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Nigerians Hold Late President Buhari to Account in Death

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date July 14, 2025

A cartoon by Mike Asuquo portrayed that Buhari was a divisive leader

Nigerians Hold Late President Buhari to Account in Death

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who handed over power to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2023, has died in London on Sunday. The news of his passing has triggered a wave of mixed reactions across the country, reflecting deep divisions over his legacy.

While Buhari, a retired Major General and two-time national leader, was mourned by many in Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim North—his region of origin—citizens from the largely Christian South are publicly defying the cultural norm of refraining from criticism of the deceased. Instead, they are using the occasion to voice longstanding grievances about his presidency, which many describe as marked by ethno-religious favoritism, policy inertia, and authoritarian tendencies.

Social media platforms have been flooded with debates and memorial posts, not all in praise of the former leader. A politically charged cartoon by celebrated Nigerian cartoonist, Mike Asuquo, went viral online shortly after the announcement of Buhari’s death. The illustration depicted Buhari as a polarizing figure who left Nigeria more divided than he met it—fueling a broader public reckoning with his leadership.

Human rights activist and opposition figure Omoyele Sowore sharply criticized the late president, calling him a “tyrant” and urging Nigerians to “remember the victims of tyranny instead of mourning the tyrant.” Sowore’s statement gained traction, particularly among younger Nigerians who actively resisted Buhari’s administration during the #EndSARS protests and other moments of civic unrest.

Buhari’s death has become a flashpoint for national reflection, highlighting the deep fault lines that continue to shape Nigeria’s politics. His supporters recall him as a disciplined and incorruptible leader who sought to restore order to a troubled nation, while critics accuse him of presiding over a period marked by economic decline, insecurity, and democratic backsliding.

The Federal Government has released an official statement on national mourning or burial arrangements on Tuesday. State and national flags were seen flying at half-mast in some locations Monday morning.

As the nation grapples with his legacy, Buhari’s passing serves not only as the end of a political era but also as a moment for Nigerians to confront the complexities of leadership, memory, and national unity.

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Immediate past Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari dies in London

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date July 13, 2025

Muhammadu was sworn-in on May 29, 2025 for his first term as Nigerian President

Nigeria’s immediate past President, President Muhammadu Buhari, has passed at the age of 82. Multiple sources from his close aides confirmed this death this afternoon in a London hospital.

His former aides, Garba Shehu and Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X.

Ahmad wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”

President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985.

Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.

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How does a leader build genuine and organic loyalty?

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date April 27, 2025

Captain Ibrahim Traore

Currently, the most talked-about leader in Africa is the 33-year-old Captain Ibrahim Traoré, military leader of Burkina Faso. By the nature of the government he heads, Traoré should not, under normal democratic standards, be popular. Military rulers are traditionally viewed with suspicion and disdain in discussions about governance. Yet, ironically, a military government has now become the reference point for millions of Africans who yearn for good leadership.

There have been persistent rumours of attempts to assassinate this young leader. One popular podcast even alleged that there have been more than ten recent assassination attempts. The latest report suggested that an influential figure paid a large sum of money to individuals within Traoré’s inner circle to eliminate him. Remarkably, they allegedly took the money but instead chose to confess to Traoré, telling him they would not kill him because they believed he was doing an excellent job.

This story raises an important question: How does a leader build genuine and organic loyalty?

In governance, loyalty is one of the most powerful but also most delicate currencies a leader can possess. True loyalty — not bought by money or secured by fear — is earned through trust, competence, shared vision, and personal integrity. Leaders who inspire organic loyalty do so by doing the following: Demonstrating Authentic Commitment. When people perceive that a leader genuinely puts the interests of the nation or collective above personal gain, they feel emotionally invested in the leader’s vision. Delivering Tangible Results. Loyalty grows stronger when leaders deliver on promises — improving security, economy, education, and justice. Results anchor loyalty more deeply than rhetoric. Treating Subordinates and Citizens with Respect. Respect breeds loyalty. When individuals feel valued, heard, and respected, their commitment to leadership becomes voluntary and passionate. Leading by Example. Leaders who personally embody the discipline, sacrifice, and virtues they demand from others naturally inspire imitation and loyalty. Creating a Sense of Shared Mission. People become fiercely loyal to leaders who make them feel part of something bigger than themselves — a mission, a dream, a destiny.

In governance, loyalty is not just a nice-to-have; it is critical. It ensures stability, strengthens institutions, and inspires collective action during crises. However, misplaced loyalty — especially loyalty to incompetence or tyranny — can destroy nations. Therefore, true loyalty must always be tied to a leader’s legitimacy, performance, and adherence to the values of justice and service.

Captain Traoré’s story, if these accounts are accurate, reflects a deeper truth: that even in a system tainted by the history of military rule, people will stand by a leader who earns their loyalty through visible commitment to change and service. It also shows that organic loyalty is the greatest armor a leader can wear — more protective than even the strongest military shield.

Obasanjo Library Zookeeper mauled to death by lion

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date September 30, 2024

Lion was at the Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park

A zookeeper has been mauled to death by a lion in south-western Nigeria after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure when he went to feed it, police say.

The victim, a 35-year-old man, worked at the Presidential Library Wildlife Park, owned by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state.

Local police spokesperson Omolola Odutola said in a statement that “the lion inflicted serious fatal injuries to the man’s neck”.

He said the lion was then shot to “release its grip on the handler”.

According to a statement from the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, the zookeeper had taken some guests to see the lion’s feeding routine after hours on Saturday evening.

“The zookeeper, apparently, feeling comfortable with the animal, left the safety protection gate open and proceeded to feed the animal. He was mauled by the animal and died on the spot.

“To prevent further mutilation of the body, the animal was put down immediately by personnel of the park.”

The victim has been named as Babaji Daule, described by police as a trained lion handler.

It comes less than a year after another zookeeper was attacked and killed by a lion at the Obafemi Awolowo University, also in south-western Nigeria.

The incident has triggered concerns with people raising questions about the country’s regulations and management of zoos and handling of wild animals.

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Elusive state burial for Nigeria’s ‘flag man’, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date September 5, 2024

Taiwo Akinkunmi said the green in his flag design symbolised Nigeria’s rich agricultural heritage and the white represented peace and unity

The family of the man who designed Nigeria’s national flag have told the BBC they have given up waiting for a promised state funeral, a year after he died.

Instead Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, who died a year ago aged 87, is going to be buried this week in Oyo state, where he lived.

Akinkunmi, known by many as “Mr Flag Man” and whose house was painted in the distinctive green and white colours of the national flag, was a humble man.

But his son hopes that during his send-off, which Oyo state has agreed to fund, he will be remembered for the design that became a symbol of a united Nigeria.

“We have to give him the befitting burial he deserves,” his son Akinwumi Akinkunmi told the BBC Focus on Africa podcast.

Taiwo Akinkunmi always said he was an unlikely flag designer. He entered a competition for a new design ahead of Nigeria’s independence from the UK in October 1960.

At the time he was studying electrical engineering in London and had spotted a newspaper advert about the competition.

According to flag expert Whitney Smith, 3,000 designs were submitted – “many of great complexity”.

But Akinkunmi’s was a simple affair, with equal green-white-green vertical stripes – and it replaced the colonial flag that had included the British union jack and a six-pointed green star under a red disk.

AFP Nigeria's Blessing Ejiofor (L) and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (R) celebrate with their country's national flag after a Nigerian basketball victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games - 4 August 2024 — Basketball Olympians representing Nigeria – which has been independent for nearly 64 years – hold up their country’s flag in Paris

Akinkunmi’s original design included at its centre a red sun surrounded by rays. This was intended as “as a symbol of divine protection and guidance”, Mr Smith wrote in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

However the sun was omitted by the committee, which awarded the then 23-year-old £100 (then worth $280) for his winning design.

Akinkunmi always said his inspiration came from his childhood as he had travelled and lived in various parts of Nigeria.

Born in Ibadan in the south-west, now capital of Oyo state, he spent his early years in the north of the country because of his parents’ work. He grew up in what he said was a happy polygamous family and was one of his father’s 10 children.

He returned to Ibadan to finish his education. He once told ThisDay journalist Funke Olade that his secondary school was like a “mini-Nigeria” as it had students from all over the country.

Nigeria is home to more than 300 ethnic groups and while Africa’s most populous country has no official religion, the nation is roughly divided between the mainly Muslim north and the largely Christian south, though many communities are mixed.

For Akinkunmi the green in his flag symbolised the nation’s rich agricultural heritage, while the white represented peace and unity.

“It is typical that Nigeria, like many other culturally diverse countries, chose a simple flag design. A more complex design might have explicitly honoured some ethnic and religious groups while excluding others,” Mr Smith wrote.

Agriculture was always close to Akinkunmi’s heart and he was excited to return to Nigeria after independence to take up at a job with the Ministry of Agriculture, where he worked as a civil servant until he retired in 1994.

But for much of his life very few people knew about his contribution to the country, though wherever he lived he reportedly used to paint the outside of his house green and white.

It was not until Nigeria celebrated its 50th year of independence that he was recognised as one of 50 distinguished Nigerians.

Akinwumi (L) and Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi (R)

A Akinkunmi

My late father was an easy-going person who didn’t want anything to tarnish his image”

Akinwumi Akinkunmi
Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi’s son

His son says an Oyo state politician later lobbied for him to be given a national honour and pension – and in 2014 he was made an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), one of Nigeria’s highest awards.

After Akinkunmi’s death last year, a senator sponsored a successful motion that he be given a state burial.

However, no plans have ever been made and as they waited, Akinkunmi’s family have been paying 2,000 naira ($1.30; £1.00) a day to keep the body at a morgue.

The flag designer’s son said that in June they found out that the arts ministry’s National Institute for Cultural Orientation (Nico) had been directed to sort out the state funeral.

But apart from one phone call, he said the institution had failed to communicate any further.

He feels waiting any longer would just sully his father’s name.

This is when the Oyo state government decided to step in to fund the burial rites for the flag designer.

“My late father was an easy-going person who didn’t want anything to tarnish his image,” his son told the BBC.

“He was well brought up, he was a very intelligent man, and a good person that everyone wanted to associate with,” he added.

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Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants, says new research

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date June 21, 2024

The researchers observed the chimps to see what they sought out to eat

Wild chimpanzees eat plants that have pain-relieving and anti-bacterial properties to heal themselves, according to scientists.

They described their “detective work” in the forests of Uganda – observing animals that appeared injured or sick to work out whether they were self-medicating with plants.

When an injured animal sought out something specific from the forest to eat, the researchers collected samples of that plant and had it analysed. Most of the plants tested turned out to have antibacterial properties.

The scientists, who published their findings in the journal PLOS One, think the chimps could even help in the search for new medicines.

Elodie Freymann A wild chimpanzee holds its arm and appears uncomfortable — Chimpanzees that showed signs of injury or illness were the focus of the study

“We can’t test everything in these forests for their medicinal properties, lead researcher Dr Elodie Freymann, from the University of Oxford, said. “So why not test the plants that we have this information about – plants the chimps are seeking out?”

Over the past four years, Dr Freymann has spent months at a time following and carefully observing two communities of wild chimpanzees in Budongo Central Forest Reserve.

As well as looking for signs of pain – an animal limping or holding its body in an unusual way – she and her colleagues collected samples of droppings and urine to check for illness and infection.

They paid particular attention when an injured or ill chimpanzee sought out something they do not normally eat – such as tree bark or fruit skin.

“We were looking for these behavioural clues that the plants might be medicinal,” Dr Freymann explained.

She described one particular chimp – a male – that had a badly wounded hand.

Austen Deery A scientist takes a sample of bark from a tree in Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Uganda — Dr Elodie Freymann took samples from the trees and plants that chimpanzees sought out

“He wasn’t using the hand to walk, he was limping,” she recalled. While the rest of this animal’s group were sitting around eating, the injured chimp limped away looking for ferns. “He was the only chimp to seek out and eat these ferns.”

The researchers collected and analysed the fern – a plant called Christella parasitica, which turned out to have potent anti-inflammatory properties.

In total, the researchers collected 17 samples from 13 different plant species and sent them to be tested by Dr Fabien Schultz, at the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany.

That revealed that almost 90% of the extracts inhibited bacterial growth, and a third had natural anti-inflammatory properties, meaning they could reduce pain and promote healing.

All the injured and ill chimps reported in this study fully recovered, Dr Freymann was happy to report. “The one who ate ferns was using his hand again within the next few days,” she explained.

“Of course, we can’t 100% prove that any of these cases were a direct result of eating these resources,” she told BBC News.

“But it highlights the medicinal knowledge that can be gained from observing other species in the wild and underscores the urgent need to preserve these ‘forest pharmacies’ for future generations.”

Austen Deery Researchers walk through a forest in Uganda — The researchers say the study could reveal some new medicinal plants in these threatened forests

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Too soon Mpho Sebeng: Tributes as South African actor dies in car crash

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date May 6, 2024

Mpho Sebeng

South Africans have been sharing their tributes for actor Mpho Sebeng, who died on Sunday.

The 30-year-old actor died from a car accident in Potchefstroom, in North West province, his family confirmed in a statement.

It has requested for “some space to process the news”.

Sebeng was an acclaimed actor in South Africa who has been acting for nearly two decades.

He began his acting as a child making his debut on television at 12 years.

He acted on TV drama Justice For All and Zero Tolerance, which won multiple awards. While in high school, he played a role in the 2011 film Winnie – a story about the life of the late Winnie Mandela.

He was nominated for Best Male Actor in a telenovela in the 2018 South African Film and Television awards.

He also had acting roles on Netflix shows Savage Beauty and Miseducation.

Fellow actor Zola Hashatsi has expressed his sadness over Sebeng’s death.

“It is with a sad, deep, and painful heart to announce the passing of a young brother, a friend I took in to replace us when we exited,” he posted on social media.

State broadcaster SABC said it was “saddened by the untimely passing of the actor”.

“His immense contribution to the entertainment industry will never be forgotten,” it said.

“A life well lived. Rest in peace, Mpho Sebeng,” Netflix South Africa said on X (formerly Twitter).

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TRIBUTE: Mr Ibu – the man who made Africa laugh

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date March 7, 2024

Ibu, means a Load, in Igbo language

By Mansur Abubakar

BBC News, Kano

Such was the comic genius of Nigerian actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, that he often didn’t even need to open his mouth to make people laugh.

“I was chosen to play a doctor in a film one time and when I came to the set dressed as one, even without saying anything, all the crew just burst out laughing,” he recalled.

His death at the age of 62 has left family, friends and fans of Nigeria’s film industry Nollywood across Africa in mourning.

He burst onto the scene in 2004 with the movie Mr Ibu, which tells the story of the eponymous single father and his son as they journey through life, getting into a series of tricky, and hilarious, predicaments.”His facial expressions and his body were his biggest selling points,” film director Babangida Bangis told the BBC, contrasting him to most comic actors who use words to make people laugh.

“Mr Ibu was different as he doesn’t even have to talk to elicit laughter, as his face just like Mr Bean [Rowan Atkinson] will do the trick,” he said.

Indeed, one of Mr Ibu’s most iconic scenes and the one which introduced him to African audiences, was one in which he hardly said a word.

In the film Mr Ibu, he and his son were returning home from a farm where they worked and they had a single bicycle.

At first, the father let his son ride the bicycle while he walked.

But passers-by stopped them to ask why the son didn’t show respect to his aged father by letting him ride.

So they switched places.

Then another passer-by said the father was wicked for allowing his young son to walk while he was taking it easy.

So they both decided to walk.

Then people called them senseless for walking while they had a bicycle.

The film was so successful that there have been four sequels and Okafor has simply been known as Mr Ibu ever since.

Bridging Nigeria’s divides

He will also be fondly remembered in northern Nigeria, as he was one of the few Nollywood actors to cross over into the film industry based in the northern city of Kano, known as Kannywood, which is generally looked down on by those from the south.

His best known Kannywood film was the Hausa language comedy Hajiya Babba about two lost sons from southern Nigeria who traced their father in the north and began a new life with him.

“He was one of those who helped bridge the gap and bring unity between Kannywood and Nollywood by going to the north to act,” Bangis noted.

Born on 17 October 1961, the actor hailed from the south-eastern Enugu state, which has produced a long list of Nollywood stars.

Okafor didn’t have an easy childhood, moving to another town early on in his life to live with his brother, and doing menial jobs to survive and support his family.

After trying his hands in professions from hair styling to photography, he went to a film audition where he was spotted by legendary actor Pete Edochie who saw his talent and opened the doors of Nollywood to him.

‘This is my worst marriage’

Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in.

Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi described Mr Ibu as one of the greats.

“The passing of John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu is a sad chapter in Nigerian entertainment history. Let’s take solace in the fact that his works will live on and will inspire generations unborn. RIP to one of the greats” Bovi posted on X.

Nigeria’s Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa described him as a household name who had made families smile throughout his career.

The actor’s ill-health first came to public attention last year. One of his legs was amputated in November after fans donated to a crowd-funding scheme to pay his medical bills.

It is believed that the actor suffered from diabetes, but no cause of death has been announced by his family.

Despite bringing such joy to so many people, he never found happiness on the domestic front.

He was married five times, most of which ended in bitter divorces.

He recently described his fifth marriage as being even less happy than his previous ones.

“This is my final marriage. If this one falls apart, I won’t marry again. This is my fifth and the worst marriage,” he told Nigeria’s Daily Post news site earlier this year.

Local media say he is survived by 13 children but some of these have also been a cause of concern.

After his fans donated money for his operation, his son Daniel Okafor and adopted daughter Jasmine Chioma were arrested on suspicion of hacking into his phone and taking $60,700 (£47,800) for themselves. They have denied the charges.

Although he hasn’t starred in a new film for some time, he remained active until ill-health stopped him.

In October 2020, he released two singles, titled This Girl and Do You Know, which were believed to be his last projects.

However his venture into music was not a success and he will always be remembered as the man who brought laughter to homes across Africa.

Fan Aminu Hamisu says he’ll be paying his tributes to the actor by re-watching some of his old movies on YouTube.

He is unlikely to be the only one.

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Namibia’s president, Hage Geingob, dies in office, aged 82

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date February 4, 2024

Hage Geingob

Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba has taken over reins of power in Namibia as President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.

A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month.

He died early on Sunday with his wife and children by his side, Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced.

Mr Mbumba has since been sworn-in as his replacement.

He will serve in the role until elections due later this year.

“I take on this heavy mantle cognisant of the weight of responsibility,” Mr Mbumba said at a swiftly arranged swearing-in ceremony at state house in Windhoek, just 15 hours after the death of Mr Geingob.

Paying tribute to his predecessor, he said that “our nation remains calm and stable owing to the leadership of President Geingob who was the chief architect of the constitution”.

Mr Geingob was first sworn-in as president in 2015, but had served in top political positions since independence in 1990.

The exact cause of his death was not given but last month he underwent “a two-day novel treatment for cancerous cells” in the US before flying back home on 31 January, his office had said.

On Namibian radio, people have been sharing memories of someone they described as a visionary as well as a jovial man, who was able to share a joke.

Leaders from around the world have been sending condolence messages with many talking about Mr Geingob’s efforts to ensure his country’s freedom.

Among them has been Cyril Ramaphosa, president of neighbouring South Africa, who described him as “a towering veteran of Namibia’s liberation from colonialism and apartheid”.

Mr Geingob, a tall man with a deep, gravelly voice and a commanding presence was a long-serving member of the Swapo party. It led the movement against apartheid South Africa, which had effectively annexed the country, then known as South West Africa, and introduced its system of legalised racism that excluded black people from political and economic power.

Mr Geingob lived in exile for 27 years, spending time in Botswana, the US and the UK, where he studied for a PhD in politics.

He came back to Namibia in 1989, a year before the country gained independence.

Hage Geingob kissing the ground — Mr Geingob returned from exile in 1989, a year before independence

“Looking back, the journey of building a new Namibia has been worthwhile,” he wrote on social media in 2020 while sharing a picture of him kissing the ground on his return.

“Even though we have made a lot of progress in developing our country, more work lies ahead to build an inclusive society.”

When Mr Geingob first became president in 2015, he had already been the country’s longest-serving prime minister – in the post for 12 years from 1990 and then again for a shorter stint in 2012.

But going by results at the ballot box, his popularity had declined.

In the 2014 election, he won a huge majority, taking 87% of the vote. But five years later that had fallen to 56%.

Mr Geingob’s first term coincided with a stagnant economy and high levels of unemployment and poverty, according to the World Bank.

His party also faced a number of corruption scandals during his time in office. This included what became known as “fishrot”, where ministers and top officials were accused of taking bribes in exchange for the awarding of lucrative fishing quotas.

By 2021, three-quarters of the population thought that the country was going in the wrong direction, a three-fold increase since 2014, according to independent polling organisation Afrobarometer.

Three decades after independence, the heroic narrative of Swapo having liberated the country was losing its appeal among a generation born after the event, long-time observer of Namibian politics Henning Melber wrote in 2021.

Swapo, in power since independence, had chosen Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its presidential candidate for November’s planned elections.

She has now been appointed vice-president and will become the country’s first female president if she wins.

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Nigeria: Clergy gets sextuplets after 14 years of childlessness

Post author By Kings UBA
Post date February 1, 2024

Nkeiruka and her husband shortly before delivery

A clergyman, Ifeanyi Nwachukwu has welcomed a set of six babies from his wife, Nkeiruka, after fourteen years of childlessness. The couples say they are grateful to God for such blessing, but at the same calling for support, a message shared on Facebook by their family member, Joe Chukwu, said.

“God has answered our prayers and cries of more than a decade; God has removed the reproach of childlessness from us, we are overwhelmed and grateful but we need everybody’s assistance to take care of these incredible bundles of joy”, Pastor Clinton the husband was quoted to have said.

In recent times, a number of women who have difficulties in childbearing have given birth to a set of children, mostly three or four, and in rare cases more than four. Medical experts link this to development in medical sciences such as In Vitro Feritlisation (IVF) where sperm and egg are combined outside the body in a laboratory to create embryo.

However, the case of Nkeiruka and Nwachukwu may not be the case of IVF, as some cases of delivering a set of three or babies are proven to arise from in-body fertilisation.

Chukwu’s statement reads: “For Mrs. Nkeiruka Ifeanyi Nwachukwu nee Okike Chukwu, her husband, Pastor Clinton Ifeanyichukwu Nwachukwu, the 29th day of January, 2024, is an unforgettable day. It was the day God closed the chapter of childlessness in the 14-year old marriage of the couple by “offloading” sextuplets, six lovely children – two boys and four girls into the family.

Mrs. Nkeiruka, an unemployed HND Mass Communication graduate with postgraduate diploma in education, got married in 2010 to her heartthrob, Clinton Ifeanyichukwu Nwachukwu, a graduate of economics and a Living Faith pastor. Both hail from Mgbom-Ugwulangwu in Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi state.

Initial scans during antenatal had indicated that she would give birth to quintuplets but God added one extra during delivery.

The children were delivered safely through Caesarian session at the National Hospital Abuja. The babies and their mother are doing fine. A big appreciation to the expertise of the medical team of the National Hospital, Abuja, for a job professionally done without casualties.

This is a big blessing for the young couple though it has come with great responsibilities, especially in this period of time in our society.

“This is the Lord’s doing and a positive embarrassment from the Almighty God”, intoned the elder sister of Mrs Ifeanyi, Rev. Mrs. Victoria Mba.

Yes indeed, the couple needs the support of “everybody” to maintain these children. How many cans of children’s food a day, rolls of pampers changes, children’s wears, even medical bills and school fees (when the time comes), etc? It is simply overwhelming for a young and unemployed couple.

Let’s escalate this cry of joy and help coming from a happy and yet distressed couple to even the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, Her Excellency, Chief Mary-Maudlin Nwifuru, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, who are all caring and compassionate mothers, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, the incoming senator of Ebonyi South, the member of OHANIVO federal constituency, Executive Chairman of Ohaozara LGA and indeed all men an women of goodwill and philanthropic disposition, to identify with them. This is not forgetting the Living Faith Church, where he pastors.

Congratulations, Pastor and Mrs. Clinton Ifeanyichukwu Nwachukwu. Indeed, your name says it all, Ifeanyichukwu: there is nothing beyond God’s accomplishment!