CRISIS PERSIST IN OUAGADOUGOU AS GUARDS REFUSE TO DISARM!

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CRISIS PERSIST IN OUAGADOUGOU AS GUARDS REFUSE TO DISARM!

BY ABDULMUMINI ADEKU

……………………….EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS OF COUP RELIEVES ORDEAL

………………………..BLOW BY BLOW ACCOUNTS OF HOW GUARDS LAID SIEGE

………………………COUP TOOK PLACE DUE TO GUARDS WHO WANTED TO STAY RELEVANT

………………………..THEY ALSO THREATENED CAMPAORE

…………………………THOMAS SANKARA REMAINS A HERO IN DEATH

……………………………FEAR OF ECOWAS,IMPERIALISTS LED TO FAILURE OF COUP DE ETAT

GENERAL GILBERT DIENDERE IS AT THE HEART OF THE CRISIS

Facts now available to the News Office Desk of Paedia Express Multimedia as at press time suggests that the one week period during which a section of the Burkinabe MILITARY ,The Presidential Guards took control of power  was not a walk in the park a the nation was really tensed up.

In an exclusive interview with this reporter in his office in Lagos,The Program Associate of the International Press Center ,Mr Sanmi Falobi who was in that country while the crisis lasted said it was the night he actually planned to move around town due to his tight schedules that the plotters struck.

He noted that the incident actually caught a lot of them unawares as they were been hosted by the nation’s interim Head of Parliament and a member of the transitional government who is aa trained journalist and an activist as well.

His words”The People  were angry at  the coup plotters,the background to the issue is that sometimes last year Campaore was eased out and so the people could not imagine having a Campaore stooge in office”

“Sankara was and still remains thei hero even in death ,he can be likened to Muritala Mohammed of Nigeria”

“we saw the soldiers moving around ,the people who took over the government were the members of the Presidential Guards “

”They were not more than 1,300 strong men but they were highly sophisticated and well armed and have been in charge since the days of Blaise Campaore”

“interestingly, it was this same unit that threatened Camapore prior to his departure from office”

“the people on the strets in Burkina Faso ,ECOWAS,members of the regular soldiers all combined to put pressure on the presidential guards”

Mr Falobi explained that when he heard that there had been an arrest of the nation’s Acting President ,he initially thought that it was some kind of joke taken too far but he and  the other media captains attending an international conference taking place about the time in Ouagadougou had to accept the eventuality when the strted to hear of sporadic gun shots not far away from where they were being hosted as riots broke out in the deadly melee that started leading to the death of at least 11 people .

He affirmed that at the moment there was a crackdown on the coup plotters by the transition government  who are now preparing the nation for a general election soon.

He pointed out that presently The Presidential Guards of Burkina Faso has being disbanded with the assets of some of the key actors in the recent coup frozen while some of the officers  have been retired as a couple of the soldiers were now expected to be drafted to the Army of Burkina Faso.

According to him ,The Presidential Guards struck because of the fear that once disbanded they will become irrelevant adding quickly that there was no form of external influence upon them at all.

He added that he does not have the details of efforts been made  to get Former Blaise Camapore deported from Morocco to face criminal charges.

Latest reports as at press times shows that the very powerful Presidential Guards has resfued to disarm as fresh crisis looms over who controls the leadership in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Kevin Bond Spurs Gospel Artistes, Worship leaders to support music industry in Nigeria

Kevin Bond Spurs Gospel Artistes, Worship leaders to support music industry in Nigeria

Kevin Bond, a well-established keyboardist, music director multiple Grammy award winners and one of the finest producer in the gospel music industry today has charged Nigerian gospel music artistes, worship leaders and concerned stakeholders in the non- secular sector to brace up in their capacity and contribute to fast growing music industry in Nigeria. The charge came at the Lagos session of the worship conference themed Catalysis 2015 organized by Trucework Limited, a faith based organization.

The conference which was designed to empower the leadership of the present day church and others held in three major cities in Nigeria: Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja with worship leaders from different churches, notable gospel music artistes and aspiring talents in attendance at the different cities.

Speaking at the Lagos conference, Kevin Bond opened the day with deep x-ray on understanding the root of worship and how God created angels for the purpose of worship. He took the participant through how God created Lucifer with lots of good qualities by giving him power, position and popularity to influence and lead worship in heaven.However, Lucifer lost his place due to arrogance, pride and other qualities that were against God’s wish.

He added that as worship leaders and stakeholders in the non-secular sector of the music industry in Nigeria, there is need to for participants to use their God given power, popularity and positions to contribute to the development of the industryand the glory of God. Kevin expressed his appreciation for being invited to Nigeria for Catalysis 2015 which he believes achieved more than the set goals since it was also an avenue to worship and encourageNigerians to understand what it means to truly submit to God in worship. “There is immense power when we worship God through music because music is also a key part of the Scripture.”

In his comments, the convener, Kunle Soriyan CEO of Trucework disclosed that he firmly believes that churches should professionalise the business of ministry and utilize their talents and skills to drive the ultimate goal of reaching people and saving souls. “Catalysis 2015 is aimed at driving the cardinal focus of organizations and our partnership with Kevin Bond is to further give participants that inspiring experience that will reshape worship in a way that will glorify God. We also work to shape culture and change the course of history with the integrity of the gospel of Jesus Christ by reaching, inspiring and empowering thinkers, decision makers and influencers at all levels within and outside the church.”

He added that, the conference will in all facets, build, inform and inspire act of sincere worship through building and adequately equipping worship leaders in Nigeria. “Kevin’s wealth of experience and impeccable work with several Gospel artists proved him highly competent as a producer and firmly validated the production facet of his calling. Kevin has numerous productions to his credits and has thoroughly permeated the most prominent gospel CD and cassette jackets over the past 20 years. His coming to Nigeria will be a big plus for the Gospelmusic industry.”

At a special dinner session held in Lagos for participants and song leaders. Kevin further intimated them on the uniqueness and power of gospel music which deepens the act of worshipping God.

Some of the participant at the event commended Trucework Limited for the initiative, Maureen Ayodeji-Akinpelu a chorister at Elevation Church, stated that the conference was an opportunity to learn from Kevin’ wealth of experience to further enhance her worship act.

In his comments, Emmanuel Patrick-Dioha, second runner up Nigerian Idol Season One, applauded the convener of the conference, saying it was a unique gathering to get inspired, learn and build capacity on the true meaning of worship and other business side of gospel music production.

Adenike Yomi-Oyeniyi who represented the Fountain of life Church, Lagos choir shared her excitement about the conference, saying catalysis 2015 has redefined not just the act of worship but took the participants through what she described as best life experience that gave them true meaning of what God has called them to do as worship leaders.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kevin arrived on the gospel music scene in 1983. That year, as a 19 year-old prodigy he became the organist for the highly acclaimed Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir. Teaming with gospel pianist extraordinaire Richard Smallwood and a host of other gifted minstrels (including guitarist Jonathan Dubose and drummer/bassist Joel Smith), Kevin formally introduced himself to the gospel nation on the 1984 EHMAS release, Angels Will Be Singing.

He began to exercise his production talents during the early 1990’s and has collaborated with a number of artists, including Stephanie Mills, Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers, The Kurt Carr Singers and Trinitee 5:7, among others.

Kevin has experienced overwhelming success as a producer in recent years. His leadership and production expertise have been vital to the success of some of gospel music’s most recognizable artists; including Kirk Franklin, God’s Property, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Bishop T.D. Jakes and The Potter’s House Mass Choir, Marvin Sapp, and host of others. He was even commissioned by Steven Spielberg to produce a song for the Prince of Egypt soundtrack. His works have garnered an astounding 10 Grammy Awards, 30 Stellar Awards, and numerous other awards.

Nampak Eyes Nigeria and Ethiopia for Glass Bottle Manufacture

Nampak Eyes Nigeria and Ethiopia for Glass Bottle Manufacture MANUFACTURING GLASS IN  A PLANT RECENTLY

NAMPAK has agreed with partners to build glass-bottle manufacturing plants to take advantage of growing demand for packaged consumer goods and bottled drinks in the two countries where a quarter of Africans live.

The Johannesburg-based company has reached a preliminary agreement with a partner for a factory in Ethiopia and is now seeking financing for a project with a potential cost of $68m, CEO Andre de Ruyter says. That will help supply drinks makers including brewer Heineken and soft drinks producer Coca-Cola, he says. Nampak has also "made good progress" on a Nigerian factory.

"Africa is the story for us," Mr de Ruyter says. "People talk about Latin America, they talk about India, China or other emerging markets, but we think the opportunity that we’ve got in Africa is so big and this is what we know we can do well."

Consumer-goods companies such as US retailer Walmart and brewer SABMiller are expanding in Africa to take advantage of economic growth and rising household incomes.

Many people in the sub-Saharan region are moving away from subsistence existences and becoming consumers of packaged goods for the first time, according to Mr de Ruyter, creating a growing market for can and bottle manufacturers. Nampak is also the continent’s biggest maker of beverage cans.

"There’s a youth bulge of people reaching drinking age" in Africa, Mr de Ruyter says. Producing glass bottles and cans "makes a lot of sense".

Nigeria has a population of about 177-million, with 44% younger than 15, while 46% of Ethiopia’s 97-million people are below that age, according to US Census Bureau data. That compares with 16% of the 403-million people who live in the euro area.

Nampak is expanding beyond South Africa to help reverse declining profit margins in its home market, where it is cutting costs. The continent’s most industrialised economy contracted in the second quarter of 2015 for the first time in a year, while consumer confidence dropped to a 14-year low in the same period.

Nampak shares gained 0.2% to R27.80 in early afternoon trade on Wednesday, paring the decline this year to 36%. That compares with a 1% gain on the FTSE/JSE Africa all-share index.

In South Africa, Nampak plans to cut its number of glass products to about 85 different types from 130 to reduce costs, Mr de Ruyter says, and is also seeking to reduce its food-can range by as much as 38%. It is replacing older machines with more efficient models, he says.

Nampak has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner in Nigeria, identified a factory site with access to natural gas and water and started a feasibility study, Mr de Ruyter says. The plant in Africa’s biggest economy will cost as much as $100m and will be completed in about three years.

The company also has plans for an Angolan glass factory although it is still "very early days", the CEO says.

Nampak will consider expanding its can production by doubling capacity in Nigeria and looking at a potential third can line in Angola, he says.

"Beverage cans are a fairly new innovation" in most of Africa. "Previously it was all returnable glass bottles, which were in some instances recycled up to 30 times. So you have this old, scuffed bottle and the new, shiny fresh can with a logo."

2015 HAJJ TRAGEDY :FAMILY DECLARES MAN MISSING,OTHER PILGRIMS RELIEVE EXPERIENCE IN HOLY LAND

2015 HAJJ TRAGEDY :FAMILY DECLARES MAN MISSING,OTHER PILGRIMS RELIEVE EXPERIENCE IN HOLY LAND

TESTIMONIES OF ALHAJA ADEOLA AGORO

This Same Saudi Arabia...
I first saw the Holy Land of Israel. I bowed when I saw Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and so on...
Then God granted me the opportunity of seeing the Holy Land of Saudi Arabia in 2009.
From Medina to Miqat, to Mecca to Jeddah, I saw God, I saw worship, I saw miracles.
I prayed at different mosques, I drank Zamzam water, I touched the Kaaba, I did my tawaf, I did my marwa and safa. I threw stones at Jamarat and slept at Muzdalifah. I entered Makkah as a saint.
I had a lot of fun too. I was a VIP pilgrim. I took the best Chinese meals and drank the best cocktails. I even found time to visit a dentist for my 21 carat gold tooth.
I came back alive and great things followed my Hadj.
Many have had experiences finer than mine and they have returned alive.
For all those who wouldn't be returning alive because of the terrible mishaps of this year';s hadj, may Allah accept your worship and grant you Aljanna firdaus.
This same Saudi Arabia has offered me comfort. May it offer the families of the fallen saints comfort, ameen.

TESTIMONIES OF ALHAJI ABDULWASIU ISAH
Alhamdulillah, praises and thanks be to the Almighty Allah for giving me the means, courage and strength to perform, successfully this year's Hajj pilgrimage:
Starting with the ziyara to Al Masjid, Al'Nabawee & Madina, the Umrah intentions at Meeqaat, tawaf, safa & marwa rites for Umrah, the Hajj intentions and trip to Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifa and the inspiring 8hrs trek from Muzdalifa to Mina, Jamraat enroute Makkah for tawaf and safa & marwa rites and then back to Mina.
This was concluded by 3 days Jamraat rites that ended with a final trip to Makkah.
May Allah accept all our act of ibadah & supplications, grant Aljanah'Firdaus to those pilgrims that lost their lives and also make it possible for every ntending Muslim to fulfill this Islamic obligation, amin thumma amin.

 

Missing! His name is Baba Abdullahi T Yeldu and he was one of the Mecca pilgrims but his family has declared him Missing.