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Organisation targets 50 years for poverty eradication programmes
The International Christian Organisation for Sustainable Development (ISCOSD), says it is targeting 50 years from 2023 to fight poverty eradication in Nigeria, in line with the UN’s agenda to fight the global poverty challenges.
Bishop Joseph Vambe, ISCOSD’s President, made this known in his seminar presentation on ‘War Against Poverty and Inequality’, to mark ISCOSD 2nd World Day Celebration.
ISCOSD is an international organisation which represents the global voice of billions of people: Christian, Lawyers, Scientists, Journalists, Doctors, Researchers among others.
ISCOSD mission is to rise against global affliction, to change the current global poverty narrative from the church to the entire global community.
“This is a vision given by God in early 2015. The Christian vanguard and movement aligned to achieve the sustainable development goal one (SDG 1) of the United Nations Global Goals by 2072 (50 years target).
“Today is our world ISCOSD day, we had the first one last year where we went to Kuchinkoro village to share with those in the IDP camps and also shared with some widows.
” So this year we decided to meet together to share in knowledge, looking at global poverty and the need for us to key into some of the projects we have in ISCOSD so that we can all live above poverty.
According to Vambe, poverty is the bedrock for global affliction and over 90 per cent of both personal and corporate socio-economic problems, issues and challenges in the global community is caused or aggravated by poverty
He said bad governance, prejudice, violence, illnesses, sorcery, hell, corruption, slavery, dysfunctional families, divorce, low life expectancy, ignorance, injustice, marginalisation are also contributed to the rise of poverty in the societies of the world.
To tackle the challenge, the ISCOSD president explained that the organisation had designed some programmes for the uplifting of both urban and rural poor from poverty through unique projects to live above poverty and comfortably.
He listed some of the projects to include donor specified projects, financial and wealth building intelligence project, church economic synergy project, good governance/leadership project, E-commerce multi-level marketing platform project, social community projects and the rest.
Also, Mrs Mary Agbo, Deputy National Director on Programme and Strategy, said the basic significance of the seminar was to educate the ISCOSD stakeholders to seek ways to eradicate poverty among Nigerians.
In addition, to ensuring that every Nigerian, every human being on the planet earth have a standard of living.
According to her, ISCOSD has the projection between now and 50 years to strategies ways to execute its poverty eradication plans.
In his contribution, Mr Olanrewaju Osho, a participant, said the seminar was not only needed in the church but by the larger society too.
“This seminar is what we need, not only in the church, but in the Mosque, in the shrine, in the school and every where in Nigeria.
“We need this kind of revelational knowledge sharing platform so that Nigerians can understand that 131 out of two hundred million living below poverty is unacceptable. “
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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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