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Looming Hunger: Stockpile Your Homes With Foodstuff, Cleric Tells Nigerians
Worried by the looming hunger and soaring prices of commodities, a famous cleric of The Resurructed Assembly(GROM), Abuja, Pastor Prize Felix Aluko, has advised Nigerians to stockpile their homes with foodstuff that will last them for a long period of time.
The country is presently plagued by years of interminable Islamist terrorism, banditry and other unbridled security challenges, that has threatened her ability to feed its rising population.
Already affected are millions of Nigerians who are unable to feed like they used to do.
With insecurity deteriorating to an extraordinary level, farming activities has been severely threatened particularly in areas regarded as the major food-producing regions.
For instance, for years, Fulani herdsmen have been rampaging through Benue and other states in the North-Central and the South, maiming, kidnapping and massacring farmers.
In Benue State, commonly referred to as “The food basket of the nationn”, the herdsmen are terrorising farmers in the state.
The state Governor, Samuel Ortom, said over one million persons had been displaced in eight of the state’s 23 LGAs. In all, 12 states are battling with the crisis of displaced persons.
As a result of the above scenario, food situation is deteriorating rapidly as millions of Nigerians cannot feed adequately again as prices of food items continue to soar.
It is against this backdrop that Aluko, offered his advice to Nigerians to stockpile foodstuffs at their various homes that would take them for a long period of time.
“There is unpleasant situation in the country where your money no longer has value with soaring prices of food stuffs and other commodities in the market.
“God has revealed to me that this will continue from this month of October to December. So my advice to Nigerians is that they should stockpile their homes with foodstuff that would last them till when things shall improve. Am not a prophet of doom, but that’s what God has revealed to me.”
Aluko, however, noted that if the church can unite and pray with one voice, it can change the destiny of the nation.
“The church does not see the reason to pray. The Bible says if we can pray, then, we will see God in action. God has given the church the power to decide the destiny of the nation. But we are divided and fighting against each other. That’s the problem why the nation is drifting from the plan of God.”
Regardless, the cleric has gone ahead to declare the month of October as “The Month of the Word for Release and Recovery”.
In his sermon from the book of Deuteronomy 2.1-2, he defined the word of God as the terminator of causes of life… be it ancestral, family, foundational, witchcraft amongst others.
He x-rayed the life of Joseph in the Bible as a good example of how the word of God brings blessings to the people.
He explained further that the word of God is sent forth for the purpose of blessing your life and it brought blessings to Joseph.
Reading from Psalm 105: 17-20, the pastor disclosed that the word of God neutralizes every curse of evil upon the life of Joseph.
“He was in prison under chain, under lock and key, but the word of God came forth to deliver him. Nothing under heaven has been known to have resisted the word of God.”
He admonished christians not to lose faith in God in the face of hard times and unfavourable economic situations, but to remain steadfast, unmovable and to always abide by God’s word for their lives to experience a positive transformation.
The Organised Labour yesterday, called on the Federal Government to ensure inclusiveness in policy making and guide against erosion of rights, such as free speech and association.
The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero made the call at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja.
The Tide source reports Ajaero and the President, Trade Union Congress, Mr Festus Osifo delivered a joint statement on behalf of the organised labour at the event.
Ajaero described May Day as, not only a moment to honour workers’ sacrifices, but also a platform to demand justice and accountability from those in public office.
He frowned at the alleged suppression of protests, and the erosion of rights of workers by some agents
According to him, workers have a duty to resist economic injustice, insecurity, and policies that undermine their dignity.
Speaking on the theme of the day, the NLC President underscored the need for Nigerian workers to reclaim the civic space and resist policies that contribute to worsening economic conditions.
“Our theme this year – “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the midst of Economic Hardship – reflects the urgent need for citizens to protect democracy and push back against repression.
“The civic space, where Nigerians express their concerns and challenge injustices is shrinking.
“If we fail to reclaim this space, the foundation of our democracy risks collapse,” he said
Ajaero, therefore, urged workers to unite and resist division, fear, and despair.
He also urged them to mobilise and organise for change, declaring that the right to demand better conditions is non-negotiable.
“Without workers, there is no society; without labour, there is no development. We must take our place in the fight for economic justice and democratic governance.”
Speaking in the same veins, Osifo said workers are the backbone of the nation—the educators, healthcare providers, builders, farmers, and innovators who sustain its economy -.
He stressed the need for the labour to reclaim the civic space even in the midst of economic hardship.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam.
The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME.
“We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were unable to participate in the UTME.
“Some unscrupulous individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretence of offering rescheduling services for the examination.
“Let us be unequivocal: this, it is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics.
” The individuals behind this scam have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency.
“The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud,” he said.
Benjamin called on Sterling bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity.
According to him, JAMB has reported the matter to the relevant security agencies and actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act.
He further said that “JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board’s actions”.
He, however, said that the Board is conducting a thorough investigation for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination.
He said those without discrepancies would be invited to retake the examination at no cost , stressing that “no cost is required”
“It is imperative to understand that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration.
“We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes.
“Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately,” he explained.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations (UN) to accelerate the development of the Niger Delta region.
Dr Samual Ogbuku, Managing Director of the NDDC, made the appeal in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port Harcourt on yesterday.
According to the statement, Ogbuku sought the UN’s support during his visit to the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (UNRHC), Mr Mohammed Fall, at the UN regional office in Abuja.
He called on the global body to provide the NDDC with technical assistance and expert services to support the region’s development.
“We are eager to collaborate with the UN, recognising that the state governments in the region and the NDDC alone cannot achieve the level of regional development required,” he said.
Ogbuku identified key areas where support would be needed, including the provision of portable and affordable drinking water powered by high-tech solar energy sources.
He also highlighted the importance of reforesting the mangrove swamps, which have been severely damaged by decades of environmental degradation caused by oil exploration in the Niger Delta.
“Although the NDDC has made progress in providing solar-powered streetlights across the region, we still require UN support in delivering solar energy solutions for residential buildings.
“We also wish to explore the possibility of installing solar mini-grids in homes across communities, which would boost local commerce and trade,” he added.
The NDDC managing director further appealed for increased UN involvement in areas such as healthcare, education, youth training, gender development, and food security.
Ogunku stated that such interventions would significantly enhance the standard of living in the region.
In response, Fall affirmed the UN’s readiness to collaborate with the NDDC to fast track development in the Niger Delta.
He assured that the UN would support initiatives in food security, job creation, education, and renewable energy, among other areas.
“We aim to approach development in the Niger Delta holistically, rather than focusing solely on environmental pollution.
“This is merely an entry point; however, the UN’s development vision aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are designed to positively impact various aspects of people’s lives,” Fall stated.
He assured the NDDC of continued and fruitful engagements to drive the region’s development.