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Nnamdi Kanu Agrees To Comply With Tinubu Government's Terms Of ReleaseIPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Reportedly Agrees To Comp...
03/07/2024

Nnamdi Kanu Agrees To Comply With Tinubu Government's Terms Of Release

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Reportedly Agrees To Comply With Tinubu Govt's Terms Of Release

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly agreed to comply with the conditions set by President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

This was disclosed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South Senatorial District on Wednesday after their recent meeting between the South-East Senators and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on Kanu’s release.

Led by Senator Abaribe, approximately 15 federal lawmakers participated in the closed-door meeting.

Senator Abaribe, speaking on behalf of his colleagues after the meeting, expressed optimism that the Attorney-General would influence the Federal Government to consider releasing Kanu.

He emphasised that Kanu's prolonged detention was contributing to heightened insecurity and unrest in the South-East region.

Vanguard reports that Senator Abaribe disclosed that he had personally met with Kanu at the DSS headquarters, where Kanu expressed readiness to comply with any conditions set by the government for his release.

The senators' meeting with the Attorney-General followed the South-East governors' decision to appeal directly to President Tinubu for Kanu's freedom.

Earlier, a group of 50 members from the House of Representatives had urged President Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General to use Section 174 of the Constitution to terminate the terrorism-related charges against Kanu in court.

Nnamdi Kanu's legal saga began with his initial arrest in Lagos in October 2015, subsequent bail in April 2017, and eventual escape from the country amid his trial. He was re-arrested in Kenya in June 2021 and has since remained in custody of the DSS.

Despite the Court of Appeal's order for his release in October 2022, the Supreme Court later overturned this decision in December 2023, allowing the Federal Government to proceed with the trial on seven remaining charges.

This ongoing legal battle continues to attract significant attention and advocacy efforts from lawmakers and leaders in the South East region of Nigeria.

Lagos State, Nigeria, after a heavy downpour!👇
03/07/2024

Lagos State, Nigeria, after a heavy downpour!

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Nobody Will Recognise Nigeria When Tinubu Completes Remaining Seven Years – Senate President, AkpabioIn his latest comed...
03/07/2024

Nobody Will Recognise Nigeria When Tinubu Completes Remaining Seven Years – Senate President, Akpabio

In his latest comedy-like address, Akpabio on Tuesday told Nigerians not to worry about the challenges facing Nigeria but only pray for the success of the Tinubu’s administration, saying it would pay off in the next seven years.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in another public gaffe on Tuesday, said nobody would recognise Nigeria again by the time President Bola Tinubu completes his "seven years" in office, obviously gifting the latter a second term.

Akpabio weeks ago had said the old Nigerian national anthem was responsible for heightened banditry and insecurity in the country.

Speaking during the flag-off of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja on Tuesday, Senator Akpabio said, “I have no doubt that by the time the president is through with his tenure in the country, seven years from today, many people will not recognise FCT, they will not recognise Nigeria again.

“So, all I can say is: let us continue to pray for him and be hopeful that the challenges you see today, tomorrow, you will see them no more.

“He did it in Lagos and today, Lagos is one of the best; one of the largest economies in Africa when we are talking about cities.”

On the project, the lawmaker said, “This is for me another major wonder of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This is a way to cater to a city of this nature. This is a way to cater to the people of the area councils, the FCT residents and visitors alike.”

Akpabio, who also extolled President Tinubu for picking former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as the FCT Minister further said, “So, I believe that you are a square peg in a square hole and I must thank the President for having the eyes to pinpoint those who can perform and bringing them.”

Sahara Reporters

Many Feared Trapped As Rochas Okorocha’s House Collapses In Abuja A five-storey building belonging to Rochas Okorocha, a...
03/07/2024

Many Feared Trapped As Rochas Okorocha’s House Collapses In Abuja

A five-storey building belonging to Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State, has collapsed.

The building was located along Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja.

Eyewitnesses say the building, which was under renovation, collapsed on Tuesday evening.

It was gathered that security operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command immediately cordoned off the area.

Eyewitnesses said some persons might have been trapped in the building.

“There is a possibility that there could be some people inside the collapsed building who may have died. I saw two people being pulled out from the rubble now and taken to the hospital while rescue operations were ongoing. The emergency responders are not coordinated yet for efficient operations,” an eyewitness said.

But a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, Josephine Adeh, said three persons were rescued from the collapsed building.

The statement partly reads: “The FCT Police Command hereby confirms that yesterday, July 1, 2024, about 8:40 p.m., there was a building collapse at Unity House, Area 11 by Nkwere Street.

“In response to the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, promptly moved to the scene with multiple patrol teams as first responders to cordon off the area for possible rescue.

“Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care.”

Ghanaian Chef Smith Arrested For Fraud In Guinness World Records' Cook-A-ThonGhanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith who claimed t...
03/07/2024

Ghanaian Chef Smith Arrested For Fraud In Guinness World Records' Cook-A-Thon

Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith who claimed to have broken the World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon, has been arrested for fraud.

He claimed to have cooked for 802 hours (33 days).

He also presented a plaque he claimed was from Guinness World Records. Further information on this revealed that his arrest has to do with an issue he had with his sponsors; a matter of contracts.

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𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝟏𝟑.𝟗𝐛𝐧The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine ...
02/07/2024

𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝟏𝟑.𝟗𝐛𝐧

The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion.

Business 101!👇
02/07/2024

Business 101!

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History of the PEN! In 1930, a Hungarian inventor observed children playing with marbles in a puddle, noticing that the ...
01/07/2024

History of the PEN!

In 1930, a Hungarian inventor observed children playing with marbles in a puddle, noticing that the marbles left a trail of water in their wake. That's how the idea came about: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This is how the pen was born.

László József Biro shared his idea with his brother György, a chemist, and together they began researching and experimenting to create a new type of pen based on this concept. Finally, they found the perfect combination: a viscous ink and a tip with a small ball that rotated freely, preventing the ink from drying out and controlling its flow.

They presented their invention at the Budapest International Fair in 1931 and patented it in 1938, although they did not market it immediately. With the start of World War II, the brothers emigrated to Argentina, where they founded a company in a garage.

Although they were initially unsuccessful due to the high cost of the product, they secured a contract with the British Air Force, which boosted their popularity. In 1943, they licensed their invention to Eversharp Faber in the United States for $2 million. In 1950, Marcel B**h acquired the rights and, on the recommendation of an advertising expert, dropped the "h" from his surname and founded the company BICGroup. In that year, they launched the first BIC Cristal, one of the most perfect designs ever created, of which more than 20 million units are sold every day around the world. Since 1953, more than 100 billion BIC Cristals have been manufactured, making it the best-selling pen of all time.

30/06/2024

Disregard the rumours making the round that veteran actor, Olu Jacobs is dead.

He is alive!

29/06/2024

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Happy weekend Passionate people!

Please watch to the end and help with suggestions,thank you!

Tobi Amusan has finally been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a whereabout rule violation filed ...
29/06/2024

Tobi Amusan has finally been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a whereabout rule violation filed by the World Athletics and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

CAS dismissed the charges and ruled that: "Accordingly, the Challenged Decision in which the WADT considered that Tobi Amusan did not violate Rule 2.4 of the WA Anti-Doping Rules (WA ADR) and that no period of ineligibility should be imposed on the Athlete is confirmed."

Shehu Shagari: Nigerian President's Salary In 1979.See how much Alhaji Shehu Shagari collected as salary when he was the...
28/06/2024

Shehu Shagari: Nigerian President's Salary In 1979.

See how much Alhaji Shehu Shagari collected as salary when he was the president of Nigeria!

Things dey happen!👇
28/06/2024

Things dey happen!

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UNIABUJA Appoints 41-Year-Old Aisha Maikudi As Acting VCThe Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest...
27/06/2024

UNIABUJA Appoints 41-Year-Old Aisha Maikudi As Acting VC

The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor.

Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law, is the university’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics.

Her appointment was announced following her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to a statement by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah. Na’Allah noted that Maikudi’s appointment was in a “temporary capacity effective after the tenure of the current vice-chancellor, pending the ratification by the Governing Council.”Na’Allah rounds off his tenure on June 30, 2024 after a five-year leadership at the institution.

In her acceptance speech, Maikudi thanked members of the Senate for the confidence reposed in her.

She said, “I want to extend my deepest respect and appreciation to you all for the strong support and unwavering commitment that you have accorded me.”

Maikudi was born on January 31, 1983.

She attended Queens College, Lagos where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate.

She proceeded to the University of Reading, graduating with LLB in 2004 and LLM from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 2005; and later bagged a PhD in International Law in 2015 from the University of Abuja.

Maikudi joined the service of the University of Abuja on September 4, 2008 as Lecturer II and rose to the rank of Professor in 2022.

She became the first female Deputy Dean, at the university’s Faculty of Law in 2018; and later, the pioneer Director, University of Abuja International Centre in 2019.

Maikudi has attended several national and international conferences in the UK, US, South Africa, Germany, Italy, and Egypt, etc as well as conducted several researches on United Nations Law and has written extensively in the area.

She is a member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Law Teachers Association, and International Federation of Women Lawyers.

Nick Imudia, the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, has die**d by suiiiiiiicide ...
27/06/2024

Nick Imudia, the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, has die**d by suiiiiiiicide in his apartment. Imudia was a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga.

He kieeled himself on the night of Tuesday, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment. Before making the jump, he called his US-based brother to give instructions on how to distribute his wealth should anything happen to him.

He also reached out to his young daughter from a previous relationship, telling her he would always be there for her and that she only needed to look in the sky to see him.

His friends, family, and associates are in shock as to why he would commit suiiiiiiiicide. Imudia was from Ika South local government area of Delta State.

Kenya's President Withdraws Tax Plan After Deadly ProtestKenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance ...
26/06/2024

Kenya's President Withdraws Tax Plan After Deadly Protest

Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday.

In an address to the nation, he said it was clear that Kenyans "want nothing" to do with the bill.

"I concede," he said, adding that he will not sign the bill into law.

At least 22 people were killed in Tuesday’s protests, according to the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHRC).

Mr Ruto said he would now enter into dialogue with the young people, who were at the forefront of the biggest protests to hit the country since he was elected in 2022.

"Listening keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly that they want nothing to do with this Finance Bill 2024, I concede.
"And therefore, I will not sign the 2024 Finance Bill, and it shall subsequently be withdrawn. The people have spoken,” he said in the televised address.

The bill was passed by parliament on Tuesday, despite nationwide demonstrations against it.
Protesters broke into parliament, vandalising the interior and setting parts of the complex on fire. The ceremonial mace, symbolising the authority of the legislature, was stolen.
Mr Ruto initially responded with defiance.

He ordered the military to be deployed, saying "violence and anarchy" would not be tolerated.
But he climbed down on Wednesday, as public anger grew over the killing of protesters.
Wanjeri Nderu, head of the International Society For Human Rights, told the BBC what was experienced during the protest was “like we were at war”, adding that police were using live ammunition even before parliament was breached.

Catholic bishops also condemned the actions of the security forces and “earnestly appealed to the police not to shoot at the protesters”, while also urging protesters to remain peaceful.

The Law Society of Kenya called on international criminal investigators to help families' quest for justice, saying that it had reports that soldiers were engaging protesters in parliament.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply saddened by the reports of deaths and injuries - including of journalists and medical personnel".

He also urged the Kenyan authorities to "exercise restraint", and called for all demonstrations to be peaceful.

The protests took place despite the government dropping some of the bill's most controversial proposals amid protests last week.

Demonstrators demanded that the entire bill be scrapped, which Mr Ruto has now agreed to do.

The government had previously argued that Kenyans needed to pay more taxes to reduce the country's debt - a huge sum of more than $80bn (£63bn), which costs the country more than half of its annual tax revenues to service.

The original bill had proposed taxes on bread, cooking oil, mobile money services, specialised hospitals and on motor vehicles - all of which Kenyans said would worsen the cost-of-living crisis.

BBC

Photos From Ongoing Kenya Tax Protest where the police has joined in looting.
26/06/2024

Photos From Ongoing Kenya Tax Protest where the police has joined in looting.

26/06/2024

Fire Engulfed A Section Of The Dangote Refinery This Afternoon But The Fire Has Be Successfully Put Off....

Minimum Wage: Governors To Convene Emergency Meeting TodayGovernors of the 36 states of the federation have resolved to ...
26/06/2024

Minimum Wage: Governors To Convene Emergency Meeting Today

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have resolved to meet on Wednesday to resolve issues regarding the proposed new minimum wage.

Recall that the governors had rejected the N62,000 proposed by the federal government, explaining that some states would have to borrow to pay salaries if the amount is implemented.

However, the organised labour is still insisting on N250,000 wage.

Daily Trust reports that the governors’ decision to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday followed the stepping down of the memo on minimum wage by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had told newsmen after the FEC that the Council could not take a decision on the issue of minimum wage because it involves local government, states, federal government and organised private sector.

But the Acting Director on Media and Public Affair of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Halima Ahmed, told Daily Trust that governors would meet on Wednesday by 7pm in Abuja over the matter.

Daily Trust

Police discover man who shattered hand with dynamite during protest in Rivers hospitalThe operatives of the Rivers State...
26/06/2024

Police discover man who shattered hand with dynamite during protest in Rivers hospital

The operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have discovered the suspect who shattered his hand with a suspected dynamite allegedly in his possession during a protest in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday.

The suspect in the failed detonation of alleged dynamite outside the Hotel Presidential along Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway during a protest was nabbed, revived and is now receiving treatment.

The suspected was discovered at the Intensive Care Unit of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, where he was secretly brought in for treatment.

Tuesday, a middle-aged man, yet to be named had blew up himself during a protest by some leaders of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Terriry in support of police occupation of the 23 local government area secretariat over the LGA leadership crisis in the state.

It was alleged that the suspected was among the protesters and that he was in possession of the suspected dynamite that went off in his hand.

It was gathered that the dynamite had exploded and shattered his hand as well causing panic in in the area.
The incident happened around Hotel Presidential on Port Harcourt-Aba Express way, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

According a source, Obinna (surname withheld) said the suspected was whisked by other protesters as security agents trooped to the location where the explosion happened.

Although, at Press time, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, who did not dismiss the report, had said she was yet to find out the full details of what transpired, but promised to get by to our correspondent later.

Iringe-Koko in a paragraph tip said: “Please let me find out the full details surrounding the alleged incident and get back to you.”

But, the Commissioner of Police in the State, Olatunji Disu, while appearing on a television programme monitored in Port Harcourt, confirmed that a young man blew up himself with an explosive, noting that investigations were still on into the development.

However, police have mounted tight security around the RSUTH with mandate to secure law-abiding citizens, and particularly patients and staff of the facility.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, said that on getting information of the incident, the State Government immediately alerted the Ministry of Health and all medical facilities in the State to be on the look-out for patient(s) with suspected injuries arising from blasts.

Oreh said that the severely injured patient was brought into the facility by some persons, who claimed that he was taken from a road traffic accident scene, adding that on close observation, it was discovered that the injuries were not related to any road traffic accident.

Oreh said: “A call was put out by the State Government on Tuesday, 25th June, 2024, alerting all owners of the medical facilities, both public and private in the State, about a failed attempt to detonate an explosive at the axis of Hotel Presidential.

“The reason for that was for them to be vigilant, with heightened sense of alert, and high index of suspicion, should any individual present himself at any of the medical facilities with injury suggestive of a traumatic amputation of an upper limp.

“Following from that call, our medical facilities in the State were on a heightened sense of alert. And so, when a young man was brought to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) with alleged injury sustained during what was said to be a road accident, the medical personnel that were on hand to examine him and offer medical care were on alert, and immediately recognised that the injuries that were seen on the individual were not in tandem with a road traffic accident, and rather resembled injury that would have come from a blast.”

Oreh revealed that the management of RSUTH and the State Government were working in collaboration with the Nigeria Police that has been duly notified and already playing its role in investigating the incident and the suspect.

She said: “The individual was taken to the theater for immediate resuscitation because as at the time he was brought in, he was semi-conscious but the medical personnel did the needful and immediately informed the Rivers State Government.

“Immediately too, they informed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Rivers State Ministry of Health about the presence of that individual in the facility even when providing emergency medical care to revive and resuscitate him.

“He is currently stable. We are working in tandem with the Rivers State Police Command, and the hospital has been fully secured; fences and perimeters have been fully secured.

“The patient is undergoing current medical treatment. He is stable and the police is doing their own part by carrying out the necessary investigation.”

Vanguard

Thirteen killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya protests - medicsAt least 13 protesters were killed during protests in Ke...
26/06/2024

Thirteen killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya protests - medics

At least 13 protesters were killed during protests in Kenya, doctors say, and a section of parliament went up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalated on Tuesday.

An angry crowd broke through police lines to storm parliament in the capital Nairobi before setting parts of it ablaze.

In an address on Tuesday evening, President William Ruto said all means would be deployed to "thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine the security and stability of our country".

He has deployed the military to quell the protests.

Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association, said that the figure of 13 deaths was "not the final number".

There have also been unverified social media reports of dozens of people being shot dead by security officers overnight, as well as reports of deaths in other areas around the country where there were protests.

Protests against an unpopular finance bill, which includes several tax rises, have been ongoing for days. But they escalated on Tuesday as MPs passed an amended bill.

Protesters broke into parliament, vandalizing the interior and setting parts of the complex on fire. The ceremonial mace, symbolizing the authority of the legislature, was stolen.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged dialogue, saying Kenya's leaders should "know that power and authority is donated to them by the people".

BBC

Customs officer dies at Reps investigative hearing The Deputy Comptroller, Finance Administration and Technical Service ...
25/06/2024

Customs officer dies at Reps investigative hearing

The Deputy Comptroller, Finance Administration and Technical Service of the Nigerian Customs Service, Essien Etop Andrew, is dead.

Andrew died at the National Assembly Clinic in Abuja on Tuesday.

He was a guest of the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives where he appeared for questioning on Tuesday in continuation of the ongoing probe of revenue-generating agencies and parastatals of government.

While addressing the committee on remittance of levies into designated government accounts, Andrew suddenly paused and said “Sir, I need to take water.”

The Chairman of the Committee, Bamidele Salam, responded, “You need to take water, sir? Yes, go ahead! Or if you need tea… Do you need tea?”

The customs boss repeated, “I may need to take water,” and then collapsed.

The House later announced his death in a statement signed later by the spokesman for the House, Akin Rotimi.

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The statement read in part, “It is with deep sadness and regret that we confirm the passing of an esteemed official of the Nigeria Customs Service who was at the National Assembly for an engagement with a House Committee.

“During the engagement, which occurred around 1 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the official developed sudden health complications. Despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, he unfortunately passed away.

“Out of respect for the family, the official’s name will not be disclosed at this time.

“The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased during this difficult time. We recognise the significant contributions he made to the Nigeria Customs Service and our nation.

“The House of Representatives stands ready to support efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and is cooperating fully with all relevant authorities to ensure all necessary protocols are followed.

“The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas expressed his condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a dedicated public servant. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time.

“Further information will be provided as it becomes available. We ask for patience and respect for the privacy of the family during this period of mourning.”

Punch

TIthing: To give or not to give?By Osondu Ahirika The practice of tithing is currently the hottest controversy bedevilli...
25/06/2024

TIthing: To give or not to give?

By Osondu Ahirika

The practice of tithing is currently the hottest controversy bedevilling Christianity.

Even preachers are divided down the line.

Some profess the practice as an immutable command of God.

Others prohibit it as an Old Testament levitical law.

A very unprofitable disputation though which adds no spiritual value overall to the faith.

Let's evaluate the full import of the debate.

Tithing is a sub-title in the general principle of giving to support the Kingdom's work or the Church, more specifically speaking.

Indeed, tithing is not the most important of the broader ethic of giving in the Church.

Others include alms, first fruits, charity, pledges, donations, seed faith, stewardship, offering, and thanksgiving.

All these however broadly dispersed or dissected mean the same thing - GIVING.

The classifications have simply been manipulated by gladiators in this needless debate to further mutilate the faith.

Let me adumbrate further.

In the Old Testament giving was legalistic. But in the New Testament, giving is free will driven.

For instance in Acts 2: 44=45, Scripture says in the New Testament church, people sold their property and gave - not a mere ten per cent as prescribed in tithing - but ALL to the Church.

Imagine if a preacher today demands this of his members. He will be lynched.

Read also Acts 4:32-35. None of the vocal anti- tithe pastors today would dare practice what the early church Christians did.

I challenge any of them to sell all their property and bring the proceeds to the Church to prove fidelity.

Even Ananias and Saphira who withheld part of the proceeds of what they sold were judged with death before Apostle Peter as recorded in Acts 5.

Yes, it is not recorded that Jesus received tithes. Neither did he expressly invalidate this form of giving.

In Matthew 23:23 and Luke 11:42, Jesus enjoined the people not to relegate the importance of inner purity and justice, while emphasising the payment of tithes.

His advocacy was for a balance in righteousness, not religiosity.

The Apostles did not specifically demand tithes or giving of any kind.

But Apostle Paul encouraged generosity in the culture of giving in 2 Corinthians 8-9.

Saint Paul stressed the importance of voluntary giving rather than compulsory tithing.

Folks! Here's a shocking truth.

In Matthew 28:12-15, the religious leaders expended large sums of money to stop the gospel.

Today, more resources are still funnelled into stopping the spread of the gospel.

One powering strategy is to make Christians see offence once the issue of giving is mentioned in the Church.

The devil knows the church like every other organisation needs money to fund its operations and grow.

Every attempt to stop the church and stifle her finances will however fail.

God's work done in God's way will never lack supply.

Here's my position on the Tithing debate:

By God's divine permission, I lead a Church denomination.

I neither ask for tithes nor prevent those who desire to give.

Some members of our church who joined from the established order of Churches insisted they would keep paying tithes believing the benefits thereof.

We haven't stopped them. We also are not at variance with those who do not share the same belief.

The truth is some who don't pay tithes end up giving even more for gospel causes at times.

That's the balance. Let people give as they choose. If they elect not to give at all, let them be.

I condemn unreservedly, the use of threats of punishment from God to intimidate people on not tithing or giving. That's ungodly.

Lastly, there is this question about those who have paid tithes religiously but have not prospered.

Does that mean God's word is of no effect?

Truth is, there are principles of prosperity espoused in the Bible.

Giving or generosity of any kind including tithing is an infinitesimal part of attaining prosperity.

One must get other factors right, including, hard work, gratitude, contentment, praying without ceasing, faithfulness, consistency, wisdom, obedience, and humility.

More authoritatively speaking, prosperity in the eyes of God cannot be circumscribed to mean material wealth.

Prosperity in God's terms means so much more. Good health, long life, spiritual growth righteousness, peace, and joy.

Conclusion: This tug-of-war over tithing is a distraction. If you don't want to give money to support the work of God, keep it. Nobody can punish you for withholding your resources. However, don't describe those who do so as, vulnerable, mugus or fools.

TIthing can therefore be considered in the classification of the adiaphora concept in the New Testament theology.

It is neither commanded nor forbidden. Not by Jesus christ, not by the Apostles. It is therefore left to moral sense or obligation.

Live and let others live.

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