THE MONEY RITUALS AND BLOOD MONEY MYTH

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Stories about ritual wealth, and so-called blood money circulates widely in africa. These stories promise quick riches through mysterious spiritual processes that supposedly turn sacrifices into wealth. Some claim that rituals performed by a spiritualist can rapidly make money appear in someone’s life. But the question is, does money ritual really work?

The truth about money rituals is far less magical than the rumors suggest. There hadn’t been no known scientific, economic, or logical mechanism through which rituals can generate money. In reality, the blood money had been considered a myth and it had overtime fueled scams, exploitation, and even violent crimes.

 

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Money ritual is commonly described as a spiritual or supernatural practice believed to produce wealth through mystical means by performing a ceremony guided by a spiritualist or occult practitioner using symbolic items such as animals, candles, or some fetish looking materials (charms) and most times involving human blood or sacrifice in extreme narratives waiting for wealth to manifest after the ritual. People who advertise such rituals often claim they can make money appear magically, multiply existing money, bring unexpected wealth through supernatural forces. However, when examined logically and scientifically, these claims still appear not to be real.

Different versions of the myth claim that sacrifices attract spirits that deliver money, blood rituals unlock hidden wealth, spirits convert sacrifices into financial success and also, sacrifice with hum­­­­­­­­an blood is said to activate spiritual forces that produces wealth. The medium mostly responsible for spreading these myth are fictional books and movies, fear-based community narratives, mass media and the now social media. Yet no verified evidence has yet shown that blood or rituals can create real currency.

Money or real currency is produced legitimately only by authorized institutions such as national governments and central banks. Any currency created otherwise would be counterfeit because real currency creation is a carefully controlled process. A country's government permits the creation of currency through its central bank. These institutions regulates how much money enters the economy. Governments design the currency with advanced security which features protect against counterfeiting and ensuring authenticity. Currency is then produced in specialized facilities using high-security technology such as precision printing machines, secure materials and strict accounting procedures. Every bill printed is tracked. Once printed, money enters circulation through banks and financial institutions. It further spreads through salaries, business transactions, and government spending through projects. This complex system proves that money cannot simply appear through rituals and sacrifices. Real currency contains advanced security elements that make it extremely difficult to reproduce. Watermarks, micro printing security threads, color-shifting ink, serial numbers and holographic elements which requires specialized laboratories, advanced technology and high-level security systems. Currency production requires physical manufacturing by using specialized technology which involves security paper made from cotton or polymer. Rituals, mystical practices or sacrifices cannot create and generate these elements and has no connection with the currency production technology. Therefore, any claim that rituals can produce money contradicts these basic reality.

The desire for instant wealth and dream of financial success without long effort, ritual wealth myths promises, the extremely appealing nature of instant riches, cultural stories and folklore, fear and mystery which makes them seem powerful and believable. These keeps people fixated with the belief. Unfortunately, scammers frequently exploit the belief in ritual wealth. Fraudsters may promise to perform rituals in exchange for cash he could have simply produce for himself. Victims often lose large amounts of money. The belief had led to serious real-world consequences. Many individuals posing as spiritualists demand payments to perform money rituals. Victims pay consultation fees, provide ritual materials and the promised wealth never arrives. Dispelling the myth is essential to preventing harms like emotional harm, financial scams, fraud, kidnapping, violence, and ritual-related murders.

Money rituals or sacrifices cannot create money. There is no scientific mechanism, no economic pathway, and no verified evidence. The concept violates basic laws of physics, economics and finance. Any claim that rituals can generate wealth is either a misunderstanding, a myth, or a scam.

The aim of this piece is to encourage critical thinking such that when evaluating extraordinary claims, critical thinking is essential and should come to play. Ask key questions like where is the evidence? Has this been verified scientifically? Who benefits from the claim? Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Real wealth is created through proven methods like education and skills, professional training, technical skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, work and productivity. Wealth also grows through productive activities such as business creation, employment, innovation and investment. Long-term financial growth often comes from investing in businesses, real estate, stocks and savings. Wealth also requires smart financial habits like budgeting and reinvesting profits. These methods are reliable because they operate within real economic systems.

The belief in money ritual, ritual wealth, and the blood money myth has persisted for generations. Yet when examined carefully, the claims cannot be sustained under scientific, economic, and logical scrutiny. Money cannot appear through supernatural rituals. Instead of chasing dangerous myths, people should focus on the real foundations of wealth such as education, hard work, innovation, and wise financial decisions. True prosperity does not come from rituals, it comes from knowledge, effort and opportunity.

Federal Government of Nigeria to Establish Armed Forces College of Medicine and Nursing Science

The Federal Government has advanced plans to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) in a bold move aimed at strengthening military medical readiness and expanding Nigeria’s overall healthcare training capacity.

The strategic initiative was firmed up at a high-level meeting convened by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmed, alongside the Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and other top stakeholders across the defence, health and education sectors.

Positioned as a key intervention under the NESRI 6-Point Agenda, particularly its focus on strengthening STEMM education, the proposed college is designed to create a structured and sustainable pipeline of combat casualty-trained doctors, trauma surgeons, emergency response medics, military public health experts, disaster and humanitarian response professionals, and other allied health specialists for the Armed Forces.

Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Education painted a stark picture of Nigeria’s medical workforce deficit. With a population exceeding 240 million, he disclosed that only 189 medical doctors currently serve within the Defence Forces. Nationally, the country faces an estimated shortfall of about 340,000 doctors.

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He stressed that the scale of the challenge demands innovative and scalable training models. As part of broader reforms, the Federal Ministry of Education has already doubled annual medical school admissions from about 5,000 to nearly 10,000, with projections to scale up to approximately 19,000 annually in the coming years.

The Armed Forces College, he said, will serve as a critical pillar of this expansion drive.

In line with the Federal Government’s seven-year moratorium on new tertiary institutions and in compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, the new college will be established within the existing framework of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). It will leverage accredited federal and military hospitals to ensure robust clinical training and maintain high academic standards.

Clinical instruction will be anchored in designated military medical facilities structured to accommodate substantial student cohorts without compromising accreditation and quality benchmarks.

Admission into the college will be conducted through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Upon completion of their training, medical cadets will be commissioned as captains in the Armed Forces, combining world-class medical expertise with military discipline, leadership skills and operational readiness.

The model, officials say, is deliberately structured to enhance retention, reduce attrition and guarantee a steady pipeline of commissioned medical officers for Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

source: vanguardngr.com

 

Lent and Ramadan 2026: A Call for Repentance, Accountability, and National Renewal

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ADEOGUN TITUS

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026, millions of Christians and Muslims worldwide begin the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan consecutively. These two solemn seasons, though rooted in distinct religious traditions, share profound common values: repentance, self-discipline, sacrifice, charity, and spiritual renewal.

For believers, these are not merely ceremonial exercises. They are sacred invitations to examine one’s conscience, correct wrongdoing, and embrace moral transformation. Yet repentance loses its meaning if it does not produce visible change.

As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, this spiritual convergence presents a timely opportunity for national reflection. Lent and Ramadan 2026 should inspire not only personal devotion but societal reform, from political leadership to religious institutions, from economic actors to ordinary citizens.

Christianity and Islam teach that fasting without transformation is incomplete. Prayer without justice is hollow. Charity without integrity is contradictory. Lent calls Christians to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as a means of returning to righteousness, so also Ramadan calls Muslims to fast, pray, give generously, and cultivate self-restraint. At their core, both seasons demand sincerity, humility, and ethical conduct. Repentance is not performance; it is a change. If millions observe these sacred periods faithfully, the impact should be evident not only in houses of worship but also in public offices, marketplaces, security institutions, and civic spaces.

Public office is a sacred trust. It exists to serve the people, not to enrich the few. The persistent looting of public funds has hindered Nigeria’s development for decades. Resources meant for infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare are too often diverted for personal gain. The consequences are visible: underfunded schools, inadequate hospitals, poor roads, and widespread poverty.

As the 2027 general elections approach, Nigerian politicians must reflect deeply during Lent and Ramadan 2026. Repentance must translate into transparent management of public funds, strengthened anti-corruption mechanisms, policy decisions driven by national interest, rejection of divisive rhetoric and commitment to peaceful, credible elections. Governance rooted in integrity strengthens democracy so also leadership driven by greed weakens the nation.

Corruption extends beyond politics into public procurement and contracting. Hyper-inflation of contracts, substandard execution of projects, and collusion undermine national progress. When contractors inflate costs, the nation pays twice: financially, and then through poor-quality infrastructure. Economic sabotage in the form of inflated contracts deprives citizens of essential services and slows development. Lent and Ramadan are seasons of discipline and restraint. Therefore, economic actors should embrace ethical business practices that reflect fairness, accountability, and patriotism. Building a nation requires honesty at every level.

No religious teaching justifies the kidnapping, terrorising, or killing of innocent people. Terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism contradict the sacred values of both Christianity and Islam. Communities across Nigeria have suffered from insecurity. Families have been displaced. Livelihoods have been destroyed. Fear has become a daily reality in many regions. Those engaged in violence must confront a moral truth: harming innocent lives cannot coexist with genuine repentance. Fasting while perpetuating bloodshed empties spirituality of meaning. The sanctity of human life must remain non-negotiable.

Religious leaders hold significant influence in Nigerian society. Their teachings shape values, guide political attitudes, and influence civic participation. While many religious leaders serve faithfully, there have been troubling instances of exploitation where vulnerable followers are misled, pressured financially, or manipulated in the name of faith. Lent and Ramadan call for spiritual authenticity. Religious institutions should embody transparency, integrity, and compassion. Offerings and tithes must be managed responsibly. Teachings must elevate moral responsibility, not personal enrichment. Faith should empower, not exploit.

Across the globe, political actors increasingly exploit ethnic and religious differences to gain power. Such strategies may yield short-term political advantage but inflict long-term societal damage. As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, leaders must resist divisive narratives. National unity is essential for stability and progress. Campaigns should focus on ideas, competence, and policy not identity manipulation. A divided society struggles to prosper. Unity strengthens democratic institutions and fosters sustainable development.

Accountability does not rest solely with leaders. Citizens play a decisive role in shaping national outcomes. Democracy demands vigilance, and citizens must ask informed questions, scrutinize policies and promises,reject vote-buying, demand transparency, and hold leaders accountable. Blind loyalty and political gullibility weaken democracy. Accepting mediocrity mortgages the future. An informed and engaged citizenry raises the standard of leadership. When citizens demand excellence, leaders are compelled to respond accordingly. The future of Nigeria depends not only on those who govern but also on those who vote, question, and participate.

Lent and Ramadan 2026 represent more than religious observances. They are opportunities for collective transformation. Politicians must govern with integrity, contractors must operate with honesty, religious leaders must guide with sincerity, security actors must protect lives faithfully, and citizens must engage responsibly.

Repentance is meaningful only when it produces change. Spiritual discipline is powerful only when it inspires justice. As millions bow in prayer and observe fasting, Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment. The choices made today in governance, business, security, religion, and civic engagement will shape the nation’s trajectory beyond the 2027 elections. Let this season of reflection become a season of reform, let devotion lead to accountability, and let faith inspire unity. National renewal begins with individual transformation and extends to collective responsibility.

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY KADUNA RELEASES LIST OF SUCCESFUL AND RESERVE CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO 75 REGULAR COMBATANT COURSE

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY

1. The Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) Interview for 75 Regular Course (RC) of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) took place from 27 May – 14 July, 2023. The List of Successful Candidates whose names appear below and can also be accessed through the NDA Official Website www.nda.edu.ng were successful at the AFSB Interview. The candidates have been offered admission into NDA for the 75 RC and the successful candidates are to report to NDA Ribadu Campus (old site), Kaduna on Saturday 26 August 2023. Cadets upon admission into the NDA are full time students and not employees in training. They shall not claim any form of right or engagement whatsoever as an employee of the institution or Federal Government of Nigeria upon dismissal or withdrawal from the Academy before commission as an officer. Any candidate who fails to report by Monday, 28 August 2023 will forfeit his or her place. Selected and Reserve candidates are to report on the same date and will be received on arrival at the reception centre located at the Centre of Excellence Building, NDA Ribadu Campus. 

2. Selected candidates MUST come along with the ORIGINAL copies of their credentials which include First School Leaving Certificate, Primary School Testimonial, School Certificate Results NECO/WAEC, Senior Secondary School Testimonials, Birth Certificate/ Declaration of Age and Letter of State of Origin. Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy. In addition, successful candidates are to come along with the following items: 

a. Two pairs of black and white trousers. 

b. One lounge suite (dark colour). 

c. A pair of national dress. 

d. Two belts (preferably black). 

e. One pair of black cover shoes. 

f. Two pairs of white canvas shoes. 

g. Two pairs of white shorts. 

h. Pyjamas. 

i. Two pairs of brown canvas. 

j. One pair of Football boot 

k. Electronic Tablet (Tab) 

l. Hockey stick. 

m. Three pairs of blue shorts and white round neck vests. 

n. Two white shirts (long sleeves). 

o. Four pairs of white socks. 

p. One black rubber-strapped digital quartz wristwatch. 

q. Black polish, brushes, shaving kit and toiletries. 

r. Two white bed sheets and pillow cases for 8 spring bed. 

s. Black swimming trunk/shirt. 

t. Personal computer (laptop). 

u. Pressing iron. 

3. Female candidates should come along with the following items in addition: 

a. One pair of black low heel cover shoes. 

b. Four lounge skirts (dark colours) 

c. Four pairs of black or blue short tight 

d. Two pairs of trouser suits. 

4. Selected candidates are not allowed to receive visitors and will not leave the Academy for the first three months of training. Selected candidates and their parents are to please note the above for strict compliance. 

5. All selected candidates MUST upload their O Level result with JAMB before reporting to the Academy. 

6. Enquiries and further information could be sent to the email address academyregistrar@nda.edu.ng or call 09128273656

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                                                                                                                              Academy Registrar 

SOURCE: NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY

BREAKING: PRESIDENT TINUBU RETIRES ALL SERVICE CHIEFS, ADVISERS, COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS, APPOINTS NEW ONES

Maj-Gen TA Lagbaja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.

The newly appointed Officers are: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National - Security Adviser Maj. Gen. C.G Musa - Chief of Defence Staff Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja - Chief of Army Staff Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla - Chief of Naval Staff AVM H.B Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye - Chief of Defense Intelligence

Mr President has also approved the following appointments: Col. Adebisi Onasanya - Brigade of Guards Commander Lt. Col. Moshood Abiodun Yusuf - 7 Guards Battalion, Asokoro, Abuja Lt. Col. Auwalu Baba Inuwa -177, Guards Battalion, Keffi, Nasarawa State

Lt. Col. Mohammed J. Abdulkarim - 102 Guards Battalion, Suleja, Niger Lt. Col. Olumide A. Akingbesote - 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, Abuja Similarly, the President has approved the appointments of other Military Officers in the Presidential Villa as follows: Maj. Isa Farouk Audu - (N/14695) Commanding Officer State House Artillery Capt. Kazeem Olalekan Sunmonu (N/16183) - Second-in-Command, State House Artillery Maj. Kamaru Koyejo Hamzat (N/14656) - Commanding Officer, State House Military Intelligence Maj. TS Adeola (N/12860) - Commanding Officer, State House Armament Lt. A. Aminu (N/18578) - Second-in- Command, State House Armament Mr. President has also approved the appointments of two (2) additional Special Advisers, and two (2) Senior Assistants, namely: Hadiza Bala Usman - Special Adviser, Policy Coordination Hannatu Musa Musawa - Special Adviser, Culture and Entertainment Economy Sen. Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel - Senior Special Assistant , National Assembly Matters (Senate) Hon. (Barr) Olarewaju Kunle Ibrahim -Senior Special Assistant, National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives) Finally, the President has approved the appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs. It is to be noted that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Comptroller General of Customs are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Willie Bassey Director, Information

Source: NTA

For: Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Nigerian Air Force Female Personel Commits Suicide

A female personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, known and identified as George reportedly committed suicide in her residence on Saturday in Ikeja, Lagos State.

George is said to be a Master Warrant Officer by rank and currently serving at 651 Base Services Group. According to reports, she resides at Block T5 Flat 8 in Sam Ethnan, Air Force Base Ikeja, and was found dead at her home. Her body has been evacuated to allow for a full investigation into the cause of her death. 

Details later.........................

SOURCE: Sahara Repoters

ELON MUSK TO PUT COCAINE BACK IN COCA-COLA

ELON MUSK

Elon Reeve Musk is an entrepreneur, investor and business magnate. He is the founder, CEO and chief engineer at SpaceX; angel investor, CEO and Product Architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI. The billionaire is reportedly buying one of the most influential social media platform, #Twitter. Just one week before he made the offer to Twitter's board, Twitter said on Monday via New York CNN that it has agreed to sell itself to Elon Musk in a roughly $44 billion deal that has the potential to expand the billionaire's business empire and put the world's richest man in charge of one of the world's most influential social networks.  The billionaire became famous for cofounded the electronic payment firm #PayPal, founded the #spacecraft company SpaceX and also became chief executive officer of the electric-car maker #Tesla.

The 28 June 1971 born and Pretoria South African was born to a Canadian mother and a South African-born British father is also an American Citizen is worth US$209Billion (2021).  

In a tweet, the billionaire said he is buying #Coca-Cola to put the #Cocaine back in.   

Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 28, 2022

A tweet on his timeline reveals the image of the first Coca-Cola that  contains 3.5 grams of cocaine way back in 1894.

This is the first publicly sold bottle of Coca-Cola in 1894 which contained 3.5 grams of cocaine. Bring it back. pic.twitter.com/Q05JqrCrel

— Pranay Pathole (@PPathole) April 28, 2022

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TRAGEDY: Nigerian Airforce Plane Crash in Kaduna

Nigerian Airforce plane has reportedly crashed in kaduna. Information reaching Orgatitus.com says many officers feared dead. 

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BREAKING NEWS: Billionaires Bill Gates and wife Melinda to get divorced

 

Gates and Melinda

According to a tweet on the Microsoft founder's Twitter account, the couple said they made the decision after "a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship".

Bill Gates currently ranked the fourth richest man in the world with a net worth of $130bn (£93bn), married Melinda in January 1994.

Bill and Melinda, got married on a golf course on the Hawaiian island of Lanai 27 years ago, and are blessed with three children - Jennifer, Rory and Phoebe.

In a statement on Gates's varified twitter handle, @BillGates, they both said they no longer believe we can grow together as a couple.

“After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage.”

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— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 3, 2021

Gov Hope Uzodinma’s house on fire, vehicles burnt.

 The country home of the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has been allegedly set on fire by suspected hoodlums.

This was revealed in an exclusive report by Vanguard Newspaper on Saturday morning.

The report confirmed the attack happened in Oru East local government area of Imo state, with at least one person feared dead.

More details later…

source: NAIRAMETRICS

Dangote acquires 400 trucks from ANAMMCO

 

DANGOTE

Dangote Group has taken delivery of another set of 400 Shacman trucks from Transit Support Services Limited and assembled in the former ANAMMCO plant in Enugu.

This brings the total number of trucks bought by the Dangote Group from Transit Support Services Limited to about 4,000 units since the entry of the brand into the country in 2016.

According to a report from the Punch, this disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations and Media at the Transit Support Services Limited, Iyere Ikhide.

Ikhide in the statement said that the Dangote-Shacman partnership has led to the resuscitation of the ANAMMCO plant in Enugu.

It described Dangote as the biggest customer of the Enugu-based auto assembler, noting that the partnership had resulted in the provision of more jobs for many youths; rejuvenation of the Onne Port in Rivers State and the attendant economic benefits.

The statement from Transit Support Services Limited partly reads, “Following the partnership deal and commitments to quality, the biggest customer of Shacman brand in Nigeria, Dangote Group, has taken delivery of additional 400 units of Shacman trucks.

Dangote Group has since the entrance of Shacman vehicles into the Nigerian market through Transit Support Services Limited as Shacman Nigeria six years ago, bought over 3,500 units of the brand.’’

source: Nairametrics