Prof Ben Onyeukwu EVIL BARGAIN THAT SEEKS TO STOP THE AGITATION OF BIAFRA

EVIL BARGAIN THAT SEEKS 

TO STOP THE AGITATION 

OF BIAFRA:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   The worst bargain in human history, is the bargain that orchestrated the betrayal of JESUS CHRIST, our LORD and BLESSED SAVIOUR. Painfully, the mastermind of this unholy bargain was JESUS' kinsman, Judas Iscariot. It might be informative to note that, of all the twelve disciples of JESUS CHRIST, eleven of them were from Galilee, whereas, only Judah Iscariot, was from the tribe of Judah, the very tribe of JESUS CHRIST. According to the Holy Scripture,.."one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?" And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver, and so, from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him". This, readily supports the common knowledge that, one's sibling, or trusted member of one's group, often becomes one's betrayer.

   Another heartbreaking betrayal was that of Joseph, whose brothers, enviously sold into slavery, in a demonic attempt to stop his destiny. GOD'S WORD records that, "then, the Midianite traders passed by; so the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt", where, Joseph later became a governor over the land,  pointing to the fact that, the instrument that Joseph's brothers used to have destroyed his destiny, just became the means with which GOD realized it.

   Similarly, in Nigeria, the Ibo nation, has constantly suffered the brutalities of betrayals, from greedy kinsmen who, from the time of independence have mindlessly betrayed their own, for want of the crumbs that fall from the tables of the British stooges from the northern part of the British project, called Nigeria. This unfortunate experiences of betrayal, have always been traceable to those, who were voted to represent the people in government, or the governors elected to serve the interest of the people. A case in point, is the betrayal of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who has tenaciously stood against the unabated and mindless violations of the rights of the Ibo People in Nigeria, which in turn, necessitated his call for self- determination, or the agitation for Biafra. Now, is it not painful to notice that, prominent Ibo politicians like, Dr.Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State, Engineer Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Chief Joe Igbokwe of Anambra State,  Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, and a host of others, are allegedly, the chief plotters and betrayers of the man, who has honestly, and in genuine love, stood for his people. Though, the amount collected by the alleged betrayers, is not known, but one thing is sure, they will, dead or alive, see Nnamdi Kanu's dreams for the Ibo people in Nigeria, which is the Biafran nation, and good living standards, become a reality.

   Furthermore, in far away Finland, is another kinsmen's betrayal, that is too hard to ignore. In the picture, is another gallant freedom fighter, named Simon Epka, who stepped into the leadership of the Biafran movement, when Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was taken away by the Nigerian Government, and unlawfully sentenced to life imprisonment. This time, an Ibo daughter, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Odimegwu Ojukwu, in collaboration with other blood sucking Ibo betrayers,, offered herself, as the main instrument for the unholy bargain and betrayal. Now, it has become obvious that, Bianca Ojukwu's negotiations for the Nigerian Government, with the Finnish Authority, resulted in Simon Epka's arrest and his six years jail term in Finland, which through Appeal Court legal battles, was reduced to four years, and eventually, makes him technically free.

   In conclusion, the writer submits that, every betrayer and enemy of the Biafran nation, who supposed that, the  imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Epka, and too many others, was a good plan to stop the Biafran struggle, should better come to terms that, the jail terms of these noble freedom fighters, have definitely become GOD'S means of realizing the nation of Biafra. WATCH AND SEE! (See Matthew 26:14-16; Genesis 37:28; 42:6).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu HIS CONSTANT VERDICT

HIS CONSTANT
VERDICT:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

  One irrevocable verdict that determines one's entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, or otherwise, is the one, in which, JESUS CHRIST, our LORD, and the only SAVIOUR says, "I tell you the truth, unless you repent, you will all likewise perish". This strong worded statement cannot be replaced with any form of religious zeal or duty, that goes without a practical evidence of repentance.
   The verdict, also, cannot shield or exempt those with holier-than-thou-attitude, in which certain religious folks consider themselves as better than others, simply because of their religious inclinations, or just because they are not victims of certain misfortunes or ordeals.
   The above cited category of people, were the type JESUS CHRIST addressed, when they told HIM that, "there were at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish".
   From the scriptural narrative in focus, it becomes obvious that sinners are not rated or judged by their fortunes or misfortunes, or by the quantum of sins they have committed, but by refusing a simple call to repentance. To concretize His irrepelleable decision never to allow the nonrepentant sinners into the Kingdom of Heaven, JESUS CHRIST equally asked the already cited religious sinners, if they as well, considered the eighteen individuals on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed, as the worse sinners than all other persons who dwelt in Jerusalem? This question was again followed, by the same verdict, "I tell you the truth, unless you repent you will all likewise perish".
   In conclusion, please, deduce from today's message that, no sinner will ever have access to Heaven, without a genuine repentance and acceptance of JESUS CHRIST, as their personal LORD and SAVIOUR, no matter the degree of services they rendered to GOD and humanity, while on earth. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Luke 13:1-5).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu UNFAILING FAITHFULNESS

UNFAILING
FAITHFULNESS:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The LORD GOD of Heaven and Earth is faithful, and will ever remain faithful. HE never makes a promise without fulfilling them. HE never forsakes anyone who comes to HIM in genuine repentance, no matter the gravity of their sins. The crowning point, is that HE never breaks a covenant, whenever HE engages anyone.
   In keeping with the above, the LORD, in HIS FAITHFULNESS, calls the erring sinner, with the promise that guarantees a genuine forgiveness, to everyone who genuinely repents and confesses their sins. Thus, the Apostle John writes, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness".
   But, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us". The cited Scripture shows that, everyone who desires to be forgiven, must first acknowledge the fact of their sins, as well as confesses them, since it is the only ground, for receiving forgiveness from the LORD.
   In conclusion, this Gospel Treatise further informs that, "He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 1 John 1:8-9 and Proverbs 28:13).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu STEPPING OUT OF CONDEMNATION

STEPPING OUT 

OF CONDEMNATION:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Biblically speaking, anybody who does not believe in CHRIST, is already condemned. This is because the totality of the human race, by dint of Adam's original sin became sinners, and so, became judicially condemned before GOD. Thus, the Holy Scripture says,..."as by one man's disobedience, many were made sinners, so also, by one Man's obedience, many will be made righteous". This implies that, every member of the human race became condemned through Adam, as well as shows that, one can only step out of the said condemnation through CHRIST.

   Furthermore, condemnation simply means, "to be adjudged or sentenced to punishment or destruction". This is the placement of sin for everyone who does not believe in CHRIST. However, the Gospel according to Saint John, clearly shows that, "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God". 

   In conclusion, please, observe that, the most thrilling part of the Good News is that,..."there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See John 3:18; Romans 5:12 and 8:1)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE

GIFT OF 

ETERNAL LIFE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   The Gift of Eternal Life is the most precious gift that GOD Has  given to humanity through His only begotten SON, JESUS CHRIST. This incomparable GIFT, by DIVINE design, is supposed to be the major emphasis of the Christian Pulpit, since it is the only SUBSTANCE that guarantees the believer's return to GOD, hereafter. 

   But, unfortunately, most nonchalant preachers trade frivolities with this incredibly lofty GIFT, that is just the HOPE of the lost sinner, and so, block the chances of many getting into Heaven, after their religious devotions to GOD on earth.

   Drawing attention to this most precious GIFT, the Apostle John narrates that,..."God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life".

   In conclusion, please, notice that the cited Scripture, vividly opines that, receiving JESUS CHRIST, is the only possible WAY of receiving GOD'S GIFT of Eternal Life. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 1 John 5:11-12).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu DESTINY ROBBERS

DESTINY 

ROBBERS:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   GREED is the main robber of destiny. So, those guilty of it, are the main problems militating against the destinies of others. And, by way of definition, GREED, is a "selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions".

   Now, consider a pastor who has fleet of cars, private aircrafts, and other economic worths, ranging in billions, coming up with the pulpit antics of breaking the barriers holding down the destinies of his members, who live in abject poverty, while he lives in excessive luxury.

   Or, the politician who was chosen by his people as their representative in government, coming up with the pep talk the people should continue to wait for dividends of democracy, while he keeps all allocations to himself. 

   Also, consider a family member that is blessed materially, but withholds or denies his brothers and sisters the needed help, while telling them that GOD would bless, or send their destiny helpers.

   Having stressed the above, the writer, therefore,  submits that, your excessively rich pastor, political representative, or well-to-do family member, who refuses to help, are your Destiny Robbers, and nothing more.

   In conclusion, please, always remember that, JESUS CHRIST urges us to..."beware of greed, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses, as He spoke a parable saying that, a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, "What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops? So he said, "I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.But God said to him, "Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?' "So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God'. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Luke 12:15-21).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu SUBTLE DIVERSION OF THE GOSPEL

SUBTLE DIVERSION
OF THE GOSPEL:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   By way of a simple citation, the "Gospel Commission" is just the LORD'S directive, urging His people to,..."go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, in which,  HE said,...he who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned".
   Pointedly, the Scripture in focus, does not cite the COMMISSION as saying, "go into the world and pray", or "go into the world and interpret dreams", nor does is say, "go into the world and make people millionaires, or declare prayers of faith, for economic breakthrough, just as it is not a well list of articulated principles put in place to help one attain success. Furthermore, the Scripture under review, does not trace the "so called" Family Liberation Prayer or the New Month Faith Declaration prayer, as part of the items in the menu of the Gospel Commission, but just said, "go into the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"...
   But, unfortunately, some hirelings and mindless wolves are, in today's world subtly diverting the attention of the gullible and unsuspecting members of the human society, from the truth of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST, to empty pep talks, which promise them perishable worldly wealth and opportunities, instead of the WORD OF ETERNAL LIFE, which is the core message of the gospel. This, informs the basic reasons why from the pulpits and social media handles, of such ever-increasing demonically covenanted preachers, drafted by hell to destroy the redemptive work of CHRIST, come unrelented vibrations of adulterated gospel talks, with topics like, "GOD IS SENDING YOU A DESTINY HELPER", "TOMORROW IS YOUR DAY FOR AWESOME BANK ALERT", "WITHIN TWO DAYS, SOMEONE IS COMING TO BUILD YOU A MANSION", YOUR VISA WILL BE READY BY NEXT WEEK, and stuff like these, that have nothing to do with the gospel message, which urges everyone to,..."seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to them".
   For your information,..."God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life" So, any gospel that is not genuinely centered on the ETERNAL LIFE which JESUS CHRIST alone gives, is a subtle diversion of the gospel, which Satan is the mastermind. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 6:33 and 1 John 5:11-12).

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu ENOUGH MONEY FOR FREE SECURITY

ENOUGH MONEY
FOR FREE SECURITY:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   Ironically, we live in a world of waste and lack, pains and comfort, bitterness and sweetness, an imbalance, which many see as routines of fate. Honestly, this world is a place of heart-rending evil, where some privileged ones lavish wealth, while the vast majority of the people live in abject poverty and scarcity.
   The foregoing is a background to the topic under review, and concerns the security issue in the HOUSE OF GOD, the Church of JESUS CHRIST, where so many hallowed preachers, have more than enough money to pay state security details for safety, for the security that GOD has offered His people free of charge. These unbelieving and heartless folks spend millions of dollars and naira every month, paying for human security, while seeing their members die in excruciating pains of lack. Pointedly, these wolves in pastoral clothing, are known for the pep talks, which picture GOD as the SUPREME place of safety, but would never believe HIM for their own protection.
   But, according to GOD'S WORDS, "he who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty....He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler....You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the LORD your refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways"...
   Having cited the above, how real, therefore, is the preacher who heralds the above "Protection-Scripture", without believing GOD, for his own safety? And, where would such reckless pulpit deceivers, who waste resources, for the already DIVINELY provided security, be ranked in the scale of wickedness? Also, how can one describe the preachers who publish angel as DIVINE security agents on guard, but still have police orderlies hired for their protection? For your information, GOD is not the respecter of persons, as HE will definitely bring to justice, all those who think they have enough money to waste on things that are not part of HIS DIVINE budget.
   No doubt, EZRA would stand out as a measure of standard, against the faithless preachers of the present world, who now claim that their social status warrants their use of the state security apparatus, for protection. For, when Cyrus, the King of Persia, made a proclamation to let Israel go, in fulfillment of  the prophecy of the Prophet Jeremiah, did not bother to seek security from the King, but said,..."I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy on the road, because we had spoken to the king, saying, "The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him. So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer"
   In conclusion, let it be known to the unbelieving and prodigal preachers, who think they have enough money to waste on personal security, while members of their churches suffer and die in penury, that they will, for sure, give account of every kobo spent from the coffers of their churches and ministries, which they now spend recklessly. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Psalms 91:1-12 and Ezra 8:22-23)
   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP

BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP 

AND FELLOWSHIP:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Worship and fellowship are indispensable ties of any religious life, christian or non- christian. By way of definition, worship is one's devotion to GOD. It is a feeling of strong or fervent affection and dedication to one's Creator. On the other hand, fellowship, has to do a feeling of friendship or connection between people.

   Worship is strictly being connected to GOD, in an unbroken relationship in which every worshipper is enjoined to remain faithful. Thus, the Holy Scripture, stresses that, "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth". 

   Furthermore, worship can only be beautiful, when it is done in holiness. In keeping with this, the Holy Scripture, equally admonishes that, we must always "give unto the LORD the glory due to His NAME, as well as worship HIM, in the beauty of holiness".

   The crux of the matter is that, worship belongs to GOD alone, whether in places of worship or not, as fellowship is a corporate worship, or the coming togather of a people, in any place of worship, to express a collective adoration to GOD. The epistle to the Hebrews urges that, we must not be in habit of..."forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching". 

   In conclusion, please note that , beautiful worship and fellowship always bring people and GOD together in mutual Love and friendship. This, you cannot afford to miss. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See John 4:24, Psams 29:2 and Hebrews 10:25)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu NEEDLESS ADVERTISEMENT

NEEDLESS
ADVERTISEMENT:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The records of the miraculous works of JESUS CHRIST, as we have in the Holy Scripture, were just simple journalistic reportage, which catalogued the infallible miraculous signs that go with genuine preachers, and not intentional media or personal advertisements that seek to market or magnify any individual. This is because genuine miracles will always attract the people to the source, and not the source advertising them.
   The Gospel according to Matthew, narrates that, "JESUS went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. This, resulted in great multitudes that followed Him, from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan."
   Worthy of note, is that, the biblical account of the miracles of JESUS CHRIST above, carries no trace of His personal or media advertisement, trying to showcase Himself as a great miracle worker, as most modern preachers presently do, for self-projection, which has often resulted in rented crowd and fixing of miracles. But, JESUS CHRIST, our exemplary LEADER, was never in the habit of attention seeking, or the advertising of His miracles, which HE demonstrated when..."a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, "see that you tell (or advertise it) to no one; but go and show yourself to the priest, (to confirm your healing), as well as offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them".
   From the afore-stated, it becomes obvious that, the present day "advertising of miracles", by most preachers, is not a biblical practice, but a dubious strategy to deceive the unsuspecting public, or to divert the attention of the gullible individuals in society. To this end, this "Gospel Treatise" becomes a clarion call that seeks to alert the general public  of the need to be wary of the unsubstantiated claims of miracles, from certain religious leaders or quarters, as advertised in both social and other media platforms. Furthermore, since, genuine miracles can never cease, just because JESUS CHRIST, the SOURCE of real miracles, is the same yesterday, today and forever, there is, therefore, the need to checkmate the excesses of certain self-aclaimed "faith-healers", who are all out to take undue advantage of the people.
   In conclusion, please, be certain, that media advertisement of the miraculous works of GOD, by the standards of JESUS CHRIST, is not biblical, but if the self-willed deviants insist on doing so, they should be compelled to backup their claims with medical certificates from experts, as the evidence(s) of the genuineness of their claims, just as JESUS CHRIST sent the lepers HE cleansed, to the priests of His time, who also served as medical personnel, to confirm their healing. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Matthew 4:23-24; 8:2-4, Mark 1:44 and Luke 5:14).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu MINISTERS WITHOUT THE MESSAGE

MINISTERS WITHOUT
THE MESSAGE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   Without controversy, CHRIST is the core MESSAGE of the Gospel. The Apostle Paul confirms this irrefutable truth, as he says,..."we preach CHRIST crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness". The Holy Scripture, also shows that, CHRIST is lubricated in the WORD, when it says, "in the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with GOD, and the WORD was GOD. He was in the beginning with GOD. All things were made through HIM, and without HIM nothing was made that was made. In HIM was LIFE, and the LIFE was the LIGHT of men".
   The above cited Scripture, clearly reveals that, the written WORD explains CHRIST, and throws up HIS LIGHT that illuminates the human race. This, equally implies that, no religious dogma is close to becoming the message of the Gospel of CHRIST, which has nothing to do with any religious codes, that are often designed for blindfolding indoctrination, as in the case of the Jewish Religion, where the Gospel is viewed as a stumbling block.
   Furthermore, the Message of the Gospel, is not a philosophical stuff, which the educated folks, like the Greeks, often treat with disdain, or see as foolishness, for lack of worldly distinctions and glamour, as the true message of the Gospel of CHRIST advocates that, nothing else be known ..."among the believers except JESUS CHRIST and HIM crucified". So, any Gospel Minister whose message(s) lack(s) the above description, is a minister without the message.
   Having, biblically, established the unchallengeable truth that, CHRIST is the Main Message of the Gospel, and that, the written WORD explains the truth about HIM, it becomes glaring that, most Gospel Preachers have not, and do not preach the true message of the Gospel of CHRIST. If the above assertion is anything to go by, how does one explain the ethnically biased messages, by some preachers, that are vested with bitterness and rancour, against people of other tribes or religions, in the name of preaching the Gospel of CHRIST, who, in love died for the redemption of all? Or, how does one brand any religious discourse the message of the Gospel of CHRIST, without an uncompromised emphasis on HIS LORDSHIP?
   For your information, the message of the Gospel of CHRIST must be CHRIST-centered, embellished with the biblical truth that sincerely highlights HIS PERSON and not the preacher, or any other object or personality. Without mincing words, anything short of this, is but a ruse, and not the message of the Gospel of CHRIST, and suggests that, the preachers whose messages are below the aforestated standard, are indeed, Ministers without the Message. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 1 Cor 1:23, John 1:1-4, 1 Cor 2:2).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu IDENTIFIABILITY OF PRAYER

IDENTIFIABILITY 

OF PRAYER:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Prayer is DIVINELY designed for identifiable persons, animals, places or things, that require it. In other words, prayer targets specific, animate or inanimate objects, which the person(s) who pray(s) must aim at, for  desired results. Biblically speaking, there is nothing like random shooting of the arrows of prayer, which anybody can claim by chance. This is why the Apostle Paul could say, "brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved", just as the Prophet Samuel specified Israel, for prayer, when he said,..."far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you"....

   The cited scriptural references, and a host of others littered everywhere in GOD'S WORD, readily cast a clear shadows on the randomization of prayers, which many unscrupulous preachers aimlessly shoot out as firecrackers, on social and mainstream media platforms, which they believe people could claim, by just saying amen, is not just stupid, but an unconscious bastardization of the holy principles of prayer.

   In prayer, we talk to GOD, and expect HIM to answer. Certainly, the LORD identifies the particulars of everyone who prays, as well as the request they make for themselves or for other people. This means that GOD takes records of every prayer, and determines when, and how to answer them. So, the idea which seems to portray certain individuals as having the power to invade or open the TREASURE HOUSE of the Kingdom of GOD, and in turn, distribute the valuables at will, is a demonically inspired act of falsehood, and spiritual criminality taken too far. 

   Worthy of note also, is that GOD desires specificity in prayer. HE needs to know one who prays, as well as the persons, places, animals or things one is praying for. In furtherance, the LORD requires identifiable prayer points, for identifiable persons who desire identifiable answers to their prayers. Therefore, it is always correct to pray, or ask someone to pray for you, on a specific prayer requests, but always wrong to have a poor, or nonchalant attitude to prayer, yet with the unholy readiness to say amen, in an effort to claim the answers to the prayers offered to GOD, for those who had long waited for them.

   In conclusion, please, note that prayers are requests from individuals to GOD, for self, or for other individuals who have specific addresses for the delivery of the answers to the prayers, and so, GOD does not send answers to prayers, to those who are not identifiable with specific addresses, as HE equally has no business sending answers to prayers to those who the prayers were not prayed for. So, random prayer for anybody, is prayer for nobody, and those who pray such prayers, or say amen to them, on social media or elsewhere, are but "Prayer Robbers" on the Highway of prayers. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Romans 10:1 and Samuel 12:23)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu POWER OF GOD'S GRACE

POWER OF 

GOD'S GRACE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   The Grace of GOD is the POWER to overcome sin, and not, a LICENSE to continue in sin, under the guise of GOD understands our human weaknesses.

   In keeping with above, the Holy Scripture says, "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age".

   Equally, the Grace of GOD is the only means of SALVATION from sin. This, the Apostle Paul observes when he says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast".

    In conclusion, please note that, the Grace of GOD does not permit sin, but removes it. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!(See Titus 2:11-12 and Ephesians 2:8-9)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu WORTHLESS WEALTH

WORTHLESS 

WEALTH:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

    People acquire worthless wealth, when they become materially wealthy, but poor toward GOD. JESUS CHRIST remarks in a parable about a certain "rich man" who became rich, but mindlessly was concerned about his wealth, without any sense of regards for the LORD. And so, "God said to him, you fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?' So is  everyone who lays up treasure for themselves, and are not rich toward God." 

   King Solomon, in a heartrending summary of the worthlessness of godless wealth, describes such wealth as, ..."vanity of vanities"... Also, in an insightful sermon which depicts the human soul as more valuable than all the treasures of this world, JESUS CHRIST asks,..."what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" 

   In conclusion, please, note that worthless wealth is in place, when the possessor of such a wealth is not a possessor of CHRIST. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Luke 12:16-21, Ecclesiastics 1:2-3 and Mark 8:35-37).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu FUTILITY OF SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS

FUTILITY OF 

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Self-righteousness is any religious good work done in an effort to please GOD outside CHRIST. Such religious duties are, indeed, useless before GOD, since they cannot attract the approval of any favour from the LORD, just as they cannot grant entry into the Kingdom of Heaven. 

   To this end, the Apostle Paul cried out with dismay, when he says, "Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness to everyone who believes". 

   The above narrative, definitely shows that, without a personal relationship with CHRIST, all our religious efforts, seeking to please GOD, are just a waste of time and resources. The Prophet Isaiah concretizes this, as he says, "we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away". 

   For your information, our religion, and services to GOD and humanity, cannot attract GOD'S approval and eternal rewards, if they are not done in relationship and partnership with CHRIST. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Romans 10:1-4, and Isaiah 64:6).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu YOU ARE A DESTINY HELPER

YOU ARE A
DESTINY HELPER:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The biblical expression,..."in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." simply shows that anyone connected to the "Abrahamic Faith," which Christianity is the major offshoot, is a source of blessing to others. This equally implies that christians and adherents of every other religion linked to  Abraham are destiny helpers, which GOD desires to use for the spread of His Blessings to all the families of the earth.
   Note, particularly, that everybody is ahead of somebody, and so, stands the chance of becoming somebody's destiny helper. But, the irony is that, some folks always pray that GOD sends them destiny helpers, yet are not willing to offer themselves to becoming other people's destiny helpers.
   However, in the spirit of brotherhood, this message advocates that the rich pastors should serve as destiny helpers to the less-privileged ones, just as wealthy brothers and sisters in the Christian Faith, are expected to play the same role, to members of the human society, irrespective of their religion or ethnicity, who are in need of help. Also, politicians and people in positions of trust, should indeed become destiny helpers, as the general public are called upon to always become destiny helpers, to those they are economically ahead of, whenever they are spotted.
  Yes, if the blessings of the LORD must evenly get to others, we must be willing to allow ourselves to become other people's destiny helpers, as the concept of "GOD helps those who help themselves, is never the spirit of the "Abrahamic Covenant". For, GOD helps those who help others.
   In conclusion, always bear in mind that, "he who has pity on the poor, or anyone one is economically ahead of, lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given". In other words, those who help the less-privileged in society, will always get a payback from the LORD. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Genesis 12:1-3 and Proverbs 19:17).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu THE GUISE OF TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED

THE GUISE OF "TOUCH
NOT MY ANOINTED":

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The Scripture,..."touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm", has become a point of cover-up for certain notorious preachers, who deliberately disregard ethical values, in the discharge of their ministerial duties. Such morally bankrupt Gospel Ministers are often drawn into outrageous anger, whenever they are corrected of their unbecoming behaviour, which clearly, tarnishes the image of CHRIST and his Church.
   In fact, these wolves in sheep clothing, at the slightest provocation, are known for appealing to the scriptures that seem to invoke fire from heaven against their offenders, as if they were called to destroy human souls, instead of saving them. But, the Apostle Peter, was  different, when the Apostle Paul, who was a junior minister, reproved him of falling short of the ethical standards of the Gospel, which almost destroyed the faith of some members and ministers of the Church.  In this case, the Apostle Peter did not appeal to his "seniority" or "anointing", but was calm, in humble acknowledgement of his moral pitfalls.
   Likewise, JESUS CHRIST, our living example, prepared HIMSELF for the fact of the unprintable insults which people would rain on HIM, at certain stage in HIS MINISTRY, as He said to them, "you will surely say this proverb to Me, "Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard you did in Capernaum, do also here in your country". Also, JESUS CHRIST did not draw down fire from Heaven, when,..."the chief priests, mocked HIM, with the scribes and elders, said, "He saved others, but cannot save Himself,  If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him". And, even when HE was accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub, HE did not curse anybody, but cautioned them against the blasphemy of the HOLY SPIRIT, after admonishing them.
   Having cited the above, it becomes believable that, the "kill and bury" preachers under review, may not have been called to the genuine experience of repentance, before rushing into the pulpit ministry, probably for prestige or material gains. Equally, this Gospel Treatise, is not a License to the unruly individuals who take delight in abusing and accusing men of GOD, who they have no right to judge.
   In conclusion, please, be informed that, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, is not the basis for arrogance or wickedness, as no person, no matter how highly placed, has the right to judge any servant of GOD, just as the Holy Scripture queries, "who are you to judge another man's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Psalms 105:15, Matthew 12:22-32; 27:41-42, Galatians 2:11-14, Luke 4:23 and Romans 14:4)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu HERE ARE AM I, SEND ME

HERE ARE AM I,
SEND ME:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The Prophet Isaiah's encounter with the LORD sets out the requirements for every generation of those called, or  would become Ministers of GOD. The prophet voiced out his first encounter when he said, "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: "Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!"
   The cited Scripture shows that the LORD revealed to Isaiah the splendor of his glory and character which HE can never compromise. The LORD is HOLY, and anyone who must work with HIM, or become his minister, must be uncompromisingly holy, as HE has nothing to do with anyone, no matter how highly placed, who plays around with the filth of sin in whatever guise. Here, the ethical code, for the clergy or layman, remains, "be holy, for I AM holy"
   In furtherance, a credible source cites that, the awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. Thus, he exclaimed, "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts." This equally reveals the unworthiness of anyone called, or would be called to serve in GOD'S vineyard. Isaiah's acknowledgement of his hypocrisy and sinful nature, brought him to the point of DIVINE cleansing, which every preacher or minister of the Gospel of CHRIST requires. To this end, it becomes obvious that, pretentious and sanctimonious lifestyle will never offer a chance for DIVINE calling.
   Having stressed the above, Isaiah was finally cleansed to make him suitable for his sacred assignment, as he said, "Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: "Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged." This, undisputably shows that before GOD sends anyone into the field of the gospel or ministry, HE definitely would sanctify or consecrate them, to make them suitable.
   In conclusion, this Gospel piece stands out as a pointer that, those truly called and sent by GOD must carry the credentials of DIVINE encounter, which results in the revelation of  His PERSON and GLORY, as well as a sense of their human unworthiness, cleansing, and a sense of a personal calling into the ministry, as anything short of the aforementioned, makes one's ministerial claims doubtful. PLEASE, EXAMINE YOURSELF! (See Isaiah 6:1-8).

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu WORKERS OF INIQUITY

WORKERS OF INIQUITY:

   Without mincing words, the Holy Scripture clearly declares that, "there is no darkness nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves". This simply reveals that, those who deliberately deviate from what is right, and move into gross injustice, sin and wickedness, will inescapably be punished by GOD, here, or hereafter.

   By way of explanation,  workers of iniquity are strictly those who openly display good works, in church and society, but have secret evil intentions.  They often portray public religious self-identity, which they are not willing to attain.

   Biblically speaking, these heartless folks, will on the judgement day, say to JESUS CHRIST, our BLESSED SAVIOUR, LORD, "we ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets. But He will say, "I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity".

   For your information, "there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, for workers of iniquity, when Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, will assemble with the prophets of GOD in Heaven, to enjoy the eternal blessings of the Kingdom. 

   In conclusion, please, be aware that, It is a joy for the just to do justice, as destruction will definitely come to the workers of iniquity. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!

(See Job 34:22, Proverbs 21:15 and Luke 13:25-28,).

   

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu PREACHERS OF THE PEOPLE

PREACHERS OF
THE PEOPLE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   By way of explanation, the topic under review, is employed to accommodate all those who wear religious titles as, apostles, pastors, evangelists, prophets, teachers, bishops, and a host of others, whose common duty is to proclaim the WORD of GOD, but have compromised the tenets of their faith and calling, which undoubtedly reshaped them into becoming men-pleasers. The message equally points to those who were self-called into the gospel ministry, or were appointed by certain calibre of people, who they preach to please, for material gains.
   In keeping with the above, the Apostle Paul remarks that, ..."the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves (false) teachers, and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables".
   No doubt, the cited Scripture truly pictures today's world, where too many preachers have turned the Gospel of CHRIST into licentious and money making ventures, and have either hired themselves out to religious groups, or have been raised and engaged by people, who are no longer comfortable with sound biblical teachings, but only want messages that gratify their fleshly desires.
   The present day scenario, definitely, showcases a disturbing multitude of preachers, whose stock-in-trade is to render unholy motivational messages to the admiration and applause of the people, who no longer endure sound doctrines. 
   Biblically speaking, such a conscienceless category of preachers, who preach to please the carnally minded individuals, who blindly praise and admire them, are fingered by JESUS CHRIST, when HE said, "woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets", just as the Apostle Paul, in a hearty rejection of men-pleasing attitude, asks,..."do I seek to please men? For, if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of CHRIST".
   In conclusion, let every modern preacher of the Gospel, by this, be informed or reminded that, JESUS CHRIST says, "whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven", as HE warms in the Book of Revelation that,... "everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life"...REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 2 Timothy 4:3, Galatians 1:10 Matthew 5:19, Luke 6:26 and Revelation 22:18-19)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu THE CALLING OF THE MIDWIFE

THE CALLING OF 

THE MIDWIFE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

  By way of introduction, it may be an eye-opener to certain individuals that, midwifery is not just a medical profession, but GOD'S ministry instituted in the medical profession. It is the oldest ministry in human history, just as the midwife is the first minister appointed by GOD for both ministerial and medical services in hospitals and maternity homes. 

   The midwife, who is GOD'S Minister in the medical profession, is the first person that ministers in prayer to GOD, in the labour-room for the safe delivery of the child, and equally the first to thank GOD in prayer, when the child is finally born. 

   Before birth, the midwife, like the pastor, takes care of the child in the womb through antenatal services, as a way of equipping the child for a successful and healthy delivery into the world, just as a pastor takes care of the soul of the believer in preparatory for the kingdom of Heaven. This demonstrates the fact that the midwife shoulders a sacred and noble responsibility the must not be abused. 

   But, regrettably, certain midwives are fingered today, in despicable behaviour of child- switching and sales in hospitals and maternity homes., while many others work in baby factories, where they breed and sale babies for rituals and other wicked purposes. It is equally common knowledge that child traffickers heavily rely on some criminal midwives for the sales and supplies of innocent babies from unsuspecting parents, who repose unflinching trust on them. What a breech of trust, and crime against GOD and humanity!

   Having stressed the above, the present day midwives, should do well in following the footsteps of the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and puah, who played godly roles, when the King of Egypt said to them, "When you do the duties of a midwife for the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstools, if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live. But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive....

   In conclusion, today's midwives should take to heart that, every breech of GOD'S WORD in their places of service are divinely recorded, and will definitely serve as the menu for their judgement, now, and in the world to come. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!(See Exodus 1:15-21).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu MONEY FROM MARINE KINGDOM

MONEY FROM 

MARINE KINGDOM:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Without mincing words, every wealth, money and luxury associated with the Marine Kingdom, are just the unholy and destructive gifts, from the "Queen of Harlots",  who is incharge of the ancient City of Babylon, which this Gospel Piece seeks to x-ray. From a reliable source, the writer gathers that, "the wickedness of this Babylon is very great; she had forsaken the true God, and set up idols, and had drawn all sorts of men into spiritual adultery, and by her wealth and luxury kept them in her interest". According to the Scripture,.."all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury." 

   The foregoing, therefore, draws attention to the ever-increasing Marine Kingdom outlets which, at present, advertise the "so-called" huge financial blessings, to the unsuspecting public, who are not aware of the  impending doom, which GOD will definitely unleash on the patronizers of such demonic money channels, from marine spirits, that mostly feature female representatives or images of water goddesses, in  advertorials that often display unquantifiable amount of money on social media, which a lot of people today blindly fall for, especially, the youths.

   Eschatologically, the fulness of the operations of the cited Babylonian goddess will be devastatingly outrageous during the reign of the anti-CHRIST, when the Apostle John says in his revelation that, "after these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, "Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird, which served as the center for every immorally gotten wealth and luxury.

   In conclusion, however, this Gospel Message stands out as a clarion call that seek to bring to the notice of all those who are trapped by this evil money goddess, of the need for repentance, as the  LORD says,..."come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Revelation 18:1-4).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu RECKLESS TRANSITION TO ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICE

RECKLESS TRANSITION TO ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   One of the problems ravaging the Church of JESUS CHRIST today is having certain elements with certain academic or professional backgrounds, that have nothing to do with Church Administration or any other ministerial assignments, assuming pastoral duties without theological or pastoral training. It is a reckless decision for medical doctors, lawyers,  journalists, university lecturers, or people trained in other professions, who may have been called of GOD, amid their secular services, to assume duties as a bishop or pastor, in the assumption that their previous education, equally qualifies them for sacred duties.
   The office of the bishop or pastor, is a sacred office that demands the highest level of moral and spiritual discipline, which cannot be obtained in any secular institution or schools without spiritual or moral undertone. This makes it vital, for those coming into the Gospel Ministry from other professions, to be trained ministerially, so as to become qualified and suitable for the holy job which demands uncompromised socio-spiritual discipline.
   Having stressed the above, it becomes important to draw attention to a subtle infiltration of certain undesirable ministerial patterns which are often introduced to the Church of JESUS CHRIST today, by some individuals called from secular professions, who refused to be trained for their new duties as bishops or pastors. For instance, the idea of consulting a pastor with certain stipulated fees before prayer", which nowadays portrays the Body of CHRIST in bad light, is often traceable to certain elements who joined the ministry from medical or legal professions, without pastoral education. Also, journalists who joined the ministry without pastoral training, may have been the brain behind the "brown-envelope" syndrome, to the Christian Church, which is a dint in the journalism profession.  The list is endless, as there are noticeable blackspots, from un-ministerially trained church personnel, from other fields of human endeavour, on the Church of JESUS CHRIST, and so, portrays it, as business center, instead of a soul winning foundation.
   In conclusion, it is difficult for those who come to the ministry with just secular education to truly understand and adopt the ministerial standard which says that,..."a bishop (or pastor) then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence. He must equally not be a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 1 Timothy 3:1-7).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu DON'T WASTE TIME DISPUTING WITH HERETICS

DON'T WASTE TIME
DISPUTING WITH HERETICS:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   By way of introduction, the Holy Scripture says,..."avoid foolish disputes on genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless, stating further that the Church must reject a person who is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, knowing that such an individual has become warped and sinning, being self-condemned. And, for the purpose of understanding who is a heretic, the EN English Dictionary renders that, a heretic is, "someone whose beliefs and teachings are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to".
   Every truly called and well informed Gospel Preacher vividly understands that, they are not called to debate the gospel, but to preach the irrefutable truth of salvation, which JESUS CHRIST Himself, commissioned them to preach. It is true that certain open clarifications may be necessary whenever false teachings show up, but to constantly give personal attention to heretics or false teachers makes them feel relevant, as well as gives them the opportunity to market more of their falsehood.
   The above narrative, is not to erase the importance of Christian Apologetics, or defenders of the faith, in the Body of CHRIST, but to cite biblical approach in handling false teachers and their false teachings. In keeping with this, it is important to note once more that, the Apostle Paul sternly admonishes that, one who is a heretic must be rejected, after first and second admonition. This does not mean to ignore the dangerous spiritual poison that go with the teachings of false teachers, which often destroy the faith of the weak christians, but to remind the preacher of the gospel of the need to always bear in mind that, he is called to defend the faith of the believers, and not to win arguments, which open gospel debates often drive at.
   Having stressed the above, the writer canvasses that, in the apperent manifest of  rampaging false teachers, meticulous steps must be taken by the concerned preacher to critically examine every content of the message of the heretics, or false teachers,  and in turn, internally correct the members of his congregation, as a way of saving them from the adverse impact the misleading message(s) may have on them, instead of engaging in open debates with the deceiving teachers, which the Scripture refers to as unprofitable and useless effort.  Furthermore, correctional Gospel Refutals could be written and made public, with no citations or  reference to the works or preachings of the false teacher, as a long term measures that seeks to gradually correct the negative effects, which the permanent, written or oral works of the heretic(s), may have had on the unsuspecting gullible public.
   In summary, every preacher should again, know that they are called to win souls, not arguments. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Titus 3:9-11).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu PULPIT INTRUDERS

PULPIT INTRUDERS:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   The alleged statement credited to one Sofo Kyiriabosom, who claimed that, after twenty-eight years as a pastor, now believes that JESUS CHRIST is not real, and that heaven doesn't exist, marks out an intruder in the Christian Pulpit, who was never called to preach the gospel. 

   In human world, before one assumes a duty in any place of work, one is expected to first know the employer, and the assignment one is hired to do. This is applicable to any DIVINE assignment. But, the ex- preacher under review, did not bother, or deem it wise, to first know JESUS CHRIST, as LORD and personal SAVIOUR, who he claimed to have preached in his vineyard for twenty-eight years? Probably, he may have been engrossed by certain human interests, which he believed the LORD may have granted him, as his earthly reward, with no idea that, JESUS CHRIST does not endorse anyone not called by HIM, nor does HE assign any portfolio to such individuals. 

   Having said this, it is important to biblically stress that, for one to be qualified as a preacher of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST, one must first be called to repentance, which brings one to the experiential knowledge of CHRIST, that enables one know HIM in a personal way. The second calling, is the call to the ministry, which often comes when the prospective preacher must have had a deeper knowledge of the LORD, as well as a better understanding of the scripture, which is the principal tool for his work.

   In keeping with the above, the Holy Scripture says, "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. But how shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? Or, how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?"...

   Strictly speaking, only those with the above qualifications, or awareness, can really know, with certainty, that JESUS CHRIST lives, and that heaven is real. Without mincing words, the lack of the cited spiritual background was really the problem of Sofo Kyiriabosom. And, with all sense of fairness, he is not alone in such a spiritual blindness. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!

(See Romans 10:13-15).

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu NEVER TOO LATE TO TRY AGAIN

NEVER TOO LATE

TO TRY AGAIN:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   The Apostle Peter's unsuccessful all-night fishing expedition, and subsequence day-break super-abundant catch, clearly shows that, it is never too late to try again, especially when JESUS CHRIST is in partnership with any person in business. The Scripture records that when JESUS CHRIST was at the Lake of Gennesaret for a gospel outing,..."HE saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at YOUR WORD I will let down the net." And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking".

   The simple brief in the scripture under review, is that fruitless efforts in business or ministry does not often signal DIVINE ABANDONMENT, but often a test of faithfulness that gives GOD the opportunity to reveal HIMSELF in a greater, or marvelous ways. Now, notice from the cited Scripture that, Peter was willing to continue with JESUS, despite all night failures, as well as willingly obeyed HIS WORD, when it mattered most. 

   In the same vein, it is expected that every believer, or Gospel Minister in CHRIST, must not allow the momentary setback they face in business or ministry to force them out of the faith or the services they render to GOD. This is because the LORD is faithful, and will always guide his people to the right point of success, if they are willing to obey HIS WORD and follow HIS FOOTSTEPS. Yes, with JESUS CHRIST, it is never too late to try again.  REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Luke 5:1-9).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu- IPOB THE CRISES, NOT A PROBLEM

IPOB CRISES,
NOT A PROBLEM:
By Prof. Ben Onyeukwu
With strong conviction, the writer affirms that, the crises  currently rocking the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not a problem to the full restoration of the sovereign nation of Biafra. Kudos to Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRIGIE) and the Autopilot movement, who on November 29, 2024, in Lahti Finland, despite the arrest and detention of Mazi Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish police, redeclared the sovereign nation of Biafra, in continuation of the first declaration in Enugu, on May 30, 1967, by the then, Lt. Col. Chuhwumeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, who later became the General and the Commander-in-Chief of the first Republic of Biafra, which now makes the United States of Biafra (USB), as was redeclared, a national movement, and not just a self-determination group.
   It is common knowledge that, a vast majority of the IPOB and the Autopilot leaderships and members, have constantly and unanimously affirmed Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as the recognized supreme leader of the two groups, which unofficially suggests that in the foreseeable chain of power, in the real and future Government of Biafra, the groups may endorse Nnamdi Kanu as President, Simon Ekpa as Prime Minister and Dr. Ngozi Orabueze as the Deputy Prime Minister of the new country.
   Having stated the above, please, recall that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, is a worldwide aclaimed self-determination movement founded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in 2012, which some reports also mention 2014, when it was registered as a company in the United Kingdom (UK), for the purpose of the restoration of an independent State of Biafra, in the Nigeria's South-East. However, this peaceful and non-violent agitation organization, was proscribed by the Nigeria's Federal High Court in Abuja, under Justice Abdul Abdu- Kafarati, who granted an ex parte order prescribing the group and declaring all its activities illegal, in keeping with an application by the then, Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami. This was formalized by the Federal Government of Nigeria, on September 20, 2017. The court order was signed and gazetted on the same date. Also, the Federal Government published the “Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice, 2017” in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette, Volume 104 on September 20, 2017. In the same vein, in September 2017, President Muhammadu Buhari signed a presidential proclamation proscribing IPOB.
   Yes, after the cited period, the claims and counter-claims of betrayals, prominently became noticeable in the IPOB family, yet unable to crack the solid foundation and superstructure of the organization, built by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, even with the alleged double standards of the Nigerian section of the group. Instead of declining in strength, the association became more powerful, in every segment of its worldwide outlets, notwithstanding, the arest, trial
and life imprisonment sentence of its supreme leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as recent crisis resulting from the alleged sack of DOS leadership of the association, from the view point of the writer is nothing to worry about. From a feeler, IPOB said Kanu, using powers in the IPOB Code of Conduct, had already dissolved the 3rd DOS led by Edoziem and inaugurated a new 4th DOS under Chris Nwaọgụ, stating that, IPOB Code says “the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss erring Principal officers vests exclusively on the leader of IPOB, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu”, as the group upholds that, no Coordinator, Principal Officer, Directorate, Committee... possesses any constitutional authority to suspend, remove, or overrule the Supreme Leader”.
  Nevertheless, from rumour mills, on 18-19 June 2026, Chikadibia Edoziem, Head of DOS, announced that the “Directorate of State of IPOB has indefinitely suspended the Office of the Leader of IPOB and the position of Director of Radio Biafra, both previously held by Nnamdi Kanu”, pointing to “unguarded utterances”, security concerns, and monitored prison communications from Sokoto prison. But, IPOB’s spokesperson Emma Powerful immediately rejected it, noting that, Edoziem and his group were members of the “dissolved third administration of DOS” whose tenure had already been terminated, with the affirmation that, “no person can derive authority from an office that has already ceased to exist”. The bottom line here, is that the whole drama is an internal IPOB power struggle, wherein, one DOS faction “suspended” Kanu, but the Kanu-backed DOS faction says that faction was already dissolved and the suspension is illegal.
   Despite the foregoing, anyone thinking that the reviewed IPOB crises, or even the alleged Nigerian Government sponsored conflicts, that have been fueling inter-group crises between the IPOB and Autopilot organizations, can hinder the restoration of the Sovereign State of Biafra, is definitely daydreaming.

Prof Ben Onyeukwu--POLITICS OF SOKOTO PRISON

POLITICS OF

SOKOTO PRISON:

By Prof. Ben Onyeukwu 

Meticulous observers in the Nigerian political space, have allegedly pictured Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a victim of political miscalculation in Nigeria, since he has defiled all forms of the political appeals employed by political gladiators in the country. They seem to agree that Nnamdi Kanu's doggedness in the Biafran agitation stands out as a hard nut, too difficult to crack, or to be submerged into the Nigerian politics. These folks equally alleged that the prominent idea in letting Nnamdi Kanu pass through the excruciating judicial process that sentenced him to life imprisonment was to break his self determination backbone, which they considered the best way to force him into compromise, as the multiple and unending visitations of the Nigerian politicians to Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Center, since his jailed sentence, appears to be giving the cited allegation a bite.

   Before the imprisonment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, it is common knowledge that there were series of calls for political solution, which supposedly would have settled the case out of court. But, since the political intrigues did not work, the allegation under review, became suggestive that, Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment may have been the plan "B", in the attempt to achieve the desired political gains. Even now that Nnamdi Kanu is finally behind bars, there is the rumour that the "power that be", and those interested in Nigerian politics have been embarking on secret visits, with the objective of persuading him to drop the Biafran agitation, as a condition for his freedom. From the same rumour mills, there is that heartbreaking allegation that Nnamdi Kanu may get death sentence in ongoing appeal court process, if he remains unyielding.

   Another dimension of the allegation that is hereby discussed, focuses on the 2027 electioneering campaigns, in which some Nigerian dubious politicians now tell the electorate that they would release Nnamdi Kanu from prison, if voted into power. Prominent in the picture is Mr. Peter Obi, who carries an unconfirmed story, which quotes him, as have said that, he would release Nnamdi Kanu, if he becomes the president of Nigeria. Peter Obi is not alone in this type of political antics, as Alahaji Atuku Abubakar and some other notable politicians in Nigeria, are also allegedly fingered in the aforementioned unholy political propaganda.

   Furthermore, from the observers desk, there is another speculation that the politicians of the Southeast geopolitical zone are now in two major divides in the Nnamdi Kanu-release political strategy. The first divide, are those who believe that power can only be obtained from what they refer to, as the "secret government of Nigeria", the Caliphate. To this category of the Eastern politicians, speaking out against Nnamdi Kanu, or calling for a capital punishment against him would move the Northern electorate to vote for them in the coming general elections, as well as impress the Caliphate to endorse them for the political offices of their dreams. The second divide of this crop of politicians in Southeast, go with the idea that calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release would endear them to the people, and in turn move them to massively vote for them in the 2027 general elections. This is tantamount to what some politicians refer to as "politics of the sick bed", in which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly pretended to be deadly sick during the 2023 general elections, to attract the votes of the northerners, who may have voted him, in the supposition that he would quickly die in office, to pave way for Vice President Shetima, in now the alleged failed efforts, to have fastened the return of power to the north, as it was in the case of former President Goodluck Johnathan. 

   But, all such political manipulation are just a miscalculation of political strategy that would never work for those who think they can score political goals with the pretentious call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as such a call only grieve the vast majority of the people of the Southeast, who believe that Nigeria has not been fair to them, and so, remains a political "Bad "Market, for any politician, who thinks otherwise. By way of conclusion, let it be rehearsed the Nnamdi Kanu only stands for a call for a referendum, to determine whether the people of the Southeast want to remain in Nigeria or not.

Prof Ben Onyeukwu --GREAT EXAMPLE, GOOD FINISHING

GREAT EXAMPLE, GOOD FINISHING:

"I will not hand over the leadership of the Deeper Life Bible Church to my biological children", as recently announced by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, stands out as an epoch making ecclesiastical leadership example, in recent pentecostal/evangelical church movements. This decision is really outstanding, as well as holds out a good path for other church founders and leaders to follow. However, at 85, Pastor Kumuyi should do well, to step aside, and assume the emeritus status of the church, which would give him the opportunity to oversee the first leadership transition of the church, and in turn help him to play advisory role to a new leadership of the church, till he bows out to glory. Yes, Pastor Kumuyi's GREAT DECISION, not to hand over the leadership of Deeper Life Bible Church to his biological children, would have a GOOD FINISHING, if today he retires, and assumes the emeritus status of the church, as well as begins to play the advisory role to the new leadership of the church. This will also concretize the biblical truth that, the church belongs to JESUS CHRIST, and that, no one is indispensable in the growth and success of the church. THINK ABOUT IT!

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu-DOWNFALL OF LUCIFER

DOWNFALL OF LUCIFER 

Lucifer was first class in beauty and brightness in the angelic order, but unfortunately allowed himself to be destroyed by the same beauty. In keeping with this, the Scripture talks of him, when it says, "you were perfect in your ways from the day that your were created, till iniquity was found in you. Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty, you have corrupted your wisdom by reason of your brightness: I will cast you to the ground, I will lay you before kings, that they may behold you". Lucifer was equally destroyed by inordinate ambition, which informed his attempted coup against the GOD of heaven and earth, who is forever irreplaceable. To this end, the Scripture equally cites his intrapersonal communication, in which he says in his heart,..."I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of GOD: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet you shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit".  From the narrative above, it becomes obvious that, unguarded sense of beauty can lead to pride and unnecessary self-importance, which may eventually lead to self-exaltation that disregard GOD and HIS WORD, which is definitely a disenthronement of GOD in one's life. For your information, please, observe that, unguarded sense of BEAUTY, which leads to unnecessary self-importance, PRIDE, which leads to self-exaltation, as well as INORDINATE AMBITION, which results in dethronement and the rejection of GOD and HIS HOLY principles in one's life, in an attempt to attain certain earthly goals, are some of the Luciferian meal coupons that drag to the pit of hell. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Isaiah 14:12-16 and Ezekiel 28:15-17).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu--GENOCIDAL MONARCH AND THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT

GENOCIDAL MONARCH AND
THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT:
King Herod was the head of a godless dynasty, notorious for evil and godless rule. The Scripture records that at certain point, he decided to persecute the church, especially its principal leaders, which resulted in the killing of James, the brother of John. The king in his genocidal move, also arrested and put the Apostle Peter in prison, hoping to have executed him after Easter. However, in answer to the prayers of the saints, GOD miraculously delivered the apostle from the prison custody. But, this angered Herod to execute every prison guard on duty during Peter's detention. This is tantamount to the Nigerian situation, as well as in other parts of the world, where the Islamic dynasties and jihadists are fueling Christian genocide, in attempts to islamize or fully control their countries with Islamic ideology. Yes, King Herod and his cronies to some extent blindly considered themselves as having upper hands in their attempts to have annihilated the Christian Faith, just as the Islamic fundamentalist in Nigeria, and elsewhere think they have advantage over Christianity, yet, without the knowledge of the impending judgement that would soon consume  their monarchs and every stronghold. Surely, the judgment came on King Herod, as the Scripture narrates that,..."upon a set day, Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the LORD smote him, because he gave not GOD the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost". In keeping with this, the Christian Faithfuls should strongly pray against the Christian genocide in Nigeria, and in every part of the world, with strong faith that GOD will definitely pull down the Islamic forces that have risen against the Christendom, bearing also in mind that, as essential as prayers may be in today's world, there is the need to equip themselves for self-defence, in case of any physical aggression from the enemies of the Christian Faith. In other words, Christians must always be prepared for any physical combat against those who physically fight to destroy their faith, as they wait for GOD'S judgement on the enemies of their faith, in answer to their prayers. This is because the church in primitive era is different from the church of today. PLEASE, BE INFORMED! (See Acts 12:1-24).

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu--KING HEROD AND THE ANGEL OF JUDGEMENT

KING HEROD AND
THE ANGEL OF
JUDGEMENT:
King Herod was the head of a godless dynasty, notorious for evil and godless rule. The Scripture records that at certain point, he decided to persecute the church, especially its principal leaders, which resulted in the killing of James, the brother of John. The king in his genocidal move, also arrested and put the Apostle Peter in prison, hoping to have executed him after Easter. However, in answer to the prayers of the saints, GOD miraculously delivered the apostle from the prison custody. But, this angered Herod to execute every prison guard on duty during Peter's detention. This is tantamount to the Nigerian situation, as well as in other parts of the world, where the Islamic dynasties and jihadists are fueling Christian genocide, in attempts to islamize or fully control their countries with Islamic ideology. Yes, King Herod and his cronies to some extent blindly considered themselves as having upper hands in their attempts to have annihilated the Christian Faith, just as the Islamic fundamentalist in Nigeria, and elsewhere think they have advantage over Christianity, yet, without the knowledge of the impending judgement that would soon consume  their monarchs and every strongholds. Surely, the judgment came on King Herod, as the Scripture narrates that,..."upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the LORD smote him, because he gave not GOD the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost". In keeping with this, the Christian Faithfuls should strongly pray against the Christian genocide in Nigeria, and in every part of the world, with strong faith that GOD will definitely pull down the Islamic forces that have risen against the Christendom, bearing also in mind that, as essential as prayers may be in today's world, there is the need to equip themselves for self-defence, in case of any physical aggression from the enemies of the Christian Faith. In other words, Christians must always be prepared for any physical combat against those who physically fight to destroy their faith, as they wait for GOD'S judgement on the enemies of their faith, in answer to their prayers. This is because the church in primitive era is different from the church in the modern world. PLEASE, BE INFORMED! (See Acts 12:1-24).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND UNGODLY GOVERNANCE

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT
AND UNGODLY GOVERNANCE:
Good governance is always a product of legitimate government, inspired by principles of godliness in godly politicians, as well as formed through legitimate means, devoid of rigging and political manoeuvring. This is the only type of government that carries the imprint and approval of the LORD GOD of heaven and earth.     In keeping with this DIVINE standards, the Holy Scripture  instructs every citizen to be loyal to civil authorities, noting that, there is no authority except from GOD, and that, those which exist, are by GOD'S appointment, and so one who resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
   By way of definition, political governance is a specific way by which a political system is ruled. This implies that, godly governance could hold sway in government administered by godly people, whereas ungodly governance is likely to reign in the government of ungodly persons. For your information, the basic evidence of ungodly governance, is the absence of the rule-of-law in any political administration. Here, the Nigerian Government is specifically portrayed, if the allegations variously levelled against it, in recent times become positive. For instance, if the allegation that Nigerian Government is secretly sponsoring terrorism, or any genocidal movement, aimed at eliminating Christians in the country by those who are in power, then ungodly governance is established in the Nigerian State. Again, if the Nigerian State has deliberately deleted the Igbo history in its school curriculum as a way of subjugating the Igbo race, it becomes publishable that, the government of Nigeria carries the emblem of ungodly governance. Furthermore, if the allegation of the Nigerian Government trying to bribe the United States Congress, to cover up the alleged Christian genocide in the country becomes real, then the reputation of the country becomes destroyed by ungodly governance. Also, if the allegations that the Nigerian Government bribed the Finnish Government, as well as the Nigerian Judiciary, to imprison Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa, turn out to be true, it becomes obvious the Nigeria is taking a global lead, in ungodly governance.
   Having cited the above, it becomes timely to state that, in spite of the fact that GOD tells the citizens of every country to be subject to civil authorities, there is no rule that canvasses for such obedience, in absence of good governance. Rather, the Holy Scripture, also admonishes that, in the absence of the rule-of- law, "we ought to obey GOD rather than men". (See Acts 5:29 and Romans 13:1-7).

PASTOR LAZURUS MUOKA AND A 3RD WIFE

PASTOR LAZURUS MUOKA
AND A 3RD WIFE:
News of Pastor Lazurus Muoka of the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Ministry, taking a third or fourth wife is not a problem, if he is innocent of the odds that claimed the dead wives. But, it is so strange to notice the serial deaths of the wives of a pastor who is said to be anointed for the deliverance of the people oppressed by demons and death. If one may ask, is the anointing of the pastar designed to deliver others, without the members of his own family, or is the whole thing a scam? This question is not an indictment menu, but a fair probe to find out, if the pastor himself, and his family members need deliverance from powers that may be above his own level of anointing. Also, it is important that Pastor Muoka himself looks inwards, to find out if there is any secrecy, knowingly or unknowingly, that may have been causing this devastating and unpleasant happenings, and accordingly take necessary actions to stop a repeat of the calamity. Having said this, the writer prays that GOD reveals the cause of this serial deaths of the wives of this hallowed pastor, as well as proffer permanent solution to the problem, and requests that, every member of the BODY of CHRIST, in solidarity, prays the same, or similar prayers, all in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST, Amen!

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu --CONDOLENCES THAT REQUIRE A PROBE

CONDOLENCES 

THAT REQUIRE 

A PROBE:

News of Pastor Lazurus Mouka of the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Ministry, taking a third or fourth wife is not a problem, if he is innocent of the odds that claimed the dead wives. But, it is so strange to notice the serial deaths of the wives of a pastor who is said to be anointed for the deliverance of the people oppressed by demons and death. If one may ask, is the anointing of the pastar designed to deliver others, without the members of his own family, or is the whole thing a scam? This question is not an indictment menu, but a fair probe to find out, if the pastor himself, and his family members need deliverance from powers that may be above his own level of anointing. Also, it is important that Pastor Mouka himself looks inwards, to find out if there is any secrecy, knowingly or unknowingly, that may have been causing this devastating and unpleasant happenings, and accordingly take necessary actions to stop a repeat of the calamity. Having said this, the writer prays that GOD reveals the cause of this serial deaths of the wives of this hallowed pastor, as well as proffer permanent solution to the problem, and requests that, every member of the BODY of CHRIST, in solidarity, prays the same, or similar prayers, in JESUS NAME, Amen!

PROF BEN ONYEUKWU... CONDOLENCES THAT REQUIRE A PROBE

CONDOLENCES 

THAT REQUIRE 

A PROBE:

News of Pastor Lazurus Mouka of the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Ministry, taking a third or fourth wife is not a problem, if he is innocent of the odds that claimed the dead wives. But, it is so strange to notice the serial deaths of the wives of a pastor who is said to be anointed for the deliverance of the people oppressed by demons and death. If one may ask, is the anointing of the pastar designed to deliver others, without the members of his own family, or is the whole thing a scam? This question is not an indictment menu, but a fair probe to find out, if the pastor himself, and his family members need deliverance from powers that may be above his own level of anointing. Also, it is important that Pastor Mouka himself looks inwards, to find out if there is any secrecy, knowingly or unknowingly, that may have been causing this devastating and unpleasant happenings, and accordingly take necessary actions to stop a repeat of the calamity. Having said this, the writer prays that GOD reveals the cause of this serial deaths of the wives of this hallowed pastor, as well as proffer permanent solution to the problem, and requests that, every member of the BODY of CHRIST, in solidarity, prays the same, or similar prayers. Amen!

CORRECT REPLY OF PROF. BEN ONYEUKWU TO EDIFY COORDINATOR

Mr Uche Nwaekpe,

National Secretary of AFED

and Coordinator Edify Programmes in Nigeria.

My name is Prof Ben Onyeukwu, founder/proprietor of Crown Scientific Seminary of Nigeria (CSSN) International Schools Limited. 

Dear Uche,

   I'm glad to see your shaky clarifications on the GRANT-LOAN controversy of the Edify group. In your assertion you posited that you never talked of GRANT, but soft loan. But, I'm sure in your official capacity as the Coordinator of the Edify programmes in Nigeria, the first time I heard you talked of Soft Loan was at Tripod Hotel, where you made mentioned of Soft Loan, which will be repayable from three years. If I may ask, where is that promise? Why is the soft loan not obtainable today? And, why are we now talking of loan with harsh conditions?

   Prior to the Tripod Hotel programmes, the hopeless hope of GRANT had been very must talked about. The question now is, who introduced the concept of GRANT, without your notice? Was it from other members of Edify team? Or whether is from AFED officials, who may have dangled the GRANT menu, as a BAIT to lure the unsuspecting proprietors to your programme? This is subject to your investigation. For, as a matter of concrete findings, over 80% of the people that attended your programmes came with the illusion of the so called GRANT. You can also find out!

   Furthermore, if the Soft Loan thing came, as late as the time of the Tripod Hotel programme, don't you think, it was an administrative lapse, on your part, to have not started talking of soft loan from the very beginning of the training, or that you knew about the GRANT saga, but allowed it to thrive, as a way of sustaining your desired attendance target. And, don't you equally think that, your present analysis which seeks to portray Edify Nigeria's loan as the LOWEST, which is not true, was deliberately delayed, or rather a hidden agenda , to trap uninformed proprietors into what they don't really understand.

   Finally, your citation of people in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Ogun State, to have today, taken advantage of Edify Loan, while people (probably like me), are busy talking of GRANT, shows you do not really know the target audience of the Edify Nigeria programme. I am sure, the main target audience for the Edify Loan, are the low income school proprietors. So, talking of people in the aforementioned cities or State, as today's beneficiaries of the loan, certainly shows that, you are misfiring. I put it to you, by dint of what is in the menu of the Edify Loan today, no low income proprietor in the hinterland or villages in Imo State or elsewhere, which the loan is meant for, can afford the service. If, it is so, what then, is the relevance of the whole exercise?

PROF. BEN ONYEUKWU'S REPLY TO EDIFY COORDINATOR

Mr Uche Nwaekpe,

National Secretary of AFED

and Coordinator Edify Programmes in Nigeria.

Dear Uche,

My name is Prof Ben Onyeukwu, founder/proprietor of Crown Scientific Seminary of Nigeria (CSSN) International Schools Limited. 

   I'm glad to see your shaky clarifications on the GRANT-LOAN controversy of the Edify group. In your assertion you posited that you never talked of GRANT, but soft loan. But, I'm sure in your official capacity as the Coordinator of the Edify programmes in Nigeria, the first time I heard you talked of Soft Loan was at Tripod Hotel, where you made mentioned of Soft Loan, which will be repayable from three years. If I may ask, where is that promise? Why is the soft loan not obtainable today? And, why are we now talking of loan with harsh conditions?

   Prior to the Tripod Hotel programmes, the hopeless hope of GRANT had been very must talked about. The question now, is who introduced the concept of GRANT, without your notice? Was it from other members of Edify team? Or what is from AFED officials, who may have dangled the GRANT, as a bait to lure the unsuspecting proprietors to your programme? This is subject to your investigation. For, as a matter concrete findings, over 80% of the people that attended your programmes came with the illusion of the so called GRANT. You can also find out.

EDIFY NIGERIA AND EDU-LOAN

EDIFY NIGERIA
AND EDU-LOAN
--A Test of Integrity
By Prof. Ben Onyeukwu

In recent time, the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), was ushered into a real time blessing, when it came in contact with Edify Nigeria, which really transformed the fortunes of its proprietors, who are managers of low income schools. In fact, Edify Nigeria was awesome in the training and educational programmes, which it rendered to these cited private school owners. Without mincing words, the five-star hotel Venues slated for the training periods, and the unforgettable sumptuous meals enjoyed by participants during each training session, will remain evergreen in the memories of those who were privileged to be part of the training.
   However, the attention of these hallowed education partners needs to be drawn to what may have been imported by unscrupulous elements, which seems to have thrown a dent on the reputation of Edify Nigeria. Having said this, the writer wishes to point out what may be deemed an omission, or a misleading piece of advice which may not have been part of the original plan. For instance, some folks who participated in the Edify's lofty programmes talk of GRANT, not LOAN, as what the Edify organization promised them in the process of the training, and so, are surprised to notice a change after the training. Equally, they express concern over policy shifts, which moved from GRANT to soft LOAN, from soft LOAN to one digit LOAN, from one digit LOAN, to now stringent conditions before the LOAN can be obtained. They express the fact that, LOAN is not help, but bandage, It is, as well not a relief, but a burden. Also, LOAN is a business of the creditor, which yields interest as profit, and can never be referred to as help. Furthermore, the impression of the Edify Staff who visited AFED schools, which indicates that, "school proprietors who successfully implement what was learnt during Edify training may not need a loan", may be suggestive that, loan should not be expected. All the above, point to ethical question, which Edify Nigeria needs to clarify.
   Finally, Edify Nigeria should reconsider its present stance, if it has beforehand made a promise to offer GRANT after training, as any change from the original promise, will definitely cast a shadow of doubt on the integrity of this internationally acclaimed Christian organization, known for its lofty ethical standards. And, by way of conclusion, the writer and every stakeholder, sincerely thank the Edify group, for becoming a blessing to the low income school proprietors in Nigeria. Shalom!

Prof Ben Onyeukwu NIGERIA AND THE POLITICS OF EFCC

NIGERIA AND THE POLITICS OF EFCC:

   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria was established in 2003 by President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, specifically through the EFCC Act of 2002, which was signed into law on December 13, 2002, and became effective in 2003.

   The commission was established to combat financial crimes, corruption, and money laundering. It's primary purposes include, Investigating financial crimes, probing cases of corruption, embezzlement, and other financial offenses.

It equally has the mandate of prosecuting offenders: bringing perpetrators to justice and recovering stolen assets. 

   The institution was also established to prevent corruption,  educating the public and promoting transparency in government dealings, as well as has the mandate of recovering stolen assets, retrieving looted funds and assets hidden abroad, with the aims to promote economic stability, good governance, and trust in institutions.

   But, since inception, there have been allegations of political witch-hunt levelled against the EFCC, as Critics often refer to the institution as government tool for selective justice, which targets the opposition politicians, but ignores corruption cases involving party members. Critics equally cite lack of transparency, often manipulated in apaque investigations and persecutions, leading to concerns about witch-hunting.

   Nevertheless, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved significant milestones in combating corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. According to Meta Artificial Intelligence platform, the organization has secured over 13,000 convictions since its establishment in 2003, with 4,111 convictions in 2024 alone. The commission has recovered over N853 billion and approximately $105 million in assets. It has investigated and prosecuted high-profile cases, including the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over an alleged N432 billion corruption probe. 

   Yes, the commission's efforts have contributed to strengthening Nigeria's anti-corruption framework. Yet, the present day observers still allege that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may also be guilty of using the EFCC against the opposition party members, with the objective of securing political victory for the ruling party. This is an allegation that Nigerian citizens definitely require urgent clarification from the government.

Prof. Ben Onyeukwu NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE POLITICS OF EFCC

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT 

AND THE POLITICS OF EFCC:

   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria was established in 2003 by President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, specifically through the EFCC Act of 2002, which was signed into law on December 13, 2002, and became effective in 2003.

   The commission was established to combat financial crimes, corruption, and money laundering. It's primary purposes include, Investigating financial crimes, probing cases of corruption, embezzlement, and other financial offenses.

It equally has the mandate of prosecuting offenders: bringing perpetrators to justice and recovering stolen assets. 

   The institution was also established to prevent corruption,  educating the public and promoting transparency in government dealings, as well as has the mandate of recovering stolen assets, retrieving looted funds and assets hidden abroad, with the aims to promote economic stability, good governance, and trust in institutions.

   But, since inception, there have been allegations of political witch-hunt levelled against the EFCC, as Critics often refer to the institution as government tool for selective justice, which targets the opposition politicians, but ignores corruption cases involving party members. Critics equally cite lack of transparency, often manipulated in apaque investigations and persecutions, leading to concerns about witch-hunting.

   Nevertheless, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved significant milestones in combating corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. According to Meta Artificial Intelligence platform, the organization has secured over 13,000 convictions since its establishment in 2003, with 4,111 convictions in 2024 alone. The commission has recovered over N853 billion and approximately $105 million in assets. It has investigated and prosecuted high-profile cases, including the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over an alleged N432 billion corruption probe. 

   Yes, the commission's efforts have contributed to strengthening Nigeria's anti-corruption framework. Yet, the present day observers still allege that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may also be guilty of using the EFCC against the opposition party members, with the objective of securing political victory for the ruling party. This is an allegation that Nigerian citizens definitely require urgent clarification from the government.