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22/12/2024

Popular Nigerian TikToker Arrested After Hurling Insults On Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu And Egbetokun
naijanews.comDec 22, 2024 5:31 AM

Security agents have arrested popular Nigerian TikToker, Seaking, hours after hurling insults at President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Naija News reports that Seaking released a video on Saturday, December 20, abusing Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, and Egbetokun.

The Tiktoker references a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, that the security agency will begin arresting anyone who insults government officials.

Seaking expressed his anger at the news and wondered why the police would attempt to go after anyone who insults them and not after criminal minds.

In a video making the rounds on social media, the Tiktoker looked all sombre as some security agents were seen interrogating him.

Meanwhile, Human Rights lawyer, Effiong Inibehe, has said the Force Headquarters Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, misinformed citizens by stating that curse is cyberbullying.

Adejobi, on his X handle, on Thursday warned citizens to desist from cursing other citizens. He stated that curse as cyberbullying is a criminal offence.

“Raining direct curses on someone online is cyber bullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided,” Adejobi said.

In reaction, Inibehe challenged the Nigeria Police spokesman to back his claim with a constitutional provision.

“This is ignorance of the law. The fact that this very ridiculous opinion is from the spokesperson of the primary law enforcement agency in Nigeria says a lot about the decadence of our institutions.

“To be clear, raining curses on someone is not a criminal offence, and I challenge the Force PRO to cite any law that supports his statement.

“By virtue of Section 36 (12) of the Nigerian Constitution, for an act or omission of be termed a crime, it must be expressly and specifically defined as such under a written law,” he stated.

While emphasizing civility, Inibehe called on Nigerians to ignore the misleading statement from Adejobi.

19/09/2024

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13/09/2024

Why private investigators, pathologists are avoiding MohBad’s case – Odumosu
12th September 2024
By Dayo

One year after the mysterious death of the rapper and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, the head of the Aloba family legal team, Taiwo Odumosu, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, speaks on the legal process and the relentless pursuit of justice. Excerpts:

It’s been about a year since the investigation into MohBad’s death began, can you provide an update on the status of the probe?

Presently, we are approaching the issue from different angles. The second autopsy and toxicology test is being conducted as directed by the court. We hope this will shed more light on the circumstances leading to the death of MohBad. Presently, the specimen has been taken abroad by forensic experts for the toxicology examination. Given the controversy generated by the first autopsy, the forensic experts in their professional estimation believed the laboratory in Europe would be better. So they avoided the USA altogether. The DNA test too. Wunmi brought preliminary objection on some flimsy grounds. We have argued the objections and the ruling is reserved by the court for October 18.

With the controversy on the outcome of the first autopsy, how has the independent autopsy by the family fared?

Getting pathologists to attend to the matter was a bit tough. We got in touch with four pathologists: one from Kaduna, another from Maiduguri and one other place but they said powerful individuals were interested in the matter and declined to take it on. We also consulted those in America. However, because of the controversy trailing the first autopsy, we decided to boycott America altogether. For those who agreed to help us now, we thank them. The way to justice is always strewn with thorns. But we have the firm belief we shall get there.

Why the choice of a forensic pathologist in the northern region?

We don’t want anybody to compromise the process. We suspected that the delay of transferring the previous specimen to America took a long time. We also suspected government intervention and institutional laxity on the part of the police, so we decided to look elsewhere to do what we wanted. But we eventually got somebody.

What are the key challenges the legal team has faced in seeking justice for his family?

The biggest challenge we have had so far is from the Nigerian Police. Apart from the shoddy investigation that is clear even to the novice, they have refused to cooperate with us on certain levels. It is an open secret that the court granted the Aloba family an order to conduct another autopsy and toxicology test after the government-assisted toxicology test led to inconclusiveness. We sent a letter to the police informing them of the order of the court and the need for them to release documents and exhibits to the forensic experts. They didn’t acknowledge nor release the documents to the forensic pathologists. We sent a reminder to them and still, they ignored it. This sort of attitude does not commend the police to the populace.

The exact time MohBad died had been one of the subjects of controversies that trailed the late singer’s passing. Has the legal team looked into this?

The facts and information presented so far seem to cast doubts as to the exact time of MohBad’s passing. From a logical point of view, the time frame given by those who spoke after his death and what the deceased’s partner’s sister said seem to suggest that he could not have died on the day presented to the police or the Coroner Court. It is one of the issues we proposed to the pathologists to solve for us. We also expect the police to shed more light on this if indeed the investigating police officer did a thorough job. If he died the day he was buried, there wouldn’t be any need for traditional embalming. So we look forward to getting an answer to the time he died too.

How has the investigation’s progress impacted the family’s decision to lay MohBad to rest?

The investigation has been very slow. And the bulk of the burden rests with the police. We do not know whose interest they are protecting. We attempted to get private investigators. The three experts we got on different occasions declined to take on the investigative job. The fourth one attempted to take it. He consulted with some of his colleagues who are also experts in the detection of heinous crimes. But they told him that those behind the death of the late singer were powerful people, and they wouldn’t want to intervene in the matter. However, the decision to bury the late singer rests solely with the Aloba family. If the family decides to bury him today, the decision is theirs. As I have said, the reason they didn’t bury him was because of the need for a second autopsy and toxicology test.

Are there concerns about the so-called powerful individuals being the second time you mentioned it?

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So far, we have been engaging the instrumentality of the law to get to the root of the case. I do not think we need to fear. For the private investigators who declined to work, they have their own procedures which I am ignorant of. I am not an investigator. Remember when Dele Giwa died? The late Chief Gani Fawehinmi did all that he could through the peripheral areas of the law. And at a point, we saw the frustration put on his way by the then officials in power. Notwithstanding, he made his points. We too will try our best to get to the root of the case. To that end, the more some key witnesses are being shielded from appearing before the Coroner Court the more we are convinced they have more information to give to the court. Nurse Ogedengbe, the IPO who has been invited more than six times by the court but has taken to his heels, all of them need to appear before the court and tell us what they know. You will be wondering why the police officer who investigated a matter suddenly developed cold feet to appear to answer simple questions about the investigation he carried out.

People had wondered why the family was so particular about the DNA test when the cause of MohBad’s death was yet to be unravelled. What is your take on this?

In a homicide case, you don’t overlook vital issues. While we are not saying MohBad died as a result of his doubts about the paternity of the baby, we should not close our eyes to the potentiality of such a source too. MohBad’s father said he wanted a DNA test. He must have his reasons. And looking at the generality of the circumstances of the death, it is worth the while to see if motive could be deduced from such an angle. It is a logical action to take. Apart from this, if those being suspected really took part in the murder of the deceased. It’s a legal principle that from a dishonourable cause, no action arises. In Latin maxim, it means ex turpi causa non oritur actio. An individual must be prevented from benefiting from their own wrongdoing. Under inheritance law, the concept of the slayer rule applies. This prohibits a person who unlawfully kills another from inheriting the victims. So it is reasonable for the Aloba family to look at the issues broadly in order not to deprive an innocent person of his or her dues.

The court had issued a substituted service on Naira Marley, Sam Larry, the nurse said to have treated him and a host of others. What’s the next step to ensure they appear in court?

In Lagos State, a witness summoned to appear before a Coroner’s Court cannot legally refuse to appear without justifiable cause. The Coroner’s System Law of Lagos State, 2007 governs coroner inquest and related matters in Lagos State, including the summoning of witnesses. Under Section 35 of the Coroner’s System Law of Lagos State, 2007, a person who has been duly summoned as a witness is legally obligated to attend the inquest. If the witness refuses to appear without a lawful excuse, the coroner has the authority to take further action to ensure compliance. If a witness fails to appear after being summoned, the Coroner may issue a criminal summons or subpoena, which compels the witness to attend court. Failure to obey such summons may result in the witness being held in contempt of court, which can lead to fines or imprisonment. Specifically, Section 36 of the law empowers the Coroner to issue a warrant of arrest to compel the appearance of the witness if they ignore the summons. I can assure you that we would not hesitate to pursue this course if the witnesses whose names were widely published in the newspaper and social media outlets refused to attend the Coroner’s Court.

What are the family’s primary concerns regarding the investigation and its outcome?

The primary concern of the family is to get justice. And as you know, not just the family, even the general public are interested in ensuring justice for the late singer. May I use the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the family and contributed money to ensure that we get justice in the case? The road to justice has been tortuous. However, we are sure we will get to the destination. All those concerned, those who are accessories before and after the fact in the case shall be brought to book. The policemen who compromised and spite their oath of office shall all be brought to book.

What does the legal team believe is necessary for justice to be served in this case?

First, we are not satisfied with the conduct of the police. The investigation they conducted was shoddy, lacked thoroughness, was unprofessional, compromising and skewed in favour of those who are supposed to be behind bars in the unfortunate circumstances of this case. All those present in the house when the incident happened should be under interrogation. But the police picked just a few people, interrogated them, kept them in the cell and grudgingly released them on administrative bail when those who should still be behind bars were busy gallivanting on the streets. The police pretended to be doing a yeoman’s job and there was nothing to show for it. Who is deceiving who? In their press conference, they gave a preliminary report. Where is the main report? We wrote petition against Boluwatife Adeyemo (Darosha) for carrying out an embalmment on the late Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba. All the parties involved were interrogated and statements were taken. Up till today, the police have yet to charge anyone in court. The police are, therefore, not helpful in the circumstances of this case.

What are the next steps in the legal process?

Well, we are expecting the results of the toxicology test now taken abroad for examination. Along with this will come the autopsy result. We are also looking forward to the DNA test. The result of this will also be revealing and may be able to assuage the interest of not just the family but also the listening public who are eager to know the truth that may come out of the DNA test.

How will the legal team ensure the family receives closure and justice?

We have done the needful so far. We have petitioned the necessary quarters regarding the way the police have handled the matter. We expected the present crop of policemen handling the matter to be removed and new investigators drafted in from Abuja to reopen the investigation. Mind you, this does not mean the deceased should not be buried if the family reaches a consensus on that. There are some other steps we are taking which I wouldn’t want to mention here. We are getting closer to justice as some facts are coming to light and the jigsaw is being put together.

09/09/2024

God!!! 😳
What a country???!!!

Listen to how helicopters purchased with Nigerian tax payer's money, sold illegally by auction cheaply to alleged criminals for banditry activities.

This must be investigated, and the helicopter recovered

09/09/2024

PDP fires back at Kwankwaso, says You’re inconsequential
Published 48 mins ago
on September 9, 2024

By Admin

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso as inconsequential in Nigeria’s political sphere.

PDP spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, said Kwankwaso is struggling to lead the NNPP which controls only Kano State in Nigeria.

Responding to Kwankwaso’s comment that PDP is dead, Ologunagba said NNPP can’t be compared to the former ruling party.

Speaking in Kano, Kwankwaso said he and his supporters dumped PDP because the party is dead.

“I wish to remind you that PDP is dead because we left the party. Since they have gone out of the line, we decided to check out,” he said.

Responding, Ologunagba said Kwankwaso’s self-centeredness has shown he’s not a leader.

In a statement he signed, Ologunagba said: “Our reaction to the statement credited to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso is that he is very inconsequential in the Nigerian national politics today judging from the fact that he is struggling to lead a party called NNPP which is also struggling to control only one state.

“It is unfathomable to imagine that a failed and inconsequential politician with only one state would claim that a party that has 13 governors, many Senators, many members of the House of Representatives, several States Assembly control and strong presence in all the local government areas and wards across the country is dead.

“More disturbing is that Sen. Kwankwaso has exhibited extreme selfishness and self-centeredness, which shows that he is not a leader.”

09/09/2024

FG Denies VAT Increase, Confirms 7.5% Rate Stands
Published
on 9 September 2024

By Ikenna Ngere

In a statement released Monday, Edun clarified that the VAT rate is still firmly set at 7.5%, as outlined in Nigeria’s tax laws.

“The current VAT rate is 7.5% and this is what the government is charging on a spectrum of goods and services to which the tax is applicable. Therefore, neither the Federal Government nor any of its agencies will act contrary to what our laws stipulate,” Edun affirmed.

He elaborated on the need for a balanced tax system, emphasizing that Nigeria’s tax framework operates on three key components: tax policy, tax law, and tax administration.

“The tax system stands on a tripod, namely tax policy, tax laws, and tax administration. All the three must combine well to give us a sound system that gives vitality to the fiscal position of the government,” the minister explained.

Edun addressed concerns from the public about policies that might seem burdensome, assuring that fiscal measures are designed to foster sustainable growth and reduce poverty, not the opposite.

“Our focus as a government is to use fiscal policy in a manner that promotes and enhances strong and sustainable economic growth, reduces poverty as well as makes businesses flourish,” Edun stated.

In response to media reports suggesting the government is imposing undue hardship on citizens, Edun refuted such claims.

Edun also pointed out recent government actions aimed at reducing the financial strain on Nigerians, particularly by eliminating import duties on key food items like rice, wheat, and beans.

“The imputation in some media reports on the issue of VAT and the opinion articles that have sprouted from them seem to wrongly convey the impression that the government is out to make life difficult for Nigerians. That is not correct. If anything, the Federal Government has, through its policies, demonstrated that it is committed to creating a congenial environment for businesses to thrive.

“In fact, it is on record that the Federal Government, as part of efforts to bring relief to Nigerians and businesses, recently ordered the stoppage of import duties, tariffs, and taxes on rice, wheat, beans, and other food items,” Edun noted.

Edun reiterated that the VAT rate remains at 7.5% and will continue to apply to all eligible goods and services.

“For emphasis, as of today, VAT remains 7.5% and that is what will be charged on all the goods and services that are VAT-able,” he concluded.
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09/09/2024

NAFDAC seals Prophet Fufeyin’s ‘miracle water’ factory, sets him up for probes

Published 36 mins ago

on September 9, 2024

By Admin

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, on Sunday, said it had sealed a table water factory, Globod Table Water, in Delta State for allegedly “aiding and abetting the production, sale, and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome miracle water under the pretext of fake NAFDAC registration number.”

According to NAFDAC, the sealed factory, located at Km 4 DSC Expressway, Otokutu, Delta State, was producing and churning out the miracle water in cohort with a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto.

NAFDAC, in a statement on Sunday by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said none of the products advertised and sold were registered with the agency.

Adeyeye said, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public to the activities of a faith-based organisation – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public.

“Recently, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, KM 5 Effurun, Sapele Road, Delta State on a Miracle Water and Miracle Soap being advertised with healing and miracle claims and sold to unsuspecting members of the public by the spiritual ministry.

“The minister showcased the use of miracle water and miracle soap on social media to heal barrenness. He claimed that the women would carry twins if they used the soap. He openly told his congregation that the soap is NAFDAC registered. Thus, the public began to visit the office to confirm the claims.

“The petitioners also submitted the following products from the Spiritual Ministry to NAFDAC to verify the bogus claims. The products are Miracle & Healing Water, River Jordan Water, the Miracle Water from the Pool of Bethsaida, A New Beginning Mount Camel Miracle Water, Water of Life, Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida (1L), A New Beginning Pool of Bethsaida Water, and Father Smelled Perfume.”

The agency stated that upon receipt of the petitions, it contacted its Delta State Coordinator, through the Director Post Marketing Surveillance of the agency to ascertain the existence or records of any transaction with the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries and the products in Delta State Office.

“The coordinator was also directed to visit the ministry to establish the veracity of the claims in the petitions and take necessary regulatory action on the production facility in the ministry where the miracle water and other products are produced. The state coordinator covertly bought the miracle water (25cl) for N3,000 from the ministries and took the pictures.

“On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Coordinator, Delta State visited the Mercy Land Ministry and met the Head of Service – Mr. Ogunleye Fufeyin and the Chief Security Officer. The officials denied producing miracle and healing water or soap even with the evidence of the receipt of purchase. He claimed that only the logo and address on the label were theirs but not the product. The HoS added that they only have the Pool of Bethsaida Water, which is spiritual and artificial. The HoS requested time to meet with other staff and returned. He returned after 30 minutes and refused to cooperate, asking them to see the CSO.

“On August 27, 2024, a team of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC and Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods visited the ministry, to commence investigation on the place of purchase or the manufacturing site for possible sample collection, for laboratory analysis, but the officials did not cooperate with the team. Letters of invitation were issued to the officials to report on August 28th, but it was not honoured. The company instead submitted a legal document at NAFDAC Headquarters, Abuja on August 28th, 2024 and asked to come back on September 3rd, 2024 to organise their document before coming. The agency then gave the Prophet till 29th to report to the Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC Office, Asaba for further necessary investigation.

“The Investigation and Enforcement team waited for the Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries officials based on their earlier request to report for commencement of the investigation, but they still refused to show up. On September 3rd, 2024, they forwarded some documents instead, asking for more time to report,” it explained.

It added that in a document made available to the NAFDAC Office in the evening of September 3rd, the faith organisation claimed to have entered into a production contract agreement with Globod Table Water Km 4, DSC Expressway, Otokutu, Delta State without the knowledge of NAFDAC State Office in Delta State.

It said the act was illegal according to the extant rules and regulations on commercial production.

“In continuation of our investigation, NAFDAC Investigation and Enforcement has sealed Globod Table Water factory for aiding and abetting the production, sale and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome Miracle Water under the pretext of Fake NAFDAC Registration Number.

“At this point, it is very clear that Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, KM 5, is not ready to present itself for investigation of production and advertisement of suspected falsified, unwholesome, and unregistered Miracle products.

“NAFDAC wishes to inform the public that none of these products being advertised and sold are registered with NAFDAC. The public is also being advised to stop patronising any of these miracle products. NAFDAC is a scientific organisation that is guided by verifiable scientific facts before registering any product.

“In the meantime, we will continue with our investigation into the activities of this faith organisation with regard to products within our mandates that have been reported to be manufactured and sold by them. I want to use this opportunity to warn either faith organisations against illegal production of the regulated product without requisite regulatory requirements,” it added.

The NAFDAC DG assured Nigerians of the agency’s resolve to continue safeguarding their health.

09/09/2024

Breaking: Joe Ajaero, NLC President arrested at airport
Joe Ajaero

By Victor AhiumaYoung

Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS, have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero.

Vanguard gathered that he was arrested this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

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Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up.

Although details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA.

According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of Trade Union Congress, TUC, in the UK holding today.

Details soon.

Summons, terrorism, felony allegations …
Recall that Ajaero has been on the radar of security agents recently.

The NLC President had Thursday, August 20, honoured an invitation by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Police Force.

This followed the Police summons on August 19, asking him to appear the next day, and threatening him with arrest should he fail to comply.

But Ajaero, through human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), wrote to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, explaining why he could not honour the summon on the said date.

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He, however, informed the IGP that he would come on August 29, to respond to the alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.

True to his promise, Ajaero alongside Falana, Maxwell Opara, Deji Adeyanju, among other lawyers, and Labour leaders, went to the Force Headquarters to honour the Police summons.

Again, less than 24 hours later, the Police summoned the NLC President, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at Force Headquarters on September 5.

This time around, the NLC President and the General Secretary are to answer questions over alleged criminal intimidation, conducts likely to cause a breach of public peace, and malicious damage to properties.

They are being invited by the Force Intelligence Department, FID, of the Nigeria Police Force, Force Headquarters.

The Police summons is dated August 28, 2024, entitled “Investigation activities. Invitation letter”.

It was signed by Commissioner of Police, Operations, Ibitoye Rufus Alajide, on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, Force Intelligence Department, FID, Abuja.

The letter
The letter read: “In furtherance of investigations into the alleged case of criminal intimidation, conducts likely to cause breach of public peace and malicious damage to properties in which your name featured.

“You are requested to come along with Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, FID, through the undersigned, at SPO’s Room 112, 2nd Floor, Force Intelligence Department (FID) Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, opposite Force Headquarters Area 11, Garki, Abuja on Thursday, 5th September 2024 at 11 a.m.

“On arrival, you may wish to call Usman on GSM number 08039659139.

“Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited, please.”

As promised, we will bring you details of the DSS and Ajaero latest.

09/09/2024

NAFDAC investigating Pastor Jeremiah’s miracle water, soap – DG

Published 23 hours ago

on September 8, 2024

By Admin

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public.

NAFDAC, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that none of the products advertised and sold are registered with the agency.

It said, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC name to deceive the unsuspecting public.

“Recently, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, Km 5 Effurun, Sapele Road, Delta State, on a Miracle Water and Miracle Soap being advertised with healing and miracle claims and sold to unsuspecting members of the public by the Spiritual Ministry. The Minister showcased the use of Miracle Water and Miracle Soap on social media to heal barrenness. He claimed that the women would carry twins if they used the soap. He openly told his congregation that the Soap is NAFDAC registered. Thus, the public began to visit the office to confirm the claims.

“The petitioners also submitted the following products from the Spiritual Ministry to NAFDAC to verify the bogus claims. The products are Miracle & Healing Water, River Jordan Water, the Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida, A New Beginning Mount Camel Miracle Water, Water of Life, Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida (1L), A New Beginning Pool of Bethsaida Water, and Father Smelled Perfume.”

The agency stated that upon receipt of the petitions, it contacted the Delta State Coordinator, through the Director Post Marketing Surveillance of the agency, to ascertain the existence or records of any transaction with the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries and the products in Delta State Office.

“The Coordinator was also directed to visit the Ministry to establish the veracity of the claims in the petitions and take necessary regulatory action on the production facility in the Ministry where the Miracle water and other products are produced. The State Coordinator covertly bought the Miracle Water (25cl) for 3000 naira from the Ministries and took the pictures.

“On Wednesday, August 14th 2024, the State Coordinator Delta State visited the Mercy Land Ministry and met the Head of Service – Mr. Ogunleye Fufeyin and the Chief Security Officer. The officials denied producing Miracle and Healing Water or Soap even with the evidence of the receipt of purchase. He claimed that only the Logo and address on the label were theirs but not the product. The HOS added that they only have a pool of Bethsaida water, which is spiritual and artificial. The HOS requested time to meet with other staff and returned. He returned after 30 minutes and refused to cooperate, asking them to see the CSO.

“On August 27th 2024, a team of Investigation and Enforcement NAFDAC and Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods visited the Ministry to commence investigation on the place of purchase or the manufacturing site for possible sample collection, for laboratory analysis, but the officials did not cooperate with the team. Letters of invitation were issued to the officials to report on August 28th, but it was not honoured. The company instead submitted a Legal document at NAFDAC Headquarters Abuja on August 28th, 2024 and asked to come back on September 3rd, 2024, to organise their document before coming. The Agency then gave the Prophet till the 29th to report to the investigation and Enforcement NAFDAC Office Asaba for further necessary investigation.

“Investigation and Enforcement Asaba waited for the Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries officials based on their earlier request to report for commencement of the investigation, but they still refused to show up. On September 3rd, 2024, they forwarded some documents instead of asking for more time to report,” it explained.

It added that in a document made available to the NAFDAC Office on the evening of September 3rd, the faith organisation claimed to have entered into a production contract agreement with Globod Table Water Km 4, DSC Expressway, Otokutu, Delta State, without the knowledge of NAFDAC State Office in Delta State.

The agency stated that the act is illegal according to the extant rules and regulations on commercial production.

“In continuation of our investigation, NAFDAC Investigation and Enforcement has sealed the Globod Table Water factory to aid and abet the production, sale, and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome Miracle Water under the pretext of Fake NAFDAC Registration Number.

“At this point, it is very clear that Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, KM 5, is not ready to present itself for investigation of production and advertisement of suspected falsified, unwholesome, and unregistered miracle products.

“NAFDAC wishes to inform the public that none of these products being advertised and sold are registered with NAFDAC. The public is also being advised to stop patronizing any of these Miracle products. NAFDAC is scientific organization that is guided by verifiable scientific facts before registering any product.

“In the meantime, we will continue with our investigation into the activities of this faith organization with regard to products within our mandates that have been reported to be manufactured and sold by them. I want to use this opportunity to warn faith organizations against illegal production of regulated products without requisite regulatory requirements,” it added.

Adeyeye, however, assured Nigerians of the agency’s resolve to continue safeguarding their health.

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