Scrap all 36 states, Tunde Bakare tells Buhari

Scrap all 36 states, Tunde Bakare tells Buhari

Founder of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has called for the scrapping of the 36 states in the country and be replaced with a regional system. He said this on Sunday during his annual State of the Nation address at the church’s headquarters. Bakare said the 36 states were good for nothing and consume... Read More

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January 5, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Troops rescue another Chibok girl in Borno Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued another Chibok girl in the Alargano forest, Borno State. 2. “I’m single” | Nicki Minaj confirms split from Meek Mill Rapper, Nicki Minaj has confirmed her split from boyfriend Meek Mill. Over... Read More

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January 5, 2017

God instructed me not to serve in Buhari’s govt. for the first 2 years – Tunde Bakare

Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare says he was instructed by God not to serve in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for the first two years, The Cable reports. Bakare, who was Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election stated this to his church members in preparation for 2017. He said he has... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Thought Experiment : The only armed robber bold enough to write you in his name

Dear Resident, Of course I have no time for pleasantries. I don’t care whether you are well or not. I take that back. I need you to be well. Not necessarily in terms of health. I need you to be well to do. Actually, I know you are. If you weren’t, I’d be out of... Read More

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October 23, 2016

We need true federalism in Nigeria – Bakare

Presiding Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, says Nigeria should return to true federalism where states are allowed to control their own resources, The Punch reports. Bakare made this known on Saturday while delivering a speech he at the 14th anniversary of Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro, Abuja. He said devolution of powers should be put... Read More

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October 1, 2016

Tunde Bakare’s Latter Rain church has a short story about Nigeria at 56

As Nigeria celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, the Latter Rain church wrote a captivating story that perfectly describes Nigeria since independence. The Story was written by Omoaholo Omoakhalen. Read below: Hello Mama! How are you? It’s your fifty-sixth birthday. How do you feel? I hope you are hale, hearty and hopeful. I really hope you... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Shaka Momodu: Has the man died in Wole Soyinka?

The constant stream of bad news on the state of the economy, nay the state of the nation leaves one feeling down in the dumps. And there is no one else to blame other than ourselves. I am not proud to say: some of us saw it coming. We shouted ourselves hoarse warning the electorate... Read More

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August 20, 2016

5 powerful Nigerians who are unapologetic about supporting Buhari

by Roqeebah Olaoniye We are all too familiar we the general feeling of frustration with the pace at which things are “changing” in Nigeria. You might have even done a mental double-take when the carpet-seller confidently accuses you of voting in ‘change’ and why you have to live with the consequences. If that’s not your... Read More

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July 30, 2016

Tunde Bakare slams northerners opposing restructuring

Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly and former running mate of President Muhammadu Buhari has slammed the northern elders who are opposed to the call for the restructuring of Nigeria. Speaking in Ibadan on Friday, the clergy man declared that the call for the restructuring of Nigeria is a call for true... Read More

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May 26, 2016

Demola Rewaju: We can’t afford to trust Buhari on this fuel price increase

The issue of trust has been brought into public discourse to justify the #OccupyNigeria movement of 2012 following the removal of fuel subsidy by the government of Goodluck Jonathan. While the concept of ‘trust’ is a valid one in the engagement between government and citizens, it remains a hazy concept that is often guided by... Read More

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April 11, 2016

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‘We could have done more for Chibok girls, we’ve failed them’ – Tunde Bakare

The General Overseer, Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, asserted that the nation had not given the abduction of over 200 Chibok girls, the necessary thoughtfulness and seriousness it deserves. Pastor Bakare also criticised politicians and political parties for scoring cheap political points with the abduction of the schoolgirls. Speaking during the... Read More

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April 4, 2016

Pastor Tunde Bakare calls for a ‘revolution’ in Nigeria

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, says Nigeria is in desperate need of an urgent revolution. According to the cleric, structural deformation, institutional degradation, constitutional aberrations and governmental incapacitation are fundamental errors that should be addressed before Nigeria can be moved forward. Speaking during the 27th anniversary thanksgiving of his... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Egbe Omo Oduduwa: The National Conference report is not a Nigerian people’s document

Egbe Omo Oduduwa has read through Pastor Tunde Bakare’s “Roadmap to a successful change” wherein he canvassed Jonathan conference Report as such a roadmap. Given the importance of the issue, especially at this time when another round of Constitutional Review is in the offing, we are of the opinion that Pastor Bakare’s justification must be... Read More

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November 8, 2015

‘You pick what’s available, if you don’t have those you want’ | Bakare on Buhari’s ministers

Pastor Tunde Bakare, of the Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari can only be described as ‘helpless’ not ‘clueless’. Speaking on Channels Television on Sunday, Bakare also weighed-in on the ministerial appointment of the President. The cleric defended Buhari’s selection, insinuating that they were based on competence and... Read More

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October 11, 2015

‘Obasanjo should repent’ | 10 quotes by Tunde Bakare on OBJ

Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of the Lattar Rain Assembly, in a new interview, spoke extensively about former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Bakare described Obasanjo as one of the most fortunate Nigerians who has been lucky to be at the right place at the right time, in the course of his life. He also blamed Obasanjo... Read More

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September 12, 2015

Tunde Bakare speaks on Jonathan, Orubebe and Christian leaders

Nigerian Pastor, Tunde Bakare, has shared details of his experiences with former President Goodluck Jonathan as well as former Niger Delta Minister, Godsday Orubebe. In an interview with an Abuja-based magazine, The Interview, Pastor Bakare, shared the tale of his meetings with Jonathan, as well as the disservice of Christian leaders towards the former President. Read... Read More

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July 31, 2015

I’m not expecting to be named Minister – Tunde Bakare

General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, says he doesn’t expect President Muhammadu Buhari, to give him a ministerial appointment. Bakare, said this in an interview with Sahara TV on Thursday, but he would however fail to give a direct answer when asked if he would accept a ministerial appointment if offered by... Read More

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July 12, 2015

Tunde Bakare, Amaechi, others to accompany Buhari on US trip

The immediate past Governor of Rivers State Rotimi Amaechi and General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare will be on the Presidential delegation of President Buhari to the United States, SR reports. A former member of the House of Representatives Farouk Adamu as well as the Governors of Oyo, Imo, Edo and two others will also... Read More

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May 19, 2015

Pastor Tunde Bakare collapses during a lecture

by Kolapo Olapoju Popular cleric, Pastor Tunde Bakare, reportedly collapsed on Monday evening. Unconfirmed reports have it that the founding pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, slumped during a lecture in Lagos. Bakare was said to have been speaking at “Renaissance Capital- 6th Annual Pan- African Investor Conference” He was immediately rushed to Reddington Hospital, after collapsing.

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April 21, 2015

This is what you must do, if you want to succeed – Bakare has a counsel for Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Pastor Tunde Bakare, has advised the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to make certain that he appoints technocrats as ministers if indeed , he wants to succeed. The founder of the Latter Rain Assembly, who was Buhari’s running mate during the 2011 presidential election, made the conments at the Wema Bank 70th commemorative lecture... Read More

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April 16, 2015

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Buhari meets with Bakare for the first time after election victory (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, earlier today, hosted the founder of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, at his residence in Kaduna. Bakare, who was the Vice Presidential candidate of Buhari in 2011, paid the President-elect a congratulatory visit for the first time since his election victory.

April 14, 2015

‘Mischief makers are at work again’… Tunde Bakare speaks on Transition Committee

by Ranti Joseph Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly says he’s not aware of any appointment to ‎head the Transition Committee of the President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari as reported by some newspapers on Monday. He denied the transition committee appointment through his spokesperson Yinka Odumakin. “This is news to Pastor Bakare also. He read it... Read More

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April 13, 2015

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Buhari appoints Tunde Bakare to screen transition committee members

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria’s President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly appointed the General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare as a member of those to screen nominees into transition committee. The development was communicated by a member of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Ogundamisi, who revealed this on his social media accounts. The transitional committee... Read More

April 6, 2015

Buhari is surrounded by ‘Ali Baba and 40 thieves’ – Pastor Bakare

by Kolapo Olapoju In the All Progressives Congress’ camp, who is ‘Ali Baba’ and who are the ‘40 thieves’?… Pastor Tunde Bakare has left us pondering with questions. According to the General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, not all the persons responsible for the victory of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, should be brought... Read More

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March 18, 2015

Tunde Bakare trusts Buhari… but doubts his environment

by Kolapo Olapoju The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, says he trusts the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) but however, doubts his environment. On Tuesday, March 17, Bakare, who was the running mate of Buhari on the platform of the Congress for Progressive... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Opinion: Asari Dokubo needs to start thinking before opening his mouth

by Babatunde Odunlami It is proof of Nigeria’s lawlessness and monumental decadence that riff raffs, thugs and lowlifes like Asari Dokubo,Tompolo, Boyloaf can threaten the nation because of the electoral fortune of their kinsman. I read with consternation the public outburst of Asari Dokubo against the Yorubas in the build up to the 2015 elections.... Read More

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February 1, 2015

Why I rejected a Rolls Royce birthday present – Pastor Tunde Bakare

by Anike Jacobs Not many would reject a Rolls Royce presented to them as a birthday gift but Pastor Tunde Bakare did. The former CPC vice presidential candidate and founder of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare explained why he did so recently during the inauguration and commissioning of Grace and Glory Chapel in... Read More

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January 29, 2015