Asegun Oluyemi (2026)

25/10/2025

A NATION UNDER SIEGE

There is growing suspicion that the insurgency in parts of Nigeria was not merely ideological or religious, but strategically designed to secure control over newly discovered mineral resources.

Beneath the surface of terrorism and banditry lies an economic undercurrent, a silent battle for the ownership and exploitation of Nigeria’s untapped wealth.

In regions like Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, and parts of Borno, reports have emerged of large deposits of gold, lithium, uranium, and other valuable minerals. Coincidentally, these same regions have become epicenters of insurgency, illegal mining, and armed conflict.

Rather than being random acts of rebellion, some of these insurgent movements appear to have been sponsored, tolerated, or deliberately under-policed by powerful figures benefiting from the chaos. When state authority collapses, official mining licenses lose meaning, and the black market thrives.

Powerful local actors, politicians, and foreign interests use armed groups as “security shields” to protect illegal mining operations and keep federal regulators away. This mirrors patterns seen in other African nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo, where warlords and militias guard mineral zones for profit.

In Nigeria’s case, insurgency becomes both a tool of control and a distraction. While the public sees terrorism as a security problem, behind the scenes it functions as an economic shield for criminal extraction. Villages are displaced not just by ideology but by economic cleansing, pushing locals away from resource-rich lands.

Thus, what appears to be a fight over religion or politics may actually be a sophisticated economic project, designed and sustained by some within the political and military elite to protect newly found mineral corridors.

Until this link between insurgency and resource exploitation is confronted, peace efforts will remain superficial treating symptoms while ignoring the economic root of the conflict.

BUT IN ALL, GOD ALMIGHTY STILL RULES OVER THE AFFAIRS OF MEN!

SELAH.

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing.... James 2:3
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20/10/2025

In this episode, The distinguished Rev'd Niyi Adebayo opened up about his life’s journey so far. The highs, the lows and the faith that kept him standing. One of the most emotional parts was when he shared the painful season his wife faced during her severe health challenges.

"We needed close to ₦60 million to fly her to India for treatment. Many mocked, yet many more people I didn’t even know, stood in the gap with prayers and generous donations. The household of faith rallied round, and just when hope seemed lost, God showed up at the eleventh hour.

Today, my wife and I are living proofs of God’s goodness and mercy".

Watch this moving episode of DriveTv Yoruba Podcast DriveTv News Yoruba as Rev'd Niyi Adebayo shared the story of pain, faith, and divine intervention.

17/10/2025

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16/10/2025

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15/10/2025

Heaven’s story is never told by one man.

It is revealed through many vessels.

These are some of the faces bringing WHEN HEAVEN WAITS to life!

Each one carries a story of faith, conflict, and divine awakening.

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13/10/2025

BABA Dr. UMA UKPAI HAS CHANGED HIS ADDRESS.

He preached to millions under the open sky, long before 'going viral' required a data plan.
A true apostle of the analog age.

He didn't build a megachurch; he built a movement, he built altars in open fields.

He didn't gather a crowd; he commanded an army of prayer warriors.

In the economy of souls, he was a central bank. 🙏⚔️
And heaven's gate just received its most decorated general. ⚔️✝️

They say the greats don't die, they transition.
For the man who built his ministry on life after death,
This isn't an end—it's his greatest promotion. ✞

He didn't just preach the good news; he was a one-man revival factory.
Heaven's gain is earth's definitive loss of a spiritual institution.

The passing of Rev. Uma Ukpai is not merely the death of a man; it is the quiet closing of a specific chapter in African Pentecostalism.

He was not a pastor of a single megachurch, but a founder of a movement – an evangelistic ecosystem that prioritized raw, open-air crusades over curated television ministries.

He was a foundational pillar of the post-independence evangelical movement, a leader who built a formidable association not on glamour or prosperity theology, but on a doctrine of fervent prayer and spiritual authority.

His model was one of grassroots spiritual warfare, wielding a unique blend of charismatic authority and pragmatic faith that resonated deeply with the Nigerian societal experience.

His death at 80 marks the sunset of a certain kind of apostolic, itinerant figure whose authority was built on perceived spiritual potency, not just organizational growth.

While the global Christian community feels this loss, the true vacuum is uniquely Nigerian. Rev. Ukpai was a foundational pillar in the country's spiritual-industrial complex.

He operated in the space between established denominations and the masses, offering a direct, potent brand of hope and deliverance.

In a nation perennially grappling with existential challenges, figures like Ukpai provided not just theology, but a framework for spiritual intervention in daily crises.

His absence leaves a void in this ecosystem that a new generation of more media-savvy, franchise-building pastors may be ill-equipped to fill in the same way.

The Power of a Branded Spiritual Niche: His success lay in mastering and owning a specific niche: aggressive prayer and deliverance. In a crowded religious marketplace, he proved that a clearly defined, powerfully executed spiritual brand could build a lasting legacy.

The Shift in Evangelism: His passing subtly marks the transition from crusade-based evangelism to digital discipleship. The new frontier for souls is no longer the town square but the smartphone screen, a domain he was less active in.

The Architect of Faith: For millions, he wasn't just a preacher; he was a spiritual architect who provided the blueprint for confronting life's battles through prayer and faith. This functional role in people's lives is what truly cements his legacy beyond doctrinal contributions.

The Theology of Power: His ministry thrived on a gospel that addressed immediate concerns – poverty, sickness, spiritual attacks. This theology of power and victory shaped the desires of a generation of believers, for better or worse, moving the focus from heavenly reward to earthly dominion and deliverance.

The Secular Impact: His influence extended beyond the pulpit. By emphasizing education through his foundation, he acknowledged a critical, often neglected, nexus in the developing world: that faith and human development are not enemies, but essential partners. This pragmatic side of his ministry is a vital part of his legacy.

A Standard for Service: 'He served well' is the ultimate epitaph for a spiritual leader. In an age of celebrity pastors and private jets, his life stands as a quiet rebuke and a reminder that the measure of ministry is depth of impact, not breadth of fame.

The Succession Vacuum: Figures like Ukpai create a gravitational field that is almost impossible to replicate. His departure exposes a critical succession crisis in first-generation African ministries, where institutional structure is often weaker than the founder's personality.

Uma Ukpai did not just serve well; he forged a spiritual industrial complex that manufactured faith on a mass scale. We mourn not just a man, but the passing of a certain kind of unwavering, confrontational, and miracle-affirming Christianity that shaped the identity of modern Nigerian faith. His crown of glory is secure, but the helmet of spiritual authority he wore now lies vacant, awaiting a successor of comparable fortitude and fire.

Uma Ukpai has fought the good fight and has handed in his final report. He exits a stage he helped build, leaving behind a Nigeria far more saturated with the gospel than the one he found. His legacy is not up for debate in the comments section; it is etched in the silent gratitude of countless hearts who believed they encountered God through him. The earthly work is done; the eternal audit begins.

~ ...✍️

Rest on the soldier of the LORD.

13/10/2025

THE DAY MOURNERS REBELLED IN CHURCH

Last Friday, we buried Kenny — an ally, a politician, and a woman of rare courage.

Kehinde Adebowale Ajifolawe , nee Olokesusi, fondly called Kenny Ise, was a trader in Fayose Market, Ado-Ekiti. Years ago, she left for America, started a family, and somehow found herself in a situation . Life brought her back to Nigeria — separated from her husband and children, but never separated from her principles.

She was loyal, open-minded, and brutally frank. Kenny was not your average politician. If she stood with you, she stood all the way. No hypocrisy, no double-speak. She spoke truth to power — and as we say, “she no send.”

I saw this side of her clearly in 2018 when she led the women’s wing of my campaign for the governorship ticket in Ekiti. She worked tirelessly, rallied everyone, and gave her best.

The last time I saw Kenny was in June, at my wife’s 60th birthday celebration. She was her usual lively self — laughing, dancing, teasing, and correcting. She filled every room she entered with energy. That was Kenny: full of light.

A FUNERAL TURNED FUNDRAISER

Then came her funeral.

There she was, lying still in her coffin — a woman in her fifties, gone too soon, her husband and children far away. The atmosphere was heavy with grief. But before long, the officiating reverend of the Anglican Church turned sorrow into spectacle.

We were called four separate times to make donations during the service. We were asked to put another in envelopes. That could have been overlooked. But then came the shocking moment.

Kenny’s two nieces — barely out of their teens — were called forward to represent her children. They nervously announced a donation of ₦200,000 to the church. Instead of showing gratitude, the reverend frowned and said it was “too small.”

I was horrified. The young girls froze in shame. I had to get up, take the microphone, and add to the donation — just to save them from further embarrassment.

But it didn’t end there. The reverend then asked every mourner to come forward, one after another, to announce their donations publicly.

That was when the crowd erupted.

“Why are you doing this?”
“What are you selling here?”
“Are we here to mourn or to buy?”

Voices rose in anger. The congregation rose up in unison and began to walk out. Women shouted that the church had already collected ₦100,000 “for diesel,” plus several other charges just to hold a one-hour service.

The reverend’s face went pale with embarrassment. The moment was chaotic, painful — and deeply revealing.

When Compassion Took Flight

That day, I felt profound sorrow — not just for Kenny, but for the state of the church in Nigeria.

What was once a refuge for the broken has become a marketplace. Compassion has taken flight.
Funerals and weddings are now opportunities for fundraising. The pulpit has become a counter. The sacred has been replaced by salesmanship.

The missionaries who brought Christianity here did not behave like this. They mourned with the grieving, cared for the widows, took in orphans, and offered free education. They gave without expecting payment.

But their successors — our own clergy — have turned faith into business. The altar into a cash point. The gospel into a commodity.

A CALL FOR REFORM

What happened in Ise-Ekiti must not be dismissed as an isolated incident. It is a symptom of a deeper moral sickness — one that is eroding the soul of the church.

When mourners revolt inside a church, it is not rebellion. It is a cry of conscience.

If the church in Nigeria does not rediscover compassion, humility, and service, it risks losing its moral authority completely. People will simply stop showing up — not because they’ve lost faith in God, but because they’ve lost faith in those who claim to speak for Him.

Christianity was never meant to be a bazaar. It was meant to be a refuge.

It’s time the church returns to that calling.

By Babafemi Ojudu

Journalist • Former Senator • Former Presdential Advisor • Public Policy Advocate

08/10/2025

HEART TOUCHING WORDS FROM MY HEADMASTER IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

From selling sachet water, ice blocks, and mangoes, to working in a hotel bar for just ₦150 a month… even surviving a robbery attack where his car was stolen and he was shot at after returning from a crusade — his journey is proof that every glory truly has a story.

Don’t miss this deeply emotional episode as Rev’d Niyi Adebayo shares his powerful life experience on DriveTv News Yoruba Podcast.

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06/10/2025

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05/10/2025

HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY TO ME

I am more than just an educator.

I am a builder of dreams, shapers of character, and silent architect of the future.

Every lesson I teach plants a seed of knowledge.

Every word of encouragement lights a fire of hope.

Every sacrifice I make, though often unseen, leaves an everlasting imprint on hearts and lives.

In a world where values fade and challenges rise, teachers remain the steady hands that guide, correct, nurture, and inspire.

Without me, there would be no doctors, engineers, leaders, inventors, or even other teachers.

Truly, I am the root of every great achievement.

I honour my patience, my passion, my resilience, and my love.

I am not just teaching for today.

I am shaping eternity.

Thank you for being the light that never goes dim.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to ME, Asegun Oluyemi.

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