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Pastor Adeboye reveals how lady who claimed God asked her to marry me threatened to k!ll my wife
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed a chilling encounter with a woman who persistently claimed that God had ordained him as her husband.
Speaking on Wednesday at the grand finale of the 2025 Special Victory Hour programme, Pastor Adeboye narrated how the woman, a senior official at the West African Examinations Council and a married mother, unexpectedly walked into his office with the bizarre declaration.
“Several years ago, a woman just woke up one morning, came to my office, and said, ‘God has told me that you are my husband.’ I said, ‘How can God tell you that? I am a pastor, happily married.’
She herself was married, and from the look of things, she might even be older than me,” Pastor Adeboye recalled.
Despite attempts to reason with her, the woman remained resolute, even going as far as threatening the life of his wife, Folu Adeboye.
Concerned for his family’s safety, he sought the intervention of her husband, hoping to resolve the situation.
However, she refused to relent.
“We sent for her husband, but she didn’t change. We brought the matter to the police DPO, and they told her to stop coming to the camp.
She said, ‘You are joking.’ She told my wife, ‘If you don’t allow me to marry him, I will kill you.’
This was not a joke—demons have been around for a long time,” he explained.
Stalked To London
The unsettling episode took a more disturbing turn when Pastor Adeboye travelled discreetly to London to work on a Sunday School pamphlet, only to be tracked down by the same woman.
The RCCG General Overseer said, “Then one day I went to London to prepare our Sunday school pamphlet. I told nobody I was coming. Nobody knew I wanted to do the work quietly, that’s why I went.
“As soon as I got into the house in London, the phone rang. When I picked up, she said, ‘Welcome. I’ve been waiting for you. I will be with you in the next few minutes, I’m at the next bus stop.’”
Shocked by her persistence and how she managed to locate him, Pastor Adeboye sought divine intervention.
I had to threaten her with the police, and unlike Nigeria, the police there cannot be settled. Then I turned to the Almighty God and asked, ‘What is this?’ God said, ‘As long as you allow the mountain to stay, the mountain will stay.’ So I prayed a simple prayer. I don’t know how it happened, but they brought her body back to Nigeria,” he concluded
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a strong advisory urging the Osun State Government to immediately suspend the upcoming Local Government elections due to credible intelligence indicating high security threats and potential violence.
This is just as the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has announced the the LG polls across the state are holding.
He also ordered the restriction of vehicular movements in the state during the election.
In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police warned that various groups, including political elements, are allegedly mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine democratic stability. Given the volatile security situation, the police emphasized that allowing the elections to proceed could lead to widespread unrest, endangering lives and property. “The Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under these volatile conditions could escalate into widespread unrest.
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, is fully prepared to take decisive action to prevent any breakdown of law and order. However, to avert unnecessary confrontation and safeguard the democratic process, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders that the elections be stood down,” the statement read. Beyond security concerns, the police also cited legal complexities, referencing the recent clarification by the Attorney-General of the Federation. The Court of Appeal judgment delivered on February 22, 2025, reportedly nullified a previous Federal High Court ruling, raising further questions about the legal foundation of the planned elections. “In light of the combination of heightened security threats and the existing legal complexities, the Nigeria Police Force advises the Osun State Government to reconsider and suspend the planned elections immediately,” the statement concluded. The police urged all stakeholders, including political parties, to exercise restraint and prioritize the safety and stability of the state.
By Gloria Ikibah
The Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has stated that none of the 31 requests submitted for state creation met the constitutional requirements.
Kalu, who also serves as Deputy Speaker, made this known during a two-day retreat organised by the 10th House in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday.
The retreat which holds from February 20 – 23, 2025, provided a platform to assess pending amendment bills and plan the next steps in the constitutional review process.
While acknowledging the significance of state creation in Nigeria’s governance structure, Kalu noted that the submitted requests did not meet the legal criteria for consideration.
He said the committee has extended the deadline for submissions to March 5, 2025, to allow for further input and possible revisions and that further extensions might be considered, depending on the retreat’s outcome.
Kalu also disclosed that the committee was currently reviewing 151 constitutional amendment bills, reflecting lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to refine governance in Nigeria. While some bills have advanced to the second reading, others remain at the initial stage.
Deputy Speaker also identified duplication of bills as a key challenge in the ongoing amendment process, and noted that some bills covered similar issues under different sponsors, while others overlapped in subject matter. To streamline efforts and avoid redundancy, the committee categorized the bills into key thematic areas:
- Federal Structure and Power Devolution
- Local Government Autonomy
- Public Revenue, Fiscal Federation, and Revenue Allocation
- Nigerian Police and Security Architecture
- Comprehensive Judicial Reforms
- Electoral Reforms
- Gender Issues and Human Rights
- State Creation
According to Kalu, this classification will help lawmakers focus on amendments that align with national interest and legislative priorities.
RRecognising the link between constitutional amendments and electoral laws, the committee invited the leadership of the House and Senate Committees on Electoral Matters to the retreat.
Kalu stressed that any proposed changes to the Electoral Act requiring constitutional amendments must pass through his committee to ensure a smooth legislative process.
As part of the next phase, Zonal and National Public Hearings have been scheduled across the six geopolitical zones to allow Nigerians to contribute to the amendment process. These hearings will hold in:
- North Central: Nasarawa and Niger States
- North East: Borno and Gombe States
- North West: Kaduna and Sokoto States
- South East: Enugu and Imo States
- South South: Bayelsa and Cross River States
- South West: Lagos and Ondo States
Kalu therefore urged lawmakers to engage diligently, ensuring the final amendments reflect the will of Nigerians.
He reiterated the committee’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive process, expressing confidence that their work would strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and governance.
The Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Mr. Clement Nwankwo, commended the committee’s efforts and reaffirmed PLAC’s support for the review process.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Friday, February 21, 2025, the naira is exchanging for ₦1,502 to 1 US Dollar at the parallel market (black market) in Nigeria.
This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,502 on February 21, 2025.
The black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.
Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government.
Today’s February 21 exchange shows that the naira has improved against the dollar, as it strengthened compared to what it traded on Thursday, February 20, when the naira exchanged ₦1,543 to $1.
The value of any nation’s currency is determined by aggregate supply and demand.
The forces of supply and demand are themselves influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply.
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