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NCOS calls for virtual court sitting for speedy trials

The Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT command, Mr Abdul-rahman Maiyaki, has called for virtual court sitting for inmates to aid speedy decongestion of custodial centres.
Maiyaki made the call during a courtesy visit to Justice Peters Kekemeke, Federal High Court, Nyanya on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said the purpose of the visit was to address the issues the inmates were facing in the custodial centres, noting that remand inmates were of major concern.
The controller noted that although virtual court sitting had been on during the recent strike by court workers, he said it was necessary to continue virtual court sittings to help inmates get justice immediately.
“By so doing, this will not only address the issue of overcrowding but also ease the unnecessary panic and tension that lead to jailbreaks in the custodial centres.
“The issue of Awaiting Trials Persons (ATPs) as well would be addressed and this would decongest our custodial centres as most of them were the reasons the custodial centres were overcrowded,” he said.
Maiyaki assured Kekemeke of the security of any Judge sent to the custodial centres for any sitting as NCoS had put in place necessary measures to ensure their safety.
“We have decided that no inmates will be seen around the centres until the trials are done. We have also prepared a place for the justice to sit,” he said.
Responding, Justice Kekemeke said majority of inmates on remand had not been convicted of a criminal offence and were awaiting trial following a not guilty plea.
Kekemeke said several inmates had been illegally kept behind bars without any reason, adding that virtual sitting would help in decongesting the centres.
The judge who doubles as the Liaison Officer of the high court and NCoS assured the team of quick response to help fight overcrowding.
“We will be proactive in sending the magistrates to visit the custodial centres to ensure the Correctional Service is decongested.
“The court will ensure people are posted once or twice to the centres for inmates’ trials,” he said.
Kekemeke urged the controller and his team to make provisions to construct courts inside the custodial centres, adding that it would solve the issue of overcrowding speedily.
He noted that cases were slow due to lack of witnesses, and that magistrates and judges were always ready to work but witnesses were not always on ground.
The judge also urged them to carry the police and other necessary sister agencies along in their arrangements to have an effective outcome. (NAN)
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1,000 Prayer Warriors Storm Ilorin for Tinubu, Nation’s Deliverance

In a dramatic show of faith and patriotism, over 1,000 fiery prayer warriors from across Nigeria will descend on Ilorin, Kwara State, this Saturday, lifting their voices in intense intercession for President Bola Tinubu’s success and Nigeria’s survival in the face of biting economic woes and mounting insecurity.
The spiritual siege, themed “Walking in Domini”, is the maiden convention of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), with its Kwara State Chairman, Evangelist Thomas Adeboye, vowing that “heaven will hear and respond to Nigeria’s cry.”
Aside from marathon prayers, the gathering will roll out free medical outreach to locals across Kwara’s LGAs, a gesture aimed at touching both body and soul.
Adeboye, lamenting Nigeria’s “troubling economic and security realities”, called for a nationwide prayer uprising, insisting that Tinubu has shown the will to revive the nation but needs massive divine backing to succeed.
“Banditry, a collapsing economy, and political tension demand we seek God’s face like never before,” he declared. “We will storm heaven for wisdom for the President and governors to steer Nigeria to safety.”
The convention will also feature awards to distinguished personalities, soul-lifting worship, fiery sermons, and unity-driven lectures—all capped with thunderous prayers for Nigeria’s redemption.
Adeboye urged the President to ensure every policy has “a human face,” stressing that Nigerians must not only endure but also enjoy the fruits of governance.
With the OAIC promising to reaffirm believers’ authority in Christ and rally spiritual boldness in the face of national challenges, Ilorin is set to become the epicentre of a powerful spiritual warfare for Nigeria’s destiny.
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Nigerian Anglicans Condemn Lesbian Archbishop of Wales, Deepening Global Anglican Rift

…Church leaders accuse Welsh counterparts of “spiritual decadence” and “abandonment of faith”
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has issued a forceful condemnation of the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. The move is the latest in a series of developments that have deepened divisions within the global Anglican Communion over sexuality and doctrine.
In a statement from Primate The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church denounced the election as a “serious departure from biblical teaching” and a sign of “spiritual decadence” and “an outright abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints.”
Archbishop Ndukuba warned that Bishop Vann’s elevation compromises the Anglican Church’s global mission and could obstruct evangelism. He compared the situation to the controversial tenure of Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, who also faced intense criticism from conservative Anglicans for her progressive views.
The Primate accused Bishop Vann of being complicit in the “ongoing crisis” around same-sex issues, stating that the election is a “clear revelation that many who claim to be members of the body of Christ cannot endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
The Church of Nigeria called on Anglicans worldwide to reject “rebels” and “apostates” and to instead support conservative bodies like the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).
“The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) condemns, unequivocally rejects, and will not recognize the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales,” Ndukuba declared. He concluded with a solemn warning that without repentance, the Church in Wales risks losing “complete relevance” and its leaders will face judgment.
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Anglican Church Urges Government To Prioritize Citizen Welfare

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
During a recent church service in Abuja, Ndukuba noted that many Nigerians are struggling with challenges brought on by the global economic downturn. He urged state and local governments to implement new initiatives to lessen the impact on their communities.
The Primate also stressed that the federal government must effectively monitor its programs to ensure that Nigerians fully benefit from the nation’s democratic gains. He argued that if the current administration can effectively tackle corruption, the country would significantly benefit from the economic policies of President Tinubu’s government.
Ndukuba concluded by asking the congregation to continue praying for those in authority, remain committed to national unity, and show love and support for the less privileged. He also tasked the newly inducted members of the Church Mothers’ Guild with aggressively spreading the gospel.