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I Don’t Give to Show Off—Prophet Iginla

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By Dipo Olowookere

A Nigerian pastor, Joshua Iginla, has emphasised that his act of giving to the less-privileged in the society is not for show off as some are speculating.

Prophet Iginla, who is the General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, is known to be generous to many people who run to him for help.

But despite this, he has come under criticisms from some quarters.

Last Sunday, the man of God, during a service in South Africa, gave about R10,000 each to 34 widows. In addition, 10 orphans received R100,000 from the cleric.

One of the climaxes was when Prophet Iginla gave a brand new vehicle to a 78-year-old woman, who could only mutter “I am overwhelmed.”

Also, some of the 34 widows, who received gift items from the cleric burst into tears when they could not believe their eyes.

They expressed gratitude to the man of God and urged him to stay in their country permanently.

But explaining reasons for his kind gesture, Prophet Iginla, who is based in Abuja, Nigeria, stated that, “As a way of marking my birthday, I feel that we should show more love to these ones and more love to them than any other person.

“We are not showcasing them to show we are givers but to teach you to visit orphanages. There are some children without parents, show them much love.

“To me, my birthday is not about what you give to me, it’s about how many times these loved ones (orphans) can be touched by the feelings of our love.”

Commenting further, he said, “What I have given in the secret is so much that it cannot be compared to what I’m giving as an example for you to do.

“If we don’t give like this, you won’t know we are giving. You will be criticising us saying that all these men of God don’t give.”

“It is believed that when a Nigerian comes to South Africa, he has come to take money. No, it’s a passion and our passion is just to help souls.

“I can’t say what I’ve given secretly, it is alarming. The bible says we should give secretly. It’s true and I’ve given secretly. Jesus fed 5,000 openly, he turned water to wine openly, there’s a time to give secretly and a time to give openly. This giving is not a show off. If it’s show-off, take your own money and use it for show-off.

“You can fake prophecy but you can’t fake giving. If you are not a giver, you are not a giver. It is in giving that we find love. For God so Love the world that he gave his only begotten son.

“In Botswana, we built a house for a widow, both in America, in London, I do same. My private jet is the widows, orphans and less privileged I touched. If I want to buy three or four jets, I can buy but these are my priority,” he added.

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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FG Pledges to Revive Atlantic Refinery Project

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed dismay over the abandonment of the Atlantic Refinery project in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, promising to rejuvenate it.

Mr Lokpobiri made this commitment during an inspection visit to Ewa-ama Road, which leads to the Brass Petroleum Products Terminal (BPPT), where he engaged with key community stakeholders.

He assured stakeholders that the federal government would review the project to ensure its eventual completion.

“The federal government remains committed to completing critical infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and improve livelihoods. This project will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure its eventual completion,” he pledged.

The Minister commended the people of Brass for their peaceful disposition despite the challenges posed by the refinery’s abandonment, urging them to sustain the peace.

“Stability is crucial for attracting further investments and development to the region,” he emphasised.

Reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to delivering on key development projects, Mr Lokpobiri reiterated that the government remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that will benefit the Niger Delta.

The Minister was accompanied on the visit by Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), as part of efforts to assess and fast-track key projects in the region.

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Obi Urges Transparency, Accountability as 2025 Budget Swells 9%

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for transparency and accountability as a result of the recent increase in the 2025 budget by 9.1 per cent to N54.2 trillion.

Mr Obi, in a message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said while the sources of revenue were detailed, there was no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to justify the budget increase.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday raised the proposed budget by 9 per cent from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by key government agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and other government-owned agencies.

Mr Obi, in his message, stressed the need for Nigerians to be informed on how public funds are allocated and spent.

“For transparency and accountability sake, Nigerians need to know how the resources generated from them are being allocated to ensure that they are judiciously spent on the country’s development and the well-being of the people,” Mr Obi said.

He added that budgetary expenditures should be directed toward critical areas of development, including education, healthcare, security, and poverty alleviation, to ensure meaningful impact on citizens’ lives.

“Yesterday, I read about the increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion due to increased revenue.

“While the sources of this revenue were detailed, there is no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to justify the increase. For transparency and accountability sake,” part of the statement read.

He said Nigerians are still waiting for a detailed account of the execution and expenditures of the Renewed Hope budget, which was passed in December 2023, calling on the National Assembly to seize this opportunity to obtain and make public the full details of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope budget.

He also called on lawmakers and government officials to prioritise openness and accountability to safeguard public trust as preparations begin for the 2025 Budget of Restoration.

“Transparency in this regard is crucial for ensuring accountability, learning from past budgets, and making informed decisions for the nation’s progress.

“As we work towards passing the Budget of Restoration for 2025, let us uphold openness, accountability, and the welfare of the Nigerian people. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and the future of our great nation,” he stated.

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Fidelity Bank MD Lauds Soludo’s Prudent Spending of Anambra Funds

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has been applauded by the chief executive of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyali-Ikpe, for the infrastructural development in the state.

The banker said she was marvelled at the avalanche of projects in the state and how the Governor has managed the scarce funds of the state without borrowing.

“I am very impressed with the quality, size, and finishing of the projects being executed in this state without borrowing from financial institutions,” Mrs Onyali-Ikpe said during a tour of projects in Anambra State on Wednesday.

“I’m blown away by the size of infrastructure that I’m seeing today; the contemporary architecture, the finishing, and the size of it. It is intimidating. I’m excited that we finally have something that befits our state, Anambra.

“I’m interested in knowing how Soludo is building the infrastructure without borrowing money,” the Fidelity Bank chief said.

During the tour, the banking executive, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Protocol to Governor Soludo, also visited the ongoing Anambra State government house and lodge with Amphitheatre, the Solution Fun City, a centre for funfair and celebrations, amongst others.

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