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Minister appeals to African countries to focus on Science and Technology

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, on Monday in Abuja appealed to African countries to focus on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), for self-reliance.
He made the appeal when a delegation of the Organisation for Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) paid him a visit and invested him as Patron of Sahel Military Games in Africa.
Onu said for African countries to be in a position to convert knowledge into products and services, they needed to become self-reliant and must pay attention to STI.
“It is very important for all Africa to recognise that the continent is blessed; that is why developed nations come to Africa to source for raw materials.
“The question is why can’t we as Africans use the same raw materials, natural resources that other countries come to source from us to develop our countries,’’ Onu said.
He noted that there was no need for African countries to be plagued by hunger while still importing things from other parts of the world.
Onu said if African nations achieved self-reliance, young people in Nigeria and in other African countries would desist from risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean in search of greener pastures.
He said one way to achieve STI development is to encourage young people to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
He noted that developed countries toed that line, and that was the formula which Africans must grab with both hands.
“We have to educate our people in order to have the human capacity to exploit all these resources and we should invest more in research and development.
“If we do this we will be in a position to create enough jobs for our people,’’ he stressed.
The minister said that the Sahel Games were important to Nigeria and to the African continent because of its creativity and vision which was to use sports to integrate the military of the crises-ridden Sahel region.
“I believe using sports to integrate the military will entrench better understanding among the militaries of the region,’’ the minister said.
He also reiterated the commitment of the ministry to support the Sahel Games to be a resounding success.
In his remarks, Brig.-Gen. Maikano Abdullahi, President of OSMA, said the visit had in attendance, military representatives from 15 African countries.
He said the idea behind organising the Sahel military games was to bring African countries in the Sahel region together for the common good, and for peace to reign in the region.
He said that they came to confirm and decorate ODMA’s board members as well as the patron of the games, Dr Onu.
Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of State for Science and Technology, in his address, noted that military operations could not be carried out without application of appropriate technologies.
Abdullahi appealed to OSMA to patronise products, goods and services of indigenous research and development agencies on the continent.
“They are highly competitive with foreign ones and the patronage would encourage local production, jobs and wealth creation,’’ he said. (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.