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‘Why I Never Had Sleepless Night Despite Issues In Nigeria’ – Bishop Oyedepo

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Bishop David Oyedepo, President of Living Faith Church Worldwide has disclosed that he is less bothered about the current state of the nation.

Oyedepo, who spoke during the ongoing programme, Shiloh, said he was not worried over the insecurity and economic challenges facing the country.

He said he already warned Nigerians against the government.

According to the richest pastor in Africa, the current government remains the worst thing that has happened to the entire nation.

He said, “I have never suffered one sleepless night on the issues of this nation but what God tells me to say I say it clearly, unashamedly and unperturbed. I am at rest at all times.

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“I knew this government won’t do Nigeria any good and I told you from the beginning.

“The worst-worse thing that has ever happened to this nation is this devilish, murderous government. It is retrogressive in every way. But I told you before and I shouted it clearly and never denied it once”.

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Tinubu Gives Scholarships, Houses To Children, Families Of 17 Soldiers Killed In Delta

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In a heartfelt gesture of support and solidarity, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday offered scholarships to the children of 17 soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Delta State.

Also, he said the Government will provide housing for the families of the military men.

Tinubu made the announcement while addressing the military, grieving families, and other sympathisers at the burial ceremony held in Abuja to bid farewell to the fallen heroes.

Expressing his deepest condolences to the military, Tinubu said: “I wish to also commend our Armed Forces for their restraint in choosing not to carry out any reprisal attacks in Okuoma or its neighbouring communities.

“We must all ensure that the innocent people of Okuoma are not made to bear the punishment of the guilty and wicked among them.

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READ ALSO: Tinubu Orders Army To Pay Slain Soldiers’ Benefits Within 90 Days

Eulogises Armed Forces

To the entire Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have a message for you.Do not let the death of your compatriots discourage you.

“There is no higher honour than the vocation you have chosen to pursue. We cherish you. We cherish your labour of love.

“We salute your daily sacrifice in protecting your fellow citizens from danger. We acknowledge your sacrifices to defend our nation.

“Within our continent, our sub-region and across the world, the Nigerian Military has remained a force for good, embodying a great example and keeping our democracy safe.

“It is now our duty to protect the families of our departed heroes.”

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Scholarships, housing

On the compensation for the fallen soldiers, President Tinubu said: “The Federal Government will provide a house in any part of our country to each of the families of the four officers and 13 soldiers.

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“The Federal Government has also approved scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the University level.

“The Military must, within the next 90 days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families.

“May the families of the departed and all their loved ones find the strength to bear the pain of this loss. May God grant our heroes eternal rest.”

Roll call

In attendance are the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

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The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas are also present.

Governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Abba Yusuf (Kano) are already seated at the burial site.

… March 4

Recall that 17 military personnel — comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers — were killed while on a “peacekeeping mission” in the Okuama community on March 14.

On March 18, the military authorities released the names and pictures of the 17 soldiers.

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Below are the names of the dead soldiers:

AH Ali Lieutenant Colonel (Commanding officer, 181 Amphibious Battalion)
SD Shafa Major
DE Obi Major
U. Zakari Captain
Yahaya Saidu Staff Sergeant
6. Yahaya Danbaba Corporal

Kabiru Bashir Corporal
Bulus Haruna Lance Corporal
Sole Opeyemi Lance Corporal
Bello Anas Lance Corporal
Hamman Peter Lance Corporal
Ibrahim Abdullahi Lance Corporal
Alhaji Isah Private
Clement Francis Private
Abubakar Ali Private
Ibrahim Adamu Private
Adamu Ibrahim Private

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Tinubu Orders Army To Pay Slain Soldiers’ Benefits Within 90 Days

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ordered the Nigerian army to pay the slain soldiers’ benefits to their respective families within ninety days.

The Military must, within the next ninety days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families.”

Tinubu disclosed this on Wednesday during the burial ceremony of the slain soldiers.

Describing them as men of honour Tinubu said: “The officers and soldiers who lost their lives that day were patriots, brave and noble men who gave their lives to defend and protect our nation against internal and external threats. Their sacrifice will be remembered and honoured for generations to come and their.

READ ALSO: PHOTOS: Tinubu, Governors Pay Last Respects At burial Of 17 Slain Soldiers

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“On 14 March, Lt. Colonel A. H. Ali, the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, led three other officers and 13 soldiers to the Okuama Community to mediate in the lingering dispute with Okoloba Community.

“They went as peace makers and peace keepers respectfully seeking to bring an end to the hostilities between the two communities. They didn’t go with tanks, machine guns and other weapons. They were on a mission of peace.”

While promising to sponsor the deceased soldiers’ children to school, vowed to punish culprits.

He said: “I want to make it clear, once more, that those who committed this heinous crime will not go unpunished. We will find them and our departed heroes will get justice. The elders and chiefs of Okuoma also have a duty to help the military in fishing out the gunmen who committed the barbaric crime against our men”.

 

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How 15,000 Ethiopian Bank’s Customers Returned Cash Illegally Withdrawn During Glitch

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Ethiopian largest bank recouped 80 per cent of the money lost during glitch

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has revealed that about its 15,000 customers have willingly returned the money they withdrew illegally during a technical glitch it experienced.

With the development, Ethiopia’s largest bank has recouped about 80 per cent of the cash it lost during a technical glitch that gave the customers advantage to withdraw more money in their accounts.

Last week, the bank encountered a breakdown in the network caused by a “routine system update and inspection”

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The incident has made people, who are the majority of the university students that have accounts with the Ethiopian bank, withdraw more money than what they kept.

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President of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Abe Sano, told reporters Tuesday that around $14 million was withdrawn or digitally transferred during the error.

He said the value of the transactions ranged from 9 cents to $5,350, while the amount lost initially was reported as $40 million.

Sano, however, said the Ethiopian bank published the names of the culprits, on Tuesday, compelling them to return the money voluntarily.

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He, however, said 567 individuals have not yet returned money that is not theirs.

Sano said their names and account details were posted online, in an apparent attempt to shame them into giving it back.

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The total amount remaining is not significant for the bank, but if this money is not fully recouped, it sends the wrong message,” Sano said.

The bank added that the glitch was not a cyber attack as initially reported on social media.

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