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All Nigerians Are Illiterates, Says Odumeje

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Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, the controversial Onitsha-based pastor better known as Odumeje, has argued that “every Nigerian is illiterate as long as the country is still underdeveloped”.

In a recent sermon, the clergyman opined that it was wrong for a Nigerian to assume he or she is learned when the country does not enjoy basic infrastructure.

Odumeje likened literacy to development, arguing that Nigeria lacks strong economies, advanced technology, and high standards of living.

He also cited an example with Dubai — a city in the United Arab Emirates — referring to it “as one of the most developed countries in the world”.

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“Anybody claiming educated in Nigeria where there is no good road, do you know what they call learned people? Educated people stay in a country where there is a lot of digital development,” he said.

“Everybody in this country is illiterate. Go to intelligent countries like Dubai, you will see modern things. Any educated people or country, go there you will see development every day because being an educated person means you have something others do not have and you must bring into practice.

“Educated people in a white man’s country are the ones who manufacture cars, bringing modern cars. They want to kill fuel, now they have brought electric cars. Every borrowed a professor and doctorate and borrowed certificates and coming out to say, my learned colleague. As far as this country is not moving forward, all of us are illiterates.”

It was Lifestyle earlier examined Odumeje who has continued to gain prominence on the back of his unorthodox practices.

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Obidients Movement rejoice over release of human rights lawyer, Farotimi (Photos)

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The Obidients Movement celebrate the release of vibrant activist lawyer, Delete Farotimi.

Naijablitznews reports this was contained in a statement issued by the National Coordinator of the Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko.

Read full statement below:

‘Today, we rejoice as our brother, Dele Farotimi, has finally reunited with his family in Lagos after meeting the bail conditions that have kept him away from his loved ones.

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“His return home is a testament to the unyielding spirit of truth and resilience that defines our movement.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a critical role in securing his release. To the legal team, supporters, and advocates who stood firm and refused to let injustice prevail, we are immensely grateful.

“A special appreciation goes to our father and leader, Mr. Peter Obi, whose commitment to justice and the rule of law continues to inspire the Obidient Movement and a new Nigeria. His steadfast support and leadership remind us all why we stand firm in our pursuit of a better and fairer Nigeria.

“Together, we will continue to uphold the values that define us, ensuring that no voice is silenced.

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“Thank you all, and may we continue to stand united.

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PSC Deploys Six Commissioners of Police to States

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The Police Service Commission (PSC), yesterday deployed six commissioners of police to states.

A statement by Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said the commission approved the appointment and posting of six new Commissioners of Police.

The appointments and postings, Ani said, were sequel to the recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force released by the Commission last week.

He said that in the new appointments, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed was posted to Nasarawa State Command; Rabin Mohamned, now CP, Kaduna State Command and Adepoju Olugbenga Adewale posted to Rivers State Command.

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“Others are; Mohammed Baba Azare, now CP, Akwa Ibom State Command, Wilfred Olatokunbo Afolabi new CP Ondo State Command and Joseph Eribo, former CP, Akwa Ibom State now moved to Ekiti State as the new CP Ekiti State Command,” he informed.

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, rtd, said the new appointees should see their appointments as call to national service.

He implored them to be committed to Government’s drive to Stablize the nation and effectively ensure that their states are free of crime and criminality.

Argungu said the Commission will continue to monitor their progress report and will encourage them to succeed in their new endeavours.

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He charged them to reciprocate Government’s gesture by rededicating themselves to the service of their fatherland.

Also, the Commission called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country, insisting that Nigeria must be great again.

In his Christmas message to Christian faithful, Argungu noted that Nigeria is blessed with enormous material and human resources which the present Administration is currently harnessing for optimal functionality.

He said Nigerians should believe in the greatness of our nation and support the government to achieve the required dividends.

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He called on Christians to use the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ to rededicate themselves to the advancement of the ideals of nation building.

He also called for prayers against societal ills such as terrorism,  banditry and kidnapping.

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SEE photo of duplex almost completed by man who beaded his friend in Delta

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A photo has emerged showing the duplex being constructed by a 30-year-old man, Efe Onoetiyi, a.k.a Efe Money, who allegedly kidnapped and beheaded his friend, Paulinus Okon, in Otokutu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Efe received N30m from late Paulinus to buy a property for him. However, Efe kidnapped and k!lled Paulinus before collecting N20m ransom from the deceased’s brother.

LIB reported that the Divisional Police Officer in Ekpan Division, Uvwie Local Government Area, Aliyu Shaba led a team of policemen to arrest Efe and a herbalist, Lawrence Joseph, said to be the chief priest of Otokutu, over the gruesome m8rder of Paulinus.

The police team also recovered the head of the victim from the shrine of the chief priest where it was buried.

It was further gathered that Efe lured his friend to a shrine where they beh€aded him before dumping his remains in the river.

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Reports had it that when the suspects learnt that the deceased’s body was seen floating in the river three days later, they went and retrieved it.

They removed all his intestines, tied some hard blocks to the body and threw it back into the river where it sank.

They also drove the deceased car to Otu-Jeremi road and abandoned it there to make it appear like a kidnap case.

Efe informed Paulinus’s family that he was kidnapped and he collected a ransom of N20,215,000 from the deceased’s brother, claiming that he was in touch with the kidnappers.

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