A retired medical personel from Bekuma Akoko-Edo, Edo state Emmanuel Afieshima on Wednesday condemned Godwin Obaseki for giving Akoko-Edo 6 months Deputy Governor, pointing out that people can never be deceived. He insisted that what Akoko-Edo needs at this time is not 6 months Deputy governor but roads, schools, teachers, rehabilitation of Ojirami Dam, rehabilitation of Ibillo market, construction of Igarra-ibillo road and fixing of the Igarra technical college to a world class standard. He also reprimanded Obaseki for neglecting Ososo tourist center . “Obaseki should stop fanning embers of hatred between Etsako people of Edo north and Akoko-Edo people…
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From Daniel Abel, Lafia The Nasarawa state’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders have demanded for the coveted national chairmanship position of the party. In a statement signed by a chieftain of the party Mustapha Ibrahim Umaisha, the party emphasized that it is long overdue for Nasarawa State to be represented at the national level, citing the absence of the state’s leadership in the PDP’s top echelons as not plausible. “In the spirit of exclusivity, it is time for Nasarawa to be at the forefront of the PDP’s leadership, a position we hardly enjoy” stated Ibrahim Umaisha, underscoring…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. RECTOR of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman has called on Muslim Faithful to reflect on the teachings of the Holy month of Ramadan and sustain the virtues, ideals and values in their deeds. In a special Sallah message to the state and nation personally signed by him and issued on Wednesday, the Rector congratulated the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the spiritual exercise. Dr Ogbo Usman however urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of the Ramadan beyond the month and the celebration saying, “Ramadan has been a month of deep reflection, introspection…
***Charge Muslims to internalize Ramadan lessons From John Adams Minna As Muslims all over the world celebrate this year’s Eid-Firti to mark the end of the Ramadan, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Niger Governor Umar Mohammed Bago and former Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu have called on Nigerians, especially Muslims faithful to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan to ensure peaceful coexistence among one another. In separate interviews with newsmen shortly after observing the prayers at the Minna praying ground, the leaders believed that peaceful coexistence was needed by all Nigerians to be able to overcome the present economic challenges…
***Says, initiative will open up Council areas in Niger The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji has described as a welcome development, the award of the contracts by state Governor Umar Mohammed Bago for the construction of five Kilometers of roads in each of the 25 local government areas of the state. The speaker said, the road infrastructure which will be domiciled in each of the local government headquarters will open up the council areas in the state and enhance their economic growth. The speaker who spoke when he led the people of his…
The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo Usman has sent a message of congratulations to the Muslim faithful in the state as they celebrate Eid el-Fitr. Hajia Sefinat congratulated Muslims on completing the Ramadan fast as urged them to Iive out the lessons learned during the holy month. “The resilience and patience demonstrated during Ramadan is a sacrifice that will be met with proportionate blessings from Allah,” she said. She stressed that she would continue to champion efforts that will improve the plight of women, children and the vulnerable citizens of the state. Hajia Sefinat expressed optimism that…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, Senate Isah Jibrin (Echocho), has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mohammad Ibrahim Idris, who died after Eid-el prayer at his Residence, in Abuja. The deceased is the son of former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris who ruled the State for 9years Late Muhammad who is a former member of the House of representatives, represented Omala, Ankpa and Olamaboro in the 7th Assembly. In a statement issued by special adviser on media to the senator, Mikail Ibrahim conveying a message of condolence addressed to the former Governor,…
The Northern Senators Forum has extended sallah greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters at home and across the globe as they mark the end of Ramadan and prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking. Chairman of the Forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yara’dua in a statement issued on Wednesday pray to Allah to accept their acts of worship addingbthatvhe continues to safeguard the country. “As we bask in the blessings of this sacred occasion, we pray that Allah (SWT) has accepted our acts of worship. “Let us persist in our endeavors to foster a peaceful and cohesive society that cherishes…
**tasks Muslims to Imbibe lessons of Ramadan Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has disclosed that the suspected sponsors of the recent attack in Omala Local Government that claimed lives of 25 persons have been apprehended. Ododo made the disclosure when he admonished Muslims across the Country to imbibe the lessons learnt from the holy month of raman. The Governor told journalists while reactimg to those he described as noise makers, and those that do not have stake as far as governance is concerned. He said his Mandate is not for such traducers but the good people of Kogi State.…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has charged Nigerian Muslims to use the opportunity of the Sallah celebration to seek God’s intervention in Nigeria’s situation. A statement by his media Spokesman Dr Yunusa Tanko quoted the former Anambra Governor to have charged the people not to allow the prevailing unprecedented hardship in the country to affect their spirit of love, brotherliness and peaceful co-existence Rather he urged the people to use this year’s Eid-El Fitri festivities to engender the spirit of oneness and also re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of love,…