The New Seraph founder commends President Tinubu's military expansion for improved security
Dr. Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, Founder of The New Seraph Evangelical Ministries Worldwide and Iya Aladura General, praised President Bola Tinubu's expansion of the Nigerian Armed Forces. This expansion, approved in July 2026, includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and an increase in Nigerian Army divisions from eight to 12. Yomi-Sholoye stated that these measures would enhance national security, improve response to threats, and better protect churches, schools, and other vulnerable locations from terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. Speaking in Lagos to announce the eighth edition of the Night of Divine Experience NODE 8.0, she emphasized that such strategic actions would significantly reduce violent attacks and invasions of worship centers, thereby restoring confidence and safety in communities. Yomi-Sholoye also highlighted Nigeria's critical historical juncture, calling for divine intervention and collective responsibility from citizens. She urged Nigerians to participate in nation-building through lawful conduct, prayers, and civic engagement, advising eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and reject vote-buying. She further encouraged electing leaders based on competence, character, and capacity, rather than financial inducements. Yomi-Sholoye affirmed the church's role in praying for the nation and speaking truth on societal issues, stressing that righteousness, justice, and unity are crucial for Nigeria's development. She expressed confiden
