Grand Finale of Yoruba Nation Interfaith 3-Day Prayer Marathon

 

The Yoruba Nation Interfaith Group invites you to the grand finale of the three-day interfaith fasting and prayers for standing in the gap for Yorubaland.

The event starts today, 24th February 2022 at 3pm EST, 8pm GMT and 9pm Yorubaland.

Keynote Speaker: Professor Banji Akintoye, Chairman of Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua.

Announcer; Dr Janet Fasakin

Akinrimisi and The ₦350 Million Naira Debacle - By Kayode-Emola

 

In response to Mr Akinrimisi’s recent vilification of Ilana Omo Oodua, I feel it is pertinent to recall his previous allegations. In December 2020, during a private group phone conversation that I attended with him, he accused some of those advocating for the Sovereign State of Yoruba of collecting ₦350 million from the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. 

This ugly aspersion has been an obsession to Mr Akinrimisi: that people have been collecting money from the Nigeria government to derail the Yoruba cause. Yet to date he has brought no evidence to substantiate his claim. 

Mr Akinrimisi constant demands to Prof. Banji Akintoye, pressing him to investigate the matter despite no evidence having been provided, are absurd, ludicrous and frankly preposterous. 

There is only one known story in the public place about someone receiving ₦350 million Naira from a high official of the Nigerian Federal Government, but it is totally different from what Mr Akinrimisi is propagating. 

The facts of that story is that, some weeks ago, a well-known non-Yoruba gentleman whose name cannot be mentioned to protect his identity accused the leaders of Ilana Omo Oodua of defaming his name by alleging that he had received ₦350 million Naira from a top Federal Government official. The gentleman threatened that he would sue the Ilana leadership for defaming his character. Ilana Omo Oodua refused to offer any comment because nobody in Ilana had ever uttered any such defamatory statement.

The said gentleman continued to accuse the Ilana leadership of defaming him, which led some Yoruba elders to intervene. They took from the said gentleman the video which he claimed to contain the alleged defamatory statement, but there was absolutely no such statement in it - and so the whole affair died a natural death. 

Apparently, Mr Akinrimisi heard some bits of this story and decided to use it to pursue his agenda of calumny and vilification against Ilana Omo Oodua and its leadership - and against the whole Yoruba Self-determination Struggle. It is a great pity that such should come from Mr Akinrimisi, a man whom we Yoruba should be respecting as one of the elders of our embattled Yoruba nation, an elder who should be contributing seriously to the promotion of the Yoruba struggle for self-determination. 

It is therefore my advice to Mr Akinrimisi to desist from spreading false information to the public as this will not do our self-determination struggle any good. If Mr Akinrimisi does not believe in Self-determination or do not want to positively contribute towards the struggle, he may as well campaign vigorously for whatever he does believe in.

Mr. Akinrimisi should therefore desist from making frivolous accusations and stop crying wolf where there is none, and instead focus on his campaign for the Yoruba Self-determination struggle. 

From my experience, I cannot envision how the Federal government of Nigeria would be so foolish as to spend such a vast amount of money just to frustrate the Yoruba efforts to reclaim their rightful sovereignty. The Yoruba journey to true Independence is gaining rapid momentum across the globe and very soon, we shall hold high the Yoruba flag among the comity of nations. 

The various Yoruba groups and organisations are now congregating for the actualisation of their own Sovereign country under a unified, progressive banner: the Yoruba Self-determination Movement. I urge Mr Akinrimisi to invest his efforts, not in perpetuating false allegations, but behind such endeavours that will bring about the fundamental conclusion of our struggle, the realisation of our Yoruba nation. 

By Kayode Emola 

Yoruba Self-Determination Movement

THE TWO BANJIS: A BLESSING TO YSM -By Kayode Emola

When eight young Yoruba patriots joined together in March 2021 to form a programme of unity across the Yoruba self-determination organisations, little thought was given to what would become an organised movement. Their aim was to bring all the Yoruba elders together, both those at home and in the diaspora, to a single platform where they could discuss and compare the activities of their individual organisations.

This initial meeting of minds grew into the Yoruba Self-determination Movement (YSM), an organisation in its own right, that is able to spearhead and co-ordinate the Yoruba struggle, providing focused, purposeful leadership for all, working towards the emancipation of Yoruba nation from Nigeria .

The YSM then went on to create for itself a council, the YSC (Yoruba Self-determination Council), which was formed by the coming together of two representatives from every organisation striving for Yoruba independence willing to co-ordinate under the YSM umbrella. The YSC is a parliamentary assembly of all self-determination organisations. It has been less than five months since the YSC was inaugurated, yet it has already proven to be a force to be reckoned with among the Yoruba people. Our people had previously lost the opportunity to debate issues affecting their everyday lives following the military deposition of Nigeria’s regional government in January 1966. YSC’s fortnightly proceedings provide a forum where the Yoruba leaders can discuss such issues, helping to hone their skills of parliamentary debate, in preparation for the emergence of their own independent nation.

As fate would have it, the Yoruba Self-determination Movement (YSM) and the Yoruba people are now blessed with not only one but two Banji’s who are determined to fight with everything they have for the total liberation of the Yoruba people from perpetual slavery. Both Prof. Banji Akintoye and Sir Banji Ayiloge, Chairman and Vice Chairman of YSM respectively, are putting structures in place for the enhancement of the self-determination struggle.

The Chairman; Professor Banji Akintoye, and the vice-chairman; Mr. Banji Ayiloge, known as “the two Banji’s” and their team are determined to build a purposeful leadership that the Yoruba and indeed the international communities can relate with.

It seems that, for once, there is a renewed light at the end of the tunnel for the Yoruba people, who will be the ultimate beneficiaries of all these efforts to unify the liberation endeavours.

With the support of their team, they have been able to build a system that ensures the organisation fully utilises the skills and vast knowledge of Yoruba people across the globe. Both Banji’s have demonstrated purposeful leadership, working through issues to reach a logical conclusion, with the attitude of leaving no stone unturned. They are determined to link square pegs with square holes, to ensure the right person is always given the task commensurate with their skills. Where there are skills and knowledge gaps among the Council and committee members, resource personnel from within and outside the organisation are being utilised to provide training and therefore enhance the overall running of YSM affairs.

The two Banji’s are now taking this opportunity to call on other Yoruba groups and organisations that are yet to join YSM, urging them to send their two representatives to the YSM Council. The aim of this is to ensure that no Yoruba group or organisation is left behind in this noble cause, striving to liberate our people from the shambles that Nigeria has become.

In the ongoing vetting and allocation of personnel into the various committees and executive positions, several groups and organisation are being requested to send nominations from their member organisations to fill these positions. This seeks to ensure that talented Yoruba people spread throughout several cities and countries are able to pool their resources to complete the task ahead.

There have been multiple requests for a single collective bank account where all Yoruba people across the world can contribute their own token. The two Banji’s have asked for patience for a little longer, to ensure that due diligence is completed so that the account will be able to withstand the integrity test. Once this is completed, the Yoruba people can be confident that every penny that has been set aside for the task ahead is spent judiciously and with transparency and proper accountability.

With the energies, effort, and dedication invested into the cause by the two Banji’s, it is only proper that the Yoruba people across the world join with them. As they provide a beacon of hope to our people, let us rally around them in support and renewed vigour for the liberation struggle. May they be encouraged that they are not striving alone, but with the full force of every Yoruba person behind and alongside them.

-Kayode Emola

“My New Year resolution is for Tonto Dikeh to carry my triplets”- Uche Maduagwu

Nigerian actor, Uche Maduagwu, has opened up on his New Year resolution for 2022.

The outspoken actor in an exclusive interview said he desires for Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh to carry his triplets.

According to him: “New resolutions are good, they are like short term goals. My New Year resolution is to make sure Tonto Dikeh carries my triplet. That is what I am working towards. I tell people that Tonto Dikeh is a beautiful woman. She is a good wife material, but she is not just lucky with men. Every person Tonto Dikeh has dated she feeds them, she clothes them. She is just so generous and people take it for granted. I told her ‘Keep your money, I am going to make my money, I am going to take good care of you. I am good I am not 40 seconds, I am one hour, I am two hours. In the kitchen anywhere she wants it, I will give it to her. Just give me triplets”.

Why I’ve never kissed any woman in movies –veteran Actor Ogogo Spills

Veteran actor and producer, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is known for his daring roles in movies. Often perceived as a disciplined and strict character, the 61year-old actor noted that anytime he plays a romantic role in movies, he cautions himself when it comes to having physical contact with a member of the opposite sex.

“I don’t really like romantic roles, but when I have to do them, I have my limitations. How would my wife and children feel if they always see me kissing other women in a movie? For example, I have never kissed a woman in a movie; the most I can do is to give them a peck.

“One particular actress tried to kiss me on a movie set. I won’t mention her name, but after the act, she confessed that she had been looking for an opportunity to kiss me. After that incident, such never happened again. I see everybody that comes to me as my fan, even women. If I tell you that I don’t have a girlfriend, will you believe it? Every well-built man will always be admired by ladies.”

Asked about his youthful look despite being at 60’s, Hassan noted that he still boxes in his home in order to keep fit.

I am used to getting compliments that I look young; the secret to having this physique is boxing. I used to be a boxer, and I still box in my house to keep my body in shape. I am still a young man at heart, I love listening to songs by Olamide and Small Doctor. I can still act action movies like Owo Blow even though at my 60’s I can still play the role of an armed robber in movies, to tell you how fit I am,” he said.

Pastor shares photos of the ‘angel’ that was captured on camera in his church

A Cotonou-based Nigerian Pastor recently took to his Facebook page to share photos of the supposed “angel” he says was captured on camera in his church some days back.

The clergyman identified as Pastor Ekuma Uche Philips who shared that he has never seen a thing like that in his life, stated that the ‘Angel’ was caught on camera during his church’s cross-over service on December 31, at exactly 12:13am.

He wrote alongside the photos,

THIS IS DOUBLE WONDERS INDEED.

An ANGLE was captured on Camera during our cross over Night , on Friday 31th Dec,

Exacting 12 : 13am,

I have never seen such thing since l was born,.

We are in the day of great WONDERS.

This is God,

Thank you Jesus. For your great visitation and double wonders in Faith foundation ministries Porto Novo.Benin Republic.

Singer Portable Accuses His Promoter, Kogbagi, Of Using Him, Demands For His Car

The fast-rising Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, became rich and famous after his hit song, titled, ‘Zazoo’ went viral across Nigeria.

Recently, it was gathered that Portable has parted ways with his manager, Kogbagi, because he suspected that he is using him to make money for himself.

A few hours ago, Instalog9ja shared a video of singer Portable as he confronted his manager, accusing him of seizing his new car. In the video, Portable was spotted holding a baton as he confronted his manager, accusing him of seizing his car and reaping him of his money without signing him. Portable demanded that his manager should return his car.

Some people who watched the video have expressed different reactions regarding singer Portable’s actions. Based on that, some persons said that Portable needs to behave himself so that he will not end up going back to the street, while many others said that Portable has no respect for Kogbagidi.

‘Please for pray for her’ Actress Toyin Tomato give an update on the health of Iyabo Oko

Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Tomato has shared an update on the health of her colleague Yoruba actress, Kudirat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, who died and woke up after 3 hours.

Taking to her Instagram page, Toyin Tomato revealed that Iyabo Oko is currently at the Obafemi Awolowo teaching hospital.

Toyin Tomato reaffirmed that Iyabo Oko is still alive and responding to treatment as she called on Nigerians to pray for her.

In her words: At OAU TEACHING HOSPITAL pls continue to pray for @iyabo_oko she’s still alive & responding to treatment.

Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Oko is dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, is dead.

The 61-year-old actress’s death was confirmed by her daughter Bisi Aisha.

Bisi announced her mom’s death in several Instagram posts late on Wednesday night, posting, “My mum is gone. Rest well mummy. May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy”.

Iyabo Oko’s transition was also confirmed by actress Foluke Daramola-Salako.

She wrote on her Instagram page: “and finally we lost her… rip Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best”.

Details later…

The Power of Unity

Many people who are opposed to the realisation of an independent Yoruba nation separate from Nigeria often rejoice when there is one form of disarray or another in the Yoruba self-determination camp. They claim that the formation of many organisations and groups is a sign of disunity, with everyone jostling to be the leader. 

Alas, if only they knew that the Yoruba people are unique, highly spirited, dogged and resolute in their beliefs that the right thing ought always to be done, in whatever settings they find themselves. If Yoruba people feel that something somewhere is not right, it is only a matter of time before you will begin to see them walking away.

In a bid to unify the various self-determination groups, 2021 saw several efforts implemented by a variety of people across many different quarters. With the advocacy for an independent Yoruba nation entering a strategic phase, it would require nothing short of the power of the Almighty Himself to create the necessary unity.

Not least of these efforts was the three-day marathon of fasting and prayers conducted between 28th – 30th December 2021. This sought to bring every Yoruba descendant from all faiths to a single platform. Like Esther in the Bible, this endeavour was spearheaded by a very prominent Yoruba leader, Barr. Janet Fashakin. Barr. Fashakin had a dream in which she saw mighty hands holding down the Yoruba people destiny in Nigeria, and so she rallied everyone to a three-day marathon of fasting and prayer.

In the knowledge that God Himself was the one directing the whole affair, Yoruba people from across the different faiths – Christians, Islam and Traditional worshippers – gathered united in one virtual place for the three days of prayers. This was the first meeting of its kind in the history of the Yoruba people. We have always had situations where people from the three faiths gather together in public or social functions, and where prayers are offered simultaneously by the three faith groups. However, to have people of the three faiths gather in one place, locked together for three days in a single prayer room united in one accord and calling with one voice to their God is nothing short of a miracle.

There is no doubt that God’s hand was truly ready to fight for the Yoruba people, as we saw people across the whole age spectrum, from children to aged people, coming together to pray. Our eminent Emeritus Prof. Banji Akintoye was present, as well as leaders of the various self-determination organisations, and such great spiritual leaders as Chief Imam Aduranigba of Yoruba land (Imam Ilorin) and Prof. Wande Abimbola, the Awise Agbaye Yoruba (former Vice Chancellor of OAU Ife). Also present were Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji (current CACWW General Evangelist), Prophet S K Abiara (Founder CAC Agbala Itura) and many other Christian, Muslim and Traditional leaders.

It is worthy of note that what the arm of flesh could not achieve, the arm of God was able to bring to pass with such ease. One may ask what the big deal is in people converging together, not least people from different faiths. However, this is the first gathering of its kind, where all Yoruba people came together in one place for prayers, irrespective of their religion. This continues to demonstrate our collective forbearance to one another and the power of a common goal in superseding what may otherwise be perceived to divide us.

We demonstrated that the Yoruba people can come together in one accord, to collectively pursue a common goal, and this we did successfully in those three days. With the fasting now behind us, it is time to trust Eledumare for all the promises and iwùres (blessings) that were poured out by our spiritual and political leaders.

I would also like to use this opportunity and medium to congratulate everyone who was present in the spiritual exercise. May I also congratulate every Yoruba person around the globe looking forward to welcoming the birth of our new nation, brought about through Eledumare’s answer to our prayers. Just like the angels of the Lord told Sara in Genesis 18, that by this time next year, you will be with child; I am taking this moment to prophesy that by this time next year, we would look forward to the birth of our new independent Yoruba nation.

Though the vision may have been given to one person or several, it took the handiwork of a great multitude to see that the prayer marathon was successful. I want therefore to use this medium to say a big Thank You to all the organisers of the prayer event for their effort devoted towards the successful program. May your cup never run dry and may God Almighty refill you in whatever aspects of virtue may have been depleted during this time of prayer.

I must not forget to mention the hard work being carried out on a daily basis by our various Yoruba self-determination media outlets. When the going got tough, they have remained focused, persevering to continue the media campaign across various quarters. They have persisted in shining the light of truth on the dark deeds of the Nigerian government and exposing them to the world. They continue to be our voice to those around the globe and we appreciate you for all your efforts.

For the prayers being offered for Chief Sunday Adeyemo “Igboho Oosa”, they have been accepted in the heavens and, sooner rather than later, he will breathe the fresh air of freedom. For those with heavy hearts, I say let your minds be at peace. Let God do the battle for the Yoruba people in this 2022, as we have committed everything to him.

To those who are still on the fence, I urge you to know that when God was determined to save the Israelites from Egypt, there were many such “Israelites” who were unprepared. It lengthened their journey through the wilderness to their promised land, and ultimately many of them died without ever seeing it. Let us wake from our slumber and discover that an Independent Yoruba nation is inevitable, our only opportunity to build for ourselves and our children a lasting legacy of joy and prosperity for the future. Join the train now before it is too late.

Kayode Emola