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Lawyer, financial consultant, and spiritual thinker, Owolabi Salis has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space, joining Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission.

In an interview, Salis opened up about the motivation behind his space trip, the cost, and the revelations he encountered during the voyage.

Salis explained that his journey was more spiritual than scientific. He described Earth as “Planet 3,” suspended by the sun’s beam and revolving at high speed—something he finds deeply mysterious.

His goal was to explore deeper questions about the soul, its origin, and its purpose.

He said he wrote to Blue Origin, expressing his interest in conducting research on spiritualism.

After paying a significant, undisclosed amount—estimated to be around $2 million—he underwent intensive training and secured the necessary approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Although the initial flight on June 21 was delayed due to high winds, the trip eventually took place on June 29. Despite the risks involved, Salis said he felt no fear, thanks to his deep spiritual grounding.

During the flight, he experienced weightlessness for about three minutes.

He described floating like a bird and being awed by the sight of Earth suspended in darkness.

He said the view confirmed his belief in a divine presence beyond religious texts.

“From what I saw, the Almighty Lord of the Universe is not the same as what some religious books are telling us,” he said.

Salis revealed that he has visited over 120 countries, the North and South Poles, and other extreme locations, which he considers spiritual pilgrimages.

His next goal is to explore isolated islands by boat, drawn by their volcanic origins and natural beauty.

Although he is retired, Salis said he finances his trips through savings and past work as a prominent lawyer and civil rights advocate in New York.

He has also contested multiple times to become the governor of Lagos State but expressed no regret over the failed attempts.

He called for reforms in Nigeria’s political system, advocating for a shift from what he calls “assisted personality politics” to a more inclusive model he terms “equitocracy.”

He also urged the Nigerian government to implement local policing to improve grassroots governance and public safety.

Salis believes that space travel will become more accessible in the future and is already recommending more Nigerians for similar opportunities with Blue Origin.

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First Nigerian in Space: I Felt Like My Soul Was Leaving My Body – Salis

We were all flying and orbiting like birds. We could see the planet suspended through the window.
Owolabi Salis, Citizen Astronaut/US-Based Lawyer and Politician pic.twitter.com/412mpbeZoy

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) July 4, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, guilty of contempt.

Justice Binta Nyako ruled that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan violated a court order by posting a satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on her Facebook page on April 7.

The court held that the apology mocked the gag order issued to both parties.

The judge ordered Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to publish a formal apology to the court in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days. Additionally, she was fined ₦5 million.

Although the contempt case was brought by Senator Akpabio, the court did not grant any orders in his favor.

The court also delivered its judgment on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawsuit challenging her six-month suspension imposed by the Senate.

Nigerian pastor has been caught attempting to get intimate with a pregnant, married church member.

According to a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @PH_Socials, the pastor was caught in the act while already on top of the woman.

Footage from the scene shows the pastor being confronted and physically punished by those who discovered the incident.

The video has since sparked widespread reactions, with many users flooding the comment section to express their outrage and disappointment.

See some reactions below: 

@Nkaynora09: “Pastor did not rape oooo. Pastor is having an affair which has been going on for months if not years….nd they are exposing him to that?. I thought they said men are polygamous in nature..ei pain una as na una wife….but u same married men are sleeping with many people girl.”

@subanainc: “Why will you allow another man to beat you cos you’re caught having consensual sex? Unless it’s rape, theft or murder I don’t think any man should allow anybody to beat him for stuffs.”

@milady456: “I weak for the way dem dey drag the man. The woman wey know say she be person wife and no allow her kpekus receive air why dem no drag her like that the way dem drag the man. E fit be say her husband no dey do am well so she try pastor base on say she been don hear testimonies.”

@TUnuagba: “This is just rubbish. Why are they not dragging the married woman? Was she rapped? Was she hypnotized? That’s why jungle justice is not to be supported in any form because it is highly biased.”

@SaneBukas: “But was it a Rape Case? How come no one is beating the woman? How come they’re only beating the Pastor? Didn’t both of them agreed before doing it?”

@Mazichukwudere: “Justice well served.: “Jeremiah 48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood”

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