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There is no magic wand to  arrest the increase rise in foreign exchange which hovers around six hundred naira to the dollar unless the government takes the issue of diversification of the economy seriously, as Nigeria depends only on one commodity, "Oil" for her  foreign exchange earnings. To achieve this, the government should encourage production of goods and services for export, encourage agriculture and for Nigerians to value and patronise locally produced goods, instead of reliance on foreign goods. These are words of the President of Association of Senior Staff of  Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions,(ASSBIFI) Comrade Oyinkan Olasanoye during a press conference in Lagos on issues in the financial sector. Comrade Oyinkan Olasanoye at the press conference. She said as long as Nigeria economy depends on foreign goods and forex has to be sourced, there will be little that the country can do, and there is no magic wand the Central bank can apply. Spe...

By  Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. I believe so much in miracles just like the day of Jesus. Synagogue of all Nations must remain like that says Prophetess Evelyn Joshua. The prayer Sunday service started as scheduled on May 15th 2022 at 7am in the morning. "Good Morning Church" Prophetess Evelyn Joshua declared enthusiastically. You are all welcome to Synagogue of All Nations prayerline. She announced to every congregation to connect to God, Son and Holy spirit and all the voices in turn erupted in (Amen). By the end of the Holy ghost, fire, power filled prayers, people were healed of various sickness, as there were divine healing, deliverance, signs, wonders, and miracle galore. After God has used her to set the captives free by the holy sprit, she told CITY EXPRESS NEWS in an exclusive interview that no one has ever thought Mrs Evelyn Joshua, a humble wife and gentle mother can stand tall in pulpit to do what her husband, Late prophet T.B. Joshua was known for. Well, ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. In politics the gain of one group is the loss of others. With every APC and PDP presidential aspirants there is no ordinary man. They are guided by providence yet dedicated to excellence.  Since the beginning of count down of delegates meeting to the primary campings ungainly, unseemingly and very deadly politicians are struggling for political power without taking the security of the country into consideration, this could affect the 2023 elections if not checked.   The threat of insecurity to the election is real.  There is no denying the fact that corruption is another  critical threat to the 2023 elections.  This is because corruption misappropriate the  national resources, undermines national will and subverts its potentials. Most crucially distorts the national value systems and thus put at risk its future.   It is wrong to hold the view that there should be no morality in politics.       ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Prince Lewis Osobase, an exceptional leader, human capital developer, kinetic, business man, grassroot politician, parliamentarian and game changer has stepped out for the exalted position of Federal House of Representatives, Esan South East and Esan North East Federal Constituency. Prince Osobase is a man known for his  strong character, integrity and determination who has positively impacted the lives of thousands of his people with decades of hard work and perseverance.  He wants Esan support to win the election.  "Vote for Osobase the right man for Esan land, Esan shall prosper and flourish like the land of Zion of God. Grant Sir Lewis Osobase your thrust and your vote, he said.  According to Osobase, Esan people can only get the true representation if they support and vote the annointed candidate  Prince Lewis Obase into power. "I will join   hands with the state government to fight the common enemies that is already a t...

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of resumption of the Abuja - Kaduna train services earlier fixed for Monday 23rd May 2022. This is according to a statement released by the Deputy Director Public Relations of the Organisation, Mallam Yakub Mahmood. According to the statement, a new date would be announced soon. The move to resume services has been kicked against by families of the victims who are still in the custody of the kidnappers who on March 28th 2022, unleashed attack on the Kaduna bound train, killing nine people, while many are still in their  custody.  The kidnappers have refused to release the victims until their request are met by the government. The government has discretly being engaging with the kidnappers. NRC earlier move to resume services is backed by addition security measures it has put in place to ensure safety of passengers.  The Corporation apologises for the delay in resumption of t...

Afolabi Oyekunle. Following gunmen attack on Kaduna bound train service from Abuja  on March 28th 2022, which resulted into the  suspension of the train  services, the Federal Government has considered the situation on ground and ordered the resumption of sevices from Monday 23rd  of  May.                  .The attacked train. The attack resulted in the killing of  nine  persons,  many injured while scores are still with the gunmen who have refused  to release them unless government meet their demands.  According to a press release signed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation Deputy Director Public Relations, Mallam Yakub Mahmood, the resumption is directed by the  Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT).  According to the release, concerted joint efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted passengers being held hostage by the terrori...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. One time Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon.(Barr) Matthew Egbadon has faulted the current leaders of Esan land and gives solution to disunity. Hon: Matthew Egbadon slammed most of the current political leaders in Esan land today for being too preoccupied with their quest to pick the "crumbs" at their political masters table rather than think of the collective interest of the Esan people as well as neighbours in Senatorial districts. Honourable Egbadon. Barrister Egbadon put courage into the hearts of Esan farmers who were already in despair despite Fulani  herdsmen invasion. He embolden Esan farmers to return to their farms land. He recalled back the good projects by one time Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion for agriculture in Uromi land. Honourable Matthew Egbadon was the pioneering Speaker in Edo State House of Assembly. He is an example of how a non-partisan political office holder can still make a mark as much ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhoniaye. The 4th year anniversary of Goodnews of Christ's Kingdom Ministries will hold on 25th,  26th and Sunday 29th May 2022 between 8am and 11am while the final day on Sunday starts 10.00am to 2pm. According to the Founder and General Overseer, Reverend John Otahumele, the three days power packed prayer miracles service titled,"I shall wear a crown" promises to be one of its kind.  We are expecting great men of God like Pastor Favour Emiator, Pastor Prosper and hosts of annointed men of God. He said it promises to be an outpouring of the power of God, that will be a great experience for those who attend. Speaking to CITY EXPRESS NEWS in an interview in Lagos on Friday 13th May 2022, the visionary Prophetic Pastor,John Otahumele said that this year 4th anniversary is peculiar and symbolic according to God's revelations concerning it. The events hold at Goodnews of Christ's Kingdom Ministries at 56, Alhaji Moliki street, Arida bus st...

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo said that he is over comfortable to be addressed as a Man of God than to become president of Nigeria. According to the outspoken critic, "I am ashamed of Nigeria being used as a negative example in the international community. He said this recently during a leadership summit transmitted worldwide covered by City EXPRESS NEWS live in Lagos.  Famous for his multi sectoral prophetic revelation, Bishop Oyedepo said that his position as the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide is more honourable than to be the President of Nigeria.  .               Bishop David Oyedepo. His words, " I believe in one Nigeria and that is why I am still here  still praying for Nigeria,but as for me to rise up and consider myself going to become the President of Nigeria is a demotion and slap to me. He said  if I am invited to become the ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Reverend Mattew Hassan Kukah has renewed his verbal attacks at President Muhammad Buhari describing his administration as a failure. According to the fearless Catholic priest, the President incessant excuses to Nigerians is testament to his weak government and inability to continue to preside over the affairs of the country and urged him to resign. Bishop Kukah made the remarks during the Sunday service in Sokoto state and monitored by CITY EXPRESS NEWS roving reporter. .          Bishop Matthew Kukah. He said a nation fails because of the bad leadership and failure to deliver good governance. According to him, if there is a good leader at the top, Nigeria will not fail, as the fish starts getting rotten from the head. " The poverty, insecurity, unemployment, corruption and senseless killings by Boko Haram which we are witnessing today is because the head is weak and has failed...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Esan speaking community of Nigeria (ESCN)  has restated its commitment to the ambition of Esan to produce the next Governor of Edo State, Esan Agenda 2023 still stand.  Spokesperson for the Esan speaking community of Nigeria, Coordinator/Convener  Ambassador Barrister Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye in an interview with City EXPRESS NEWS in Lagos State said politics is a game meant for the serfs and never for those whose position are always rated with the timid souls in the periphery of the game of political manouvering. Ebhojiaye has taken a firm decision to bestride the political terrain of Edo state as from now on as a colossus. It is an undisputed phenomenon that all of us cannot be leaders and politicians all at a time.  It is equally necessary to state that some people have to lead while others follow. Barrister Sunny is often referred to as a true humanist and pride of the younger generation of Africa. His life as activist at the University of ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye with Afolabi Oyekunle.  Sunday April 3rd, the year 2022, would be forever be a memorable day in the lives of Servant Victor David and his lovely wife, Prophetess Vivian David, as they marked the 18th years of their marriage in the presence of God, families, well wishers and members of their church. Servant Victor David is the General Overseer of Christ Chosen Tabernacle Deliverance Ministries located at 9, Idowu close, off second power line, by power line junction, Sango Otta, Ogun state.   It was a well loaded, prepared and ordained  marriage  anniversary ,  the first of its kind in Christ Chosen Tabernacle, for as long I live, I will never forget the well decorated cakes, numbering 18th cakes in a roll. It was 18th years marriage anniversary of the ebullient and caring mother, Prophetess Vivian David who gave the church a surprise cake from her catering school. Servant Victor David and wife at the anniversary. Though the ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Honourable Engineer Israel Okoemu is a frontline grass roots politician, a new face gunning for the seat of Edo State House of Assembly  on the platform of the People's Democratic Party,(PDP). Engineer Israel Okoemu told CITY EXPRESS NEWS in a telephone interview that God's prophecy is for him to wear the crown  to serve his father land to represent Esan South East Constituency. He promises to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituency if elected into power. "'I am here to pursue my ambition on the platform of People's Democratic Party, PDP. "Esan South East is my home town, I was born, bred and brought up in Agbazilo local government area of Edo State. I have being here, spent most of life. By the Grace of God, we shall be having a new Edo representative by 2023.               Engineer Israel Okoemu. The number one thing I believe in is multiple strings of income. And I also believe ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. In the ranks of new entrants into the hallowed green chambers representing  Edo State at the  National Assembly, one man that is making his presence trully felt through well researched, robust and unfaultable presentation of  interests and needs of his constituency is Hon. Monday Okpebholo alias Akpakomiza. He is humanity personified, a pan- Esanist, an intelligentsia,  a philanthropist, a builder, a helper of destiny, youthful and a core advocate of holistic rapid development of Esanland. His antecedent success in the private sector is a testament to his commitment to hard work and capacity for good leadership.  He is a political blazer with a humble beginning, who has a burning desire towards the emancipation of Esan race from the current political relegation in Edo state political spectrum. Akpakomiza is on the march again, irrepressible, well-known business man and prominent politician, a self made man who joined partis...

By Afolabi  Oyekunle. In an update on the situation of the Abuja- Kaduna standard train service attack by gunmen on 28th March 2022, t he Nigeria Railway Corporation says it has successfully connected the  South end train tracks with the North end, and is set to resume services soonest. The tracks were destroyed as a result of the attack on the AK 9 train service by gunmen.  .        Inside of  the ill fated train. NRC said personnel of the Technical team are also working towards track stabilization,  clips, bolts, nuts and welding works. As a result of the attack at least nine lives were lost  in the train carrying 362 people on board,  while  many are still in the custody of the gunmen. The Nigeria Railway Corporation in a  statement  from the office of the Managing Director signed on his behalf, by Mr. Niyi Alli , assured that the security of the passengers will not be compromised as additional security...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye.      (SUNNY SIDE). It must be a great testimony to CSP Ademuyiwa Adejobi as he was confirmed as the 25th Nigeria police force public relations officer.  In the last four decades of Nigeria's existence as an independent country, the role played by the Nigeria police force public relations department leading up to 1999 when democracy was restored is well known. Friends colleagues, journalists, admirers and well wishers of CSP Adejobi extoll his virtues as the Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Usman Baba announced and confirmed the uncommon CSP Ademuyiwa Adejobi as the authentic Nigeria police force public relations officer. It was a celebration galore, as food, drinks, and entertainment were unlimited.  It is only uncommon police Officer like CSP Adejobi that can really hold their heads high in the public.  Those who enjoy wisdom in silence and only talk when they have something new and more reasonable to offer. . ...

By Sunny  Itaman. Mother of 4 children, survived victim of yahoo+ crime. 22years Victoria Nzube Mbachu,  is currently hiding in Lagos State and being guided by armed security operatives due to live threat by yahoo+ chief from Anambra state and his gang of syndicate trailing her for possible assasination. .             Victoria and her children  Barrister Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye, a human rights lawyer representing International Human Rights Commission based in Geneva, Switzerland, has petitioned the office of Nigeria's Inspector General of police, (IGP) Usman Baba Alkali to quickly intervene in the case of a mother of four children MS Victoria Nzube Mbachu who along with her little children narrowly escaped becoming victims of money ritual group. The syndicate is led by one Oluwafemi Salako whose real name is Gounou Claude Aloukou of Avrankou Republic of Benin indigene and got Nigeria name Oluwafemi Salako. Two non-governmental orga...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Mabel Oboh has task Governor Godwin Obaseki over the criminal activities of fulani herdsmen in Esan land of Edo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in Edo State 2020 Governorship election called on Governor Obaseki over the herdsmen killings in Esan land. She pleaded with the governor to save the voiceless Esan land farmers from further killings and humiliation. " I weep with the people over the killings." She said. .                     Mabel Oboh Mabel Oboh tasked the Edo State government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki to rise up to the challenges and secure the lives and properties of the people of Esan land from the incessant attacks of herdsmen. Mabel one of the most powerful women lin Edo State and Nigeria gave the charge while responding to plea from concerned indigenes of Ubiaja and Ugboha communities in Esan South East local government area of the state who said  the...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Honourable (Dr) Wisdom Akhere Jones, a great political bigwig, thinker and patriot, who will stop at nothing to engender better living for people of Esan South East Edo State House of Assembly has vowed to rescue Esan land from poverty and insecurity.  He promised to bring the right leadership that will change the history of Edo State. Dr. Wisdom is the ideal man, well travelled, political leader and a good manager of human and material resources. Honourable Akhere Jones has attended several political conferences and seminars across  Europe, America and Nigeria. He indicated his interest for Edo State House of Assembly, Esan South East Constituency at a mammoth rally organised by PDP courtesy ONWA campaign organization. The young talented, gifted and flamboyant, ambitious politician said he is heeding the clarion call of his people to step out to transform Esan land.  Speaking at his official declaration at Esan South East, Ubiaja, Edo State, he...