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I don’t think I’ll make heaven – Trump

October 13, 2025 (updated October 13, 2025) Published by viviaopar

President Donald Trump has again voiced his worry about missing out on eternal salvation, saying he is not positive about going to paradise.

Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, the president told reporters that he does not think “there’s anything going to get me in heaven.”

I’m not sure I’m going to be able to make heaven, but I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people,” he said. “I think I’m not heaven-bound.”

Trump, however, maintains he could have stopped Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine “had the election of 2020 not been rigged.”

He claimed millions of people are dead ”because of a crooked election,” and declared the previous administration and his predecessor “incompetent.”

The American leader added that the Israel-Gaza Strip issue “was much harder to get settled” because of the Democrat-led government.

In August, Trump publicly admitted he was keen on brokering international peace deals during his second term so that he could make heaven.

During a phone interview with Fox & Friends, the president decried the deaths caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, noting that a permanent ceasefire would save lives.

Believing he can enter paradise on account of his mediation role, Trump said: “I want to try to get to heaven if possible…I’m hearing that I’m not doing well.”

EFCC arraigns former NSITF chair, Ngozi Olejeme, over alleged ₦1bn fraud

October 10, 2025 (updated October 10, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

Olejeme was docked on eight counts bordering on money laundering, conversion, transfer, and possession of proceeds of unlawful activities totaling ₦1 billion.

One of the charges alleges that, while serving as NSITF board chairman in February 2012, she indirectly converted ₦321.6 million paid into the account of Adin Miles International Ltd, knowing it was part of proceeds from unlawful activity—an offence contrary to Section 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended).

Another count accuses her of procuring one Chuka C. Eze to convert $2 million into naira for payment to the same company, also alleged to be proceeds of crime.

Olejeme pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Following her plea, prosecution counsel Emenike Mgbemele requested a trial date to enable the EFCC call its 14 witnesses.

Her counsel, Emeka Ogboguo (SAN), urged the court to grant her bail pending trial.

Justice Nwite released the defendant to her counsel and adjourned the case to November 17, 2025, for hearing on the bail application.

BREAKING: President Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $2.3bn Loan

October 8, 2025 (updated October 8, 2025) Published by viviaopar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a new external borrowing plan totalling $2.3 billion.

The fresh loan is aimed at supporting the implementation of the 2025 budget, refinancing maturing Eurobonds, and diversifying Nigeria’s debt portfolio.

The president’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate during Wednesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Tinubu explained that the new borrowing forms part of the $9.27 billion anticipated in the 2025 fiscal framework to finance the budget deficit, with $1.84 billion expected to come from external sources at an assumed exchange rate of ₦1,500 to the dollar.

According to the letter, the loan will be sourced through a mix of Eurobonds, syndicated loans, bridge financing, or direct credit from multilateral lenders — a strategy the president said was designed to optimise borrowing costs and manage risks effectively.

A major component of the plan is the refinancing of a $1.118 billion Eurobond issued in 2018 at a coupon rate of 7.625 per cent, which matures in November 2025. Tinubu described the move as “a standard practice in debt capital markets,” adding that refinancing through Eurobonds or syndicated loans would “guarantee debt sustainability and boost investor confidence.”

He stressed that refinancing maturing obligations was a routine part of debt management and vital to preserving Nigeria’s fiscal credibility. The president also noted that the request complied with Sections 21(1) and 27(1) of the Debt Management Office Act and had already received Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval.

The letter further detailed the breakdown of the borrowing request: “To raise external capital in the sum of USD2,347,465,000.00 comprised of New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriation Act (USD1,229,113,000.00) and refinancing of maturing Eurobonds (USD1,118,352,000.00), through any of the following option(s): issuance of Eurobonds, bridge finance facility from bookrunners, loan syndication and direct borrowing from international financial institutions.”

Following the reading of the correspondence, Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt for further legislative scrutiny and directed the panel to submit its report within one week.

The latest borrowing proposal comes barely four months after Tinubu sought legislative approval for $21.5 million and ¥15 billion in loans, alongside a €65 million grant, as part of the government’s 2025–2026 external borrowing plan.

Update On Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status Emerges In Court

October 8, 2025 (updated October 8, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The health status of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is still under investigation by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

This is as it was revealed in court on Wednesday that the NMA panel set up to assess the health status of the detained IPOB leader is yet to conclude its assignment.

Obasemprire calls that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja had on September 26 ordered the NMA President to set up a team of medical experts to examine Kanu and determine whether he is still fit to undergo his ongoing terrorism trial.

However, when the case came up on Wednesday, the lawyer for the prosecution, Suraj Sa’ada (SAN), told the court that he was informed that the medical panel had yet to conclude its assignment.

Sa’ada urged the court to give the panel more time to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report.

He suggested that the panel be given another week to enable it to conclude its task.

Defence lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), did not object to the one-week adjournment sought by the lawyer for the prosecution.

Based on the submissions, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter till October 16.

BREAKING: Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji, Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

October 7, 2025 (updated October 7, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement released late Tuesday.

Nnaji’s resignation comes amid growing controversy over his academic qualifications.An investigation which revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in Nnaji’s possession, stating that he did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued a certificate.

According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted to the university in 1981 but failed to complete his academic programme and was therefore not awarded any degree.

Reports further revealed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) also denied issuing the certificate of national service being presented by Nnaji, describing it as inauthentic.

BREAKING: Nigerian Authorities Planning to Assassinate Me – Sowore Reveals

September 27, 2025 (updated September 27, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of planning to kill him.

Taking to X, Sowore alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS), under the leadership of its Director-General, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has declared a “full war” against him following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu, whom he labelled a “criminal” following the president’s claim during a visit to Brazil that corruption had “vanished” under his administration.

He explained that Sahara Reporters had published an investigation which exposed how a DSS promotion exam led to the death of eight officers, creating anger inside the service. According to him, the DSS is now arresting and questioning its own officers over the leaks.

Sowore said after the DSS wrote to social media companies like X and Facebook, asking them to act against him, the secret police also began trailing his friends and collecting information about those who leaked stories to Sahara Reporters.

These people have a plan to assassinate you, and the DSS is providing technical assistance,” he quoted from sources warning him

Sowore also described the DSS boss, Ajayi, as a longtime operator who started his career in 1990 by posing as a student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

He further claimed that this was not the first attempt on his life. According to Sowore, operatives of the DSS had previously tried to assassinate him inside a Federal High Court in Abuja during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. He alleged that one of the officers involved, identified as Marshal, had recently returned from Bulgaria, where he was trained in so-called “non-lethal” killing techniques.

Meanwhile, Sowore is also facing fresh legal battles. He revealed that Justice M. Umar of the Federal High Court has scheduled his arraignment on cybercrime charges for next Tuesday in a case instituted by the DSS. In addition, another case filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to be heard on Monday before Justice M.S. Liman — the same judge who ordered the seizure of his international passport in January 2025.

Sowore argued that his passport was not seized for legal reasons but to trap him in Nigeria.

It was a calculated move to keep me tied down and unable to travel, so they could do their worst,” he said.

Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

September 26, 2025 (updated September 26, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board with immediate effect.

ObasEmpire reports that this was communicated in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday evening by the State Head of Service, Mrs Inyingi Brown.

According to the Special Announcement, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the Board until a new board is constituted.

While no reason was given for the dissolution of the board, the statement directed members of the former board to hand over all properties and assets of the board in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Board.

The statement reads, “The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board.

Consequently, the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State, henceforth, will handle the functions of the Board.

Members of the defunct board are by this notice advised to hand over all properties and assets of the board in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Board.

His Excellency, the Executive Governor, will in due course constitute a new board to manage the affairs of Pensions.”

ObasEmpire reports that Fubara was on September 18 reinstated as governor by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he lifted the State of Emergency imposed on the South-South state.

JUST IN: Dino Melaye issues warning to Gov Ododo over attacks on Kogi ADC offices

September 25, 2025 (updated September 25, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Senator Dino Melaye has issued a stern warning to Kogi State governor Usman Ododo following reported attacks on offices and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), @_dinomelaye wrote: “I CALL ON GOV. ODODO TO CALL HIS APPOINTEES TO ORDER. HENCEFORTH ANY ATTACK ON ADC OFFICES AND MEMBERS IN THE STATE WILL BE MATCHED WITH SUPERIOR RESPONSES. THE DAYS OF GOD DEY ARE OVER. LAST WARNING.”

His message came amid online reports and local chatter that ADC offices were vandalised, members intimidated, and party property destroyed.

Some socail media users posted videos and images showing broken windows, overturned furniture, scattered documents and charred walls at ADC secretariats, though verification is limited at this stage.

Supporters of the ADC claimed the attacks are politically motivated, suggesting they are aimed at weakening the party’s structure.

Thugs reportedly loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly invaded the ADC secretariat in Abejukolo and destroyed chairs, documents and party flags.APC party

Melaye explicitly held Governor Ododo responsible for the actions of his appointees and pledged that any future assaults would not go unanswered.

We are no longer entertaining this lawlessness,” Melaye said.

Emefiele fights back in court over fraud trial, says EFCC has no role in the case

September 23, 2025 (updated September 23, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has asked a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court to foreclose the prosecution in his trial for alleged procurement fraud.

Emefiele is facing a 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, conferring corrupt advantage, forgery, conspiracy to obtain by false pretence, and obtaining money by false pretence.

The charge, marked CR/577/2023, was filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and is before Justice Hamza Muazu.

At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Matthew Burkaa, counsel to Emefiele, noted that the prosecution was not represented in court.

Burkaa recalled that the matter had been adjourned till September 23 for continuation of the hearing but the lead prosecuting lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, was absent and did not send a representative.

The defence lawyer said he was informed by the court’s registrar through a WhatsApp message that there was a letter before the court requesting an adjournment.

He added that upon arriving in court, he was shown a document sent by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which, he argued, was not the agency that filed the charge.

Burkaa said: “The charge before this court was brought by the officeof the Attorney-General of the Federation.

It is therefore surprising that the EFCC is the one asking for adjournment. My lord, the defendant and his lawyers came all the way from Lagos. There is no excuse for the prosecution’s absence.”

Burkaa prayed the court to foreclose the prosecution because there was no formal application from the AGF’s office for adjournment.

In his ruling, Justice Muazu said the court would grant the prosecution one last opportunity to present its case

The court will do the needful should the prosecution fail to appear on the next adjourned date,” he held.

The case was adjourned till October 22 and 23 for continuation of the hearing.

BREAKING: Natasha Reveals ‘Condition’ Tied to Her Senate Resumption

September 23, 2025 (updated September 23, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that her return to plenary may be subject to an apology demanded by the Senate leadership.

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central made the revelation on Tuesday after resuming at her office in the National Assembly, which had been sealed since March following her suspension.

Her office, Room 205 in the Senate Wing, was reopened earlier in the day by Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, on the directive of the Senate leadership.

In a video circulated to journalists, Adedeji stated: “I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, National Assembly, having been directed to unseal the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, hereby unseal the office.”

When approached for clarification, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu said: “If something was sealed before and now unsealed, it means it has been unsealed.”

It is understood that the reopening of the senator’s office follows pressure from within and outside the chamber after her six-month suspension over alleged misconduct. While some senators favour her immediate reinstatement, others insist she must tender an apology, with a third group pushing for the suspension to remain until a pending Court of Appeal ruling is delivered.

Addressing journalists, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed concern over the condition reportedly being considered.

I have not been communicated. The last communication I had from the clerk was that I won’t be allowed access to resume because the matter was still pending at the Appeal,” she said.

So I’m still awaiting the letter because it’s good to understand the conditions that they might set illegally concerning the reopening of this my office because as I said earlier I read on the papers, I think it’s Vanguard to be specific, that the leadership meeting was held yesterday and that the Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro upon resumption on the 7th of October would move a motion for me to apologise.

So I’m actually worried as to what apology they need from me. You can’t apologise for injustice.”

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