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State of the nation: 1999 constitution a glorified certificate ― Bakare

State of the nation: 1999 constitution a glorified certificate ― Bakare

By Dapo Akinrefon Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCG, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, declared that the 1999 constitution remains a glorified constitution that will not make the country make headway. He also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop passing the buck of constitution amendments to the National Assembly saying it is […]

Tunde Bakare introduced me to Buhari, CPC ― El-Rufai

Tunde Bakare introduced me to Buhari, CPC ― El-Rufai

By Ibrahim Wuyo Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna State has revealed that Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church (formerly Latter Rain Assembly) introduced him to President Muhammadu Buhari and his previous party, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). El-Rufai speaking in an interview with the Pidgin service of the BBC, monitored in […]

This isn’t Nigeria Buhari and I envisioned in 2011 — Tunde Bakare

This isn’t Nigeria Buhari and I envisioned in 2011 — Tunde Bakare

SERVING overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, formerly Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Easter Sunday, expressed worry over the challenges bedeviling the country, saying this was not the Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and he dreamt to create in 2011.

Sunday Igboho wants to protect his people, but… ― Tunde Bakare

Sunday Igboho wants to protect his people, but… ― Tunde Bakare

Victor Ogunyinka Pastor Tunde Bakare has reacted to the developing story surrounding herdsmen in the southwest and the delicate actions taken by none state actors like Sunday Igboho. While he advises the government to be more proactive in handling brewing security matters, Pastor Bakare cautioned that Sunday Igboho must not act outside the ambit of […]

I’ll love Igbo presidency, but democracy is game of numbers— Tunde Bakare

I’ll love Igbo presidency, but democracy is game of numbers— Tunde Bakare

*Calls for alliance between North, South By Emmanuel Okogba Pastor Tunde Bakare on Tuesday said although he will love to have someone from Igbo extraction as president of Nigeria, democracy which Nigeria practices is a ruthless game of numbers and South Easterners must be ready to play mainstream politics to achieve this. Bakare said this […]

Abuse of pulpit for political purpose

Abuse of pulpit for political purpose

By Yinka Odumakin CHIEF Ayo  Adebanjo was practically in tears when he called me on Thursday to ask if I came across a political address given by Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday. I could not lie to a 92-year old man and I admitted I saw it. He then asked why I didn’t let him […]

Buhari, Pastor Adeboye and I, since 1984 by Pastor Bakare

Buhari, Pastor Adeboye and I, since 1984 by Pastor Bakare

*‘How Jimi Agbaje, Oby Ezekwesili, Niyi Adebayo couldn’t make presidential running mate’ *Says Tinubu proposed alliance with Buhari as far back as 2011 *On presidency: My day will come like Joe Biden’s By Dapo Akinrefon You have an intimate relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari… President Muhammadu Buhari’s destiny and my destiny kissed on October 1, […]

#EndSARS: We can’t afford sinful silence when youth are being oppressed ― Bakare

#EndSARS: We can’t afford sinful silence when youth are being oppressed ― Bakare

By David Royal The Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare said Sunday that the leaders of the nation “cannot afford to keep sinful silence when the youth of our nation are being oppressed by a Nigerian state that is supposed to protect them” Bakare had […]

Building blocks of nationhood: A blueprint for new Nigeria

Building blocks of nationhood: A blueprint for new Nigeria

 By Tunde Bakare When our nation attained independence on October 1, 1960, it was with fervent faith in the possibilities of a great nation that our founding fathers lowered the British flag and hoisted the Green-White-Green. Their dream of a great nation was etched in the lyrics of our founding national anthem, the second stanza […]

Nigeria at 60: We are in a nation where the blind leads the seeing — Tunde Bakare

Nigeria at 60: We are in a nation where the blind leads the seeing — Tunde Bakare

The General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare has stated that we are in a nation where the blind leads the seeing. He made this known at an annual conference, The Platform, organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, on Thursday. Speaking at the virtual event hosted by Poju Oyemade to commemorate the […]

In my lifetime, Nigeria will be great and flourish again – Pastor Tunde Bakare

In my lifetime, Nigeria will be great and flourish again – Pastor Tunde Bakare

In this interview with Sola Adesoye, Pastor Tunde Bakare, examines steps in restructuring the nation. Excerpt How can you describe your journey so far, as a legal practitioner, a pastor, a prophetic voice, a nation builder and a statesman? I started by thanking God. I say, known to God are all His works from eternity. […]