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Buhari Is Like King Saul, Only Qualification Is His Height, He Has Been Rejected By God —- Gospel Singer, Panam Percy Paul

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Panam Percy Paul, a Nigerian gospel singer, says God has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari just like he did to King Saul in the Bible.

The musician spoke in an undated video wherein he delivered a cryptic prophecy on the Buhari-led administration while drawing a comparative analysis between the situation of things in Nigeria now and what happened during the biblical time of Saul.

It was not immediately clear when he delivered the message, which was shared by Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, but in the video, the Jos-born singer said God told him Buhari was imposed on him by the church in Nigeria in 2015.

Paul added that God said just like Saul, Buhari lacked the required qualification to “govern his people.”

“The Lord honestly said that I should tell these people and bring you a word of comfort. It’s a word of prophecy. To let you know, that this King Saul was not his choice. That King Saul was imposed upon him,” he said.

“God said Saul was imposed upon him, it was not his choice. It was the church that imposed King Saul on God. The Lord warned us and said, this is what he (Saul) would do…he would take your daughters and make them into his confectionaries. He would take your sons to run ahead of his chariots. He would make them servants.

“The one that caught my attention the most is when he said he would take your choice land and give it to his kinsmen. That is exactly what is playing out in our nation. I took time to really plead before the Lord.

“Actually for months, I kept crying, it went into years. The error started in 2014 when we said this man is the most righteous man, the only righteous man. How can you give the title of Jesus Christ to a man? So, from 2015, we started crying after realizing our errors.”

Paul, however, said God told him that he has already prepared a David to restore normalcy to the country again.

“Unfortunately, those who stood up loud to say this is the man haven’t publicly apologized for their mistake. But I said to the Lord, if I am the David of the last days, then I am here pleading before you. I said Lord, I have been calling upon you from 2015 to 2020 and said to him out of anger, does it take you this long to forgive? I thought he (God) was going to say, it’s okay, I have changed my mind,” he said.

“But he simply said to me…David is coming. Then I said to the Lord, what then happens to Saul, he replied, I have rejected him from ruling my people. I have found a new king after my own heart, he also told me whatever happened in the time of Saul is what is happening now. Then I asked him what?

“He said what qualification does Saul have to become a king? He was not intelligent; he could not even tell the footprints of donkeys. This one (Buhari) is also the same. The Lord said to me, the only qualification Saul had was his height. Only height, no qualification.

“This one (Buhari) also has no primary school certificate, no secondary. None. Everybody has checked everywhere for his certificates; he does not have any…only height. So, I asked the Lord what would happen, he told me he is going to take them out. I said if you take them out, what about their sons, then he said what happened to Saul, did he die alone?

“The Lord said to me, for the next 40 years, these people will struggle, they will try everything to come back, and they will not succeed. I calculated 40 years from now; I will be 110. After 40 years, there will not be a remembrance of them anymore, forever.”

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Lagos State Government To Concession Red And Blue Line Rails For Sustainability, Loan Repayment

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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to concession the operations of the Red and Blue Line rail systems to the private sector in order to ensure their sustainability and repay loans taken for the rail projects.

This announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a recent TVC News interview, where he discussed the measures being implemented to ensure the continued viability of the state’s rail systems.

Osiyemi explained that the concessioning process would involve transferring the operations of the rail systems to private sector players for a defined period. This approach is intended to ensure the continued operation and effective management of the rail projects.

“The ultimate game is for all our rail systems we’ve done—that is, the Red Line and Blue Line—there is going to be some concessionairing with the private sector for a period of time to ensure sustainability and continuity,” he stated.

He added, “The concessioning would help pay back the loans taken for the rail projects.”

The commissioner emphasized that the concessioning strategy aims to ensure efficient operations and long-term financial sustainability, in line with the state’s vision for a world-class transportation network.

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Osiyemi further highlighted the substantial financial and technical challenges involved in operating rail systems, describing them as capital-intensive projects that require significant resources and specialized expertise.

To tackle these challenges and build local capacity, he noted that the Lagos State Government has enlisted foreign partners to temporarily manage the operations of the trains.

These partners are expected to not only ensure smooth operations during their tenure but also transfer critical skills to Nigerian personnel. The plan includes a structured training program lasting one to two years, after which the management of the rail systems will be fully handed over to local operators.

“What we have done is we have consulted foreign partners who, of course, would run these trains for a particular period of time and train our people—that is, transfer of skills.”

“They will train our people for one to two years, then hand over for our own management,” Osiyemi explained.

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The Lagos State Government, under its Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, has set out an ambitious vision to develop a network of rail systems across the state.

Currently, only the first phases of the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems have been completed, with passenger services already in operation.

The Blue Line is a 27km electric rail line designed for sustainable operations. Its first phase, covering 13km from Lagos Marina to Mile 2, was completed in 2023 and began commercial operations in September, carrying over 2 million passengers to date.

The Red Line, spanning 37km from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos, operates on diesel. Its first phase, a 27km stretch, includes eight strategically located stations: Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and Oyingbo.

The construction of the second phases of both the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems is being managed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which also oversees the operation of the trains.

Beyond the Red and Blue Lines, the state has plans for additional rail systems, including the 68km Green Line (Lekki Free Trade Zone to Marina), the 85.7km Purple Line (Redemption Camp to Ojo), the 48km Orange Line (Ikeja CBD to Agbowa), and the Yellow Line, all aimed at enhancing the state’s transportation network.

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Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab Condoles With Families Of Epe Accident Victims

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Condolence Message from the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab.

I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in our community, Epe, claiming the lives of two promising young adults, a dedicated tricycle driver, and leaving several other people injured. This heartbreaking accident has left our hearts heavy, as we mourn the loss of these young souls who were full of hope and dreams, and an industrious individual who worked tirelessly for his livelihood.

As a member of this community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends affected by this terrible loss. I can only imagine the pain you must feel, and I want you to know that you are not alone in this moment of grief.

Let us honor the memories of these individuals by advocating for safety and awareness on our roads. As we move forward, may we find comfort in community and strength in one another. May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find solace and healing in the days to come.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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JUST IN: Monday Okpebholo Sworn In As Edo State Governor

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Monday Okpebholo, a serving senator, has been sworn in as the governor of Edo State.

Okpebholo took his oath of office at about 1pm on Tuesday during the inauguration ceremony in Benin, the state capital.

As the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Okpebholo won the September 21 off-cycle governorship election in the state.

He polled 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who came second with 247,274 votes.

Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), came third with 22,763 votes.

Dennis Idahosa was also sworn in as the deputy governor of Edo.

Dignitaries, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, chair of the governors’ forum; Philip Shaibu, reinstated deputy governor of Edo; and other governors from the party, were present as Okpebholo took the oath of office.

The new governor later rode in an open-top van around the stadium, acknowledging cheers from supporters.

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