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Prophet ElBuba warns against forcing Nigerians to take Covid-19 Vaccine, Speaks on other Issues
Prophet ElBuba warns against forcing Nigerians to take Covid-19 Vaccine, Speaks on other Issues
By: Sam Kayode, Jos
Pastor of the Evangelical Bible Outright Ministry International EBOMI and Vice President Pentacostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN Prophet Isa El-Buba has warned that no one has the right to force Nigerians to take the covid 19 vaccine.
El-Buba who is the founder of the Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria IBBN said that it was wrong for any tier of Government to force anyone to take the covid 19 vaccine before they work in any capacity.
Prophet El-Buba while speaking with news men in his tower in Jos said that he was not necessarily against the vaccine but was irked about the fact that some states have started to force their workers and residents to either take the jab or suffer the consequences.
” We are aware of the controversies surrounding the vaccine from what we have heard from people who should know. But as I said we are watching and waiting as Christians to see how the controversies melt away.
“By the way my daughter is in Europe studying medicine and she asked me if she can take the jab and I said she can go ahead and take it as long as it is a criteria for her to study.
“Come to think about it, constitutionally, the Federal Government does not have a right to force anyone to take the vaccine. You have a right to your health and you can refuse anything you feel you do not consent to. It’s not for them to decide that for you.
“As a matter of fact, except a Nigerian court gives an order that everyone should take the vaccine they cannot force me or any of you to take the vaccine.
“There are so many things attached to this vaccine. People take the vaccine and the next minute they are gone. How do you explain such a mystery attached to a vaccine? There is something not adding up with the vaccine regardless of the brand.” Said El- Buba.
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On why the CAN has been silent in the face of pressure to force people to take the vaccine, the man of God said he will follow the footsteps of his father in heaven concerning the vaccine.
He said the controversy surrounding the vaccine was too toxic for him to force any one in his ministry to go take the jab which is why “But for some of us we have banned ourselves from the vaccine and I tell you we will be looking and waiting concerning this one which is different from all the others we have been taking as we grew up.
ON INSURGENCY
Speaking on the lingering insurgency in the north east of Nigeria, the man of God said that Nigerians must pray for the soldiers using their lives to pay the supreme sacrifice for the country.
“I am happy, the Federal government is responding to my criticisms concerning security because initially they saw me as confrontational.
“When I came out to confront them with these issues, the Federal Government took a different route but recently, they saw reason with me which is why they are going after bandits now.
On the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkisu in southern Borno, he went on: I felt it so much when he was killed. He did not have to go through that route again, especially when he had to leave his base to go after the insurgents.
“All he needed to do was to have just stayed in his location and unleashed the right technological weapons through drones technology against the enemy.
” And that instrument I am talking about senses the blood of the enemy and before you know it, they are trapped with a certain chemical that will melt these criminals and in twenty four hours they will turn to dust.
“He did not need to have gone through that journey from Chibok to Askira to handle those people. The Tecno Jets and drones should have done the work for him because it is not easy training a brigadier general. It takes a lot of resources to train them.”
Commenting on when the war will end, he said “God spoke to me that the insurgency will go down soon and I can tell you that there has been an appreciable level of reduction in the insurgency from what we can see.
The man of God regretted that some of the people of Borno, his home state, have not helped matters too because some of them have been conniving with the criminals which is why they continue to succeed.
ON BULLDOZED CHURCHES
Reacting to the bulldozing of churches in Maiduguri, the Prophet ElBuba commended the Governor of Borno State Eng Babagana Zulum for respecting his suggestion that he must apologize to the family of the slain boy killed by Civilian JTF during one of the bulldozing sessions by Borno Geographic.
“We are aware he has apologized to the family but we are waiting to see him rebuild those churches. He must rebuild those churches he pulled down. We are not sleeping over the matter because if he doesn’t do it this year we will follow him to ensure he does it next year.
ON FOOD SCARCITY
Prophet ElBuba never minced words to maintain that the Nigerian nation is in famine. He stressed that there is no doubt that the nation entered famine after the last bout of Corona.
“Basically, we are in a famine right now. Most of the villagers in the insurgency and banditry dominated areas have been displaced. For those who managed to farm, their products have been taken away from them by insurgents while those unable to farm have nothing.”
He however maintained that if the affected people can fixate themselves into dry season farmine, they will have food to eat even during the rains.
Prophet ElBuba warns against forcing Nigerians to take Covid-19 Vaccine, Speaks on other Issues
Eid-el-Fitr: IPCR Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Peaceful Coexistence
By: Michael Mike
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to strengthen unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director-General of the institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
He said the occasion, which signifies the end of a period of fasting, reflection and spiritual devotion, provides an opportunity for citizens to renew their commitment to the values of peace, compassion and national unity.
Ochogwu urged Muslims to sustain the virtues cultivated during Ramadan—such as self-discipline, patience, charity and piety—beyond the festive period, stressing that such values are essential for building harmonious communities and strengthening the nation.
According to him, Nigerians must also rise above religious, ethnic and political differences and embrace mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as vital ingredients for national development.
“At a time when the country is confronted with complex challenges, unity of purpose and collective responsibility are crucial to overcoming divisions and building a more secure and prosperous nation,” he said.
The institute also expressed concern over recent security incidents in parts of the country, including the tragic bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed several lives.
Ochogwu extended condolences to families of the victims, praying for the repose of the deceased and speedy recovery for those injured in the attack.
He reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to its mandate of promoting peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution across Nigeria, noting that IPCR would continue to work with government institutions, communities and other stakeholders to address the root causes of conflict.
The IPCR boss further urged citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and actively support peacebuilding initiatives in their communities.
“Peace is a shared responsibility, and every Nigerian has a role to play in safeguarding it,” he added.
Ochogwu also prayed that the Eid-el-Fitr celebration would usher in renewed hope, healing and unity for Nigeria while advancing peace, stability and national progress.
Eid-el-Fitr: IPCR Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Peaceful Coexistence
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VP Shettima Visits Victims Of Multiple Explosions In Maiduguri, Assures Of FG’s Tough Response To Terrorism
VP Shettima Visits Victims Of Multiple Explosions In Maiduguri, Assures Of FG’s Tough Response To Terrorism
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the Federal Government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that those behind recent attacks in the country will be decisively confronted.
He noted that beyond the presidential directive to security chiefs, the Federal Government was investing more in equipment and other logistics to boost the fight against terrorism across the country.
Senator Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he visited victims of the bomb blast who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Condemning the gory multiple explosions in Maiduguri on Monday in which more than 100 people were affected by the incident, with over 20 confirmed dead, he described the perpetrators as barbaric, stressing that no cause justifies the killing of innocent people.
The Vice President said his visit was to sympathise with the injured and families affected by the tragedy, assuring of government’s support through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the North East Development Commission, and the Borno State Government.
The Vice President was accompanied by Borno State Deputy Governor Usman Kadafur; NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar; Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahijo, and other top government officials.
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FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Federal Government, the minister urged Muslims to uphold the core values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which define the Ramadan period. He emphasized the need for Nigerians to reflect on these virtues beyond the fasting season as part of efforts to build a more harmonious society.
Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, regardless of religious affiliation, to use the festive period to pray for national peace, unity, and sustained progress, noting that collective responsibility remains key to the country’s stability.
He further encouraged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and extend kindness to the less privileged, in line with the spirit of the season.
The declaration underscores the government’s continued commitment to promoting unity and peaceful coexistence in the country, as millions of Muslims prepare to celebrate one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.
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