 5, Arungwa Udo and the Commissioner of Police in the State Nemi Edwin-Iwo have visited the place apparently to restore order and have an on-the-spot assessment

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, Moses Yamu replied through a text message that “Would get back to you ASAP (as soon as possible)”

Source: New Telegraph,  Nigeria

Massive new £11bn highway connecting five West African countries

By Rebecca Robinson ( Express.co.uk)

The coastal highway will stretch from Lagos in Nigeria to Abidjan in Ivory Coast, passing through Benin, Togo and Ghana.

The road is intended to boost the economies of five African countries. (Image: Getty)

A new highway set to span from Nigeria to the Ivory Coast is expected to significantly boost the economies of five West African nations and benefit over 40 million people.

The new highway is expected to significantly boost the economies of five African nations.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is organising funding for the project. In March 2022, the bank announced the funding target for the public-private partnership had been exceeded.

The majority of the road will be a six-lane motorway and will be constructed in three phases.

The road compromises a 295km stretch from Abidjan to Takoradi in Ghana; a 466km section from Takoradi to Akanu, also in Ghana; and a final 320km route to Lagos, passing through Lome in Togo and Porto-Novo in Benin. 

Eight border posts will also be established along the corridor.

The Nigerian portion of the project involves the 66km Lagos-Badagry Expressway, which will expand the existing road from four to 10 lanes, and include a light rail and a bus rapid transit system.

The project,  kicked off in 2020.

Source: Express.co.uk