Ezekwelli Celebrates Rescue Of Chibok Girl, Prays For Others

 

A former Minister of Education and leader of the Bring Back Our Girls Group, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to news of the rescue of one of the abducted Chibok girls by giving thanks to God.

Earlier in the day, the Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue of Amina Ali who was abducted along with over 200 other girls from school in 2014 by Boko Haram.

In reaction to the news, the former minister who has been one of the arrowheads in the campaign for the rescue of the girls, gave thanks to God while praising the Nigerian Army and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno.

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Radio Biafra Back On Air, Prays For Confusion In Enemies Camp

Radio Biafra which has been off the air for some time, is currently streaming live across the Nigerian airwaves without Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Checks by an online medium, TheCable revealed that the station is live on Tune In, an Internet radio airing across the world. According to the TheCable, “the radio station has hit the airwaves pushing the same message of “freedom of Biafraland” while condemning the happenings in Nigeria, regarded as a Zoo. Radio Biafra is airing from “30 Sandlings Close, Pilkington Road, London, SE11 3SY England, United Kingdom”.

When TheCable tuned in, the anchor, who was referred to as the new deputy director of the station, was complaining about the state of power and energy resources in the country. After receiving a call from Nigeria to complain that the radio was not being aired via FM in some parts of south east Nigeria, the anchor responded by saying the problem would be resolved.

“There is no problem with our general platform, we would look into it tomorrow. We are not forgetting our leader, Kanu. Lord God almighty, grant our leader protection. Continue to set confusion in the midst of our enemies, grant us total freedom”, he said.

Security agents had earlier arrested suspected masterminds of Radio Biafra, and charging its leader to court for treasonable felony. The signals were also reportedly jammed after initial failed attempts, but the station is still broadcasting on the world wide web, after months off air.

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Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN Prays For Buhari’s Success As Nigeria’s President Elect

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has prayed for the success of the coming administration of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement, the CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor, said, “I also pray for peace for the incoming administration led by Rtd Major General, Muhammadu Buhari with optimism that Nigeria will witness peace and progress under his administration.”

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African American Church Celebrates Black History, Prays for Nigeria

About 200 African-Americans and Africans gathered Sunday at St. Katharine Drexel Parish Church to celebrate the start of Black History Month. Posters at the entrance to the sanctuary illustrated the legacy of black achievements.

They paid homage to African-American trailblazers who tore down barriers and thrived. And they held hope for their countrymen in Nigeria, who are bracing against Boko Haram extremism and reeling from ethnic tensions marking this month’s presidential election between a Christian man and his Muslim rival.

“The upcoming elections are causing a lot of troubles, worries, and pain,’’ prayed Adesuwa Igbineweka, a 30-year-old Nigerian immigrant who lives in Dorchester. “Let us pray for all the Christians and non-Christians in Nigeria . . . that God will bring peace to the country.”

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