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BBC Documentary: TB Joshua’s synagogue breaks silence

On Tuesday, the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) refuted the BBC documentary about the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, also referred to as TB Joshua, who was the organization’s founder.

SCOAN described the documentary as unfounded, noting that  the characters  interviewed in the report were unknown to the church.

The church in a statement signed by its  Public Affairs Director, Mr Dare Adejumo, said the statement was aimed at  disabusing public minds from the report.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that  the BBC on Monday, released a highly controversial and  damning documentary   on the late TB Joshua, accusing him of various crimes, including  rape against some members.

SCOAN said;  “BBC world services investigative unit, code-named  Africa Eye came out this week with weird and strange episodes of atrocities against the late  founder of SCOAN.”

It said that to investigate and publish or broadcast reports was a central kernel in journalism but to do so outside the ethics and fundamental principles of the profession was an aberration.

According to the church,  journalism as societal watch dog requires fairness, balancing and objectivity in order to command dignity honour and respect as the fourth estate of the realm.

“BBC has compromised these lofty principles by descending into fictional narratives and propaganda,  thus turning itself into a weapon for a hatchet job as gangsters in the gab of journalism with a destructive ulterior motive for personal gains against a perceived enemy.

Only BBC can best explain why it woefully deviated from true journalism and chose to be dishing junks and feeding the public with stones called bread by its offensive and disenchanted reports of disgruntled elements.

“This to say the least,  is insulting to our professional and public intelligence.

One thing is very obvious, hundreds of BBC charades cannot rubbish the indelible footprints of  TBJoshua’s legacies on earth again.”

According to the Church,  there are thousands of human beings who has received dumbfounding miracles and tremendously benefited from the anointing and grace the Lord endued with His servant.

“Those beneficiaries are all over the place and cannot be disputed that are lining up and responding angrily to this imperialist broadcasting station.

” Many of them are in the UK the home base of BBC but which its jaundiced investigative eyes cannot see but only the obviously suborned narrators!

“Myriads of broken homes reconciled by TB Joshua are also crying foul of BBC’s broadcast of iniquity. Uncountable hopeless children drawn from different parts of the world; some brought by their parents while some were picked from drug joints or brothels who have gotten their destinies restored are also pissed off by the offensive reports.

” BBC has obviously shot itself in the foot by its compromise and roadside journalism.”

It said the BBC would not have lost anything if it had gone to the church even to disguise as visitors in order to have direct experience of what was  happening in the church instead of relying on disgruntled and manipulated individuals some of whom were never known before in SCOAN.

” Some of those identified there are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates.

“My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN.

“One other clearly illogical thing in the charade is the BBC categorical statement that the man of God was involved in all the abuse for over two decades!

” How can that be in a nation governed by law? It shows the station’s crude disrespect and bizarre perception of Nigeria.

“Where were all those shameless interviewees in all the decades? Was it when the man passed on that they suddenly became awake or came back to their senses? Only a fool will have respect for such charlatans.”

According to it, this is not only shameful to hear but also insulting to see from the work of supposedly well trained reporters.

It pointed out that it was all to call the dog a bad name so that they could hang it.

It added that It was obvious that the sponsors of the BBC hatchet job must have been envious of the continued growth of the church like the tree planted by the river side.

“Thank God your report exonerated his only wife of any wrong doings throughout the decades of your so-called investigated lopsided work.

“But did you think any wife at all can see and watch all those nonsensical and annoying scenarios you painted for decades and still kept silent? I am yet to read or see such a woman in the universe!

“This is illogical, irritating, incomprehensible, unfathomable and satanically dubious and malicious.”

The church condemned the report, begged God to forgive the sponsors, saying persecution of divine envoys or servants of God was not new in history.

It noted that, for cursed and manipulated false witnesses to arise against the Gospel had been the lot of the Church.

(NAN)

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Hon. Martin Orim Visits APC State Chair Eba, Offers Condolences

Chief Hon.  (Dr.) Martin Orim, the immediate past chief of staff of former Cross River State governor and chairman of the GFO Orim Foundation, has visited Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, the state chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), to offer his condolences for the loss of his late father, Emmanuel Eba Ogar, at Imaje, Yala.

Chief Martin Orim was accompanied by the former Member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo, who represented the Federal Constituencies of Bekwarra, Obanliku, and Obudu; the current National Publicity Secretary of APC Chief Dorote Kozak; the Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jr.; the Honourable Member representing the Ogoja State Constituency, Engr. Thomas Aruku (Stainless); Mr Phydel Aben among others.

The chief mourner, Barr. Eba, welcomed them with warmth at his home.

Pa Emmanuel Ogar Eba passed away on December 23 and will be laid to rest on January 10, 2024 at Imaje, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.

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Hon. Agnes Atsu: She is a devoted and selfless individual – Hon. Martin Orim

By Denis Inakefe (ANIPR)

The Cross River State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Agnes Atsu, has received high marks from the former Governor’s Chief of Staff, Chief Hon. Martin Orim, who described her as a dedicated and selfless person.

Chief Martin Orim disclosed this at Hon. Agnes Atsu’s Thanksgiving Service at Dunamis Church in the Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.

According to Chief Martin Orim, Hon. Agnes Atsu is a steadfast person who follows everything through to its logical conclusion. He also mentioned that Hon. Agnes Atsu’s steadfast support and commitment were crucial to Governor Bassey Otu and Hon. Sylvester Agabi’s 2023 election victory as the House of Assembly Member in Obudu.

Hon. Orim mentioned that during the gubernatorial election, he found strength in the Commissioner of Sports, characterising her as a formidable political force and an excellent woman organiser. He recounted how Agnes went Ill during the election, and regained to normal health through God’s intervention.

Orim thanked the Cross River State Deputy Governor who represented Governor Bassey Otu at the thanksgiving service for his constant support and applauded his distinctive leadership in the Northern Senatorial District

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Speaker Ayambem praises Minister Owan-Enoh, urges him to focus on developing local sports

By Denis Inakefe (ANIPR)

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has lavished praise on Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, during his Thanksgiving service and Celebration in Ikom Local Government Stadium of Cross River State.

Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem stated that the Cross River State Assembly members and the good people of Cross River State, especially Central Senatorial District are proud of him for his political achievements.

Ayambem noted that he has never been in doubt of Owan Enoh’s morality or his willingness to help the people of Cross River State, adding that he has lived a moral life in the hope that history will judge him fairly.

 

The Speaker also urged the Minister to use his current position in the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the Minister of Sports Development to develop sports and related facilities in his hometown, Ikom Local Government, and Cross River State as a whole, emphasising that giving back starts at home.

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Deputy Speaker’s Chief of Staff Declares Interest in Running for NYCN-CRS State Chairman

The Chief of Staff of the Deputy Speaker of Cross River State, Comr. Odama Joseph, has formally indicated his desire to run for the position of Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter.

Comr. Odama Joseph, in a statement on his official social media handle noted as follows:

“Fellow Cross River State Youths, my name is Comr. Odama Joseph, I hail from Obudu Local Government, and a proud citizen of Cross River State.”

“Through my daily activities and conversations with young people in the State and beyond, I have been exposed to a wide range of issues that young people face. The knowledge and skills I acquired during my tenure as the Secretary of the Obudu Youth Council have equipped me with the means to interact with the government and youth sector stakeholders on a more extensive and comprehensive level.”

“My decision to run for the State Chairmanship of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, in order to build on the accomplishments of the administration led by Comr. Dan Obo in the upcoming elections was prompted by this exposure. I hereby declare that, with God’s grace, I will fully acknowledge the magnitude of the challenges that confront us as young people and make every effort to meet these challenges head-on.”

“As Chairman of NYCN-CRS, I will be sharing with you in the next days some of the plans and programmes that I will be pursuing, along with the actions that we intend to take to keep our beloved State in the spotlight. In order for us to complete this enormous task, I sincerely ask for your help, prayers, and contribution.”

Build the Youth!
Build the Nation!!

Yours in Service
Odama Joseph
5/01/2024.

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Speaker Ayambem greets C’Riverians on the new year, exhorts them to adopt a cooperative mindset

On behalf of the Cross River State House of Assembly, I am delighted to send you warm wishes for the New Year, 2024. As the Speaker, let me express my deepest wish that 2024 will bring you great happiness, the achievement of new goals, and an abundance of new inspiration for your life and endeavours.

This year holds the promise of growth and prosperity, not only for individuals but for the advancement of Cross River State as a whole. I sincerely pray that you find success in your aspirations and contribute to the overall development of our beloved state.

Together, let us cultivate a mindset of cooperation, resiliency, and a common dedication to achieving our goals as we start this new year. May 2024 be a year of harmony, success, and the accomplishment of individual and collective objectives.

Thank you for your unwavering support and can not wait to see the good things we can all accomplish together in the year ahead.

Best wishes.

Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem,
Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly